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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": "Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after armed police officers stopped a vehicle at Dover port as it tried to leave Britain. Two men, aged 33 and 43, were arrested in Dover at 11.30pm last night and a 28-year-old man was arrested at the same port this morning. Scotland Yard anti-terror officers, who were supported by Kent Police, also arrested another two men, aged 24 and 40 in east London in the early hours of this morning. Investigation: Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after armed police officers stopped a vehicle at Dover port as it tried to leave Britain . All five were being held tonight at a police station in central London where they were being questioned on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. A 37-year-old man was also arrested last night in Dover on suspicion of people trafficking offences, the Metropolitan Police said. He was also being held at a police station this evening. 'A further 12 men and one woman who were stopped in the same vehicle were arrested on suspicion of immigration offences by Immigration Enforcement officers,' a police spokesman said. He added: 'Four addresses in east London and one in south London are being searched today as part of the investigation. This operation is not in response to any immediate threat.' It is understood the operation was in connection to Syria-related terrorism. The Port of Dover declined to comment. Threat: Fears of a terrorist attack in Britain have heightened in the wake of the rise of Islamic State (IS), the extremist group that has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria . The arrests were made at the end of counter-terrorism awareness week, which saw increased activity at ports across the country. Britain's chief counter-terror police officer warned the current threat to the UK from jihadists will remain for 'several years'. The terror threat level in the UK was raised from substantial to severe a few months ago against a backdrop of increasing concerns over hundreds of aspiring British jihadis travelling to Iraq and Syria to learn terrorist 'tradecraft'. Fears of a terrorist attack on Britain's streets have heightened in the wake of the rise of Islamic State (IS), the extremist group that has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria and attracted thousands of foreign jihadists to its cause, including more than 500 Britons. Last week, a new Counter-terrorism and Security Bill, containing a range of draconian powers including new orders that can block suspected British fighters from returning to the UK, was introduced to Parliament. It will move to a second reading in Parliament tomorrow. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two men stopped last night in Dover and a third arrested this morning .\nAnother two men were arrested in east London as part of the operation .\nAll five were being questioned on suspicion of terrorist offences tonight .\nA sixth man was arrested in Dover on suspicion of people trafficking .\n12 men and woman in same vehicle quizzed over immigration offences ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An ultra-conservative Jewish newspaper has digitally removed female politicians from an iconic image of world leaders marching through Paris, following last week's terror attacks. Israel's The Announcer airbrushed out German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo - and cropped the front-page picture to completely exclude Danish Prime Minster, Helle Thorning-Shmidt. It's believed the women were removed from the historic image, taken on January 11, so the newspaper would not offend its highly devout Orthodox readers. Scroll down for video . Remembrance: The original picture, taken on January 11, shows all three female leaders marching in Paris . Removed: The altered picture on the front page of Israeli newspaper, The Announcer, excludes German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo - while only the hand of Danish Prime Minster Helle Thorning-Shmidt makes the picture . 'Airbrushed out': This before and after picture shows how the three women, Helle Thorning-Shmidt (below, left), Anne Hidalgo (below, centre) and Angela Merkel (below, right) were digitally removed from the photo. Swiss President, Simonetta Sommaru, has been left as a blur behind a crowd of faces, while the EU's foreign affairs and security chief, Frederica Mogherini, was left out entirely. The women were among 40 world leaders who lined arms with their male counterparts to lead a million people through Paris, in a statement of international solidarity following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Six of the magazine's journalists, killed by two masked gunmen, were among 17 innocent people to lose their lives in a wave of terror attacks in Paris last week. French newspapers have blasted The Announcer's 'hypocritical' front page, which they believe disrespects 'the unity of the march'. One reader in Israel said: 'They are not protecting women from leering men, or men from illicit thoughts. They are telling their community that women have no place in society outside the home. Very sad and very disturbing.' Three years ago, another orthodox Jewish newspaper, Di Tzeitung, sparked anger in the US by removing then Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, from a 2001 image of the White House situation room during the raid which killed Osama Bin Laden. While The Announcer - known in Hebrew as HaMevaser - has refused to print the names of female members of the Israeli parliament. Solidarity: The female politicians were among 40 world leaders taking part in a march through Paris . Deleted: Danish Prime Minister, Helle Throning-Shmidt (right) - seen here with French President Francois Hollande - was one of the female leaders digitally removed from the image . 'Hypocrisy': Paris' own mayor, Anne Hidalgo (right), was airbrushed out of the images as her city mourned 17 deaths in a wave of terror attacks . German Chancellor, Angela Merkel (pictured, centre), seen here at a community rally condemning the Paris terror attacks, was removed from the iconic image . It has allegedly defended the removal of Angela Merkel and other women leaders from this week's front page for 'reasons of modesty' and its stance not to depict women in the media. According to another Israeli publication, Haaretz, removing women from such pictures is nothing new. They also claim that Israeli parties representing the ultra-orthodox electorate openly ban women from running for the Knesset - and female images are completely absent from media outlets and advertisements aimed at that demographic. The photograph's manipulation was first spotted by a regional reporter on the Hebrew news website, Walla, who said: 'The paper didn't blur out Merkel's image or white it out, but completely re-edited the photograph and moved the images of the participants around, so that you could never tell that Merkel was ever there.' The Announcer was founded by Meir Porush, a former member of the ultra-orthodox United Torah Judiasm party." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, one of the woman digitally removed .\nParis Mayor and Danish Prime Minister also edited out by The Announcer .\nAllegedly altered its front page so as not to offend 'ultra-orthodox' readers .\nIsraeli newspaper says the women were removed for 'reasons of modesty'\nThey were among 40 world leaders who led a million people through Paris .\n17 innocent people died last week in wave of terror attacks on the city ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 63-year-old American man has died during a flight from Nigeria to New York's JFK after vomiting profusely - but it was only a 'cursory' exam by the CDC that confirmed he did not have Ebola. The unnamed passenger boarded an Arik Air plane out of Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday night, but passed away before the plane reached its final destination. Flight attendants called the CDC, Port Authority and customs officials, who then boarded the plane in protective gear as it touched down, forcing 145 worried passengers to remain on board. The authorities then conducted tests on the body and it was only a short evaluation that suggested he did not have the deadly virus, prompting concerns there are still 'vulnerabilities' at airports. Scroll down for video . Scare: The passenger, 63, boarded an Arik Air plane out of Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday but passed away before the plane reached its final destination (file picture) According to the New York Daily News, the man, who was traveling alone, also suffered chest pains before he died. This morning, a Port Authority source said he passed away of an apparent heart attack, but this is yet to be confirmed. Following his death, the U.S. citizen's body was handed over to the Port Authority who removed it from the plane, with the CDC allegedly providing little information on how to deal with the remains. Throughout the 45-minute ordeal, the door connecting the aircraft to the terminal was left open, according to The New York Post . This prompted worries from Republican Congressman Peter King that there are not enough checks in place before reaching the screening process. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, he wrote: 'It was what I was told a cursory examination. The Port Authority cops and personnel from Customs and Border Protection were there, and they were told there was no danger because the person did not have Ebola,' King said. Demonstration: A protester stands outside the White House, urging the Obama administration to ban all flights into the United States to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus . Airport: Flight attendants called the CDC, Port Authority and customs officials, who boarded the plane in protective gear as it touched down at JFK (pictured), forcing 145 worried passengers to remain on board . 'But their concern was, how could you tell so quickly? And what adds to the concern is how wrong the CDC has been over the past few weeks.' His letter goes on to demand that Homeland Security needs to strengthen protocols before reaching the screening location - concerned of what happens to potentially infected passengers in flight and at the terminal itself. He added: 'These individuals transit the airport with the rest of the traveling population, including using the restrooms,' King wrote to Jeh Johnson, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, in a letter Thursday. Concern: The scare at JFK involving the passenger from Nigeria prompted Republican Congressman Peter King to write to the Department of Homeland Security, suggesting there are still 'vulnerabilities' at airports . It comes just days after Congressman King claimed that President Barack Obama should suspend travel to the U.S. from West Africa to avoid the spread of the deadly virus. He tweeted on Tuesday: 'POTUS should suspend travel to US from W Africa & visas to citizens of W Africa nations until we get clearer analysis of Ebola transmission.' Nigeria is 1,000 miles east of the three West African countries suffering from an Ebola outbreak, but has had 19 cases of the virus. Action needed: The representative for New York's 2nd District asked if the potential of having isolation zones within the terminal had been looked at . Speaking out: It comes just days after Congressman King claimed that President Barack Obama should suspend travel to the U.S. from West Africa to avoid the spread of the deadly virus . However there have been no new patients in recent months and, according to the World Health Organization, if there are no more by Monday, they will officially be declared 'Ebola-free.' Up to 100 passengers a day arrive at JFK from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, the three West African countries ravaged by the outbreak King said. A total of 4,493 people have died so far from the Ebola virus according to figures released by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. The first cases were reported in Guinea on March 2." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The 63-year-old, a U.S. citizen, died during flight from Lagos to New York .\nCDC and Port Authority boarded the Arik Air plane with 145 passengers .\nThey confirmed after a short, 'cursory' test he did not have deadly virus .\nDoor connecting the aircraft with the terminal was open the whole time .\nThe ordeal prompted concern from New York Congressman Peter King .\nIn a letter to Homeland Security, he wrote: 'How could you tell so quickly?'\nAdded it was worrying considering 'how wrong CDC has been' recently .\nOfficials say man died of apparent heart attack; this is yet to be confirmed ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A US Air Force fighter pilot was killed yesterday in a non-combat-related crash in the Middle East. The F-16 jet crashed as it was returning to its base at an unspecified location in the region shortly after take-off. The crash did not happen in Iraq or Syria, where US planes are engaged in a bombing campaign against Islamic State militants, the military said. A F-16 jet crashed as it was returning to its base in the Middle East shortly after take-off (stock image) A US led strike campaign being launched in Iraq and Syria against the extremist group, which have seized wide swaths of territory in those two countries and declared an Islamic caliphate. The US has several Middle Eastern bases supporting aerial efforts against ISIS elsewhere in the region. These include Al Udeid in the Qatari desert, CENTCOM's forward headquarters in the Middle East; Al Dhafra Air Base, a base in the United Arab Emirates that hosts American aircraft; and the major base in Bahrain that hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet. The US has several Middle Eastern bases supporting aerial efforts against ISIS, including Al Udeid in Qatar (pictured) No further information was immediately available, and the cause of the incident was being investigated. Officials have not identified the pilot." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "US Air Force fighter pilot killed in the Middle East shortly after take-off .\nMilitary said crash did not take place in Iraq or Syria where US planes are engaged in a bombing campaign against ISIS militants .\nUS has several Middle Eastern bases supporting aerial efforts against ISIS ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One of Air New Zealand’s two Dreamliners is back in the skies again just days after it was hit by lightning during a fierce spring storm last week. The lightning strike occurred as the Boeing 787-9 landed safely in Perth following a seven-hour journey from Auckland last Thursday afternoon. Aircraft engineers discovered scorch marks on the fuselage, so the aircraft was taken out of service and flown back to Auckland without any passengers for further inspection and repairs. Scroll down for video . One of Air New Zealand's Dreamliners is back in service after it was struck by lightning (file photo) It is carrying passengers again after it was given the all clear over the weekend. An airline spokeswoman told the New Zealand Herald: ‘The incident forced the cancellation of a flight from Perth to Auckland which was due to operate on Thursday evening. ‘The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9, was assessed by engineers in Perth and cleared to operate positioning flight NZ6014 back to Air New Zealand's engineering and maintenance base in Auckland where full engineering support is available.’ In an attempt to ease any fears for nervous flyers, the spokeswoman said such incidents not uncommon and aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes. The lightning strike occurred as the plane landed in Perth following a seven-hour journey from Auckland . Air New Zealand didn’t provide statistics on the frequency of lightning strikes involving its planes, but at least 75 incidents have been reported in Australia in 2014, according to the country’s transport safety bureau. Dreamliners have a composite fuselage rather than metal, and its embedded conducting material is designed to absorb a lightning strike. The worst air tragedy related to a lightning strike occurred in the US state of Maryland in December 1963. Eighty-one people died after a bolt of lightning ignited fuel vapours and caused an explosion that brought down a Boeing 707-121 operated by Pan Am." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Plane landed safely in Perth and was taken out of service for repairs .\nIt flew back to Auckland without passengers for further inspection .\nAt least 75 planes have been struck by lightning in Australia this year ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "NYPD Commissioner William Bratton has warned the city expects an ISIS-inspired lone wolf terror attack after a new video calling for strikes was released by the group. The NYPD have been warned to look out for jihadi attacks after the terrorist group released a call to attack American police officers, soldiers, intelligence officers and civilians in a social media video on Saturday. 'As you may recall, there was a similar threat, a Twitter threat, back in September, and shortly thereafter there were a number of attacks in Canada, Australia, also an attack here -- an ax-wielding individual attacked four of our officers,' New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton said Monday on 'CBS This Morning.' Scroll Down for Video . Vigilant: Police in New York City have been placed on high alert for possible attacks from ISIS supporters in the U.S. Above, an NYPD officer patrols Times Square on January 8, 2015 . Following this latest threat, an advisory was issued to NYPD officers urging caution and awareness. 'This one is also very specifically directed at law enforcement personnel, so we're encouraging officers that when they're on these fixed posts, that they be even more vigilant that they might ordinarily be,' Bratton said to CBS News. 'They're there for a purpose, to protect that location, as well as to protect themselves and the public. So if both of them are sitting in the car and they're busy texting away or not paying attention of the surrounding area, they're much more vulnerable to attack.' An internal memo released to officers in the NYPD says that the new threat should be taken more seriously 'in light of the terrorist attacks in France earlier this week' which resulted in the death of more than a dozen people - most of them staff members of the satirical newspaper. Indeed, Bratton said that his biggest concern right now is the threat of lone wolf attacks in the city . Warning: NYPD Commissioner William Bratton has warned the city expects an ISIS-inspired lone wolf terror attack after a new video calling for strikes was released by the group . 'They're continually working to attract new recruits -- not to go fight in Syria as much as to attract new recruits from around the world,' Bratton said to CBS News. 'They're extraordinarily skilled with their public relations campaign, if you will - much more so than the traditional al Qaeda operatives.' The specific warnings offer advice to officers how to conduct themselves in public. 'If you are assigned to a fixed post, do not sit together in the RMP [police car],' members of the Sergeants Benevolent Association union were told in an email obtain by both The New York Daily News and New York Post . 'At least one officer must stand outside the vehicle at all times. Pay attention to your surroundings. Officers must pay close attention to approaching vehicles . . . Pay close attention to people as they approach. Look for their hands.' Call to action: Above, a screen grab from a recent ISIS propaganda video. The video released on Saturday called on supporters to murder police, soldiers, intelligence members and civilians in the U.S. The video released on Saturday by ISIS starts with President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron speaking about the terrorist group. Then spokesman Abu Mohamad Al-Adnani appears and says: 'Do not let the battle pass you by wherever you may be. Strike their police, security and intelligence members, as well as their treacherous agents.' Al-Adnani horrifying instructions encourage supporters to smash a targets head with a rock 'or slaughter him with a knife, or run him over with your car'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Latest ISIS video released Saturday calls on supporters to carry out lone wolf in the U.S.\nNYPD warned to take the video more seriously in light of Paris attack ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A nine-year-old girl has reportedly been flown out of Australia to be married in the Middle East. The Immigrant Women’s Health Service, based in western Sydney, claims it learned about the case on Sunday but has no more details. It spoke to the girl's mother after receiving a tip-off, the ABC reports. Scroll down for video . A 9-year-old girl from Sydney has left Australia to be made into a child bride, it's claimed (stock photo shown) Dr Eman Sharobeem, director of the Immigrant Women's Health Service, warned that the government is not doing enough to prevent young girls from being married off illegally. She said its strategy to stop child brides would fail because the girls don’t want to implicate their families in the crime. She reasoned: ‘I don't hope and wish to see parents behind bars ... I already tried with many of them to talk about informing the authorities, and as soon as I put that on the table the girls actually turn their back and say “we're not even going to have a conversation with you”.’ Dr Sharobeem was forced to be a child bride while she was 14 and living in Egypt. 'It's not secret within our communities. It’s maybe secret to the eyes of the rest of the Australian community,' she told 60 Minutes earlier this year. Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan told the ABC: ‘We're very keen to ... make sure that if somebody is to come across this type of crime that they know how to go about helping that person to report it to authorities so we can do something about it.’ Minister for Women Pru Goward said parents needed to know it was illegal to take their child overseas for a forced marriage. 'Certainly the person who \"married\" the girl can be prosecuted and it is just an unacceptable part of life in Australia,' she told Macquarie Radio on Tuesday. In October, in an unrelated case, a 27-year-old Lebanese student, who can't be named, pleaded guilty in Burwood Local Court on Thursday to one count of persistent sexual abuse of a child, which carries a 25-year maximum jail sentence . The latest case comes as the federal government launches an awareness campaign to encourage young women to report child marriages. 'We're making sure that we have materials out there to educate the community about what to look for and so these crimes can be reported and then the appropriate authorities can go and prosecute them,' Mr Keenan said. But Dr Sharobeem, said brochures would have little effect. 'Forced marriage and child brides happen among the culturally and linguistically diverse communities, those communities will not go to the website and will not share glossy papers to see what's written about legislation in the country,' she said. There are currently 70 million child brides in the world. The National Children’s and Youth Law Centre has identified approximately 250 child marriages in Australia over the last two years but many more cases are thought to have gone unreported. In countries like Yemen, Bangladesh and Nigeria, marrying daughters off has been done for generations but in Australia the practice is often used to control children's behaviour, for family businesses, or to meet perceived community expectations. Australia has laws in place to protect children: . In October, a man accused of 'marrying' and having a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl, pleaded guilty to ongoing child sex abuse. The 27-year-old Lebanese student, who can't be named, pleaded guilty in Burwood Local Court to one count of persistent sexual abuse of a child, which carries a 25-year maximum jail sentence. The charge takes in 25 counts of sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 14, with which the man was originally charged. He has been ordered not to contact his victim for two years, and a date for sentencing will be decided next week. Police allege the man married the Hunter Valley girl in an Islamic ceremony earlier this year. Police in the October case allege the man married the Hunter Valley girl in an Islamic ceremony earlier this year . The girl's father will face trial next year. The father, who is in his 60s, allegedly organised his daughter's marriage to the Lebanese immigrant because he wanted to stop her from 'committing a life of sin'. He has been charged with procuring a child under 14 for unlawful sexual activities, and being an accessory before the fact to sexual intercourse with a person under 14. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Immigrant Women’s Health Service learned about the case on Sunday .\nThey spoke to the girl's mother but could not obtain more details .\nThe National Children's and Youth Law Centre has identified approximately 250 child marriages in Australia over the last two years ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Austrian government is looking at ways to expropriate the house where Adolf Hitler spent his early childhood as it seeks to end a dispute with the owner over its use. The move is the latest in efforts by the government to ensure that the house, in Beaunau, is not used in a way that makes it even more of a shrine for Hitler's admirers. The government has already made an offer to buy the house from the owner. Municipal officials in Braunau have already complained that it draws neo-Nazi visitors to the town on the border with Germany. Scroll down for video . The Austrian government is looking at ways to expropriate the house where Adolf Hitler spent his early childhood, pictured above, as it seeks to end a dispute with the owner over its use . Courtesy of YouTube - kolostor . Municipal officials in Braunau have already complained that it draws neo-Nazi visitors to the town on the border with Germany; the interior ministry has rented the house for years to prevent misuse, but it has remained empty for three years after the last tenants moved out . Interior ministry spokesman Karl-Heinz Grundboeck said his ministry expects expert opinions by the end of the month on expropriation if the owner - a woman authorities refuse to identify - turns down their offer to purchase it. The interior ministry has rented the house for years to prevent its misuse, subletting it to various charitable organisations. But the building has stood empty since a workshop for the mentally disabled moved out more than three years ago. Local officials say the owner vetoed plans to move in a new charity and a school late last year because she was opposed to renovations that would be required. Interior ministry spokesman Karl-Heinz Grundboeck, pictured, said his ministry expects expert opinions by the end of the month on expropriation if the owner if Hitler's childhood home - a woman authorities refuse to identify - turns down a government offer to buy it . Alderman Harry Buchmayer said officials had 'tried very hard' to find a solution but the owner 'does not seem ready to co-operate'. Mr Grundboeck described expropriation as the 'last option', saying the government hoped the owner would agree to sell. She has reportedly turned down past offers. Among prospective buyers over the past few years was a Russian parliamentarian who threatened to raze it - a plan doomed to fail as the Renaissance-era building is under historical protection." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Austrian government rents Adolf Hitler's childhood home in Beaunau .\nIt has previously sublet the building to charities to prevent misuse .\nBut it has remained empty for three years as the owner has vetoed tenants .\nOfficials have said it already draws neo-Nazi visitors to the town .\nThe government is now planning on buying or expropriating the property ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Thousands of rail passengers face Christmas chaos over the busy festive holiday period - and are even being advised not to use a main London to Scotland line – as engineering works cause closures and severe disruption. Repair work on the West Coast main line means it will be shut between Euston station in London and Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire after the last trains on Christmas Eve until Monday December 29. It will also be closed between Stafford and Crewe after the last trains on Christmas Eve until Sunday 28 December. Disruption: The West Coast main line will be shut between Euston station in London and Hemel Hempstead . Rail bosses say the now almost traditional Christmas repair closures are vital as work continues on ‘improvements’ in the Watford area and between Stafford and Crewe. To minimise disruption Network Rail and the Virgin Trains and London Midland train companies are advising passengers to avoid the West Coast main line and use alternative routes. The news comes just days after Sir Richard Branson and transport group Stagecoach – which together run the West Coast train operator - last week controversially won the £3.3bn franchise to run the rival East Coast line and means another unwelcome headache for ministers. Jim Syddall, acting route managing director for Network Rail, said: ‘There is never a good time to carry out this type of work and we have liaised closely with the train operators to plan for it to take place at a traditionally quieter time on the railway. ‘We apologise for the inconvenience caused but the work is essential to improve the network and maintain reliable services for the millions of passengers who travel on the West Coast main line every year.’ Another stretch of the West Coast line will be closed between Stafford and Crewe . Travellers are facing a number of disruptions over Christmas and the new year as Network Rail carry out a major engineering programme . The disruption will affect services out of a number of main London stations, including London Bridge, where there will be a 16-day part closure for work involving the £6.5bn Thameslink programme. From December 20 to January 4, Southern and Thameslink trains will not call at London Bridge and cross-London Thameslink Bedford-Brighton trains will not return until 2018. From December 22 to Christmas Eve some Southeastern Charing Cross services will not call at London Bridge in the morning peak. Paddington will also be affected. Engineering work taking place between Southall and Slough, west of London, means some lines will be closed from 5pm on Christmas Eve until the end of December 28. There will be a 16-day part closure at London Bridge for work involving the £6.5bn Thameslink programme . Services will also be affected by engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading West/Tilehurst in Berkshire from December 29 to January 3. On the weekend of December 27/28 buses will replace trains between Ascot and Aldershot due to engineering work, and there will be disruption between Luton and Sutton and between Blackfriars station in London and Sevenoaks in Kent from December 27 to January 2. On December 27/28 engineering work taking place between Edge Hill and Earlestown/St Helens Central is closing some lines in north-west England, while buses will replace Arriva Trains Wales trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford from December 27 to 29. Other areas where engineering work is scheduled over the holiday period include Birmingham New Street and between Cambridge and Ely in East Anglia. BA has 267 flights scheduled on Christmas Day and 37,000 turkey dinners planned for customers . One train company running trains on Boxing Day, and for the second successive year, is Chiltern Railways which will be operating services between Bicester North and London. The Southeastern and ScotRail companies will also be running some services on Boxing Day this year and Gatwick Express and Stansted Express trains will operate as well. Michael Roberts, director general of the Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators and Network Rail, said: ‘Building a better, safer railway is something we do every day but major holidays are when significantly fewer people travel, and the industry has been working more closely than ever this year to ensure that disruption to passengers is minimised and people are kept on trains wherever possible. ‘Fewer than three per cent of services will be on replacement buses this Christmas, and a number of operators will be running services on Boxing Day in response to passenger demand. ‘Rail staff will be working around the clock through the Christmas break to lay new track, renew signals, repair bridges and build new platforms, to deliver more and better services for Britain.’ Meanwhile, it appears more people are preparing to jet abroad over the holidays, as British Airways expects record numbers. National Express is doubling the number of coach services on Christmas Day as bookings increase . The airline said it will be transporting 2.7 million passengers from December 12 to January 5, including 129,000 on December 19, its busiest day. BA has 267 flights scheduled on Christmas Day and 37,000 turkey dinners planned for customers. And it should come as no surprise that the most popular destinations are mostly warm ones – Dubai, Barbados, New York, Australia and Barcelona. Ryanair is carrying more than 3.5 million passengers between December 20 and January 6, an increase of half a million compared to last year, and its most popular destinations at the Algarve in Portugal, the Canary Islands, Cologne and Prague. On the roads, National Express is doubling the number of coach services on Christmas Day and operating a near-normal service on Boxing Day. The company said that advance bookings for the period December 1 to January 4 were 7 per cent up on the 2013/14 festive period." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "West Coast main line will be shut between Euston and Hemel Hempstead .\nAnother stretch will be closed between Stafford and Crewe .\nAffected passengers are advised to plan trip on alternative routes .\nThere will be a 16-day part closure at London Bridge ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Doctors have been accused of failing to diagnose a taxi driver's liver cancer on 32 occasions over a two-and-a half-year period after refusing to send him for vital scans. Jean-Robert Chanas, from Mount Vernon, Glasgow, claims he pleaded with doctors repeatedly to send him for a scan, after complaining of crippling abdominal pains. However, the 67-year-old said they refused each time, and insisted he did not have cancer - instead diagnosing him with musculoskeletal pains which they assured him were harmless. He was eventually diagnosed with liver cancer in November last year and has since been admitted to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he was told last week that 'nothing more can be done' for him. Jean-Robert Chanas (pictured with his wife Irene) claims he visited doctors on 32 separate occasions complaining of stomach pains over a two-and-a-half-year period before being diagnosed with liver cancer . He has now hit out at the doctors who 'overlooked' him and said he is 'distraught and angry that I was not listened to'. He believes more than 30 trips to his GP should have yielded 'something', even if it was just the scan he kept calling for to put 'his mind at rest'. 'People should know what is going on in the NHS,' he said. 'How can cancer be overlooked 32 times? 'I'm telling my story because I feel people should be told what is going on. 'If you want a health service you must complain.' Mr Chanas, who was born in France and has lived in Scotland for more than 40 years, was given chemotherapy in a desperate bid to beat the cancer but has been told nothing more can be done. Since he started suffering abdominal pains two-and-a-half-years ago, he has kept a detailed record of his repeated trips to the doctor, during which time doctors examined his stomach, gave him X-rays and carried out a colonoscopy and blood tests. However, he says they failed to send him for the crucial scan which could have spotted his cancer. He was eventually diagnosed with liver cancer in November last year after consulting a different GP. She immediately referred him for the CT scan he had spent so long waiting for, telling him his plight 'had gone on too long'. His wife Irene, 65, (pictured) now fears her husband, who is currently at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, has been robbed of years of his life because he was not listened to. He has been told doctors can do no more for him . His wife Irene now visits him daily in hospital but fears the delays in his diagnosis have 'robbed him of years of his life'. The 65-year-old said: 'When we asked if it was cancer they said \"No, not that\". But we thought the abdominal pains were a sign of something more serious. 'By the time he got treatment we feared it was already too late. 'It had gone on for so long, doctors did not know where the cancer started. 'We are devastated and fear my husband has been robbed of years of his life because he was not listened to.' The couple have logged all their GP and hospital visits and claim they made 24 trips to different GPs at The Cairns Practice in Shettleston, Glasgow, and eight to A&E at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Mrs Chanas said: 'When hospital tests proved negative Jean-Robert would return to our GP and when the pain was desperate we would go to A&E. 'We want to know if those visits were logged.' The couple, who have been married for 41 years, met when Mr Chanas worked as a restaurant manager in Drymen, Stirlingshire. They have one son together, 40-year-old Laurent. The 67-year-old, who is currently at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (pictured), has now hit out at doctors for not giving him vital scans when he initially asked for them. He claims he was 'overlooked' and 'not listened to' Mr Chanas' family now want him to return to his native France for treatment. However, his wife said: 'Sadly, he does not have the strength to do that. 'I feel if we lived there the cancer would not have been missed. I'm embarrassed and ashamed by how he has been treated by the NHS. It used to be the envy of the world.' The couple insist his treatment, when he was finally diagnosed, was faultless but Mrs Chanas added: 'What does it take to be listened to?'. The couple have now complained to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with the help of MSP John Mason. Mr Chanas' GP practice has already apologised via Mr Mason for the shocking delay in diagnosing him. The practice confirmed in a letter that he had seen many GPs and hospital doctors and was examined and investigated through blood tests, a chest X-ray and ultrasound scan of his abdomen. However, the practice also insisted their investigations were organised 'appropriately and timeously'. Last night, Dr Giles Maskell, president of the Royal College of Radiologists, said there was a worrying lack of experts needed to interpret vital scans. 'Scotland, together with the rest of the UK, has fewer CT and MRI scanners than all other Western European nations,' he said. 'Interpretation of complex scans can only be done by a trained radiologist.' According to Cancer Research UK, liver cancer symptoms include a bloated stomach and yellowing of the skin. The most effective diagnosis comes from CT, ultrasound and MRI scans. The Scottish Government has an average six-week maximum waiting time for diagnostic tests and health boards have been issued with local targets of four weeks. Earlier this year it was revealed that the number of patients in Scotland waiting more than a month for potentially lifesaving tests had soared. Mr Chanas claims he made 24 trips to various GPs at The Cairns Practice in Shettleston, Glasgow (pictured), and eight to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He has logged all of the visits and has hit out at his diagnosis delay . Figures revealed the number on the waiting list for vital diagnostic tests that can pick up serious diseases including cancer had risen by 15 per cent in a year (2012/13), from 41,340 to 47,248. The number waiting more than four weeks had risen from 4,785 to 6,252. The figures, revealed in a waiting-times report by ISD Scotland, showed the worst hit specialties were CT and MRI scans, barium studies and ultrasounds. An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokesman said: 'We carried out a full investigation into Mr Chanas' care and are satisfied he received the appropriate care from his first attendance at our emergency department in May 2013 until his diagnosis in November 2013. 'We understand this has been an extremely difficult time for Mr Chanas and his family but the tests which identified his diagnosis could not have been done quicker.' The GP practice did not respond to requests for a comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jean-Robert Chanas visited doctor 32 times complaining of stomach pains .\nTaxi driver claims he was regularly refused scans over two-and-a-half years .\n67-year-old eventually diagnosed with liver cancer in November last year .\nDevastated wife Irene fears husband has been 'robbed of years of his life'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Schoolbook authors have been told not to write about sausages or pigs for fear of causing offence. Guidance from leading educational publisher the Oxford University Press prohibits authors from including anything that could be perceived as pork-related in their books. The bizarre clampdown, apparently aimed at avoiding offence among Jews and Muslims, emerged yesterday during a discussion about free speech on Radio 4’s Today programme. It was immediately branded ‘nonsensical political correctness’. Scroll down for video . Oxford University Press bans authors from including pork-related material in their books, so stories about sausages (left), pigs (centre) and bacon (right) are prohibited . Presenter Jim Naughtie – whose writer wife Eleanor Updale is in talks with Oxford University Press (OUP) over an educational book series – said: ‘I've got a letter here that was sent out by OUP to an author doing something for young people. ‘Among the things prohibited in the text that was commissioned by OUP was the following: Pigs plus sausages, or anything else which could be perceived as pork. ‘Now, if a respectable publisher, tied to an academic institution, is saying you've got to write a book in which you cannot mention pigs because some people might be offended, it’s just ludicrous. It is just a joke.' Muslim Labour MP Khalid Mahmood said: ‘I absolutely agree. That’s absolute utter nonsense. And when people go too far, that brings the whole discussion into disrepute.’ The OUP says its guidelines exist because it needs to make its educational material available to as many people as possible. Muslim Labour MP Khalid Mahmood called the ban on pork-related content 'absolute utter nonsense' A spokesman said: ‘Many of the educational materials we publish in the UK are sold in more than 150 countries, and as such they need to consider a range of cultural differences and sensitivities. 'Our editorial guidelines are intended to help ensure that the resources that we produce can be disseminated to the widest possible audience.’ But last night the publishing rules were ridiculed amid doubts either Muslims or Jews would be offended by mention of farm animals in a children’s book. Tory MP Philip Davies said: ‘How on earth can anyone find the word “pig” or “pork” offensive? 'No word is offensive. It is the context in which it is used that is offensive.’ He added: ‘On the one hand you have politicians and the great and the good falling over each other to say how much they believe in freedom of speech and on the other hand they are presiding over people being unable to use and write words that are completely inoffensive. 'We have got to get a grip on this nonsensical political correctness. ‘The political correctness brigade appear to have taken control of our schools. 'The Secretary of State needs to get a grip over this and make sure this ridiculous ban is stopped at once.’ He added that perhaps one good thing to come out of the Paris terror attacks was a groundswell of support for freedom of speech. The chief executive of campaigning group Index on Censorship, Jodie Ginsberg, said: ‘It is difficult to imagine any context in which images of everyday objects – like pigs – or the word itself should be banned from being used in a children’s book.’ A spokesman for the Jewish Leadership Council added: ‘Jewish law prohibits eating pork, not the mention of the word, or the animal from which it derives. Authors following the Oxford guidelines would not be able to mention characters from Peppa Pig (pictured)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ban is apparently aimed at avoiding offence among Jews and Muslims .\nPublisher prohibits mentioning anything that 'could be perceived as pork'\nOxford wants authors to consider 'cultural differences and sensitivities'\nMuslim Labour MP Khalid Mahmood calls ban 'absolute utter nonsense'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Jihadist Aqsa Mahmood broke her silence yesterday to warn Western Muslims that it's 'us against them' and to 'pick a side' in the war . Jihadist Aqsa Mahmood broke her silence yesterday to warn Western Muslims that it’s ‘us against them’ and to ‘pick a side’ in the war. On the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Mahmood posted her diatribe in a third instalment of her online ‘Diary of a Muhajirah (immigrant)’ – in which she also said she would only come home to raise the black flag of IS over Britain. She suspended her Twitter account after the Scottish Daily Mail revealed her identity as a Glaswegian private schoolgirl who abandoned her university studies to flee to Syria. Yesterday, using a Tumblr blogging and social networking account under her adopted name ‘Umm Layth’, she shunned her Scottish identity and rejected her family’s pleas to return home. The 20-year-old – who married an IS fighter in February – added: ‘The only time we will ever, ever return to those lands beithnillah (if God wills) is to raise our flag.’ She pledged allegiance to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and promised the West would be invaded and ‘blood will be spilled’. She also described Prime Minister David Cameron’s call for new powers to stop British-born extremists from returning to the UK as ‘the biggest joke of this week’. She wrote: ‘This is a war against Islam and it is know (sic) that either “you’re with them or with us”. So pick a side. ‘My dear brothers and sisters who are stuck in the west and restrained due to the kufr (infidel) governments know that indeed the help of Allah swt (may he be glorified and exalted) is always near, have Sabr (patience) and know that you will never be tested beyond your ability. ‘And to those who are able and can still make your way, please ittaqillah (fear Allah) and don’t delay anymore, hasten hasten hasten to our lands and live in Izzah (honour) before it is made difficult for you. Know that these trialing times and do not miss out on any of the ajr (rewards).’ Mahmood’s parents, Glasgow businessman Muzaffar and his wife Khalida, last week branded their daughter a ‘bedroom radical’ who betrayed and shamed her family when she joined IS. They condemned her actions and added she was ‘brainwashed and deluded’, but insisted that they still loved her and begged her to come home. In a heartbreaking press conference, they said: ‘You have betrayed us, our community and the people of Scotland when you took this step. ‘Aqsa, you have torn the heart out of our family and changed our lives forever, please come home.’ The family added that they have not seen their daughter since November last year and had contacted Police Scotland to report her missing after she disappeared. Threats: Aqsa Mahmood. Left: Parents Khalida and Muzaffar say she has 'betrayed' them . But in her latest posting Mahmood claimed that she has now ‘disassociated’ herself from her family and friends in Scotland. She said: ‘The family you get in exchange for leaving the ones behind are like the pearl in comparison to the Shell you threw away into the foam of the sea.’ Now her allegiance ‘is and will only be to our beloved Ameer, destroyer of the enemies, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi and to the Islamic State’. She added: ‘All of us disassociated ourselves from our families, friends and societies. ‘We make it known to the world that never has our allegiance been to the Scottish, British, Swedish, American, Canadian etc…. government.’ In a message to Mr Cameron and US President Barack Obama, she suggests that Islamic State will bring the battle to the West and adds they will ‘be known and feared’ across the world. She wrote: ‘Know this Cameron/Obama, you and your countries will be beneath our feet and your Kufr (infidel) will be destroyed, this is a promise from Allah swt that we have no doubt over. ‘If not you then your grandchildren or their grandchildren. But worry not, somewhere along the line your blood will be spilled by our cubs in Dawlah (state). ‘We have conquered these lands once Beithnillah (if God wills) we will do it again.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Aqsa Mahmood warned it’s ‘us against them’\nand to ‘pick a side’\nShe .\nsuspended Twitter account after Scottish Daily Mail revealed identity .\nMahmood was private schoolgirl who abandoned university to flee to Syria .\nHas broken silence to say she'd only come home to raise black flag of IS ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A hashtag that states 'I am knife' has begun trending on Twitter as hardline users take to social media to heap praise a Palestinian man who stabbed 11 people on a bus in Tel Aviv. The messages are an attempt to reappropriate the hashtag of solidarity - #JeSuisCharlie - which swept the world in the wake of the terrorist massacre at the Charlie Hebdo magazine offices. However, the tweets - often accompanied by illustrations which depict the Palestinian flag and a bloody knife - are being posted in support of the stabber, who was shot by a prison officer after injuring 11 people in a brutal act of violence. Scroll down for video . The attacker stabbed nine people, wounding some of them seriously, on a bus in central Tel Aviv before he was chased down, shot and arrested by a passing prison officer. Israeli police described the assault as a 'terror attack' while the Islamic militant Hamas group praised it. It was the latest in a spate of attacks in which Palestinians have used knives, acid and vehicles as weapons in recent months, leaving many dead and injured. Passengers on the number 40 bus en route to Tel Aviv University said the assailant, identified by police as a Palestinian from Tulkarm in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, stabbed the driver and then others at the Maariv junction, one of the coastal city's busiest. 'The terrorist had murder in his eyes,' a passenger identified only as Orly said on Israel Radio. The attacker exited the bus after it slowed to a stop and ran down a street along with panicked passengers and pedestrians. Police stretcher the injured suspect from the scene after he was shot and arrested by a passing prison officer . A victim of the attack, covered in blood, is treated by paramedics moments after the stabbing . A injured man is taken to hospital by ambulance crews after being attacked in the vicious assault . Paramedics and locals help a woman as she is treated for her injuries on the side of the road . Security camera footage showed him stabbing one woman in the back on the sidewalk, and she collapsed. However, officers from a prison service who happened to be nearby and saw the bus swerving out of control and a man running away, gave chase, shot the man in the leg, wounding him lightly and subsequently arrested him. 'We believe it was a terror attack,' said police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. He said four people were seriously hurt and another five sustained lighter wounds. The stabber was in custody and the police are questioning him now, he said. An injured man sits as he is treated by paramedics at the scene of the stabbing in Tel Aviv, Israel . An Israeli police officer secures the scene after the bus stabbing which left many seriously wounded . The prison officer who detained the attacker, Benny Botarshvili, commands officers from the Israel Prison Service's Nahshon unit. He said he heard people screaming for help from the bus while on his way to the courthouse, The Jerusalem Post reported. He said: 'We saw the attacker and chased after him. We first fired in the air and when he didn't stop, we fired at his feet and the attacker fell to the ground. We restrained him on the ground until area police could arrive at the scene.' The stabbing is the latest in a type of 'lone-wolf' attacks that have plagued Israel in recent months. About a dozen people have been killed in Palestinian attacks, including five people killed with guns and meat cleavers in a bloody assault on a Jerusalem synagogue. Hamas, the Islamic militant group that controls the Gaza Strip did not claim responsibility but praised Wednesday's attack as 'brave and heroic' in a tweet by Izzat Risheq, a Hamas leader residing in Qatar. The stabbing is a 'natural response to the occupation and its terrorist crimes against our people,' Risheq said. A Jewish cap and headphones lie in blood stains on the floor at the bus stop following the stabbing . Israeli paramedics treat an injured woman. Hamas leaders later praised the attack . An injured Israeli man is treated by police and paramedics after he was stabbed in the 'terror attack' Israeli officials say the attacks stem from incitement by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian leaders. Most of the violence has occurred in Jerusalem, though there have been other attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank. In Jerusalem, the violence came after months of tensions between Jews and Palestinians in east Jerusalem — the section of the city the Palestinians demand as their future capital. The area experienced unrest and near-daily attacks by Palestinians following a wave of violence last summer, capped by a 50-day war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. Much of the recent unrest has stemmed from tensions surrounding a key holy site in Jerusalem's Old City. It is the holiest site for Jews, who call it the Temple Mount because of the revered Jewish Temples that stood there in biblical times. Muslims refer to it as the Noble Sanctuary, and it is their third holiest site, after Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. Israeli policemen clean blood from the streets where the attack occurred . The bus sits parked behind a police cordon, while gathered locals gaze at the bloody crime scene . Police cordon off the scene of the attack in which nine people were stabbed by a lone attacker ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A Palestinian man stabbed 11 people on a bus, seriously wounding some .\nIsraeli police described it as a 'terror attack' while it was praised by Hamas .\nSupporters are now taking to Twitter with 'I am knife' hashtag trending .\nThe tweets are often accompanied by a graphic showing a bloody knife .\nIt is the latest in a series of 'lone wolf' attacks to hit Israel in recent months ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "ISIS militants have executed 13 teenage boys for watching the Asian Cup football match between Iraq and Jordan last week. The young football fans had been caught watching the game on television in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which is controlled by the Islamic State. The teenagers were rounded up and publicly executed by a firing squad using machine guns, anti-ISIS activist group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reports. Horrifying: ISIS militants rounded up the 13 teenage boys, whose only crime was watching football on television, and executed then by firing squad in Mosul, and Iraqi city under ISIS control (stock image) 'The bodies remained lying in the open and their parents were unable to withdraw them for fear of murder by terrorist organisation,' the group writes on their website. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently is a small activist collective which secretly documents the shocking violence and oppression ISIS has brought to their home city. They said the 13 teenagers were rounded up by ISIS militants in the Al-Yarmouk district of Mosul, and executed in public. The boys' 'crime' - breaking religious laws by watching football - was read out on a loudspeaker before their executions. Crime: The teenagers had been watching this game between Jordan and Iraq in the Asian Cup, which took place in Brisbane, Australia on January 12 . The news of the horrifying execution of the teenagers comes just days after ISIS released a video showing two men being thrown off the top of a tower block in Mosul. Charges found against the accused were announced by a masked Islamic State fighter, using a small handheld radio. Reading from a list, he declares the men are guilty of engaging in homosexual activities and should be punished by death, in accordance with Islamic State's radical interpretation of Sharia law. The Iraq-Jordan Asian Cup game, which took place in Brisbane, Australia last Monday, saw midfielder Yaser Kasim, who plays for Swindon Town in the third tier of English football, give Iraq a 1-0 win." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "ISIS soldiers executed 13 teenage boys for watching the Asian Cup .\nThe teens were rounded up and executed in public using machine guns .\nTheir 'crimes' were read out on loudspeaker in the street in Mosul, Iraq .\nTheir parents are too afraid to collect their bodies, local activists report ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Shocking pictures have emerged on social media showing what could be the Islamic State’s youngest suicide bomber. The boy has been named as Abu al-Hassan al-Shami, a Syrian fighter who appears to be no older than 14 years old. In a photo series, entitled 'Battle of Vengeance for the Mother of the Believers (Aisha)', the youngster is thought to be one of two Syrian fighters, who carried out a suicide truck bombings in the Iraqi province of Salahuddin. Scroll down for video . Abu al-Hassan al-Shami, who appears no older than 14, who is thought to be the Islamic State's youngest suicide bomber . In a series of pictures, the young fighter appears to be playing with a hand grenade before the huge explosion of the lorry . He is shown sitting in the driver’s seat of the large lorry filled with barrels of explosives. The vehicle has been reinforced with plated armour, leaving the young driver with only a small rectangular window to navigate the final journey for his deadly vehicle. In his hands, the young fighter appears to be playing with a hand grenade and the barrel of his AK-47 rifle can be seen resting near the steering wheel between his legs. Whilst his age has yet to be independently verified, it is possible that al-Shami could be the Islamic State’s youngest suicide bomber in Iraq. It is unclear whether video footage will be subsequently released with a final testimony of the young fighter. A final image shows a huge explosion after the detonation of the lorry, killing him and a number of Iraqi security forces. The attack happened near the ancient Iraqi city of Samarra, currently still held by the Iraqi army. It also shows a big ball of fire erupting into the orange sky, with pieces of shrapnel flying in all directions across the arid landscape. One ISIS supporter on social media commented: ‘Abu al-Hassan al-Shami the martyr. His youth doesn’t stop him from supporting his religion.’ ISIS also released another video showing what is thought to be a British fighter, known by the nom de guerre of Abu Abdullah al-Britani, pictured . The news of the Syrian boy’s suicide bomb attack in Samarra comes just hours after ISIS released a new video showing the detonation of a lorry bomb in the same area. Entitled ‘The Chink of Swords’, the video shows what is thought to be a British fighter, known by the nom de guerre of Abu Abdullah al-Britani, climbing into a heavy armoured vehicle. Taking care to hide his face from the camera, the man, wearing a pair of white trainers, is shown athletically climbing up the side of the armoured plating and jumping into the vehicle via a small entrance in the roof. Upon starting the engine, al-Britani begins to drive off down the asphalt covered road. A lone ISIS fighter, not wearing a full uniform, comes out and begins to wave the Islamic State flag as al-Britani makes his final journey. The footage shows al-Britani climbing up the side of the armoured plating vehicle before he jumps into it via a small entrance in the roof . After the engine starts, a lone ISIS fighter, not wearing uniform, comes out and begins to wave the Islamic State flag . Finally, the footage shows a huge explosion, with a large plume of grey smoke rising from the impact of the blast. It is thought that it could be the same Abu Abdullah al-Britani, whose photo was released in early December stating he had carried out a deadly lorry bomb attack in Samarra. According to Islamic State linked media account at the time, Al-Battar Media Foundation, al-Britani killed ‘dozens of apostates’, thought to be Iraqi police officers manning a roadside checkpoint near Samarra’s al-Mu’tasim district. The footage then shows a huge explosion, with a large plume of grey smoke rising from the impact of the blast . Back in early December, a photo was released showing a fighter, named as Abu Abdullah al-Britani, posing next to an armoured truck bomb distinctively similar to the one in the video. It is likely that the new video footage of Abu Abdullah al-Britani blowing himself up in a lorry bomb is the same man who died in early December. Officials and analysts have been unable to independently confirm the identity of the man in the video or the photo." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "New pictures emerge on social media showing young suicide bomber .\nSyrian boy named as Abu al-Hassan al-Shami who is thought to be 14 .\nImages show him sitting in an armoured vehicle holding a hand grenade .\nFinal image shows huge explosion after the detonation of armoured lorry .\nOne ISIS supporter on social media said that 'his youth doesn't stop him'\nComes just hours after ISIS released new video of another lorry bomb .\nVideo appears to show British fighter, Abu Abdullah al-Britani in the truck .\nAccording to Islamic State linked media, al-Britani killed ‘dozens of apostates’" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "By 2020, our day-to-day lives, relationships and even what to have for dinner could be controlled and run by digital versions of ourselves. According to futurist John Smart, within the next six years many of us could have so-called ‘digital twins’ that schedule our appointments and even have conversations with others on our behalf. And they could one day console loved ones after we die by mimicking our voice, emotions, mannerisms and thoughts. Scroll down for video . According to futurist John Smart, within the next five years many of us could have so-called ‘digital twins’ (illustrated) that schedule appointments, make decisions and have conversations with others on our behalf. They could even console loved ones after we die by mimicking our voice, emotions, mannerisms and thoughts . Mr Smart, founder of the Acceleration Studies Foundation, made the comments during an interview with Business Insider. ‘[Digital twins] will become increasingly like us and extensions of us,’ Smart said. Ray Kurzweil, director of engineering at Google, believes that in just over 30 years, humans will be able to upload their entire minds to computers and become digitally immortal - an event called singularity. Mr Kurzweil also claims that the biological parts of our body will be replaced with mechanical parts and this could happen as early as 2100. The claims made by John Smart regarding 'digital twins' are a step towards this futurist theory of singularity becoming a reality. Technological singularity is the development of 'superintelligence' brought about through the use of technology. The first use of 'singularity' in terms of technological minds was by mathematician John von Neumann in the mid-1950s. He said: 'ever accelerating progress of technology and changes in the mode of human life, which gives the appearance of approaching some essential singularity in the history of the race beyond which human affairs, as we know them, could not continue.' The term was then used by science fiction writer Vernor Vinge who believes brain-computer interfaces are causes of the singularity. Ray Kurzweil cited von Neumann's use of the term in a foreword to von Neumann's classic The Computer and the Brain. Kurzweil predicts the singularity to occur around 2045 while Vinge predicts it will happen before 2030. ‘When you and I die, our kids aren’t going to go to our tombstones, they’re going to fire up our digital twins and talk to them.’ He continued there are prediction apps and software that already carry out similar tasks – such as Siri and Google Now – and these services are only going to get smarter as algorithms, interfaces and processing power increases. The software in prediction apps is based on an algorithm that combines various snippets of information to form a prediction. In the case of personal-assistant apps, the software scans calendar entries to work out where a user is, or should be. It combines this with location data, taken from the phone or tablet’s GPS unit, as well as posts on social networks, email information and more. It then presents the user with the help it thinks they need. For example, if a calendar on an Android phone contains a diary invite, Google Now will create a reminder. It will then check to see whether the user is en route to the meeting and add directions to this reminder, or work out how long it will take them to get there based on current traffic. Elsewhere, as users pass bus stops, prediction apps can show bus timetables, show the latest deals as they enter a supermarket, or open a digital boarding pass as they approach an airport. Mr Smart believes that digital twins could additionally learn our likes and dislikes from emails, messages and verbal feedback, in the way that machine learning currently does. IBM’s Watson supercomputer uses machine learning, as does ‘Eugene Goostman’ - a computer program that was able to trick users it was a teenage boy, leading to claims it had passed the Turing test. Watson won the TV game show Jeopardy, in 2011, by answering general knowledge questions posed in natural language. More recently it has been used as a customer call centre agent and can learn a customer's needs. Mr Smart continued there are prediction apps and personal assistant software that already carry out similar tasks – such as Siri and Google Now (pictured) – and these services are only going to get smarter as algorithms, interfaces and processing power increases . The Turing Test was introduced by Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing in 1950 as part of his paper Computing Machinery And Intelligence in which he predicted that computers would one day be programmed to acquire abilities rivalling human intelligence. Apple's Siri (pictured) already uses context to answer questions, and digital twins could take this a step further to learn about how a person thinks . He proposed a test called The Imitation Game, which would identify whether a computer is capable of thought. A person, called the interrogator, engages in a text based conversation with another person and a computer - and must determine which is which. If they are unable to do so the computer is deemed to have passed -  as was the case with Eugene. And as firms such as Google buy artificial intelligence firms, such as Deep Mind, it makes the technology more mainstream. Google’s acquisition of DeepMind in June wasn’t the tech giant’s first foray into artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its Hummingbird search update was created to make Google 'more human', and searches can now understand context, like a human brain. Google also hired futurist Ray Kurzweil as Engineering Director in 2012. Kurzweil has famously claimed that in just over 30 years, humans will be able to upload their entire minds to computers and become digitally immortal - an event called singularity. He also believes the biological parts of our body will be replaced with mechanical parts and this could happen as early as 2100. The claims made by John Smart are a step towards this futurist theory of singularity becoming a reality. Andrew Sheehy from Generator Research told MailOnline: 'We can already see evidence of machine learning and machine intelligence in existing Google products like Google Now, the search function that forms part of Google+ Photos and Google’s self-driving car project. 'A string of recent acquisitions in the field of robotics and machine intelligence, along with the recent hiring of Ray Kurzweil as a director of engineering shows that Google is by no means done with machine learning: it is clear that the company is just getting started. Mr Smart believes digital twins could learn our likes and dislikes from emails, messages and verbal feedback, in the way that machine learning currently does, such as ‘Eugene Goostman’ - a computer program that was able to trick users it was a teenage boy, leading to claims it had passed the Turing test (pictured) Futurists believes that in just over 30 years, humans will be able to upload their entire minds to computers and become digitally immortal - an event called singularity. This chart plots the exponential growth of computing. Ray Kurzweil, director of engineering at Google, claims singularity will become reality as soon as 2045 . Mr Smart (picutred) is a futurist and founder of the Acceleration Studies Foundation . ‘Taking into account the present scale of Google’s computer network, the size of its user base and its capital reserves, Google is well placed to take on something as ambitious as machine consciousness.’ Machine consciousness differs from machine intelligence. There are already intelligent machines that can learn from their mistakes and fix errors, but many of these are programmed to do so. For example, world chess Grandmaster, Gary Kasparov, was defeated by IBM’s ‘Deep Blue’ supercomputer in 1997. ‘To make wise decisions in the present, we must strive to deeply understand where we are in relation to both the known past and our probable futures,’ explained Mr Smart. ‘This will require the support of global communities, which make the disciplined development of the field of foresight their top priority. ‘In particular, one of my long-term professional goals is to find passionate financial sponsors interested in the development of more world-leading academic programs in technology foresight, acceleration studies, and evolutionary development studies.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The claims were made by futurist and system theorist John Smart .\nHe believes we will have ‘digital twins’ within the next five years .\nThese twins could act like digital personal secretaries or agents .\nThey could also, one day, have human faces and hold conversations .\nIn addition, when people die, loved ones could converse with digital versions of ourselves long after our death .\nApps already exist that offer similar tools including Siri and Google Now .\nThe claims signal a step towards the futurist theory of singularity ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Canadian woman who was reportedly kidnapped by ISIS has said she is fine, and that rumors of her capture spread on jihadist websites are untrue. Gill Rosenberg, 31, joined the ranks of the Kurdish peshmerga fighting force this year, which has elite all-female units. ISIS sources reported Sunday that Rosenberg was captured in the contested town of Kobane, on the Turkish border, and were gleefully debating whether to execute her or try to negotiate a prisoner swap. But now Rosenberg, who leaves sporadic updates about her campaign against extremism on Facebook, has posted to clarify that she is in fact alive and well. Scroll down for video . Military history: Rosenberg, pictured in uniform, was formerly a member of the Israeli Defense Force . On the attack: Rosenberg uploaded pictures of herself, left, dressed for war in Syria in recent weeks . 'Captured': Gill Rosenberg, a Canadian with dual Israeli citizenship, was reportedly captured - but took to social media to dispell the rumor . Before: Rosenberg, who went to Syria earlier this year, is pictured above before she left . She wrote: 'Guys, I'm totally safe and secure. I don't have Internet access or any communication devices with me for my safety and security. 'I can't reply regularly and only happened to have a chance to log in and see these bu*****t news stories. Ignore the reports I've been captured.' Sources in the Kurdish militia also confirmed that she is unharmed and was not captured. Idris Nassan, an official in Kobane, said he had been told by peshmerga members she is fine, and dismissed the reports of propaganda.. Even when the initial reports came out, some sources were sceptical and said Rosenberg was nowhere near Kobane in the first place. Rosenberg, a joint citizen of Israel who served in the Israeli Defense Force, went to fight against the so-called Islamic State earlier this month, while they were locked in combat over Kobane, a town on the Turkey-Syria border. She had earlier posted on social media explaining her decision to go and fight, declaring she sympathized with the Kurds, whose territory has come under heavy assault. Her position in the Israeli military is thought to have been a non-combat role. After the reports over the weekend of her capture, Canadian and Israeli government sources said they were investigating the possibility. IS jihadists began advancing on Kobane on September 16, hoping to quickly seize the small town and secure its grip on a large stretch of the Syrian-Turkish border, following advances it made in Iraq. At one point, it looked set to overrun the town, but Kurdish Syrian fighters, backed by coalition air strikes and an influx of Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces, have held back the group. Allies: Female peshmerga soldiers are seen preparing for battle in Syria, near the front lines with ISIS . War-torn: Rosenberg and her allies were captured in Kobane, near the Turkish border, according to jihadist websites ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Gill Rosenberg, 31, left to fight in Syria with all-female peshmerga unit .\nJihadist sources said she was captured in contested town of Kobane .\nBut Rosenberg today posted on Facebook saying to ignore the reports .\nSources in Kurdistan also told reporters Rosenberg is safe and well .\nSaid she is 'totally safe and secure' according to the latest message ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Waiting to settle down: A study has found that women who marry after 30 earn more than those who wed earlier, while the opposite is true for men . A study has found that marrying later in life is financially beneficial for women, but not for men. The University of Virginia has published a report that college-educated women who wed in their thirties earn an average of 56per cent more than those who get married a decade earlier. Conversely, men who settle down in their twenties have higher incomes than those who wait until after 30, no matter their education. The National Marriage Project's study, entitled Knot Yet: The Benefits and Costs of Delayed Marriage in America, examines the consequences of marrying later, a growing trend in the U.S. It notes that the average age of marriage is at an all-time high of 27 for women and 29 for men, compared to 1990 when the averages were 23 for women and 26 for men. But while women have actually benefited financially from delayed marriages, men who wed earlier in life tend to be more successful later on. The study says that childbirth plays a role in these results. Around two-thirds of lifetime income growth takes . place during the first ten years of a career, according to clinical psychologist Meg Jay. Since college-educated women who marry in their twenties also tend to have their first baby earlier, forcing them to take a break from their careers, they can take longer to climb the corporate ladder. But getting hitched at a younger age tends to be a good career move for men, perhaps because married men 'are more sure of themselves compared to single men,' leading to more productivity, suggests Business Insider. Not all women who wait until their thirties to get married reap the benefits, however. The study also found that while college-educated women profit from delayed marriage, those without a degree do not. One reason for this discrepancy is that among less-educated women, the average age of first birth has not risen in correlation with the age of marriage. Women's income: The graph shows that college-educated women who marry in their thirties earn significantly more than those who wed in their early twenties . Gender discrepancy: Conversely, men who marry between the ages of 24 and 29 have higher incomes than those who wait until their thirties . In fact, among women who drop out of high school, 83per cent of first births are to unmarried mothers, according to The Atlantic. A woman without a college education therefore has less time to advance her career during its vital first decade. Delayed marriage is also a factor in the . decreased divorce rate the country has seen since 1980, since couples who wed . in their early twenties are statistically more likely to separate than those who marry . later. The graphs from the study also show that men who never marry earn significantly less than those who do, while the opposite is true for women." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The average age of marriage in the U.S. is at an all-time high, at 27 for women and 29 for men ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A gay married couple from Florida have sued the motor vehicle agency for not allowing them to change the last names on their driver's licenses - the latest challenge to the state's ban on same-sex unions. Daniel DeSousa, 40, and Scott Wall, 37, married in New York on December 6 2013 and legally changed their last name to Wall-DeSousa through the federal Social Security Administration. Daniel managed to update his driver's license in Brevard County by showing his marriage certificate from New York, but when Scott tried there, he was told that the document wasn't legal in Florida. Scroll down for video . Happy couple: Scott Wall, 37, (left) and Daniel DeSousa, 40, (right) married in New York on December 6 2013 . Scott later succeeded in changing his license in Orange County. The couple said when they went public with their new drivers' licenses in an interview with an Orlando television station, they received a letter from the DMV, stating their licenses had been cancelled. The lawsuit filed last week in Orlando federal court demands that the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles grant them licenses with their new names. The couple from Palm Bay said the state agency is violating their rights to due process, equal protection and free speech. Married men: They legally changed their last name to Wall-DeSousa through the federal Social Security Administration . Different appraoch: Daniel changed his driver's license in Brevard County by showing his marriage certificate from New York, but when Scott tried there, he was told that the document wasn't legal in Florida . The agency is 'trying to suppress the expression that the plaintiffs, as a same-sex couple, are a family,' the lawsuit said. An agency spokeswoman, Capt. Nancy Rasmussen, didn't immediately return a phone call or email Monday. Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled the Florida gay marriage ban was unconstitutional. But he stayed his decision while the state appealed it to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Judges in four South Florida counties - Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach - have ruled that the state's 2008 voter-approved constitutional amendment banning gay marriage violates gay residents' right to equal protection under the law as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Daniel DeSousa, 40, and Scott Wall, 37, married in New York last December .\nThey legally changed their last name to Wall-DeSousa through the federal Social Security Administration .\nThey later managed to get their driver's licenses changed by going back and forth to different motor vehicle agency offices .\nHowever, the couple said when they went public with the news they had the licenses cancelled by the DMV .\nThe lawsuit filed last week demands that the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles grant them licenses with their new names ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Louis Van Gaal's Holland squad are taking a relaxed approach to their preparations for this summer's World Cup. AC milan midfielder Nigel De Jong, sat opposite Robin van Persie, posted a photo of the Netherlands squad sat together on Twitter and tweeted: 'Relaxation at lunch with the boys.' Manchester United frontman Van Persie, who is expected to captain the Dutch in Brazil, smiled for the camera as Swansea stars Michel Vorm and Jonathan de Guzman, sat next to each other, also posed for the snap. Relaxation with the boys: Nigel de Jong posted a picture of the Holland squad enjoying lunch on Saturday . Focused: Louis van Gaal tells his players exactly what he wants them to do during Thursday's training session . Warm-up: Holland players jump over hurdles during their training session in Portugal ahead of the World Cup . Midfielder Leroy Fer, recently relegated . from the Premier League with Norwich, was also in attendance as the . players enjoyed some food together. Van Gaal, who was confirmed the new manager of Manchester United on Monday, has been putting his squad through their paces in Lagos, southern Portugal, in preparation for next month's tournament. The Dutch will face Chile, Australia and current World champions Spain in Group B. Resistance training: The Dutch side work together as they prepare for next month's World Cup ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Robin van Persie and Holland squad enjoyed relaxing lunch on Saturday .\nAC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong posted snap of team relaxing .\nBoss Louis van Gaal confirmed as Manchester United manager last Monday .\nHolland will take on Spain, Chile and Honduras in Group B ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The birth of a baby boy from a womb transplant could bring an end to the woes of women unable to have children naturally, doctors have said. The world's first successful womb transplant saw the birth of the child in Gothenberg, Sweden, last month after years of tireless research. His birth was only revealed by doctors yesterday as both he and his 36-year-old mother are in good health. And with British experts planning to carry out the procedure as early as next summer, a leading gynecologist has said the revolutionary surgery could become as popular as surrogacy among infertile women. The mother and the baby boy pictured just after his birth. He was born weighing 4lbs after his mother received a womb transplant . Mr Richard Smith, of the UK Womb Transplantation Team, celebrated the birth of a little boy in Gothenberg last night, congratulating the doctors who performed the pioneering operation nine months ago. And the gynaecologist, who works at the West London Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, said the surgery could become a possibility for British women as soon as next summer. 'We're almost ready to go, we are applying for ethics committee approval in the next few weeks at a national level,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Mr Smith said the medical breakthrough in Sweden could bring about a new era of childbearing for women with fertility problems. 'The great big unknown always was could a transplanted uterus carry a baby and have a successful live birth and that's why what's happened here is so exciting. 'The great unknown is now answered which is that it is possible - it's the proof of purpose.' The doctor added the procedure could become as popular as surrogacy, which 'carries as many risks if not more'. 'It would reduce the demand for surrogacy however there are still plenty of women who will prefer to go down that route and avoid major surgery. 'But there are many, many women who would prefer to carry a baby themselves. There's also a bit of a legal minefield around surrogacy, and to avoid all of that and to have their own baby is incredible important (for some women).' Unlike the Swedes' project, his team would harvest the wombs of cadaveric donors - patients whose hearts are still beating but they are brain dead. Doctors in Gothenberg used the wombs of six women for the transplants. 'Some of our research shows you can retrieve the uterus at the back end of the queue after all the vital organs, so that would be the source of those organs for women in the UK. 'We hope, subject to funding, to get going next year - next summer.' Speaking of the 'breathtaking' birth of the baby in Sweden, one doctor said that it was so emotional, it was like having her own child. The boy, who is in perfect health, was born to a 36-year-old woman who had been born without a womb. She carried her baby in the womb of a 61-year-old woman. Last night, the Lancet medical journal released details about the remarkable birth. The little boy, whose arrival has remained secret until now, was born by Caesarean section a month ago. Project leader Professor Mats Brannstrom, of Gothenburg University, said: ‘The baby screamed right away and has not required any other care than normal clinical observation at the neonatal unit. ‘The mother and child are both doing well and have returned home. The new parents are of course very happy and thankful.’ Liza Johannesson, a surgeon at Gothenburg University, who was present at the boy’s birth, said: ‘It was breathtaking. It was like having your own child. Mats Brannstrom and his team performing a womb transplant on a woman earlier this year. Another six women given new wombs are also said to be pregnant . The team behind the womb transplants who are, from left - surgeons Andreas G Tzakis, Pernilla Dahm-Kähler, Mats Brannstrom, Michael Olausson and Liza Johannesson . 'It was the same feeling – no one could really believe it.’ Professor Brannstrom said: ‘There was fantastic happiness among me and the whole team. 'But at the same time, the sensation was also a little unreal because we really couldn’t believe we had reached this moment.’ The baby is breastfeeding and growing well. His mother may decide to keep the new womb until she has a second child. Unlike other transplant organs, donor wombs are unlikely to remain in their recipients indefinitely. The baby was born two months early after his mother developed pre-eclampsia – a life-threatening condition. He weighed just under 4lb and although this may seem small, it is normal for a baby so premature. It isn’t known why the woman’s pregnancy became complicated. It may have been due to the strong drugs she was given to stop her rejecting the new womb. Or due to her underlying health problems; she only has one kidney. Another six women who took part in the groundbreaking project at Gothenburg University are pregnant – and their doctor says their chances of giving birth are good. The boy’s mother, who has not been named, was one of nine women to be given a new uterus. In five cases, the donor was the woman's mother – meaning the same womb could carry two generations of the same family. In this instance, the new womb came from an unrelated woman, a mother of two, who was long past the menopause. Professor Brannstrom, who has spent more than a decade perfecting the complex gynaecological techniques needed, said: ‘It gives us scientific evidence that the concept of uterus transplantation can be used to treat uterine factor infertility, which has remained the last untreatable form of female infertility.’ A woman’s own eggs are used in the procedure meaning the baby will be genetically her own. Critics of the procedure include fertility expert Lord Winston, who says the risks are too great and some women should accept they can’t bear children. The world’s first womb transplant was in Saudi Arabia in 2000 but the woman’s body rejected the organ after four months. Additional reporting: Harriet Sime ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "World's first successful womb transplant was completed in Sweden .\nBaby boy born to 36-year-old women in Gothenberg after transplant .\nAnother six women have fallen pregnant after receiving donor wombs .\nBreakthrough could reduce demand for surrogacy in the UK, experts say .\nFirst British transplant may be carried out as soon as next summer .\nWill allow infertile women option to carry their own babies unlike surrogacy ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Theme park thrill-seekers were left shocked when the rollercoaster they were riding hit and decapitated a deer that had strayed too close to the tracks. Passengers on the Ultimate at Lightwater Valley - the longest rollercoaster in Europe - slammed into the animal in a collision that reportedly decapitated the deer and left passengers covered in blood. The deer was hit by the train at the amusement park near Ripon, North Yorkshire, as the train rocketed along the track reaching speeds of up to 50mph. Scroll down for video . The Lightwater Valley theme park is home to the Ultimate (pictured), which is Europe's longest rollercoaster . The Ultimate rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley also hit a deer in 1994 - ripping off the animal's legs and trapping its antlers in the safety bars . A father-of-two from Howden, Darlington, who did not wish to be named, said: 'I knew there was something wrong. 'There was a bit of screaming but not too much. The maintenance men came and seemed to turn it off and on again and then it was fine.' The incident happened at around 11.15am on Saturday and visitors to the park arriving were told by staff that there had been a problem involving a deer and it was being cleared away. A spokeswoman for the theme park, one of the region's biggest attractions, said: 'We can confirm a young deer did unfortunately get hit by the Ultimate train yesterday and was killed instantly. 'There is a large perimeter fence surrounding the theme park but occasionally wild animals do manage to stray onto the park during the night. 'After the incident the Ultimate was closed for 30 minutes while the ride was thoroughly checked and then normal operation resumed.' It is not the first time a deer has been killed after getting to close to the Ultimate rollercoaster. The deer was decapitated on Saturday when hit by the rollercoaster at a speed of 50mph . In 1994 the rollercoaster hit a deer, ripping its legs off and trapping its antlers in the safety bars. Passengers were covered in the animal's blood and a 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital as a precaution. Also in 2004 a train full of passengers on the Ultimate came to a halt when an axle fault led to two wheels falling off. The fail-safe system meant the following train also came to a standstill leaving its 38 screaming passengers stranded 100ft above the ground. All were safely evacuated and no one was seriously hurt but the ride had to be closed down until the cause of the fault was traced and rectified. The ride opened in 1991 and is one of the most popular rollercoasters in the world. The 1.5mile track features drops of up to 100ft." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Passengers on the Ultimate train in Lightwater Valley hit the animal at 50mph .\nDeer was decapitated and rollercoaster passengers left covered in blood .\nStaff closed the ride for 30 minutes while it was checked and cleaned .\nAnimal had bypassed the theme park's perimeter fence during the night ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Bryn Parry-Jones was given a £90,000 Porsche as part of his contract with Pembrokeshire County Council . A shamed council boss at the centre of a row over misuse of public money drove a taxpayer-funded Porsche that his employers kept secret for eight months. Bryn Parry-Jones, 62, was provided with the £90,000 sports car to drive to and from work despite massive cuts to public services in his area. But the council refused to reveal the perk, despite repeated information requests by journalists, for eight months – citing ‘privacy’ reasons. Last night the former chief executive was facing a growing row over his use of public money after details of his lavish lifestyle were exposed. Mr Parry-Jones, whose £195,000-a-year salary made him the highest-earning official in Wales, has been repeatedly accused of abusing taxpayers’ money while heading cash-strapped Pembrokeshire County Council. Earlier this year he was handed a £280,000 ‘golden goodbye’ despite the fact he had been forced to quit over an unlawful payments scandal. Details of his car, a perk which cost around £900 a month to lease, only emerged this week after a long Freedom of Information battle with the council. Insiders said the extravagant expense had ‘stuck in the craw’ of cash-strapped council workers who knew about it for months. Yesterday, campaigners and politicians hit out at the ‘offensive waste of money’ at a time when the council was making cuts to local services. Earlier this year, Pembrokeshire Council revealed it would have to make savings of £20million over two years. Proposed measures include closing public toilets, charging for social services and increasing parking fees. Council tax rose by 3.4 per cent this year. Stephen Crabb, Welsh secretary and Pembrokeshire MP, said: ‘These kinds of lavish car deals for council officials, alongside salary and other perks, stick in the throats of people – especially at a time when there is huge pressure on spending.’ The average salary in the county last year was £21,587. Jonathan Isaby, of the Taxpayers’ Alliance, added: ‘At a time when the council is trying to find savings, it’s particularly galling that local residents have been taken for such an extortionate ride.’ Mr Parry-Jones, who led the council for 18 years, was given an allowance to run a company car as part of his generous remuneration package. It is understood he took out a lease on the hybrid electric Porsche Panamera in March this year. Journalists first began requesting details of the car under the Freedom of Information Act in April, but the council said it must be kept secret because it was ‘private’. The expensive sports car was part of the 62-year-old's 'remuneration', according to county officials . It was leased by the council and has been returned since Mr Parry-Jones left his position earlier this year . It was only this week, after he left with his enormous pay out, that the council, run by the Independent Plus Group, revealed details. Conservative councillor David Bryan said the Porsche was known about within the council and had ‘stuck in the craw’ of council workers facing ‘drastic pay cuts’. Paul Miller, who leads the opposition Labour group on the council, added: ‘He was a dictator and it got to the point where he thought he could do whatever he wanted.’ A council spokesman said: ‘Mr Bryn Parry-Jones was entitled to a lease car as part of his remuneration package.’ Mr Parry-Jones quit his post as chief executive in October, ten months after it was revealed he received more than £45,000 in cash payments in lieu of pension contributions. The Wales Audit Office said the payments were ‘unlawful’, although a police investigation concluded that no further action should be taken. Mr Parry-Jones finally stepped down after a vote of no confidence from the council – though councillors voted through a sizeable severance package. Mr Miller applied in vain for a High Court injunction against the pay-off. The council also said it would not be trying to reclaim the £45,606 cash payment. Mr Parry-Jones, who lives in Letterston, Pembrokeshire could not be contacted for comment last night. '" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bryn Parry-Jones oversaw thousands of cuts at Pembrokeshire Council .\nThe 62-year-old was given a £90,000 Porsche Panamera in his contract .\nHe left the position earlier this year with a £280,000 severance package .\nPublic petition called for his resignation over 'corruption' in council .\nMore than 1,000 staff faced pay cuts under his leadership last year ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Labour's health spokesman Andy Burnham said he was looking at mandatory maximum levels of fat, salt and sugar in foods . Labour was accused last night of trying to 'ban mince pies at Christmas' over plans to put draconian legal limits on sugar, fat and salt in food. The party's health spokesman Andy Burnham said he was looking at mandatory maximum levels of the amount of fat, salt and sugar in foods specifically designed for youngsters. He also said GPs should be sending obese patients for exercise classes to help them lose weight. But last night one Tory MP accused Mr Burnham of behaving like 'the Grinch who wants to ban mince pies at Christmas.' Conservative MP David Morris said: 'Conservatives are taking common sense steps to help people lose weight, but Labour just want to ban things. 'Andy Burnham is turning into the Grinch who wants to stop mince pies at Christmas. It's the same old we know best approach from Labour.' The plan was welcomed by anti-obesity campaigners but was also branded 'ridiculous' and 'interfering'. Shadow health secretary Mr Burnham told Sky News preventing health problems occurring in the first place was needed to help make the NHS sustainable. Currently there are some referral schemes allowing patients to be sent to subsidised gym sessions. But Mr Burnham said physical exercise should be available more widely. 'Personally I would like to look more at exercise and physical activity - making referrals for physical activity from all GP surgeries,' he said. 'If people become more physically active, then they get more control over what they're eating and what they're drinking and all the other things.' 'The time has come to look at the food industry. I've said many times, I cannot defend the amount of sugar that children are eating. 'We've seen more and more sugar built into our food over time. I'm looking there at a mandatory maximum limit on fat salt and sugar in children's food. The status quo simply isn't working. We need to consider more radical action.' The proposal was welcomed by Tam Fry from the National Obesity Forum, who said: ' Mr Burnham is absolutely right. It's probably the most important thing for the next government. He said 'runinous' levels of sugar, especially in fizzy drinks, were doing huge damage to children's teeth, as well as causing obesity.' Doctors said Britain is 'the fat man of Europe' and problems have set in among some children by the age of nine . But Tory MP Philip Davies said: 'It's completely ridiculous. It is absolutely nanny state and basically the Labour Party want to use anything as an excuse to interfere in everybody's lives, and ban them from doing anything they don't personally approve of. 'It's a pretty good taste of what we could expect to see if we had the misfortune of a Labour government.' The proposal would be an effort to combat obesity levels among children. A report last month found childhood obesity in the UK is at 'alarming' levels with up to one in three being dangerously fat. Doctors said Britain is 'the fat man of Europe' and problems have set in among some children by the age of nine. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), which represents doctors specialising in children and young people, said 26 per cent of boys and 29 per cent of girls are overweight and obese 'storing up serious health problems for the future'. Mr Fry speculated that the food industry could be given several years to reduce the sugar and fat content in food voluntarily. If they did not comply then the law could be changed, he said. In March UN health chiefs warned that children should not be give fizzy drinks because they contain dangerous amounts of sugar." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Labour's health spokesman wants to put legal limits on sugar, fat and salt .\nAndy Burnham also said GPs should send obese for exercise classes .\nTory MP David Morris accused him of turning into the Grinch .\nHe said Mr Burnham wants to ban mince pies for children at Christmas ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's World Cup dream is on a knife-edge after his right knee buckled during England’s stormy 2-2 draw with Ecuador. The England midfielder was substituted in the 63rd minute in a game which also saw Raheem Sterling sent off. The Arsenal man, who was seen leaving the stadium visibly upset, crumpled in a challenge by Ecuador’s Carlos Gruezo and will undergo a scan on Thursday. Oxlade-Chamberlain’s season with his club has been disrupted by a groin injury and he had only just returned to full fitness. VIDEO Scroll down for Sportsmail's Neil Ashton's England v Ecuador game report . Worry: Oxlade-Chamberlain was forced into an early exit against Ecuador after picking up a knee injury . Awkward: Ecuador midfielder Carlos Gruezo landed awkwardly on the knee of the midfielder . Concern: Roy Hodgson said it is too early to make a decision on what happens next with Oxlade-Chamberlain . Replacement? Michael Carrick is on the stand-by list for England . England’s stand-by players in . Oxlade-Chamberlain’s position are Michael Carrick and his Manchester . United team-mate Tom Cleverley. Roy Hodgson will call one of them up if . he is out of the tournament and the England manager said: . ‘Oxlade-Chamberlain’s knee buckled as the player turned into him.’ On selecting a replacement, Hodgson added: ‘When I have to cross that bridge, I’ll do that. At the moment I don’t know the extent of the injury. My hope is that Oxlade-Chamberlain will not be seriously injured. He did ever so well and looked really sharp. It would be an enormous blow if we were to lose him, so I’d prefer to concentrate on the satisfaction and positivity I can take from the game.’ Jack Wilshere and Luke Shaw were both subbed with cramp, but should be fit to face Honduras at the same stadium on Saturday. England will be without Sterling, suspended for one game after he was sent off for a 79th-minute challenge on Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia, who retaliated and was also red-carded. Exit: Oxlade-Chamberlain was seen on Wednesday leaving the Sun Life Stadium visibly upset . Despair: The England midfielder will hope his World Cup dream is not over . Blow: Oxlade-Chamberlain looks distraught after suffering an injury against Ecuador . In pain: England players look glum as they surround the hurt Arsenal midfielder . Hurt: Oxlade-Chamberlain will have a scan to check the full extent of the damage . Performed: The youngster put in a terrific performance in Miami before he was forced off . Hodgson felt Valencia over-reacted, . adding: ‘I’m disappointed. I thought it was a fierce challenge from . young Raheem, not a foul challenge. He played the ball and accelerated . into the ball. I’m disappointed with Antonio’s reaction, grabbing the . player. Had he not jumped up there wouldn’t have been a problem but when . he does that, the referee had to deal with that and sent Raheem off. Jack Wilshere did not react from a very similar challenge.’ Valencia, who suffered a horrific knee injury three seasons ago, said: ‘I’m sorry for the fight with Sterling. England are the best team we’ve played so far.’ Hodgson was surprisingly reluctant to praise Everton midfielder Ross Barkley’s lively display. ‘I’m not prepared to address your obsession with Ross Barkley — he lost the ball an awful lot of times as well,’ he said when pressed over the player whose fine run set up Rickie Lambert’s goal. Wayne Rooney was the other scorer. You're off: Raheem Sterling will miss the friendly against Honduras after he was sent off . England team sponsor Vauxhall apologised to the FA after breaching security by tweeting team-sheets which revealed the players’ passport numbers. Official FIFA team-sheets always have the numbers alongside the players’ names, along with their date of birth, but sensitive passport information is not for publication. ‘The tweet was deleted from our account within a minute,’ said Vauxhall. But by then it had been retweeted hundreds of times. Security breach: Stan Collymore tweeted a picture of the England team sheet - but it contained the players' passport details and went viral on social media ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Worry for Roy Hodgson as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is forced to withdraw .\nMidfielder picked up a knee injury after Carlos Gruezo landed on him .\nEngland boss has his 'fears it could be ligament damage'\nThe Arsenal midfielder will have his knee scanned on Thursday morning ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Bill Clinton flew more than ten times on the private jet of an American billionaire former friend of Prince Andrew who went on to be accused of having sex with underage girls . Bill Clinton flew more than ten times on the private jet of an American billionaire former friend of Prince Andrew who went on to be accused of having sex with underage girls. Newly disclosed flight logs show that between 2002 and 2005 the former US President travelled around the world courtesy of Jeffrey Epstein while his wife, Hillary, was a senator in New York. Among the stops were Epstein’s Caribbean island, Little St James, where young girls were supposedly kept as sex slaves. Clinton, who flew on the jet more than ten times, was deemed to be so close to Epstein he was nearly forced to give a statement during the investigation into the latter’s paedophilia, US legal documents also reveal. Epstein was jailed for 13 months in 2008 for soliciting girls for underage prostitution. More than 40 women have come forward claiming he abused them, with most settling out of court. The 61-year-old’s fall from being one of the most well-connected men in America caused acute embarrassment to Prince Andrew, who was at one point photographed with Virginia Roberts, one of  the girls Epstein is said to have used as a sex slave. The Duke of York also stayed at Epstein’s home in Florida and flew with him in his private jet. In a further embarrassing twist, it also emerged Epstein had bailed out his ex-wife the Duchess of York with £15,000 when she got into debt. The flight logs reveal Mr Clinton’s friendship with Epstein may have been closer than previously thought. Before the billionaire’s dark secret was revealed Epstein also counted Woody Allen and several New York society figures among his friends. The latest details are hugely embarrassing at a time when Mrs Clinton is considering a run for the Presidency in 2016. The papers and flight logs were filed as part of a complicated and acrimonious dispute between Epstein and Florida lawyer Brad Edwards and disgraced attorney Scott Rothstein, who is serving 50 years in jail for an £800million Ponzi scheme. Clinton’s name appears dozens of times, although there is never any suggestion that he was involved in any wrongdoing. Newly disclosed flight logs show between 2002 and 2005 the former President travelled around the world courtesy of Jeffrey Epstein (pictured with Prince Andrew) while his wife, Hillary, was a senator in New York . One section includes what purports to . be a transcript of a telephone interview which refers to him. An . unidentified woman asks: ‘When you were present with Jeffrey Epstein and . Bill Clinton on (Epstein’s) island, who else was there?’ Another woman . says: ‘And there was two young girls... at about four or five different . villas’, along with a ‘main house’. The same woman is asked if ‘sexual orgies’ were a ‘regular occurrence on the island’ and she replies that they were. Another phone transcript also includes references to ‘favours’ Mr Clinton owed Epstein. The lawsuit states Mr Clinton’s trips on Epstein’s plane ‘suddenly stopped’ thus ‘raising the suspicion that the friendship abruptly ended, perhaps because of events related to Epstein’s abuse of children’. Before that, they were so close Epstein had email addresses for Mr Clinton and 21 numbers for him. Mr Edwards now represents some of Epstein’s alleged victims and in the lawsuit states that he felt he had a ‘legitimate basis’ for taking Clinton’s legal statement, which ultimately did not go ahead. This photograph shows Little St James, where young girls were supposedly kept as sex slaves . The lawsuit states: ‘With regard to former President Bill Clinton, Edwards had sound legal basis for believing that (he) had relevant and discoverable information.’ Mr Clinton is already in hot water with his wife after being photographed grinning with two prostitutes whilst at a humanitarian gala earlier this month. The National Enquirer said her opponents will ‘have a field day’ with the latest disclosures. Miss Roberts, who claimed she was recruited at 17, has previously spoken about Mr Clinton’s visit to Little St James. She claimed he ‘must have known about Jeffrey’s girls’ but she was never ‘lent out’ to him. Epstein, who has donated more than £75,000 over the years to candidates from the Democratic Party, also flew with Clinton in November 2003 to destinations including Russia, Oslo, Hong Kong and Shanghai." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Newly disclosed flight logs show that between 2002 and 2005 the former President travelled around the world courtesy of Jeffrey Epstein .\nEpstein is a former friend of Prince Andrew who went on to be accused of having sex with underage girls .\nAmong the stops were Epstein's Caribbean island, Little St James, where young girls were supposedly kept as sex slaves .\nClinton was deemed to be so close to Epstein he was nearly forced to give a statement during the investigation into the latter's paedophilia .\nEpstein was jailed in 2008 for soliciting girls for underage prostitution ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Lifelong Liverpool fan Rickie Lambert could wear the club’s iconic No 7 shirt vacated by Luis Suarez  - with Benfica winger Lazar Markovic picking another number ahead of his £20million move to Anfield. Markovic will meet club officials in Merseyside on Sunday and is expected to complete his transfer in the next 72 hours to become Brendan Rodgers’ fourth signing of the summer and the first of the post-Suarez era. The Uruguayan’s £75million departure to Barcelona has led to huge interest over who will wear No 7 next season – a jersey made famous by Kevin Keegan and Kenny Dalglish. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Rickie Lambert give his first interview as a Liverpool player . Getting shirty: Rickie Lambert could wear No.7 at Liverpool next season . Flying in: Liverpool are set to sign Lazar Markovic from Benfica in a £20m deal . Markovic, who wore No 50 for Benfica, has already had his shirt request accepted by the club and other signings Adam Lallana and Emre Can have been handed numbers 20 and 23 respectively. That leaves the door open for 32-year-old Lambert to complete a fairytale having been released by his hometown club as a youngster. The striker wore No 7 for his former club Southampton but no decision was taken about his shirt number for Liverpool until the Suarez saga was settled. Now, Kirkby-born Lambert will discuss the situation with manager Brendan Rodgers and decide between them if the extra significance of the jersey will work for both sides. However, it is unlikely Lambert would want to turn down such a historic opportunity having made an emotional return to Merseyside this summer after coming through the ranks at Blackpool, Macclesfield, Rochdale, Bristol Rovers and Southampton, and going on to play for England in the World Cup. Barca bound: Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona has freed the No.7 shirt at Anfield . Following the sale of Suarez, Rodgers is looking to  strengthen his squad in a number of areas ahead of the club’s Champions League campaign for five years. Swansea City’s Wilfried Bony is just one of a number of options being looked at in attack with Belgian World Cup striker Divock Origi still to decide whether he wants to sign for Liverpool from  Lille, though he would be loaned back to the French club right away. Southampton and Croatia defender Dejan Lovren remains a target too, though his club are so far refusing to sell. Rodgers also wants a left-back with Ben Davies from Swansea among his options. Meanwhile, Suarez may not even set foot in England again following his move to Spain. Banned from any training ground for four months following his bite on Giorgio Chiellini in the World Cup, there are no plans yet for the player to say farewell in person to his former team-mates. Suarez lived in a plush rented home next to Strawberry Fields - made famous by The Beatles - in south Liverpool but could arrange for the removal of all his belongings without going back in person. Ironically, Barcelona are preparing for their pre-season at England’s HQ in St George’s Park but Suarez can not play until October and is prohibited from taking part in any football activity until then." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Suarez's £75m move to Spanish giants has freed the No 7 jersey at Anfield .\nBoyhood Liverpool fan Lambert could follow in footsteps of heroes Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan by wearing the shirt .\nReds are also close to signing Lazar Markovic for £20m from Benfica ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police are asking for help identifying a group of young males involved in an assault on a couple in Springfield, Missouri. The Springfield Police Department has released surveillance video of the brutal beating that occurred on Friday August 22 in downtown Springfield. The couple, Meredith Cole and her boyfriend Alex Vessey, were both treated at hospital for serious injuries after the ordeal. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Surveillance footage: Alex Vessey and his girlfriend Meredith Cole were approached by a group of men who had allegedly earlier sexually assaulted Cole . Brutal attack: The young men began beating the pair, punching Cole in the face and knocking her to the ground . According to KY3 News, the confrontation began when Cole was standing outside of the Outland Ballroom where Vassey was working as a DJ. She told the station she was approached by the group of men, who began to sexually assault her. She said she went inside the club to find Vassey and alert him to the assault. Vassey and Cole left the club to try and identify the men who Cole said assaulted her when they were set upon by a group of six young black males. Vassey is punched and kicked repeatedly, while one of the men punches Cole in the face, knocking her to the ground. She can be seen repeatedly trying to separate the men from her boyfriend and she is again pushed to the ground. Alleged sexual assault: Cole says the men earlier tried to sexually assault her before the violent attack . Outnumbered: The couple were unable to defend themselves against a group of six men . Final insult: After most of the rest of the group ran away, a man wearing black with red shoes laid several more kicks into Vessey's side . Pursuit: Police ran after the group moments after they ran off, but were unable to apprehend any of them . Young couple: Meredith Cole and Alex Vessey were the victims of a violent assault in Missouri . After most of the young men run away, a white male wearing head-to-toe black and red sneakers runs into the shot and kicks Vassey multiple times before running off with the rest of the group. Both Vassey and Cole appear to be bleeding from the head and Cole sustained a fractured ankle. Police can be seen running after the suspects in hot pursuit, but the group scattered and none of the perpetrators were caught. The are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 869-TIPS." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A group of young men are wanted for the assault of a couple .\nThey were caught on camera approaching the couple and brutally beating them .\nVictim Meredith Cole says the men had earlier tried to sexually assault her outside a nightclub .\nHer boyfriend, DJ Alex Vassey, went to try and identify the men when the assault happened ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "This is the moment police arrested a woman after she allegedly went on a knife-wielding rampage, threatening neighbours and smashing up luxury cars outside her home. The 43-year-old woman was Tasered and subsequently arrested after allegedly going 'berserk' outside her £220,000 home in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. She allegedly threatened neighbours with a kitchen knife before causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to a number of expensive cars, including a Porsche, Jaguar and BMW. The 43-year-old woman was Tasered and subsequently arrested after allegedly going 'berserk' outside her £220,000 home in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. She has since been bailed and sectioned . The woman allegedly threatened neighbours with a knife before causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to a number of expensive cars, including a Porsche, Jaguar and BMW. Pictured: Police arresting her . Police were called to the Four Oaks area, which is home to several millionaires and Premiership footballers, following frantic reports from residents at about 10am on Saturday. It is believed the woman's husband, a doctor, was away with the couple's children at a dance class at the time. One witness, who did not want to be named, said: 'It was a surreal situation. There were rocks and dirt from the plant pots on top of the cars and she was pacing around. 'I know that the bodywork of the Porsche and BMW cars were damaged particularly badly, and the back windows had also been smashed. 'The Jaguar XFs body also looked to have been badly damaged. 'One person ran in the house and there was damage to the front door. 'Obviously the kids were off school as it was a weekend and it's lucky nobody was injured. I don't know the people or even her name, but they have always seemed very pleasant and quiet.' Jeremy Franklin, 34, who lives nearby, added: 'When police arrived she just wouldn't cooperate. 'After a little bit of shouting and nothing happening one of the officers I think was authorised to get the woman under control. The incident occurred in the Four Oaks area of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, (pictured) which is popular with millionaires and Premier League footballers. Neighbours were said to be shocked by the alleged incident . 'They fired a Taser, I don't know where it hit her but she went down like a sack of spuds.' Another resident added: 'The woman just went berserk and came out wielding a knife. It was pretty scary stuff to be honest. 'She was trying to get into the home of a Chinese lady and stabbed at the door. 'My friend had his BMW damaged, he was gutted as he spent about £50,000 on it and it was his pride and joy. 'People are worried this might have an impact on the house prices around here. 'It might not be such a desirable place to live now after this but it's just a one-off thing.' West Midlands Police confirmed the woman had been arrested in connection with the incident and sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983. A spokesman said: 'Police were called to Crofters Lane just after 10.15am on Saturday to several reports of a woman in possession of a knife and damaging cars. 'A 43-year-old woman who was still believed to be armed with a knife, was Tasered after refusing to comply with officers' requests. 'She was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been bailed and sectioned under the mental health act. 'Several cars were damaged by no-one was hurt in the incident.' An earlier version of this article stated incorrectly that the woman was an NHS doctor. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Woman Tasered and arrested by police on suspicion of having a knife .\nWoman, 43, allegedly threatened neighbours in Sutton Coldfield, Midlands .\nAlso accused of damaging several luxury cars during Saturday's incident .\nHer husband and children were reportedly not at home at time of arrest .\nShe was arrested, bailed and sectioned under Mental Health Act by police ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Arrest: Former Montgomery County DA Bruce Castor said he wanted to arrest Cosby - but there was not enough evidence . The former District Attorney who decided not to charge Bill Cosby with rape today revealed to MailOnline that he wanted to arrest the star - but had insufficient proof. Bruce Castor was the DA of Montgomery County at the time that Andrea Constand claimed Cosby, now 77, drugged her and sexually assaulted her at his Pennsylvania home in January 2004. Miss Constand, a former director of operations for Temple University's women's basketball team and college basketball star, launched a legal suit against Cosby, a man she called her 'mentor', in March 2005. She was the first - and only woman - to press charges against the comic legend. And today, Mr Castor, who is now Montgomery County commissioner, told MailOnline exclusively: 'I wanted to arrest Bill Cosby because I thought he was probably guilty, but being able to prove anything beyond a reasonable doubt and thinking he's probably guilty are two different things. 'We knew back then that other woman had come forward, but even if they did it didn't mean anything for our case as none of those cases resulted in charges and were remote in time.' Commissioner Castor, a former two-term DA of Montgomery County and a private lawyer at the Bryn Mawr law office of Rogers and Associates., added: 'The lady who was allegedly attacked waited a year before she reported it. As a result of that delay, any possible corroborating physical evidence was unavailable to us. 'We couldn't test for hairs, fibers, DNA and drugs in her system that might match those at Mr Cosby's house. We didn't have any corroborative evidence. Scroll down for video . Happy, now: Andrea Constand pictured beaming while on a hike. She claimed in court papers she was attacked by Cosby at his Philadelphia home in 2004 - having previously considered him a friend and mentor . Post-traumatic stress disorder: Andrea Constand, former director of operations for Temple University's women's basketball team, sued Bill Cosby for rape in 2005. They settled out of court in 2006 . 'Impish': NPR host Scott Simon said that when he asked Cosby about allegations of sexual assault, the star - joined by his wife of 50-years Camille - shook his head, wagged his finger and gave an 'impish, delightful' smile' 'There was almost no evidence on which to base a criminal case. The lady could not remember what happened with any detail, and she didn't report it for a year, all this made the case very difficult. 'I thought the failure to report the alleged incident would create a high hurdle to jump over. It was not like she could say what happened.' In her civil suit, Miss Constand, now 41, said she first met Cosby, a Temple University alum, in November 2002 and the pair became friends. She considered him a 'mentor' and was a frequent guest at dinner parties at his home. However, in court papers, she claims that after arriving at Cosby's house on an evening in January 2004, the comic legend gave her three blue pills when she said she was stressed over work, which he described as 'herbal medication' to help her relax. Then, the suit states, her 'knees began to shake, her limbs felt immobile, she felt dizzy and weak, and she began to feel only barely conscious.' Alum: Bill Cosby poses with Cheerleaders at the Philadelphia Premiere of Fat Albert at the Liacouras Center of his alma mater, Temple University, in December 2004 - a month after his alleged assault on Andrea Constand at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Sports fan: Bill Cosby takes up the trumpet as he joins the Mississippi State band before the start of the first game of the NCAA Final Four in March 1996, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cosby then gave her another drug, she said, and led her to the sofa, where she says she was sexually molested. 'When Plaintiff awoke, her clothes and undergarments were in disarray,' the suit said. Miss Constand later returned to her native Canada, where she reported the incident to police in January 2005. Authorities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, followed up with an investigation, but in February 2005, they declined to press criminal charges due to a lack of evidence. Commissioner Castor said: 'All she could say is that she was there (at Cosby's house) and then something might have happened due to how she was when she next remembered something. 'I also knew she had a civil court remedy with a much lower standard of proof, and in fact, she had initiated such a case. 'So this lady was going to get a measure of justice in civil court where the burden of proof is much lower: just more likely than not that Cosby had done it. 50 per cent plus a tiny bit. A far cry from proof beyond a reasonable doubt which, essentially, is just shy of proof beyond any doubt. As a result of the alleged incident, Miss Constand claimed she had suffered 'serious and debilitating injuries, mental anguish, humiliation, embarrassment, physical and emotional upset, including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, sleeplessness, isolation, flashbacks, anxiety, the full extent of which injuries are not yet known and some or all which may be permanent in nature.' The suit also said she had been 'caused to suffer and continues to suffer severe emotional distress, humiliation, embarrassment and financial loss.' Miss Constand sued Cosby for more than $150,000 in damages. Thirteen other women were claimed to be supporting witnesses in her suit and she settled out of court for an undisclosed sum in 2006. Today, Miss Constand declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. However, she seemed to make her feelings clear on the overwhelming publicity surrounding Cosby and his alleged sexual offences. She tweeted a saying from Dr Seuss: 'My heart goes out to you:Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.' Statement: Bill Cosby, pictured in April, broke his silence amid the allegations of sexual assault on his website. The post thanked fans for their 'outpouring' of support . Paid out: Bill Cosby and Andrea Constand came to an out of court settlement in 2006 . When asked about the rape charges by NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon last week, Cosby - joined by his wife of 50-years Camille -  shook his head, wagged his finger and gave an 'impish, delightful' smile. A day later the comedian's lawyer called the charges 'discredited' and said the 'fact that they are being repeated does not make them true. The star would not 'dignify' the allegations with a response, he added.. 'He would like to thank all his fans for the outpouring of support and assure them that, at age 77, he is doing his best work. There will be no further statement from Mr. Cosby or any of his representatives.' However, this was later taken down and today, a joint statement from Dolores Troiani, counsel to Andrea Constand, and John P. Schmitt, counsel to Bill Cosby.statement was posted on billcosby.com saying:  'The statement released by Mr. Cosby's attorney over the weekend was not intended to refer in any way to Andrea Constand. 'As previously reported, differences between Mr. Cosby and Ms. Constand were resolved to the mutual satisfaction of Mr. Cosby and Ms. Constand years ago. Neither Mr. Cosby nor Ms. Constand intends to comment further on the matter.' Keeping quiet: Andrea Constand declined to comment on the latest allegations of sexual assault made by women against Bill Cosby . Support:  Andrea Constand has been posting a series of supportive messages on her Twitter feed . Joan Tarshis, a former publicist, is now the latest to accuse Cosby of rape, claiming he assaulted her on two occasions in 1969, when she was 19. Joan wrote an essay for Hollywood Elswhere, published on Sunday, saying that she felt she could not come forward because Cosby was idolized - but said she was going public in the wake of accusations made by other women. 'I thought nobody would believe me because of his image, you know, whiter than snow,' she told The Wrap. Allegations: Barbara Bowman claims years of hell at the hands of Bill Cosby . And Barbara Bowman, who last month described her years of hell at the hands of the comic legend exclusively to MailOnline, is now asking him to acknowledge her claims. She said: 'I understand why more women have not spoken up. But my plea is that ANY women sexually abused by Bill Cosby come forward now and speak out. You have an obligation to survivors. If you don't speak out, you're helping no one, including yourselves. If nothing else, don't you deserve closure yourselves? Your daughters are not immune to this if we all stay silent. What kind of message are we sending to our own children?' 'This is why I'm speaking out. Wouldn't you like your daughters to learn how to stay safe from sexual predators? That's why I'm pushing so hard.' Cosby has never been charged with any crime relating to the allegations now swirling around him." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Andrea Constand claimed Cosby drugged and attacked her at his Philadelphia home in 2004 .\nShe launched a civil suit against him and settled out of court in 2006 .\nShe remains the only woman to press charges against comic legend - as others now come forward to accuse star of sexual assault .\nCosby had to take statement accusing charges of being 'discredited' off his website .\nLawyers for Cosby and Miss Constand said the statement was not intended to refer to her ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Please save this bear: The spectacled bear, which lives in South America and is the real-life Paddington, is in danger of becoming extinct . They’re bears all right, and they come from darkest Peru — but they’re very seldom found on Paddington Station wearing a luggage label that says: ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’ Spectacled bears seem to be specially equipped for hard stares of the kind that Aunt Lucy taught Paddington — the children’s favourite, based on them, who’s now a movie superstar. Their eyes tend to be surrounded by pale or gingerish markings that exaggerate the facial expression. These marks vary — you can tell one individual bear from another once you get to know them — and they often take the appearance of lavish spectacles, so they look like a bearish Elton John or Edna Everage. They’re the only species of bear in South America, and they’re found all over the Andes wherever wild places have been allowed to remain: a range that goes from Peru to Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and (just) into Argentina. The corner that links Colombia, Ecuador and Peru is where the best habitat remains. And the best bears. When Michael Bond wrote the first Paddington stories, he had Paddington stowing away from darkest Africa. On learning there are no bears in Africa, he shifted the action to darkest Peru and put Paddington’s Aunt Lucy — his only known relative other than an uncle who gave him his hat — in a Home for Retired Bears in Lima, from where she shipped Paddington to England. What Bond would not have known is that, today, Peru’s real-life Paddingtons are in danger. Spectacled bears have been classified as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Hunters, poachers and habitat destruction mean their population has fallen to 3,000 from 20,000 or so just a few decades ago. Which is a sad thing, for they are bears as eccentric as Paddington himself. They’re much more Teddy-like in appearance than the great bears from the north of our planet. If you ever look at a black bear or a grizzly face to face, then from the side, you will have a very strange experience. Head on, it has the round friendly face of your childhood comforter: little snub of a nose, big warm eyes, and two daft ears that looks as if they had been stuck on as afterthoughts. But in profile, the face isn’t flat and round and chubby after all: it has a long muzzle sticking sharply from its face, and it’s obviously full of teeth. When a spectacled bear shows you its profile, though, it’s as if you are meeting your childhood Teddy for real, octupled in size. Paddington bear starring in new movie - but the number of real-life bears living in deepest Peru are dwindling . Pandas apart, there are two types of bears in the world. The fierce-looking, long-muzzled group, and a short-faced variety — of which the only surviving species in the world is the spectacled bear. So if Bond was seeking the Teddiest kind of bear, he couldn’t have chosen better. Not that all short-faced bears were necessarily gentle. The long-extinct giant short-faced bear was able to look down on a man when on all fours and capable of standing 12ft high. But the spectacled bear is just 3ft at the shoulder fully grown. Pandas apart, it is the least ferocious bear. Paddington’s favourite food was marmalade sandwiches: that’d be right up the spectacled bear’s tree. They hardly touch meat. All bears (apart from the exclusively carnivorous polar bear) take a wide range of food, but spectacled bears are as close as bears get to being vegetarian. They have powerful jaws, but that’s so they can eat tough, fibrous plants, not you. They go for cactus, palm heart, palm nuts and orchid bulbs, and they strip tree bark to get at the nutritious second layer. They do take small mammals and birds, but catching them is not what they’re best at. What they’re really good at is climbing. With front legs longer than back, non-retractable claws and a terrific grip, they are designed to live among the branches. Their best habitat is the cloud forest of the Andes, where they roam, content and solitary, high above the ground, only coming down when they choose. They're the only species of bear in South America and found all over Andes but their population has fallen to 3,000 from 20,000 in a few decades . They build platforms up there for rest: they’ve been seen camping out for days, waiting for the fruit to ripen and give them a great binge. They love heights. They’ve been found at 14,000ft in the Andes and their heartland. But they’re adaptable: they can cope with grassland, dry forest and even semi-desert. And as human populations grow, they’ve shown that they can adapt to farmland pretty well: though it’s yet to be shown that farmland can adapt to bears. But these bears are hard animals to get close to: they’re mainly nocturnal, preferring to keep out of the way of humans. When they do come up against people, they’re seldom aggressive unless you threaten them or their cubs. There’s only one record of a human getting killed by a spectacled bear: it had been shot by hunters and was wounded and angry. The bears are surrounded by threats from humans. The most serious is the destruction of habitat: only a small proportion of the once great Andean cloud forest remains. It’s been replaced by farmland, some of it illegal, but the bears can make a living here: maize cobs and sugar-cane are very acceptable to them. Naturally, this sort of behaviour is resented. But what’s hated even more is the loss of cattle and horses. When Michael Bond, creator of the Paddington bear series, first had the idea he had Paddington stowed away in Africa before he learned there are no bears in Africa and so chose Peru . It’s widely believed among local people that the bears kill them: even though killing large mammals is not their way. But when they find dead livestock, they will accept a protein bonanza. So they get shot for things that they didn’t do. And there is money in it for the shooter — a bear’s gall bladder is valuable in the Chinese medicine trade and so are the paws. So the life of the bear is complex and the future uncertain. But there are some excellent conservation projects in place. One is an area of cloud forest that belongs to the Segundo y Cajas community in — where else? — darkest Peru. It’s run by Naturaleza y Cultura Peru, with support from the British-based World Land Trust. Here there is important work on looking after the cloud forest and its inhabitants. And the spectacled bear is probably the star. Paddington Bear is voiced by British actor Ben Whishaw, in the new computer-generated big-screen movie . Following a terrible earthquake, Paddington is sent across the high seas and eventually finds himself on a platform at Paddington station with a label round his neck, imploring some kind stranger to look after him . But it’s not vastly well-known. It has always lived in obscurity, and it’s possible it will die out in the same way. Unless we do something about it (and one way to do that is to support the World Land Trust). Here we have a fascinating beast whose life is being compromised by the relentless pressure exerted by humans. Like so many others. And because of this, I sometimes feel myself transported back to the Paddington Station of my childhood, but there is no longer just one small bear looking for protection. No: I seem to see the station packed with animals, the spectacled bear among them, each one wearing a luggage label that reads: please look after this bear, this rhino, this tiger, this whale, this eagle, this frog, this shark, on and on across the platforms endless rows and ranks of animals that desperately need our protection. Please look after this bear. Please look after this planet. Thank you." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Spectacled bears have been classified as vulnerable to extinction .\nTheir population has fallen to 3,000 from 20,000 in a few decades .\nThey're only species of bear in South America and found all over Andes .\nPale or gingerish markings round the eyes take appearance of spectacles .\nPaddington’s favourite food of marmalade sandwiches would suit bears ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Peruvian couple Michael and Cristina have tested the limits of their dog Nano's willingness to remain their best friend by taking him up paragliding. Luckily for them, the three-year-old pug appeared to love every minute of it. Cristina and Michael, both aged 53 and experienced paragliders, took their beloved pooch up in the air over the Costa Verde's cliff in Lima, Peru, away from the crowds of the resort Miraflores. Nano the pug paraglides above Lima, Peru, with his owners Cristina and Michael . The relaxed pooch is strapped into a custom harness made by Michael . Nano was strapped into a custom harness made by Michael before they took to the air on the gorgeous South American coastline. Cristina, who works as a business manager with partner Michael, said: 'Nano is our first pet so Michael wanted to take Nano to fly with him. 'Michael made him a harness at home and the next thing we were up in the air with him. The happy trio glided over the Miraflores resort area of Lima . Nano is alert but relaxed as he takes in the beautiful scenery of the Lima coastline . 'It was Nano's first ever experience of paragliding and he absolutely loved it.' Nano was relaxed throughout the flight, as seen in the video of his maiden voyage to the skies. But he also shows plenty of interest in the scenery and other gliders while cosied up to his owner. Nano has his tongue out in anticipation of his maiden voyage to the skies . Cristina and Michael are experienced paragliders and wanted to share their hobby with their beloved pug . Nano leaves the graft for the humans has he wanders around the launch site . 'He was watching the other paragliders flying around us and kept looking at people on the cliff tops,' Cristina said. 'Me and Michael are very experienced paragliders but it was amazing to take Nano on his first trip. 'He was pretty surprised and was very curious throughout the journey.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Peruvian couple Cristina and Michael took three-year-old pug paragliding .\nThe pooch appears relaxed throughout the flight over Peru's capital Lima .\nCristina said Nano 'curious throughout the journey' above Miraflores ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Beyoncé's Grammy Awards performance was slammed by concerned parents on Sunday as they deemed the incredibly risqué routine too explicit for children to watch. The 32-year-old singer wore a revealing black thong bodysuit over fishnet tights to perform a rendition of her hit Drunk In Love alongside husband Jay Z at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Beyoncé's sexy dance routine, which aired at 8pm on both coasts and at 7pm central time, had many furious parents posting comments on social media that the performance was 'disrespectful', had 'no class' and was entirely inappropriate for young viewers. Scroll down for video . Taking it too far: Beyoncé was slammed for her risqué performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night by concerned parents who deemed it inappropriate for young children to watch . Do you think Beyoncé's performance at the Grammys was too risqué? Do you think Beyoncé's performance at the Grammys was too risqué? Now share your opinion . From start to end, the mother-of-one's routine could only be described as both seductive and risqué. She . opened the show straddling a chair then . proceeded to writhe around on it before twerking her way up to a standing . position. Belting . out . the lyrics to the explicit song, many of which had been bleeped out, it wasn't too long . before she was . joined onstage by husband Jay Z, who looked dapper in a black spotted tuxedo. Getting up from . the chair, Beyonce then embarked in a spot of back-to-back slow and sexy . dancing with her husband, running her hands up and down his leg and . bottom in moves Miley Cyrus would have been proud of. The 44-year-old rapper couldn't help but get touchy feely with his wife, clasping his hands on . her famous derriere and giving her a sultry kiss mid-song. The audience at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles went wild for the first live joint performance of the song from music's number one couple, who raked in a combined $95million last year. However the audience at home appeared to be less impressed. Viewer Katie Stapp wrote: 'Come . on people!! Yeah Beyoncé has an amazing voice but that . outfit?!?!? Completely no class. Give children something to look up to . #absurd.' And Stephen G. Peters tweeted: 'Sorry Beyoncé!!! Class ALWAYS wins! It wins for our children. Sad day when our kids can't even watch the Grammy's! #Puzzled.' Jay Z placed his hand on Beyoncé's bottom as he pulled her in for a kiss mid-song at the Sunday night awards show . Revealing outfit: Beyoncé opted for a thong bodysuit over fishnet tights for the performance, which aired at 8pm . Voicing their opinions: Countless viewers took to Twitter to comment on Beyoncé and Jay Z's performance of Drunk In Love . Theresa Bailey commented: 'Beyonce . seriously? It's 8:00. That performance was NOT appropriate for children. Thank God mine are in bed. #shameonyou.' Leah Simmons wrote: 'All it took was a clip of Beyoncé twerking to say I would . never let my children watch the Grammys. Won't even go into the other . reasons...' And Maria Sanz commented: 'Watching . the #GRAMMYs at 8pm with my children(music lovers) performance by . Beyoncé and her lack of clothing very inappropriate, she's a mom?' Another user called JJ Boogie tweeted: 'Opening Grammy song performance inappropriate for young children. Thank you Beyonce. #ChannelChange.' Some viewers felt even more strongly . about the performance, with Melissa Merry writing: 'Beyoncé looked a . W***e onstage. Just goes to show no respect for little children watching . the Grammy show.' Twitter user clarkette added: 'Beyoncé can twerk and dance dirty on stage by oh if Miley does it she's such a horrible person.' Despite comparisons to Cyrus's explicit performance with married singer Robin Thicke at last year's MTV Video Music Awards, many fans rushed to defend Queen Bey's shimmying up to husband Jay Z. Sophie Choudry tweeted: 'Can there possibly be a more talented, inspiring, awesome couple in the world of showbiz?' Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland tweeted: 'Tonight also justified my obsession (of over a decade) with @Pink That woman is everything. Oh and also @Beyonce that's all.' Kicking things off: The 32-year-old singer was bathed in blue light as she started the performance while straddling a chair . Writhing around: Beyoncé ended up flipping upside down on the chair as the routine continued . Raunchy: Beyoncé and husband Jay Z caused uproar with their performance at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles . Bump and grind: Beyoncé was joined by husband Jay Z on stage, and performed some seductive dancing up against her spouse . Collaboration: Beyoncé and husband Jay Z performed their hit song Drunk In Love live for the first time together at Sunday night's Grammy Awards . Saucy: Beyoncé's outfit did very little to contain her bootylicious figure . Saint Laurent Swarovski crystal embellished tights at Barneys . Big risk of ladders here ladies! Visit site . Woah. Beyonce looked incredible last night on stage at the Grammys. It was obviously great to see her performing with her hubby Jay-Z but when she's in an outfit like this it's hard to focus on anything else. This is a racy combination of bondage and bodysuit and we're loving the glitzy bra and of course those amazing tights. If you think you've seen this particular hosiery before then you're right. These Saint Laurent tights, embellished with Swarovski crystals have been a big hit with sexy starlets everywhere. First they were seen on the AW13 runway and then the full bodysuit look was seen on the queen of supermodels, Kate Moss before finding a new home on Kylie Minogue and now Beyonce. These are some very expensive tights and you wouldn't want to get a ladder in them... but when they're this cool sometimes you just have to plurge. Click the link (right) to buy a pair now from Barneys... if you've got £782 to spare. Or why not get this look on the high street. Pretty Polly at River Island have a cheap as chips pair or try Jonathan Aston's 'Starburst' tights at Asos or even Wolford's studded tights. But we suggest styling them with a cute mini skirt or leather shorts. Bodysuits are definitely optional. Pretty Polly embellished tights at River Island (now reduced to £5) Visit site . Jonathan Aston embellished tights at Asos . Visit site . Wolford studded tights at John Lewis (now reduced to £59.50) Visit site . Elnaz Niknani tights at Asos (now reduced to £28) Visit site . Beyoncé's performance comes after she admitted in a recent mini-documentary that she is proud to embrace her sexuality. She said: 'I don’t have any shame . about being sexual. I’m not embarrassed about it. And I don’t feel like I . have to protect that side of me.' The singer's often overtly-sexual performances haven't put off President Obama praising Beyoncé as an important role model for children - including his own. He . said recently: 'Beyoncé could not be a better role model for my girls . because she carries herself with such class and poise and has so much . talent.' Controversial: Many viewers tweeted that if Miley Cyrus had done a similar routine, she would have been slammed for it. Here, she is seen twerking with Robin Thicke at the MTV VMA Awards last August . Hypocritical: Many viewers commented on what would have happened if Miley had performed the routine . So NOW you're covering up? The singer concealed her outfit underneath a blue blazer after the performance ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mother-of-one wore a thong bodysuit to perform Drunk In Love with husband Jay Z .\nShe began the performance straddling a chair, before writhing around and dancing up to the rapper .\nMany parents took to Twitter to complain that the dance routine was too raunchy for children to watch .\nOne fan tweeted: 'Beyoncé can twerk and dance dirty on stage by oh if Miley does it she's such a horrible person'\nBeyoncé fans rushed to defend the singer's performance with her husband as 'inspiring'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Luminita Perijoc, 31, forced her victim at knifepoint to perform sex acts . A sex-crazed Angelina Jolie lookalike has been handed a suspended jail sentence after a taxi driver claimed she had tried to kill him when he refused to perform a sex act on her for a third time. Nicolae Stan, 35, told police Luminita Perijoc, 31, had already forced him at knifepoint to have intercourse and perform oral sex during the incident in 2012. He claims he met Perijoc while he was hired to deliver some bags of shopping to her apartment in the city of Tulcea, in eastern Romania, and when he turned up at the door she had asked for his phone number so that she could engage his services again. He said several hours later she called and asked him to pick up some bottles of wine and come back to her apartment to deliver them. When he turned up at the door, she had grabbed him and dragged him inside and demanded sex. When he refused she pulled out a 10cm knife and forced him to undress, he told the court. Mr Stan says he only escaped when he managed to barricade himself into a bedroom and dial 999 on his mobile phone. Police confirmed that they had rescued him from the flat of the half-dressed young woman and that he had been taken to hospital with more than half a dozen stab wounds. She was initially jailed for five years after a court rejected her claim that she was really the victim. Friends told local media that Perijoc is a huge fan of actress Jolie and models herself on the Tomb Raider star . But an appeal court has now confirmed that the jail sentence be suspended for four years after experts testified that Perijoc's behaviour may have been down to the fact she was on medication at the time. She had apparently been taking high strength painkillers following an operation. Mr Stan complained that while she had been let off with a suspended sentence, he had been given a life sentence as he had become miserable due to his friends teasing him. He said: 'It is terrible. I am now a local celebrity, everyone is talking about me. 'They don't understand why I refused her, but they do not know what it is like to have a mad woman yelling at you at knifepoint. 'They look at her, then look at me and laugh. But I think anyone would find it impossible to perform with a knife at their throat even if they were with Miss Romania.' The married father-of-three added: 'I think she wasn't used to anyone saying no because she flew into a rage when I declined. 'She took out a knife and forced me to undress and have sex with her. 'But she wasn't satisfied and wanted sex again. 'When I refused she attacked me with a knife, and forced me to have oral sex with her but she still stabbed me,' he added. Friends told local media that Perijoc is a huge fan of actress Jolie and models herself on the Tomb Raider star." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Luminita Perijoc, 31, forced Nicolae Stan, 35, to have sex with her .\nShe stabbed him more than half a dozen stab times .\nOriginally sentenced to five years but reduced to her medication she was on ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A bomb strapped to a girl aged 'no older than 10' exploded in a busy market place in Nigeria, killing at least 20 people and injuring 18, security sources said. The powerful explosion rocked the market in Maiduguri, which lies in the heartland of an insurgency by Sunni Muslim militant group Boko Haram, and was hit twice by female suicide bombers last year. A Red Cross official said the blast split the young suicide bomber in two and flung one part across the road. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Boko Haram militants have increasingly used women and young girls as human bombs in their six-year quest for a hardline Islamic state. Scroll down for video . A bomb strapped to a girl aged 'no older than 10' exploded in a busy market place in Maiduguri, Nigeria, pictured is an explosion at the same market in July . Civilian vigilante Ashiru Mustapha said the explosives detonated as the girl was being searched at the entrance to the market. 'The girl was about 10 years old and I doubt much if she actually knew what was strapped to her body,' he told AFP. 'In fact, she was searched at the entrance of the market and the metal detector indicated that she was carrying something. 'But sadly, the explosion went off before she was isolated, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.' The bomb went off at 12.15pm (11.15am GMT) today when the market was packed with traders. The bodies of at least 16 bomb victims were counted in one hospital by mid-afternoon, civilian joint task force member Zakariya Mohammed told Reuters. Boko Haram militants have increasingly used women and young girls as human bombs in their six-year quest for a hardline Islamic state, pictured is burnt Bama market destroyed by gunmen in April 2013 . 'Right now, there are 27 injured people in Borno Medical Hospital, while more were taken to other hospitals,' he said. The market in the Borno state capital was cordoned off as health officials began the grim task of sifting through the wreckage and collecting body parts. The northeast states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa are bearing the brunt of a five-year-old insurgency by the Boko Haram, which wants to revive a medieval caliphate in Nigeria. Last year more than 10,000 people died in the bloodshed. Hours later, a suspicious vehicle that had been stopped at a checkpoint outside the city of Potiskum, in neighbouring Yobe, exploded at a police station as its driver was being taken in for questioning. A police officer accompanying the car and the driver were killed, an officer said. Potiskum has been a repeated target for militant violence. Both blasts came a week after a major Boko Haram attack on the fishing town of Baga in northern Borno State, which is believed to be the worst in the bloody six-year insurgency. Zahra'u Babangida, 13, was arrested in December with explosives strapped to her body and told journalists that her parents volunteered her to take part in a suicide attack in Kano. Boko Haram launched its first female suicide attack in June last year in the northern state of Gombe and there have been a spate of bombings since, including four in a week in the city of Kano in July. The same month a 10-year-old girl was found in Katsina state wearing a suicide vest, prompting fears that young girls were being forced into becoming human bombs rather than through ideological motivation. Forced conscription of young men and boys by Boko Haram has been well-documented. Last July, three women said to be 'female recruiters' for Boko Haram were arrested. An alleged trainer of women bombers was also detained in Kano in August with up to 16 'trainees'. On Friday, militants fought running battles with troops in the Yobe state capital, Damaturu, leading to the destruction of a mosque, shops and a market. The attack was said to be a reprisal for an offensive by civilian vigilantes and local hunters against a Boko Haram enclave in southern Yobe on Tuesday." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bomb worn by female suicide bomber, aged 10, exploded in busy market .\nExplosion killed at least 20 people and left 18 with serious injuries .\nBlast split the young girl in two and flung one part across the road .\nBoko Haram militants have increasingly used young girls as human bombs ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A British jihadist, known as Abu Abdullah al-Britani, who previously called on fellow UK Muslims to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS, has reportedly been killed. Al-Britani, who is believed to have been called William Hasmou Clinic, was reportedly killed in Hawigat Saqr, near the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Sor, in a Syrian government airstrike. He is believed to be the eighth Briton killed in the conflict between Islamic State militants and forces resisting the group's advances in Iraq and Syria. Abu Abdullah al-Britani, pictured,  has reportedly been killed while fighting for ISIS in Syria . Al-Britani was very active on social media and wanted fellow Britons to join him in jihad. He said: 'I'm sure we have more lions roaming around the UK. Get yourself over here.' In July, he appeared in a video claiming to have witnessed a 'miracle' during a battle in which he saw angels. He claimed that during a 22-hour fight, 'Allah sent his angels upon angels upon angels to aid the believers in battle.' In one of his Tweets, al-Britani said: 'From the streets of London to the dirt roads of Jihad.' It appears he might have got married in Syria and had a daughter, whom he referred to as his 'little princess mujahidah'. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is currently investigating reports of al-Britani's death. A spokeswoman said: 'We are aware of reports of the death of a British national in Syria. 'The UK has advised for some time against all travel to Syria, where all UK consular services are suspended. As we do not have any representation in Syria, it is extremely difficult to get any confirmation of deaths or injuries and our options for supporting British nationals there are extremely limited.' It is understood that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's airforce bombed Deir ez Zur earlier today. It has been reported that al-Britani was killed alongside a fellow fighter called Ahmad Bakir. The British born jihadist was reportedly killed in the town of Deir ez-Zur and is being 'mourned' by ISIS . A Tweet claimed that Al Britani was killed in fighting the Hawigat Saqr district of Dier Al-Zour . Charlie Winter, a researcher with anti-extremist think thank the Quilliam Foundation, tweeted: 'Multiple (as yet unconfirmed reports that another Briton - Abu Abdullah al-Britani - died fighting for IS in #Syria.' Shiraz Maher, from the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation in London, added: 'Unconfirmed reports that a British foreign fighter, William Hasmo Clinic, aka Abu Abdullah, has died while fighting for IS in Syria.' Another Twitter account, @Raqqa-SI, which is anti-ISIS, posted: 'Today #ISIS mourns William Hasmo Clinic a British known as Abu Abdullah in Hwejet Saqer area Dier AlZour #Syria'. Other British fighters who have been killed in the fighting include teen-aged brothers Abdullah and Jaffar Deghayes from Brighton, East Sussex. Family: Amer Deghayes (centre, in grey) left his family for Syria, telling his parents he wanted to be an aid worker. Brothers Abdullah (front left) and Jaffar (front right) have both been killed in the fighting . Spotted leaving Gatwick Airport: Three other men from Portsmouth - including Muhammad Hamidur Rahman (right) - have also been killed after travelling to Syria last year . Jaffar, 17, is believed to have died last month trying to overthrow dictator Assad's government. His brother, Abdullah, 18, died in Latakia province in April after leaving the UK in January to reportedly take up arms with al-Nusra. Their older brother Amer Deghayes, 20, is fighting for al-Nusra, an al-Qaeda affliated group, against the Bashar al-Assad regime. He said his brothers' deaths had made him more determined to carry on fighting until he is killed, revealing that he has no desire to return to the UK. 'I have promised Allah that I will stay on the way of jihad until I get killed,' he told ITV News. Gone: Muhammed Mehdi Hassan, 19, died fighting in Kobane, the scene of fierce fighting between Kurds and the militant group . He describes martyrdom as the 'greatest success a person can attain', adding: 'It [his brothers' deaths] makes me more determined to get what they got.' The Deghayes brothers are the nephew of Omar Deghayes, who was held by the U.S. as an enemy combatant at Guantanamo Bay detention camp from 2002 to 2007 after he was arrested in Pakistan. It emerged this month that a fourth man from Portsmouth, Hampshire - Muhammad Mehdi Hassan, 19 - died fighting in Kobane, the scene of fierce fighting between Kurds and the militant group. Three others from the same city - Iftekar Jaman, 23, Mamunur Roshid, 24, and Muhammad Hamidur Rahman, 25 - have also been killed after travelling there in October last year. In January alone, 16 people were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences related to Syria compared with 24 arrests in the whole of last year. Others who have died include one man suspected of carrying out a suicide attack. Abdul Waheed Majeed is believed to have driven a lorry to a jail in Aleppo before detonating a bomb in February. The 41-year-old married father-of-three, who was born and raised in Crawley, West Sussex, left Britain in 2013, telling his family he was going on a humanitarian mission to Syria." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "ISIS said it was 'mourning' British jihadist Abu Abdullah al-Britani .\nHe was reportedly killed in fighting near the eastern city of Deir ez-Sor .\nAl-Britani had earlier urged fellow Britons 'to get yourself over here'\nMan formerly known as William Clinic is eighth Briton to die in conflict .\nReports claim al-Britani killed in a Syrian government airstrike .\nThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office said the report is being investigated ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police had to get physical with a number of Black Friday shoppers who refused to let go of discounted Samsung televisions during a fight at a Walmart in Texas. Cell phone footage of the brawl has gone viral after it was posted on YouTube and shows authorities having to forcibly remove shoppers who were lying on top of the giant 50 inch TVs. On sale for $218, the televisions were part of the Stafford store's One Hour Guarantee Promotion on Thanksgiving. Scroll down for video . Police had to get physical with a number of Black Friday shoppers who refused to let go of discounted Samsung televisions during a fight at a Walmart in Texas . Once the giveaway began customers rushed the display and started grabbing the televisions. Several people got heated as the number of TVs began to dwindle, said police. Witnesses said people tried to claim the items by lying on top of them and wrestling each other off. It got so rough that police had to jump in to sort things out. Stafford police said law enforcement in the video were off-duty police and sheriff's deputies hired to provide extra security for Walmart. In the end, no was hurt and no one was arrested. Ironically the One Hour Guarantee Promotion ensured that even if the store ran out of the item, it would be shipped to the customer's store for them to collect before Christmas. Cell phone footage of the brawl has gone viral after it was posted on YouTube and shows authorities having to forcibly remove shoppers who were lying on top of the giant 50 inch TVs . 'It doesn't surprise me. The way people are acting to save money and you can't blame them. They are just trying to save some money,' shopper Lorranie Henderson told Click2Houston. Early discounting, more online shopping and a mixed economy meant fewer people shopped over Thanksgiving weekend, the National Retail Federation said on Sunday. Overall, 133.7 million people shopped in stores and online over the four-day weekend, down 5.2 percent from last year, according to a survey of 4,631 people conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the trade group. Total spending for the weekend is expected to fall 11 percent to $50.9 billion from an estimated $57.4 billion last year, the trade group estimated. Part of the reason is that Target, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Walmart and other major retailers pushed fat discounts as early as Halloween. Some opened stores even earlier on Thanksgiving. All that stole some thunder from Black Friday and the rest of the weekend. Crazy: Discount store shoppers were prepared to wait in long lines on Black Friday - but the decision of many retailers to open on Thanksgiving has affected the sales figures for the busiest shopping day of the year . Still, the preliminary data makes retailers worried that shoppers remain frugal despite improving employment and falling gas prices. Matt Shay, the trade group's CEO, said he thinks people benefiting from the recovery may not feel the need to fight crowds to get the deepest discount on a TV or toaster. And those who feel like the recession never ended may not have the money and will stretch out what they spend through Christmas. And shoppers are still feeling the effects of high food prices and stagnant wages. 'While they're more optimistic, they're very cautious,' Shay said. 'If the deals are not right for them, they're not going to spend.' Bottom line: Expect more deep discounts, all season long. 'Every day will be Black Friday. Every minute will be Cyber Monday,' he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "On sale for $218, the televisions were part of the Stafford store's One Hour Guarantee Promotion on Thanksgiving .\nVideo footage shows people trying to claim the items by lying on top of them and wrestling each other off .\nGot so rough that police had to jump in and forcibly remove shoppers from laying on top of the televisions .\nIronically the promotion ensured that even if the store ran out, the TV could be shipped to the customer's store for them to collect before Christmas ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It's a side to the Russian president we have never seen before as he strips off his suit and begins dancing around his office after 'annexing Ukraine'. An actor playing the role of Vladimir Putin is seen flexing his muscles and doing traditional Russian dancing in the teaser trailer for the sequel to a new sci-fi comedy. The 'villain' in The Coming Race, played by Finnish actor Kari Ketonen, sits in the Moscow Kremlin as he cuts out parts of Europe on the map and sticks them to the side of Russia. Scroll down for video . Vladimir Putin is seen stripping off his suit before bursting into traditional Russian dance on his desk . The actor playing the Russian president flexes his muscles as he dances around the Moscow Kremlin . Ketonen then burst out of his suit, and in just his camouflage trousers, jumps onto his desk before engaging in an energetic dance. And now fans will have the chance to participate in the production of the comedy sequel after filmmakers released the video of the movie's villian and urged viewers to send a remix. Producers say it offers people the chance to show through remix art their true feelings about the Russian president. Tero Kaukomaa said: 'Putin is a very controversial character. It's interesting to see how many different takes our fans can come up with.' The trailer for the second Iron Sky film starts with Putin sitting at his desk cutting out a map of Europe . He is then seen sticking the Ukraine to the side of Russia in a bid to annex the country as his own . Director Timo Vuorensola added: 'I got inspired by the myriads of remixed versions of the new Star Wars teaser trailer, and wanted to see and hear what our fans can come up with this material.' The best remixes will be collected and released to the hundreds of thousands of fans on Iron Sky's official Facebook page and YouTube account. The videos are part of the crowd funding campaign that has so far raised over £127,000 for the pre-production phase of Iron Sky The Coming Race on IndieGoGo crowd funding platform. The full trailer for the second movie has gone viral and already clocked almost a million views. Fans are being urged to remix the video and play a part in the production of The Coming Race, out next year . The teaser character trailer ends with Putin, played by Kari Ketonen, narrowing his eyes at the camera ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Actor playing Putin in trailer for new movie does traditional Russian dance .\nIt's after he is seen sticking Ukraine to the side of Russia on the map .\nFilmmakers are encouraging fans to do their own remix of the video ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Early sketches of some of the breakthrough moments in popular culture - from Superman in flight to the creation of Hello Kitty - have been revealed. The collection of drawings, which also include the original Dennis the Menace comic strip drawn on the back of a cigarette packet, have gone on display at the O2's Eureka! Gallery in east London. It also features some more modern illustrations including the plans for the Covent Garden Christmas decorations, drawn up in 2010, and this year's Serpentine Pavilion. The original sketch by special effects supervisor Andrew Ainsworth shows how he planned to make Superman 'fly' whilst being attached to a wire in the 1978 movie . Christopher Reeve played Superman in the 1978 movie, which left filmmakers struggling to decide how best to make the actor look like he was really flying . The theme for the collection is the moment of 'eureka' experienced by some of the world’s greatest creative visionaries including designers, architects and animators. Andrew Ainsworth drew up with the first ever sketch showing Superman flying on 'wires' for the groundbreaking 1978 movie starring Christopher Reeve. He unearthed the 1977 sketch while sifting through his attic earlier this year and found it buried in the bottom of a suitcase. Producers for the movie version of the comic had been struggling to come up with how the Man of Steel would fly on-screen logistically. Early sketches of Hello Kitty, who was created by Yuko Yamaguchi, which was first displayed in 1974 . The character's first appearance was on a vinyl coin purse in Japan and brought to the United States in 1976 . The modern day Hello Kitty is white and wears a pink dress and top with a matching flower in her hair . They tried firing a crash test dummy from a cannon, using a remote control to fly the dummy around and 'high quality animation' before realising that none of them produced the required 'flying' effect. Producer Ilya Salkind said at the time the film 'lost about $2 million on flying tests' before getting it right. Mr Ainsworth said his 'eureka' moment came a year after the script was submitted when he showed how he envisaged Superman being suspended form a rail with a pulley-system. He drew the superhero with a fan blowing in his face to 'give the illusion of movement to his hair and cape'. Mr Ainsworth, who was the special effects supervisor on the Superman movie, said: 'Back then I only had pencil and paper to work out how the vision in my head could be made a reality on the screen. The first drawing of Dennis the Menace on the back of a cigarette packet by Ian 'Chiz' Chisholm - a leading member of The Beano editorial team - in 1950 at a meeting with bosses in a pub in Dundee . Dennis the Menace, who first appeared in the comic in 1951, became the Beano's longest running and most popular comic strip . Two months after his first appearance in The Beano he was given his familiar black and red jersey . 'Today, we have the wonders of technology to be able to play with and see whole scenes come to life before a frame has been shot.' The artist, who also created the Stormtrooper helmet for the Star Wars movies, added: 'I put this picture away in a drawer at the time and then it must have been filed away with some papers before it finally made its way to the loft. 'When I was approached to take part in this exhibition, I felt that it was time to look it out. 'A couple of days later, just when I was convinced it was lost forever, it turned up in a suitcase in a cupboard in my loft.' In the end, producers used rolling riggings suspended from cranes and studio ceilings, with Christopher Reeve or his stunt double attached by wires. The movie cost £35 million ($55m) to make in the end and reaped huge success at the box office, pulling in a massive £190 million ($300m). This sketch shows the initial design for the three metre Christmas bauble decorations in Covent Garden . Plans for the 2014 Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic, which occupied a footprint of some 541 square metres on the lawn of the Serpentine Gallery this summer . Radic's early plans depict a semi-translucent, cylindrical structure, resting on large quarry stones (above) Mark Champkins, inventor in residence at London's Science Museum and who has worked with O2 on the exhibition, said: 'We were blown away when Andrew said he'd rediscovered this image and we knew we had to include it. 'Superman: The Movie was an iconic piece of film-making and so much of today's superhero cinema - the likes of X-Men, Thor, the Avengers - can still trace a direct line of descent back to it. 'This sketch - which shows the Eureka! moment when the film-makers worked out how to make superhuman powers appear real on film - is an important and breakthrough moment in cinema in a pre-digital age. 'Displaying this image on the latest and greatest digital technology is a sign of how far we've come when it comes to the tools of invention.' These drawings show the early concept development for an extreme environment technical jacket system, Life Tech, for outdoor sportswear brand Kolon Sport . The clothing, which is designed for the most extreme environments, hit Korean stores in December 2013 . Among the other exhibits at the show of 'cultural breakthroughs' on show at the gallery include the original sketch of Dennis the Menace, drawn on the back of a a cigarette packet. The sketch, on the back of a packet of Player's Navy Cut cigarettes, was knocked up in 1950 by Ian 'Chiz' Chisholm, a leading member of The Beano editorial team at a meeting with bosses at a pub in Dundee. Dennis the Menace, who first appeared in the comic in 1951, became the Beano's longest running and most popular comic strip. Other sketches on show include Hello Kitty, created by Yuko Yamaguchi in 1974, the lead designer at Japanese company Sanrio. These early sketches show drawings by Leonardo da Vinci of parachute experiments in the 15th century . Images of the first prototype for the Articulate Board Game in 1992., The packaging initially featured a square patch in the centre of the box, but subsequent designs led to the explosion style imagery . An unreleased version of the cover of the debut 2002 album by 'rock supergroup' Audioslave . Ms. Yamaguchi has spent the past 30 years leading the evolution of the beloved global icon and Hello Kitty is now available on over 50,000 products available in over 130 countries worldwide. She also came up with the designs for Hello Kitty's 'boyfriend' Dear Daniel in 1999 and her pet cat Charmmy Kitty in 2004. Da Vinci's parachute from 1501 and Elizabeth Emanuel's sketch of Princess Diana's Wedding Dress from 1981 are also included in the rare collection, which is being shown on Samsung Galaxy tablets." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Collection has gone on display at the O2's Eureka! Gallery in east London .\nIt includes early sketches including how Superman will 'fly' in 1978 movie .\nAndrew Ainsworth unearthed 1977 sketch in his attic earlier this year .\nFirst Dennis the Menace comic strip on back of cigarette packet also there .\nAnd there's recent plans like Covent Garden Christmas baubles design ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Senior MPs, lawyers and campaigners yesterday called for an end to the bail system which can leave someone languishing on police bail for months without being charged. They said the use of pre-charge bail was a 'perversion of justice' which has left more than 70,000 on police bail as suspects without knowing if they will ever be charged. Pre-charge bail was introduced in 1984 under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to allow police to put restrictions on individuals before they have enough evidence to charge. Comedian Jim Davidson (left) spent eight months on bail before being told he would face no charges over separate sex abuse allegations and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini (right) was on bail for nearly a year . Among those who have been left in limbo by the system have been broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, on bail for nearly a year before being told there would be no action against him, and comedian Freddie Starr, 19 months on bail before the case against him was dropped. Both were arrested under the Operation Yewtree sex abuse inquiry. Comedian Jim Davidson spent eight months on bail before being told he would face no charges over separate sex abuse allegations. Last week former Sun journalist Clodagh Hartley was cleared by an Old Bailey jury of making unlawful payments to a tax official after spending two-and-a-half years awaiting trial, 12 months of them on pre-charge bail. A letter signed by 25 figures, including one of the country's most senior judges and a cross-party group of MPs, called for Home Secretary Teresa May to change the law to limit pre-charge bail. Comedian Freddie Starr was bailed for 19 months before the case against him was dropped . They say police should not be able to put someone on bail without charge for more than 28 days without applying to a magistrate for an extension. The signatories included former Appeal Judge and President of the Family Division Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss; Tory MPs David Davis, Dominic Raab, Nigel Evans and Sir Edward Garnier; LibDem MP John Hemming and peer Brian Paddick; and Labour peer and civil rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy. Other supporters included campaigner Peter Tatchell; prison reformer Frances Crook; Green MP Caroline Lucas and military author Andy McNab. Mr McNab said: 'The police can hold people on pre-charge bail forever. The mental and physical effects can be huge. I know a lot of people who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. This can be even more stressful than the effects of war. 'Soldiers are trained to take action. If you are in operations you are in control. But in this situation you can't take any action. You just have to sit there waiting. It is madness. If the police want more than 28 days they should go to a judge to ask for it. If someone has done something wrong then they should be charged and if they are guilty then they should be punished. But to be left dangling is just wrong.' The letter says it is a scandal that 72,000 people are on pre-charge bail and more than 5,000 of them have been on bail for more than six months. Mrs May opened a question over pre-charge bail in October when she told the College of Policing conference that the Government would consider a statutory time limit. The longest time anyone is thought to have been held on pre-charge bail is three-and-a-half years while the Metropolitan Police delayed a decision to bring charges." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "MPs and campaigners have called pre-charge bail a 'perversion of justice'\nThey are calling for a change to the law to limit time on pre-charge bail .\n70,000 on police bail as suspects without knowing if they will be charged .\nFreddie Starr, Jim Davidson and Paul Gambaccini were all left in limbo ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A rare emerald, pearl and diamond necklace fit for royalty is being sold by auction house Bonhams. The unique gems are expected to fetch between £120-000 to 180,000 after being put on sale by an anonymous seller. The rare item of jewellery dates back to 1911 and is believed to have been worn at the Delhi Durbar, meaning 'Court of Delhi', a glittering event held in India to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India. Rare sale: Divya Pande from Bonham's jewellery department models the rare diamond and emerald necklace . The necklace dates back to 1911 and would have been worn by an Indian prince or other highly ranked VIP . A spokesman for Bonhams said they do not know who wore the stunning necklace but it would have either been a member of royalty or a VIP with a high enough status to attend such a lavish event. They added: 'We feel very privileged to be selling a remarkable and rare piece linked to historic days of Indian Royalty.' The one of a kind necklace is part of Bonham's fine jewellery sale on the 4th of December at their Bond Street salerooms. The chain of the necklace is made up of multiple small diamonds and emeralds which support a pendant dominated by a central fluted emerald of approximately seven carats. Strings of pearls dangle from the back of the necklace where it is clasped. Decadent: The necklace has strings of pearls at the back even though they would not have been that noticeable when worn . Unique item: The jewels are expected to fetch £120-000 to 180,000 . Bonhams said the addition of the pearls at the back, which would not have been very visible when worn, show how the necklace is an 'unmistakeable statement of wealth, bejeweled on every bit of its surface'. Jean Ghika, head of jewellery UK and Europe, said: 'This necklace provides us with a unique insight into the levels of opulence and display at the 1911 Delhi Durbar and it is extremely rare to have such a magnificent jewel survive intact. 'The necklace is not only fascinating historically but is also in superb condition. This is a singular opportunity to purchase a beautifully made historic jewel, the quality and lavishness of which we rarely see in jewellery nowadays.' King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar in 1911: The queen wore her own emerald and diamond necklace to the historic event . Paying homage: Every ruling prince, nobleman, landed gentry and other persons of note in India attended - and one of them would have been wearing the necklace that is now being auctioned . The briolette cut style of the necklace with a pear shape pendant was popular in Indian jewellery during the time of the British Empire. Queen Mary had a similar diamond and emerald necklace of her own which she wore to the Delhi Durbar and has since been passed down to Queen Elizabeth II who continues to where it on formal occasions. Bids for the sale are being accepted online at the Bonhams website, via telephone, and in writing and also in the saleroom on the day of the sale. The Delhi Durbar was a lavish mass assembly at Coronation Park, Delhi, India. It was held three times in 1877, 1903, and 1911 at the height of the British Empire. Celebrating the British Empire: King George V and Queen Mary sit on thrones as their coronation is celebrated in India . The 1911 Durbar, the most glittering assemblage of the three, was held to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India. Nearly every ruling prince, nobleman, landed gentry and other persons of note in India attended to pay homage to their sovereigns. The King and Queen appeared in their Coronation robes, the King-Emperor wearing the Imperial Crown of India containing six thousand one hundred and seventy diamonds and covered with sapphires, emeralds and rubies." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Unique item of jewellery dates back to 1911 .\nBelieved to have been worn at the Delhi Durbar .\nGlittering event held in India to celebrate coronation of King George V .\nAll leading princes, noblemen and VIPs of India attended .\nNecklace has been kept in pristine condition .\nNow going on sale at Bonhams via anonymous seller .\nExpected to sell for £120,000-180,000 ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A protruding belly, high blood pressure and intense sugar cravings. This is what happens to the body after drinking 10 cans of Coca-Cola a day, according to one man who took up the challenge. George Prior, 50, decided to embark on a 'Coke diet' in order to show the harmful effects of the high levels of sugar found in the world's most popular drink. In just 30 days he saw drastic changes to his formerly healthy and muscular physique. He developed a protruding stomach and waistline and his weight ballooned from 12 stone (168lb) to 14 stone (192 lb). His blood pressure soared from 129/77 to 145/96. This is way above the ideal level of 120/80 - and above this level, the risk of heart disease or stroke is greatly increased. Scroll down for video . George Prior, 50, put on two stone in weight and gained a protruding belly after drinking more than three litres of Coke a day for a month. He is pictured before (left) and after (right) embarking on the challenge . Mr Prior also saw his blood pressure soar from 129/77 to 145/96. High blood pressure is linked with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke . 'The most dramatic change was in weight: 23lb of gain over thirty days,' Mr Prior said. His weight is pictured rising throughout the experiment (left). After a month he weighed almost 14 stone (right) As well as the fast weight gain, Mr Prior, a father-of-two, said he feared he was becoming addicted to Coca-Cola after experiencing intense cravings. While he tried to stick to his normal Paleo diet – a low-carbohydrate diet which focuses on eating lean meats, vegetables and berries – he began experiencing sugar cravings that were difficult to ignore. 'The most dramatic change was in weight: 23lb of gain over 30 days,' Mr Prior, who lives in L.A., said. 'I also seemed to develop a craving for Cokes, or other sugars, during the time I was drinking Cokes.' '[As a result], I'm urging people to examine the amount of sugar in their diets. 'People need to be aware of the real and powerful damaging effects of sugar on their health. Mr Prior's experiment comes shortly after New York assemblyman Karim Camara said fizzy drinks 'are the new smoking' and called for sugar-laden beverages to carry warning labels similar to those found on cigarette packets. Mr Camara said the aim of his bill, which would introduce warning labels on drinks, is to educate the public, and lower the consumption of the drinks. Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation published draft guidelines urging adults to eat no more than five cubes of sugar a day. The guideline amount slashed was amid fears sugar poses same threat as tobacco. The number of obese British adults is expected to double from one in four to one in two by 2050 – at a cost to the economy of £50 billion a year. The WHO said the crisis was being fuelled by hidden sugar in processed food and drink such as yogurts, muesli, sauces, fizzy drinks, juice and smoothies. However, low-fat foods have also come under fire from experts, after it was revealed they often contain more sugar than the full-fat alternative. WHO also said children should try for less than five cubes of sugar a day and avoid cans of fizzy drink such as Coke, which contains seven cubes. Instead five cubes is the ideal figure that people should aim for. In March, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the recommended daily intake of sugar to be slashed from 50g to 25g - or from 10 to five cubes a day. A regular can of Coke contains 35g of sugar, the equivalent of seven cubes, so that alone would exceed this limit. As part of his challenge, Mr Prior drank 10 cans of Coke a day - a total of 350g of sugar - the equivalent of around 70 cubes. Experts warn fizzy drinks contain sugar but have no other nutritional value, and Mr Prior said he found it hard to eat as much food because the Coke left him full at lunch and dinner times. The BBQ accessory entrepreneur said he wanted to stir up debate: 'I did the experiment to get people thinking and talking about how much sugar they eat and how unhealthy it is. 'I would prefer not to do it again. 'I don't like being this heavy. 'The actual drinking of the 10 Cokes got to be an irritating chore every day. 'There were a lot of visits to the restroom, a feeling of constant fullness, and a clutter of cans everywhere.' After Mr Prior stopped drinking the fizzy soft drink he lost 5lb in four days. He now concerned about the effect of sugar can have on children. He said: 'Kids shouldn't drink Cokes. 'But then kids shouldn't drink juices, either, and that's going to be a very hard sell to parents who believe that juice is \"natural\", or even \"organic\". 'It's sugar, and not only do kids not need it, it's bad for them. Indeed, past research has found sugary drinks are a primary contributor to type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, especially in children. As part of his challenge, Mr Prior drank 10 cans of Coke a day - a total of 350g of sugar - the equivalent of around 70 cubes. Pictured are the cans left over from his experiment . A 330ml can of Coke contains 35g of sugars, the equivalent of sevent cubes. This is more than the recommended daily intake of 25g, or five cubes, set by the World Health Organization (WHO) A 500ml bottle of Coke contains even more sugar- 53g or almost 11 cubes. This is twice the WHO's recommended daily allowance for a normal adult . And experts warn that fizzy drinks are also fuelling the obesity epidemic - and, in turn, other serious illnesses, including cancer, heart disease and stroke. Mr Prior added: 'I think there are a lot of people suffering health problems like diabetes and heart disease, who aren't aware they could help themselves by just stopping sugar.' He also blasted Coca-Cola for their marketing techniques to make consumers believe 'they care' when they are just creating more products to sell.' The latest member of the Coca-Cola family, called Coca-Cola Life, is marketed as having less sugar than regular Coke but none of the artificial sweeteners that increasingly worry Diet Coke drinkers. The new naturally sweetened drink - which contains a third less sugar and calories than regular cola - has been created amid calls for the company to do more to tackle the global obesity epidemic. Sold in a green can or a recyclable bottle, it is already available in the UK, U.S., Chile, Argentina and is due to hit Australian shelves in April. Bur Mr Prior said: 'Sugar's legal, soft drinks are legal,' he said. 'The responsibility is with consumers. 'Coke's genius plan is \"reduce\" the amount of sugar in their drinks. 'It's genius because it makes them look like they care, but still continue to sell sugar. 'I'd like to see controls on the lobbying and spending of big corporations who sell sugar and don't want the government to tell people how bad it is.' MailOnline has approached Coca-Cola for comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "George Prior, 50, from Los Angeles, had a fit and healthy physique before .\nDecided to drink 10 cans of Coca-Cola a day for an experiment .\nSays he took on the challenge to highlight the harmful effects of sugar .\nHe gained 2st in weight, lost muscle and developed a protruding belly .\nAlso saw his blood pressure soar to an unhealthy 145/96 .\nReported feeling intense sugar cravings and being so full he couldn't eat .\nOne can of Coke contains more sugar than the recommended daily intake ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The World Health Organisation is investigating reports that ISIS militants have been showing up at an Iraqi hospital with Ebola. According to three media outlets an undisclosed number of militants displaying signs of the disease attended a hospital in the ISIS-held city of Mosul,  250 miles north of Baghdad. While the reports, from Kurdish and pro-Iraqi sources, remain unconfirmed, WHO spokesman Christy Feig said the group are trying to reach out to officials in ISIS-held areas to offer help. Infection: Several ISIS militants have arrived at a hospital in Mosul displaying signs of Ebola according to unconfirmed reports . UN workers are currently banned from entering ISIS-controlled areas in both Iraq and Syria so it is unlikely an operation in the region could be carried out. Ms Feig told Mashable: 'We have no official notification from [the Iraqi government] that it is Ebola.' The symptoms of ebola are similar to those of other diseases including malaria and yellow fever . Mosul has been under control of ISIS since June 2014 and over the past few weeks militants have reportedly executed more than a dozen doctors for refusing to treat injured fighters. According to a report in Iraq's pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, the disease was brought to Mosul by 'terrorists' arriving 'from several countries' and Africa. The symptoms of Ebola, which include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding and bruising, are similar to those of other diseases including malaria and yellow fever meaning it could easily have have been misdiagnosed. In addition, very few ISIS fighters are believed to have travelled up from West Africa where the Ebola outbreak originated with most coming from areas where there have been no reports of the disease. The reports have appeared in pro-government and Kurdish media but if true it could have catastrophic implications for people in ISIS-held areas as the group is against western science and medicine. It is not known if any of the surviving doctors in Mosul are equipped to test for Ebola or trained to treat patients and prevent the spread of the disease. ISIS fighters pictured in June 2014, when the extremist group swept through Iraq seizing territory including the city of Mosul . Yesterday the United States and its allies staged 29 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday, the Combined Joint Task Force said. The action in Syria included 17 strikes near the cities of Al Raqqah, Dayr az Zawr and Kobani. A variety of Islamic State buildings, fighting positions and units were hit. In Iraq, 12 strikes targeted Islamic State buildings, fighting positions and units near the cities of Mosul, Fallujah and Sinjar. Fighters, bombs and remotely controlled aircraft were used." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Militants allegedly attended hospital in Mosul showing signs of disease .\nWHO spokesman said they are trying to 'reach out' to officials in ISIS areas .\nDisease reportedly brought to Mosul by 'terrorists from several countries'\nExtremist group said to have executed 11 Mosul doctors in past few weeks ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Football is not always as glamourous as some might imagine, as the story of the first time I signed Marouane Fellaini perhaps illustrates. The serious negotiating began in smart enough surroundings; the Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair. But it wasn’t long before the Everton club secretary and I were jumping on a four-seater prop plane and making a crazy dash to Brussels with only a few hours left of transfer deadline day. And that was only the beginning of our problems. Our European scouts had been aware of Marouane for some time. He was doing well in what was a very good Standard Liege team. They had some decent players. Steven Defour and Axel Witsel in a midfield three with Marouane. Dante, a fine Brazilian centre half now at Bayern Munich. And a good striker in Dieumerci Mbokani. I liked the way they played. Marouane Fellaini is now showing why David Moyes signed the midfielder to Everton and Manchester United . Fellaini breaks his goal duck at Man United with this strike in their 2-2 draw with West Brom . The Belgian international celebrates the goal in a match that for many marked his true arrival at United . This was August 2008, and Liverpool were drawn against them in the qualification round of the Champions League. So I went along to Anfield to watch, and then flew out to Belgium that weekend to see Marouane in action again. He was excellent. Perfect for us at Everton. But not until transfer deadline day did we get to sit down with Standard Liege. It was Bill Kenwright and myself, a couple of agents and these guys from Belgium. Eventually Dave Harrison, our secretary, joined us as well. We went in there at around 2pm wanting to spend no more than £11million or £12m. But hours went by and we were getting nowhere, and the price was slowly creeping up. Bill kept having to check if we were still doing the right thing; if as a club run very prudently we could actually afford it. By 7pm we were still at a stalemate, but by 9.30pm we had a deal - £15m. I’m always very careful when I’m spending the club’s money. I treat it like it’s my own and I always try to sign players for what I feel is the right price. We had spent decent money on Yakubu the year before but most of our signings — players like Phil Jagielka, Joleon Lescott, Mikel Arteta and Leighton Baines — came for fees closer to three, four or five million. A year later we signed Seamus Coleman for 60 grand from Sligo Rovers. Fellaini evades Jon Obi Mikel in an impressive performance for United in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea . The 6ft 4in star troubles the world class defence of Premier League leaders Chelsea on October 26 . Marouane’s fee took Everton out of their comfort zone. It was big money for the club. But I knew he was what we needed. I wanted him. And I was so determined to get him I made damn sure we signed him that night by going to Brussels myself. It was an insane race against time. First in the car from Mayfair to Luton Airport, then this bumpy, terrifying ride across the English Channel in this tiny aircraft and finally the hunt not only to find Marouane but a hotel fax machine that actually worked. When we arrived at a hotel that still seemed to be under construction it was chaos. We couldn’t find the lad. And when we eventually did — he was with his dad and an agent — we discovered the fax machine in the hotel business centre didn’t work. I remember Dave screaming down the phone to the FA, trying to explain that the bloody thing was broken. It was a complete car crash. We were rescued by someone in the hotel who then said there was a machine in one of the executive rooms that worked, and with minutes to spare the paperwork was faxed through and Marouane was ours. He arrived at Everton and, of course, the first thing everyone clocked was the hair. I’ve always been quite strict when it comes to the appearance of my players. I don’t want to see earrings in training, things like that. With Marouane’s hair, I actually wondered if it might take a bit of the pace off the ball when he went up for a header. But I soon realised it was part of his personality. Part of who he is. Moyes signed Fellaini, here after a match against Liverpool in 2012, from Standard Liege to Everton in 2008 - it was a fee that took the club out of their comfort zone but, Moyes writes, 'I knew he was what we needed' The qualities that made Moyes sign Fellaini to Everton when the same reasons he brought him to Manchester United for £27.5m on a five-year contract - the midfielder was Moyes only signing of the summer window . When we signed him he was still very young and very slightly built. But he worked incredibly hard to develop his upper body and gain the strength you need in the Premier League. In fact, he worked hard at all aspects of his game, and he became a real asset for us. He could score goals. He has great energy. He’s a terrific runner and, while he’s not the quickest player in the Premier League, he will cover as much ground as anyone. Moyes and Fellaini embrace after Everton beat Man United in the 2009 FA Cup semi-final on penalties . Technically he’s very good. He has fantastic chest control, for instance. And he’s very professional; hard working with a great attitude. He will do anything you ask and all you’ll ever hear from him is a ‘thank you, coach’ at the end of a training session. He’s a very quiet lad. If anything a little shy. It was all these qualities that convinced me to bring him to Manchester United, and he was very excited to come. It was a big move for him. I remember his father, a former professional player and a huge influence on Marouane, being in tears at Carrington on the day we signed him. He was so proud his son was joining this great football club. Just like the first time I signed him, the deal was done right on deadline. But, of course, he wasn’t meant to be our only signing at United that summer. He was brought in to compliment the squad and the other players we were hoping to bring in; to do a certain job in certain games. Unfortunately for Marouane, he was the only player we brought in and because of that he was seen as the big signing. It meant he was under more pressure than he perhaps should have been. And when the season didn’t start the way we all wanted it to, he came under a great deal of scrutiny, even if most of the attention was on me. I felt it was unfair that he was having to carry that extra pressure and expectation, and deal with extra criticism, simply because David Moyes had signed him. I think he’d be the first to admit he maybe didn’t always play as well as he could have done when he got the chance. But it was a big change for him, even if he did have previous Premier League experience, and he had come into a team that wasn’t playing with as much confidence as we would have liked. I think that affected him as well. Moyes finalised both deals at United and Everton for Fellaini right on the stroke of the transfer deadline . On their return to Goodison Park with United, posters marking their achievements adorned the stadium . It’s also true that players can take time to settle at a new club. I remember people telling me it took Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic a while. Players who became great players for United. Marouane should have been given time too, because he’s now proving what I always believed; that he can be an important player for United. I’ve watched him in the last two games and he has been first class. He’s had an influence on the games, which is what you look to your bigger players to do. And I think he’s played an important part in helping United gain some momentum going into today’s Manchester derby. There were times last season, when things were tough, when we spoke. But I told him then that he would become a top United player if he continued to work hard. Fellaini has helped United take some momentum into Sunday's Manchester derby with City . Moyes says Fellaini's last two games have been 'first class' and he's 'proving what I've always believed' It was hard when I left, because we had a great relationship and I think he was upset. I did feel bad, responsible even. I’d convinced him to come across in the belief that was I going to be there for a long time, and now suddenly I was leaving. But in football everyone realises these things can happen, and Marouane knows his job is to deliver for United. He can perform several jobs in a team but I think it helps him to have someone like Daley Blind sitting there in that more defensive midfield role. At Standard Liege he had Defour or Witsel sitting deeper and allowing him to get further forward, and at Everton he had players like Phil Neville. At United last season we lacked that kind of midfielder, and while Marouane has the physical ability to cover the ground he’s definitely more effective in a game if he’s accompanied by a defensive midfield player. So I’m delighted he’s settled down now and he’s beginning to be appreciated for what he is; a damn fine footballer who was definitely worth the effort as well as the money. Like our Manchester United Facebook page. Marouane Fellaini suffered the harshest criticism as Manchester United’s form crumbled last season. But, after a steady World Cup in Brazil and an injury-hit start to life under Louis van Gaal, the Belgian is looking the real deal again. He scored a good goal in a decent performance at West Brom, but topped that with an all-action display against Chelsea, as shown in his touch map." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Moyes first signed Marouane Fellaini from Standard Liege in 2008 .\nThe £15m move to Everton was packed with drama from the four-seater plane to the battle to find a working fax machine to finalise the deal on time .\nFellaini's fee 'took Everton out of their comfort zone' but 'I wanted him'\nMoyes signed the Belgian to Everton for the same reasons he wanted the midfielder to make the move to Manchester United .\nBeing the only United signing of that window put unfair pressure on him .\nMarouane's last two games have been first class: 'He’s now proving what I always believed; that he can be an important player for United'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A murder investigation has been launched after an American mother was stabbed to death during a clash with a burqa-clad 'woman' in shopping mall toilets in Abu Dhabi. The 37-year-old kindergarten teacher, who has 11-year-old twin boys, was stabbed with a knife in the altercation in the ladies' toilets a supermarket in Boutik Mall on Reem island in the United Arab Emirates capital. She was taken to be treated at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City but died later from her injuries in the incident on Monday afternoon. The victim - who is divorced from the father of the twins - has not been identified. Her initials are only known as ABR. Police say they do not know if it was a woman or a man in the burqa. Witnesses told police the pair had been embroiled in an argument in the public toilets, which are beside a branch of Waitrose, an upscale British supermarket chain which has a presence in the Middle East. Scroll down for video . Assailant: Local police released this picture of the attacker fleeing the scene . Escaping: Police released this image from CCTV of the woman making her way from the crime scene . Officers are still trying to determine the reasons for the attack and the identity of the suspect, who fled the scene wearing an abaya, black gloves and the face-covering veil known as a niqab. The victim's ex-husband was said to be overseas but was flying back to comfort his sons. They were being looked after by community police officers. Colonel Rashid Bourshid, director of the criminal investigation department of Abu Dhabi police, said: 'Police found the woman lying on the floor bleeding. 'She had serious wounds after being stabbed with a knife during a brawl with the attacker. 'No reason has been established yet as to why the woman was murdered. The attacker fled the scene after stabbing the woman.' The victim worked at a private school in Abu Dhabi and lived with her sons in the city. Mall employees witnessed the altercation with her attacker. Col Bourshid said a murder investigation had been launched and police were searching for the suspect. The suspect - apparently a woman - was described as wearing an abaya, black jacket and gloves. New: The mall where the attack took place opened in 2011 and has 50 shops and restaurants. It caters for a mix of expatriates and wealthy locals . Glitzy: The scene of the murder was the Reem island mall development, which sits between two towers and was opened in 2011 . He added: 'Community policing is now taking care of the two boys and will provide them with shelter and all necessary support until their father, who stays outside the UAE, arrives.' It was not known whether the boys were with her at the time of the attack. Reem island is a residential, commercial and business development connected to Abu Dhabi city centre by a bridge. It was built as the city center became over-populated. It is mostly inhabited by expatriates and boasts the upmarket Boutik Mall, which opened in 2011 and has 50 shops and restaurants, including the capital city's first Waitrose, Leopold's of London and La Brioche. The mall bridges two residential buildings, Sun and Sky towers. Its website says it 'offers the best of everything that anyone needs to lead a stylish life. 'Serving the vibrant and cosmopolitan community of Shams Abu Dhabi and beyond, Boutik is an oasis of independent retailers, brand outlets, comfortable cafes and day-to-day services. 'For busy professionals living and working in the adjoining towers and for students at the Sorbonne, it is a welcome social centre and cornerstone of the community.' Although Abu Dhabi is not the largest emirate - Dubai has the biggest population - it has an estimated 40,000 American expatriates." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Divorcee mom, 37, stabbed to death after altercation in toilets at mall on Reem island, in capital of United Arab Emirates .\nVictim is teacher at private kindergarten in the city and leaves behind 11-year-old-twin boys .\nLocal police have released footage of her assailant leaving the mall wearing abaya and black gloves .\nPolice say they have not determined the gender of the attacker .\nVictim's ex-husband on way to country to be with his sons who are being cared for by community police officers ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Saudi female activist has been arrested after mounting a brave one-woman protest against the country's female driving ban. Loujain Hathloul, 25, from the country's capital of Riyadh, spent 24 hours at the border after she had her passport confiscated and was blocked from entering her own country - all because she got behind the wheel. This afternoon she was arrested and taken for interrogation at Hofuf prosecution office, in the desert kingdom. Scroll down for video . Loujain Hathloul, 25, has spent 24 hours at the border of Saudi Arabia as she tries to drive herself home . She started her journey from the United Arab Emirates, where she holds a driving licence and where it is legal for women to drive, and tried to cross its border into Saudi Arabia yesterday . The female activist has been tweeting regular updates from the border with pictures of her inside her car . The French literature graduate started her journey from the United Arab Emirates, where she holds a driving licence and where it is legal for women to drive, and tried to cross its border into Saudi Arabia yesterday. But border officials refused to let her cross and took away her passport. She spent a cold night sleeping in her car. This morning she was taken away be police and was held at Albatha port police station. She was arrested and is now being questioned at Hofuf prosecution office. She was brought supplies from Saudi journalist and presenter Maysaa Al Amoudi, who had her ID confiscated and is now also being questioned. Ms Hathloul's fiance Fahad Albutairi said he was heading to the police station where she is being held. He said: 'She is a smart woman. She is holding up very well, as is her companion. Hopefully things will be over very soon. 'I am heading over to see what happened although I am not sure I will be able to see her because of operation hours. 'When she left Abu Dhabi, she was prepared for all scenarios and for something like this to happen or more. 'She is a very smart, strong, intelligent woman and I know her for a fact to be a person who does not do anything without thinking it through thoroughly.' Ms Hathloul is protesting against the oppressive rule where woman are barred from driving in Saudi Arabia . Pride: Hathloul posted a picture of her United Arab Emirates driving licence earlier this year . Fame: At Abu Dhabi Film Festival in September this year, Hathloul announced her engagement to Saudi stand-up comedian Fahad Albutairi (pictured) Last night, Ms Hathloul tweeted regular updates from the border with pictures and a video of her driving to the border, which has already been watched by nearly 200,000 people. This is not the first time Ms Hathloul has stirred up controversy. Last year she posted videos online with her face and hair uncovered and poked fun at the conservative society in her native country. Those videos have been watched nearly 35 million times. Her brave actions have sparked a wave of protests across the country, where women in the country are not afforded the basic right of driving a car. Last night, women in the country came out in force and drove cars around Riyadh in a show of support for Ms Hathloul. They posted videos of themselves on YouTube driving while wearing the full face-covering niqab. Saudi Arabia is unique in being the only country in the world where women are forbidden to drive motor vehicles. Women have been barred from driving since the establishment of the state in 1932 and earlier this year, a woman reportedly received 150 lashes after being caught behind the wheel. Protests and acts of defiance against the ban have grown in recent years, with women posting videos of them behind the wheel to social media. Ms Hathloul has been at the forefront of women's protests against the driving ban in the desert kingdom . Women in Saudi Arabia have begun to use social media to post videos of them driving in protest at the ban. There are reports that one woman was given 150 lashes for being caught behind the wheel . Dozens of women first defied the ban in Riyadh in 1990 but were arrested and had their passports confiscated. In 2007, Wajeha al-Huwaider, an activist and writer, and other women petitioned King Abdullah for women’s right to drive. A film of al-Huwaider, who is the co-founder of the Association for the Protection and Defence of Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia, driving on International Women’s Day 2008 attracted international media attention. Then in 2011 a group of women, including Manal al-Sharif said a campaign called ‘Women2Drive’. A video was then uploaded up al-Huwaider filming al-Sharif driving a car. She was detained and released on the condition she would not speak with the media. Her actions led to a wave of people driving cars in the country during the summer of 2011. Manal al-Sharif filed charges against the decision to the reject her application for a driver's licence. Al-Sharif had applied for a licence in May 2011. The lawsuit was transferred to the Ministry of Interior. But in response, a member of the Consultative Assembly, submitted a report to the Assembly saying that lifting the ban would cause prostitution, pornography, homosexuality and divorce and the 'end of virginity'. Manal al-Sharif was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people for the year. In October 2013, there was a campaign calling for women to defy the ban in a protest drive. Four women successfully drove, defying the ban, despite warnings from police officers and ultraconservatives in the Arab state. The 'women to drive movement' is a long-standing campaign by women in Saudi Arabia to defy the ban. The most recent campaign was launched on October 26, 2013. On that day, 60 women took to the streets of Saudi Arabia driving cars and posting videos of themselves doing so online. They uploaded videos of them singing to Bob Marley's hit 'No Woman No Cry' with the words 'No Woman No Drive'. In response, the group's website was blocked within the country and one of Saudi Arabia's top clerics said women who drive risk damaging their ovaries and bearing children with clinical problems. Ms Hathloul was at the forefront of the October 26 2013 protest and her role was praised by fellow campaigners. Eman Al Nafjan said: 'When we at the October 26 campaign were looking for a celebrity [last year] to announce the campaign, we contacted people we knew were pro-women driving. 'They all refused because they feared they would lose followers, fans and might have trouble at their places of work or study. 'Then someone suggested Loujain…when we explained the campaign to her, she instantly and boldly agreed to announce it. 'She got everything from death threats and insults to false rumours of her arrest and ban from travel. 'Instead of backing down and staying in Canada where she was studying, Loujain booked a flight home to Riyadh and then drove herself from the airport while her father filmed her. 'It drove her opposers crazy - so crazy that the ministry of interior called her father in and made him sign a pledge not to allow her to drive again. 'Despite all of that, she still stands her ground…she really is like a breath of fresh cool air in this hot desert climate.' Journalists and campaigners tweeted messages of support for Ms Hathloul as she defied the driving ban . Glamorous Princess Ameerah told MailOnline that she thinks the right for women to drive a car 'would happen very, very soon but nobody can anticipate when' Ameerah said: 'Saudi women are doing incredible things – we're making progress all the time' Last week, at the 5th Abu Dhabi Media Summit in the United Arab Emirates, Princess Ameerah, the former wife of a multi-billionaire Saudi Arabian royal, told MailOnline that she is very optimistic that women in the kingdom will win the basic right to drive. She said: I think it would happen very, very soon but nobody can anticipate when. 'I don't believe the ban will go on indefinitely. It will be like the decree calling for 20 per cent of Parliament to be made up of women – a surprising development, but one which happened very rapidly. 'I believe that it is the generation of young people in Saudi Arabia which is going to accelerate change in the country.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Loujain Hathloul, 25, is trying to drive across the border into Saudi Arabia .\nShe has had her passport confiscated and is being blocked from entering .\nStarted her journey in the UAE and tried to cross into Saudi yesterday .\nReports from campaigners say she has now been arrested by police .\nSaudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women cannot drive .\nThis year, a woman got 150 lashes after being caught behind the wheel .\nMs Hathloul's actions have sparked a wave of protests across country .\nA previous version of this article may have given the impression that Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel is a leader of the campaign to lift the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia. At the request of the Princess, we are happy to clarify that this is not the case." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A year ago, Amazon.com workers walked for miles scanning aisles in huge warehouses to pick up items ordered by online customers. But now 15,000 robots have taken over the tiring task to boost efficiency and give workers’ legs a break, by criss-crossing the floors of the firm’s largest warehouses to deliver heavy stacks of toys, books and other products to employees to pack. Amazon unveiled its next generation warehouse technology to coincide with Cyber Monday – which is typically the busiest day of the year for online shopping, with UK consumers expected to spend £600 million in 24 hours, which works out at £7,000 a second. Scroll down for video . Around 15,000 Kiva robot drive units (pictured) are working in 10 of Amazon's massive warehouses to boot efficiency. One of the squat robots is seen, foreground, before it moves under a stack of merchandise pods, seen on a tour of one of Amazon's newest distribution centres in Tracy, California . ‘We pick two to three times faster than we used to,’ 34-year-old Amazon worker Rejinaldo Rosales said during a short break from sorting merchandise into bins at Amazon's massive distribution centre in Tracy, California, about 60 miles east of San Francisco. ‘It's made the job a lot easier.’ The Seattle-based company now has 109 shipping centres around the globe, 10 of which – including Tracy – has robotic workers. The squat orange robots use technology acquired when the company bought robot-maker Kiva Systems in 2012, according to Dave Clark, Amazon's senior vice president for operations. Amazon unveiled its next generation warehouse technology to coincide with Cyber Monday – which is typically the busiest day of the year for online shopping, with UK consumers are expected to spend £600million in 24 hours. A Kiva robot is shown moving goods (left) and another robot unloading them (right) The squat orange robots use technology acquired when the company bought robot-maker Kiva Systems in 2012. They navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor, following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer. Each of the orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that's four feet (1.2 metres) wide and holds up to 750 lbs (340kg) of merchandise. The system uses bar codes to track which items are on each shelf, so a robot can fetch the right shelves for each worker as orders come in. Because the robots travel underneath, the shelves can be stacked closely together, which means the warehouse can hold more goods. The Tracy centre has 1.2 million square feet of space - the equivalent of 28 football fields – which are tended by 1,500 full-time employees and 3,000 Kiva robots, gliding swiftly and quietly around the warehouse. The robots navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor, following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer. Each of the orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that's four feet (1.2 metres) wide and holds up to 750 lbs (340kg) of merchandise. The system uses bar codes to track which items are on each shelf, so a robot can fetch the right shelves for each worker as orders come in. Because the robots travel underneath, the shelves can be stacked closely together, which means the warehouse can hold more goods, Clark said. The Tracy centre now holds about 20 million items, representing 3.5 million different products, from bottles of gourmet sauce to high-end headphones, books and video games. The robots (pictured) navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor, following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer . Each of the orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that's four feet (1.2 metres) wide and holds up to 750 lbs (340kg) of merchandise (pictured). Amazon has stressed that the machines are not designed to take the place of its human workers (pictured) but make the job less physically demanding . The Tracy centre (pictured) has 1.2 million square feet of space - the equivalent of 28 football fields – which are tended by 1,500 full-time employees and 3,000 robots, gliding swiftly and quietly around the warehouse . Amazon is to run trials on drones that will deliver parcels by air at a testing facility in Cambridge. The company is advertising for a flight operations engineer who will test how the drones would work and ensure they are safe. The job advertisement says the engineer would operate as a safety observer for a service the company calls Prime Air flight, which would be an extension of its Prime delivery service. When Amazon first suggested the idea of using drones, rather than couriers or the postal system, to deliver purchases many people dismissed it as marketing hype. While the company has not discusseed the UK trials, it is also running tests on Prime Air drones in the US. The company said: ‘The goal of this new delivery system is to get packages into customers' hands in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles. Putting Prime Air into service will take some time, but we will be ready as soon as the Federal Aviation Agency grants permission.’ ‘One day, Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road today.’ Mr Clark said it can ship 700,000 items in a day, but will hold more and ship more by next year. The robots will cut the Tracy centre’s operating costs by 20 per cent, he said, before quickly adding that they won't eliminate human jobs. ‘Our focus is all about building automation that helps people do their jobs better,’ he said. Mr Clark explained that workers are needed for more complex tasks such as shelving, packing and checking for damaged items. The system takes the complexity of different tasks into account, rather than forcing employees to work at an inhuman pace, he said. Mr Rosales explained that the robots ‘actually adjust to your speed. If you're picking slower, they slow down.’ Amazon has invested heavily in upgrading and expanding its distribution network, adding new technology, opening more shipping centres and hiring 80,000 seasonal workers to meet the coming onslaught of Christmas shopping orders. The company said it processed orders for 36.8 million items on the Monday after Thanksgiving last year, and it's expecting today to be an even busier ‘Cyber Monday’ this year. Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos, has said that one day Amazon orders will be delivered by drone, but the technology is not ready yet. Because the robots travel underneath (pictured), the shelves can be stacked closely together, which means the warehouse can hold more goods . Amazon has invested heavily in upgrading and expanding its distribution network, adding new technology, opening more shipping centres and hiring 80,000 seasonal workers to meet the coming onslaught of Christmas shopping orders. 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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": "Conservative plans to tackle the deficit without increasing taxes are 'complete and utter nonsense', Nick Clegg claimed today. The Deputy Prime Minister hit out at his coalition partners for insisting the nation's finances can be fixed through spending cuts alone. He accused the Tories of trying to balance the books 'on the backs of the working-age poor' ahead of George Osborne's Autumn Statement on Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, at Stonehenge today, hit out at his coalition partners for insisting the nation's finances can be fixed by taking the axe to public spending and not by increasing some taxes . Ministers are braced for official figures showing a further deterioration in the public finances after sluggish earnings growth meant tax revenues came in lower than expected. Mr Clegg today insisted the deficit would be 'more or less' halved by the end of this parliament, despite having promised to eliminate it altogether when the coalition was formed in 2010. The Tories have committed to £7 billion in tax cuts - raising personal allowances for basic and higher-rate taxpayers - after the election. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned of a new round of austerity after the election, with some Whitehall departments set to lose around a third of their budgets. But Mr Clegg rejected the Tory approach to cutting the deficit without further tax rises: 'My view is what the Conservatives have said is a complete and utter nonsense. 'There is not a single developed economy anywhere in the world that has balanced the books and only done so on the backs of the working-age poor,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Labour has accused the Government of costing the taxpayer tens of billions of pounds in lost revenues through the 'abject failure' of its economic policies. Mr Clegg insisted the deficit was coming down, but accepted progress could be knocked off course by lower-than-expected tax receipts. 'We should be able to see the deficit more or less halved by the end of this parliament,' Mr Clegg said. 'What I accept, of course, is if tax receipts are not as buoyant as predicted, then of course that has an effect. Time will tell whether that is a semi-permanent effect or a temporary blip, but it means that it comes down a little less than originally projected.' Labour's Ed Balls and Chancellor George Osborne clashed yesterday over plans to tackle borrowing . He said the coalition had been flexible in its approach to eliminating the deficit, having originally hoped to balance the books by the election. Mr Clegg said: 'I think it is right that this Government hasn't been dogmatic about our deficit reduction plan. 'We have been firm, we have been consistent but when it became obvious ... that the structural deficit was not going to be eliminated by the end of this parliament, far from doing what some people urged me to do - which was to chase our tail, cut even more, implement even more stringent cuts - we said no, we are going to stick to the plan but we will accept that it will take a little longer and it will be three years into the next parliament before you wipe the slate clean and balance the books for future generations. 'I think that combination of pragmatism and consistency is the right approach to something as grave as the black hole in our public finances.' He said the Government was right to continue spending on policies to 'renew the economy', with further announcements on housing investment due to be set out by Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander tomorrow. Labour leader Ed Miliband said millions of families had been left trapped in 'the most prolonged cost-of-living crisis for a century . Mr Clegg acknowledged that further austerity measures would be needed after the election, but rejected suggestions that cuts would have to be even deeper than in this parliament. 'Whoever is in power next year - whether it is Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Labour or any combination of those three - will have to make further substantial savings. 'There is a major difference of opinion between myself and the Conservatives about the role of taxation. The Conservatives, and George Osborne said this yesterday, they will only balance the books on the backs of the working-age poor. 'That is the only part of the population they will ask to make additional sacrifices. 'My party believes you have got to finish the job, but finish the job fairly.' He continued: 'We have made about £100 billion of savings during this parliament. We need to make additional savings, whether it's spending reductions or tax increases, in the next three years of the next parliament. 'But the total amount that will need to be done is substantially lower than what we have done during this parliament.' Mr Osborne acknowledged that he faces 'tough decisions' if he is to balance the books by 2018 as promised and he signalled a fresh squeeze on benefits if the Conservatives regain power in May. Labour said that ordinary families were paying the price for the Chancellor's failure to fulfil his promise at the last general election in 2010 to clear the deficit and start paying down Britain's debt by the end of the current parliament. The party said that figures calculated by the independent House of Commons Library showed that over the course of the current parliament, income tax receipts were £66 billion lower than originally forecast and national insurance contributions were down £25.5 billion, while social security spending is £25 billion higher than planned. It said the loss was the equivalent of almost £4,000 for every taxpayer - resulting in persistently higher borrowing than the Chancellor had forecast. Labour leader Ed Miliband said millions of families had been left trapped in 'the most prolonged cost-of-living crisis for a century'. 'For them, this is a joyless and payless recovery,' he said. 'The Government's failure to build a recovery that works for everyday people and tackle the cost-of-living crisis isn't just bad for every person affected, it also hampers our ability to pay down the deficit. 'Britain's public finances have been weakened by a Tory-led Government overseeing stagnant wages which keep tax revenues low. 'The result has been David Cameron and George Osborne missing every single target they set themselves on clearing the deficit and balancing the books by the end of this parliament.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Lib Dem leader hits out at coalition partner's plans for dealing with deficit .\nInsists tax rises are needed to eliminate borrowing in next Parliament .\nLabour claim workers are thousands of pounds worse off under coalition ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Boxer Vido Loncar launched an astonishing physical attack on the referee after losing his fight at the European Youth Boxing Championships in Croatia. Loncar and opponent Algirdas Baniulis were trading punches when the referee broke them up and initiated a standing count against Loncar, before calling off the fight. As both boxers waited for the judge to announce Baniulis as the victor, light-heavyweight Loncar viciously attacked the referee with a barrage of punches, continuing even when the official hit the canvas. Vido Loncar punches the referee at the start of his brutal attack on the official after losing his fight in Croatia . Lithuanian Baniulis, who was awarded the victory, quickly fled the scene as spectators seemed stunned by the despicable attack. Loncar’s coach failed to intervene as the attack ensued, before the Croatian was dragged from the ring by his feet by security guards. Fortunately the referee was then helped to his feet and received medical attention as Loncar was led away in shame. Lithuanian contender Algirdas Baniulis was winning the fight with consummate ease before it was stopped . Loncar was evidently furious with the decision to stop the bout at the European Youth Championships . The light-heavweight then proceeded to land a barrage of punches on the referee until security intervened . Loncar was dragged from the ring by his feet after the brutal attack as the referee was helped to his feet ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Croat Vido Loncar lost European Youth Championship fight in Zagreb .\nLoncar was stopped by the referee, who awarded Algirdas Baniulis the win .\nLight-heavyweight Loncar then viciously attacked the referee .\nLoncar was eventually dragged from the ring as Baniulis fled the scene ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "City centres aren’t the most obviously place to go skiing. But for urban skiers Cam Riley and Clayton Villa, buildings, lamp posts and railings are more of a help than a hindrance. In fact, they provide the perfect playground to carry out their breathtaking stunts and tricks. Urban skiers often transform car parks, alleyways and flyovers into ski-playgrounds to perform their stunts . The high-risk winter sport is a mixture of extreme skiing and skateboarding and involves performing acrobatic jumps and tricks in an urban setting. Cam, 26 from Boulder, Colorado, and Clayton, 23, from Rhode Island are two of the top urban skiers in the world, specialising in risky stunts on the snow. They perform regularly on the streets of Boulder, Boston, Chicago, Duluth and Maine in the US and have now made a film documenting their exploits which has been presenter by adventurer Bear Grylls. Both athletes have been pushing the limits of extreme skiing by transforming car parks, alleyways and flyovers into urban-ski-playgrounds. The high-risk winter sport is a mixture of extreme skiing and skateboarding and involves performing acrobatic jumps and tricks in an urban setting . Cam Riley, 26, and Clayton Villa, 23, perform regularly on the streets of Boulder, Boston, Chicago, Duluth and Maine in the US . Urban skiing has become increasingly popular since it first surfaced around 15 years ago in the US . The high-octane sport revolves around finding features to do tricks on in the city. Cam and Clayton have both been skiing their entire lives and started urban skiing in high-school at around 15 years old. They claim to have been influenced by other extreme sports like snowboarding and skateboarding. The sport has become increasingly popular since it first surfaced around 15 years ago, when people first started filming each other sliding down handrails on snowboards or skis. The skiers say that cities allow them to be more creative, and offer greater variety than traditional ski resorts. Urban skiers claim to have been influenced by other extreme sports like snowboarding and skateboarding . The skiers say that cities allow them to be more creative, and offer greater variety than traditional ski resorts . Outside the North America, the region in which urban skiing is most common is Scandinavia . ‘Skiing was born in the mountains and it always will be a mountain sport, but it's cool to bring it into the streets and just put a different spin on it,’ said skier Sandy Boville. Outside the North America, the region in which urban skiing is most common is Scandinavia. First, the skiers have to scout out features on which they can perform an original trick. In many cases, police are quick to put a stop to urban skiing as property owners often complain about damaged being caused to buildings . In many cases, police are quick to put a stop to urban skiing as property owners often complain about damaged being caused to buildings. Skiers also regularly suffered broken bones, torn ligaments, and concussions. ‘We usually start with high schools and parks and that sort of area because the architecture's usually conducive - there are stairs and railings and balconies,’ skier Logan Imlach said in an interview with the BBC. ‘You branch out to really anywhere in cities - wherever there's concrete and metal there's a good chance that you can ski on it.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Urban skiers Cam Riley, 26, and Clayton Villa, 23, among best in the world .\nThe pair have now filmed a new documentary with survivalist Bear Grylls .\nThe sport has become increasingly popular since surfacing 15 years ago .\nSkiers say that cities offer greater variety than traditional ski resorts ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Released: Wilson was freed at Cardiff Crown Court today after serving 23 days of a 16-week jail sentence that was handed to her last month . A besotted nurse tricked a man into believing that he had fathered a child with her during a one-night stand. Charmaine Wilson, 25, borrowed a friend’s toddler who she passed off as her own. She used her hospital role to fake DNA test results and even forged a birth certificate to convince Liam Griffiths the boy was his. Mr Griffiths and his family lavished her and the child with gifts. He did not discover the deception until months later, when he posted pictures of himself with his ‘son’ on Facebook. But yesterday a judge took pity on Wilson, freeing her from a jail sentence imposed last month. Instead she was ordered to go on a ‘thinking skills’ course. Wilson and Mr Griffiths met on a drunken night out in 2012. They had sex but afterwards he said he did not want to see her again. Unwilling to accept this, she first lied to him that she had become pregnant but had had an abortion. Despite his refusal to maintain contact, Wilson persisted and Mr Griffiths eventually had to change his phone number and block her on social media. But in December last year, Mr Griffiths and his mother visited his dying grandfather at The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, South Wales, where Wilson worked. She approached Mr Griffiths with the toddler in her arms and announced the boy was his. When he demanded proof, she faked a birth certificate and DNA test. Unaware of the deception, Mr Griffiths developed a deep emotional bond with the baby he believed was his. Wilson’s plot was so convincing that his family gave her and the child gifts – including a new car. Mr Griffiths, 31, had even planned to build a home in his parents’ garden to support Wilson and the boy. But he was left heartbroken when the nurse’s grand lie unravelled in May. A doting Mr Griffiths posted a picture of himself with the boy on Facebook, only for a relative of the two-year-old’s real parents to reveal the truth – that Wilson had been borrowing the baby from an unwitting friend. When she was arrested, Wilson told police: ‘It was a lie that snowballed out of control and I did not know how to stop it.’ Obsessed: Charmaine Wilson, 25, used a friend's baby to convince Liam Griffiths of her deception . Wilson was jailed for 16 weeks last month after admitting two counts of fraud realting to the birth certificate and DNA test. Her solicitor told Brigend magistrates that ‘she felt she had a connection with Mr Griffiths and wanted to be with him’. At the time Mr Griffiths said: ‘I am devastated and heartbroken to have lost a child that I thought was my son and had bonded with this child. Everything I see now reminds me of the child and what I have lost.’ His mother Catherine Thomas, 54, said: ‘I feel we have had a family bereavement having lost a child that I honestly thought was my grandson. I cannot think of words to say about how awful it is that a human being could deceive another in this way and cause the hurt and upset it has done to our family.’ Obsessed: Charmaine Wilson, 25, abused her position as a nurse to forge a birth certificate and DNA test . But after serving only 23 days in jail, Wilson won an appeal at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday to have her sentence reduced. Instead, Judge David Wynn Morgan sent her on a ‘thinking skills’ programme to help her realise how her appalling behaviour had affected Mr Griffiths and his family. He criticised Wilson’s ‘immature and self-centred attitude’, adding: ‘The discovery of the child’s real identity has left them with a feeling of loss similar to bereavement. ‘You failed to recognise the emotional impact of your forgery – your own hurt feelings took priority in your mind. After the totally wicked thing you have done, no one feels sorry for you.’ Judge Wynn Morgan replaced the 16-week jail term with a 32-week sentence suspended for two years, conditional on Wilson, who has been suspended from her job at the hospital, completing the victim awareness course. Heartbroken: Wilson, who pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery, said that her lie had snowballed out of control and that she didn't know how to stop it. She maintained the con for six months . Fling: Wilson first met Mr Griffiths on a night out in 2012 when the pair ended up having a one-night stand. Wilson, from Bridgend, south Wales, was suspended by The Princess of Wales Hospital (pictured above)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Charmaine Wilson, 25, tricked Liam Griffiths into thinking the baby was his .\nMr Griffiths, 31, was taken in by the lie and grew to love the boy .\nBut the two-year-old toddler belonged to one of Wilson's friends .\nThe lies were exposed when friend spotted Facebook photo of the child .\nWilson admitted two counts of fraud and was jailed for 16 weeks .\nShe was released from jail today after serving 23 days behind bars ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ashya King's father claims he was 'treated like a criminal' when he returned to Britain for the first time three months after fleeing the country with his cancer-stricken son. Brett King, who has been by Ashya's bedside while he receives proton beam therapy in the Czech capital Prague, said Border Force officials took his and his older son's passports at Gatwick Airport. They then made the pair wait in a holding area while they phoned other authorities and called in two uniformed police officers - who later decided to let the father and son go. Scroll down for video . 'Treated like a criminal': Ashya King's father Brett (pictured) was stopped by border agency staff at Gatwick Airport on Saturday as he attempted to return to the Britain for the first time since fleeing with his son . Argument: Footage of the encounter was posted on YouTube by Mr King's older son Naveed. He said both of their passports (bottom right) were confiscated by staff who called police before letting them walk on . Treatment: Ashya (pictured) has now returned to his parents' home in Spain and is said to be doing well . The incident was filmed on a smartphone on Saturday by Mr King's older son Naveed and uploaded to YouTube today. The two-and-a-half minute clip began with an angry Mr King, 51, sitting in a holding area at passport control. He told how he and Naveed had their passports seized when they arrived and were asked to wait in a holding area while police made 'phone calls and that sort of thing'. 'I was told that there would be no problem if I came back to England,' he told the camera. 'But already... I'm having problems.' When he was called to speak to two police officers, he told them: 'How would you feel, coming back into your own country and you are treated like a criminal? 'What have I done except help my son?' Giving up: Mr King, 51, tried to look at border force computer records on him before walking off to arrivals . Followed: Mr King headed for an escalator (left) where the officers told his son to stop filming them (right) A police officer told him he would not be arrested, but Mr King demanded to see what information was held about him on the Border Force computers. 'I'm not going to follow you, you'll have to arrest me,' he told the officer. 'I want to see what's on the computer screen first. I don't like to be treated like this in public'. 'You're not making demands', the police officer replied. 'It's not my computer system.' The father and son then walked off, continuing to film the two police officers as they ascended an escalator towards baggage reclaim. One of the two officers then asked: 'Can you put that away?' 'What's your name sorry?' asked Naveed. The police officer said again: 'Put your camera away.' Family: Mr King, 51, and his wife Naghmeh (right) sparked an international manhunt in August after removing Ashya (pictured) from Southampton General Hospital without the permission of medical staff . Mr King and his wife Naghmeh sparked an international manhunt when they removed five-year-old Ashya from Southampton General Hospital on August 28 without medical consent. Under the belief that British doctors were not taking the best course of treatment for their son, they fled to Spain with the sickly five-year-old in their care. Police traced the couple to Malaga and arrested Mr and Mrs King, holding them in a Spanish jail at the request of British authorities. Ashya was put in hospital under armed guard and was unable to see his parents for days. Then, in a dramatic turnaround amid a national outcry, the parents were told they would not face charges. Brave: Ashya King pictured at the Proton Therapy Centre in the Czech capital Prague at the end of October . Their son was taken for 30 rounds of experimental treatment at the Proton Therapy Centre (PTC) in Prague and is now recuperating with the family in Spain. Two weeks ago Mrs King said said her son was 'improving every day'. She told ITV: 'He’s so much, so much better now and we’re really happy with him, the fact that he’s saying a few words as well.' A Sussex Police spokesman told MailOnline: 'Two uniformed constables who were on routine patrol in the airside area were called by the UK Border Agency to advise on an issue relating to a passport held by an arriving passenger in immigration arrivals on Saturday 29 November. 'When the officers arrived they quickly confirmed to border staff that police had no interest in the matter. One of the officers spoke briefly to [Mr King] and he walked through to landside. 'The officers made it clear to the man that they did not intend to arrest him. We have received no complaint about the actions of the police, and media enquiries about the reason why border force called police will need to be made to the Home Office.' MailOnline has contacted the Home Office for comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Brett King came to UK for first time after having son, 5, treated in Prague .\nHe said officers at Gatwick Airport took his and son Naveed's passports .\nMr King not arrested, but was still furious and tried to see PC screen .\nPolice officers then told him to stop filming them as he walked away .\nHuge manhunt when Kings removed Ashya from hospital on August 28 ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A New York man who spent years caring for his ailing 88-year-old mother before strangling her with a necktie while she slept — and later tried to kill himself — was sentenced on Monday to 17 years to life in prison. James Olsen, 60, was sentenced in a Long Island courtroom for the 2011 killing of his mother, Ruth, who suffered from several illnesses, including dementia. 'This tragedy isn't over Mr. Olsen, but I hope that you find some peace,' Nassau County Court Judge Angelo Delligatti said after imposing the sentence. Law enforcement officers escort James Olsen, center, into Nassau County Court in Mineola, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Olsen was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the 2011 strangulation of his mother. (AP Photo/Frank Eltman) Olsen did not speak during the hearing and declined to comment to reporters while leaving the courtroom. Prosecutors said Olsen methodically planned the crime in their comfortable Garden City home, even picking out the necktie the night before she was killed. A jury in May rejected an insanity defense and convicted Olsen of second-degree murder. Defense attorney Paul Delle said he plans to appeal. The judge on Monday denied a defense motion to set aside the verdict. Delle said his client had been hearing voices for several weeks before the killing telling him to commit suicide. He said his client had spent years caring for the elderly woman and thought he had to kill her first because he perceived there would be no one to care for her after he died. Delle previously said his client 'lacked the capacity to appreciate his conduct.' Home: This is the Garden City home that James Olsen shared with his mother Ruth before her death in 2011 . After killing his mother, Olsen attempted suicide before calling 911, authorities said. A recording of the call was played for jurors. 'I'm just crazy. I have to be crazy,' Olsen told an operator. Ruth Olsen was found in her bedroom, with the tie still around her neck, prosecutors said. James Olsen, who was unemployed at the time, was found in another bedroom with self-inflicted slash wounds to his neck and wrists. Delle said because he has filed an appeal, he asked relatives of his client to not attend the sentencing. After the guilty verdict was announced in May, Olsen's brother, Steve, said their mother would have been 'horrified' by the jury's decision. 'I believe my mother forgave him as it was happening,' he said. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "James Olsen was sentenced in Long Island for the 2011 murder of his mother, Ruth .\nStrangled his mother with his favorite necktie before trying to slash his own wrists .\nHis brother said that Olsen should not have been imprisoned for the killing ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A record number of people used their mobile phones and tablets to shop for Christmas gifts on Cyber Monday yesterday. More than one third of purchases - 37 per cent – are expected to have been via smartphones or tablets as people browsed at the breakfast table, as they travelled to work, or enjoyed a lunchtime sandwich. This represents an increase of some 4,000 per cent in terms of market share compared to 2010, according to the web retail trade body, IMRG. The group said some £25.1billion was spent online during August to October, with £9.3bn spent via smartphones and tablets. And this pattern is predicted to continue through to Christmas. More than one third of purchases are expected to have been via smartphones or tablets on Cyber Monday. This represents an increase of some 4,000 per cent in terms of market share compared to 2010 . Total online spending over the weekend, taking in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is expected to top £1.32billion, according to industry analysts. IMRG’s Tina Spooner said: ‘Mobile continues to take a larger slice of the UK online retail market. Sales via smartphones and tablets have recorded almost 50per cent year-on-year growth during 2014.’ Adgild Hop (correct), of webtech experts Capgemini, added: ‘We can see just how much influence smartphones and tablets now have on our shopping behaviour. It’s convenient, it’s quicker and with the ability to easily browse between retailers, it can also be cheaper.’ Some 25 million are believed to have logged on to websites in search of festive bargains on Cyber Monday with spending predicted to hit £650million – up 26per cent on the same day last year. The promise of big price cuts over the weekend, both in the high street and online, triggered a collective frenzy, with some people fighting over flat screen TVs and coffee machines. While, it is clear that many shoppers were excited by the price cuts, the pressure will now be on retailers to maintain the promotions all the way through to Christmas. Industry figures measuring shopper numbers show there were more people in the high street on Black Friday, however numbers then fell away. Experts at Springboard said there were 7.2per cent more people in the high street on Friday compared to last year, however the figure was down by 8.8per cent on Saturday and 0.1per cent on Sunday. By contrast, figures in the big retail parks were up on all three days. Springboard’s Diane Wehrle (correct) said: ‘With the Christmas season in full flow following the last payday weekend, shoppers were definitely ready to spend this weekend. ‘The sheer scale of the discounts that were available on big ticket electrical items inevitably meant that out of town retail locations where the best offers could be found were favoured as opposed to the high street.’ Retail analyst, Natalie Berg, said stores are creating a rod for their own back with their price cuts. She said: ‘This is probably going to pull forward spending, and retailers are going to find the first half of December slower too as a result. ‘Once this extended weekend is over, it will be very hard to persuade shoppers to pay full-price for anything, after they have seen the extent to which retailers are prepared to cut prices to get people to spend money.’ Amazon.co.uk held hundreds of limited ‘lightning deals’ which offer discounts for a specific period in an attempt to maintain the hype. Last year’s Cyber Monday was Amazon UK’s busiest day of sales ever, with more than 4.1 million items ordered at a rate of around 47 per second, with sales peaking at 9.22pm. Sage Pay, which monitors online payments, said it expected purchases to peak at noon. Chief executive Simon Black said: ‘With just four weeks until Christmas, Cyber Monday is traditionally the day when consumers rush online to do their festive shopping.’ Retail experts Mintel are predicting a three per cent increase in spending this December compared to a year ago – taking the total to some £36.5billion. Its researchers forecast that nearly 13per cent of all retail sales will involve a mouse rather than a till, with £4.7bn spent online this month." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Figures show increase of some 4,000 per cent compared to 2010 .\nTotal online spending over the weekend, taking in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is expected to top £1.32billion .\n25 million are believed to have browsed for bargains on Cyber Monday ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Freddy, Sina, Finn, Morta Boy, Tinkerbell, Silly Billy, Annie, Gregory, Mama, Barbie, Kim, Pappa, Don, Derrik, Tess and Long Grass, who's always outside – these are just a handful of Gloria Morales' 30-odd dogs. The Chilean-born migrant who moved to the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in Central Australia 10 years ago, is one of the 85 women that feature in photographer David Darcy's new book, A Girl's Best Friend. The 42-year-old photographer from the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, whose favourite sight is the face of dog hanging out of a car window, told Daily Mail Australia that he spent half a year travelling around the country to document the stories and happy moments between women and their dogs for his new book. Scroll down for video . Gloria Morales currently lives with about 32 dogs in her outback home in the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in Central Australia . The Chilean-born migrant has dedicated her life to saving the seven hundred or so stray dogs in the area by implementing health programs and educating locals on how best to deal with the problem while maintaining respect for the animals . 'There are about 85 women in the book from all walks of life - some of them are living on the streets, some of them are millionaires and celebrities as well,' he said. Amongst them is Christine, from Alice Springs, who adopted her dog Bill after finding him abandoned and stranded in the flood waters following Hurricane Katrina in the United States. 'He was using this car as like an island, but because of the heat at the time, all his feet had become blistered from the roof and Christine found him over there and brought him all the way back to Australia,' Mr Darcy said. Meanwhile Linda, who lives in Penrith with her beagle, Sam, spent over $50,000 to save her dog's life from numerous health conditions including lymphoma and epilepsy. She’s one of the 85 women and their dogs, from all walks of life, whose stories feature in photographer David Darcy's new book, A Girl's Best Friend . Christine, from Alice Springs, adopted Bill after finding him abandoned and stranded on the roof of a car with blistered feet amongst the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina, bringing him back with her from the US . But it's Gloria, with her Land Cruiser over-flowing with canines, that has dedicated her whole life to saving the seven hundred or so stray dogs in her local community. She has dedicated her time to implementing health programs and educating locals on how best to deal with the strays, while maintaining respect for the animals. 'Ten years ago I arrived here in Yuendumu to work as the assistant art manager, and I discovered that the dogs in the community were in really bad condition. There was no vet coming here, no animal welfare people,' Gloria told Darcey. 'Most people in the community didn't realise that if you had a sick dog, you could do something about it—like if you take medication for yourself you're going to get better. If you do it for the dogs, they are going to get better also.' Linda, who lives in Penrith with her Beagle Sam, spent over $50,000 to save her dog's life from numerous health conditions including lymphoma and epilepsy . Camille adopted Bella when she was still a veterinary student. 'Bella's been diagnosed with a terminal illness that Camille can't fix; she's learnt all the skills in the world but she can’t save this dog from her heart condition,' Mr Darcy said . Gloria began by feeding the dogs with her own money and eventually, after holding talks with the local council, managed to arrange for a vet to come out to the remote town to help manage simple health problems like ticks, start a temporary sterilisation solution and offer the option of euthanasia. 'Many of the dogs were unwanted, but it was very difficult for the people to say that because the police would come round and shoot the unwanted dogs,' Gloria said. 'The locals didn't want to see the dogs shot, so the vet showed them how she could put them to sleep in a very comfortable manner, without any screaming, fighting or bloodshed. Margaret and her greyhound Gertie on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula – Gertie saved Margaret from an intruder entering her home . Karen is the president of the Shenton Park Dogs' Refuge Home in Perth. She credits her beautiful Pitbull Homer (right) as the instigation for getting involved in the shelter in the first place . 'When the community saw this option they surrendered 174 dogs for euthanasia. It was very sad, but it was also amazing because these people were being educated and were able to manage an animal health problem for the first time.' Gloria was also responsible for the adoption of over 250 dogs that were sent out to various new homes across the country through the Desert Dogs program. 'When I arrived here, people told me that these Aboriginals don't care about the dogs. That was bulls***!' Gloria said. She recalled unforgettable moments of compassion from the locals, including one family who waited until their dog was under anaesthetic and unable to hear them during its sterilisation, before admitting they didn't want to keep him. Three-legged Lester, the jack russell cross fox terrier, was lucky enough to find a home with former athlete Giaan after having his leg amputated following an accident with a bike . Hannah met Axel after moving from Sydney’s northern beaches to Alice Springs, where she turned her life around by beginning work on a camel farm and forming a relationship with a camel stockman . 'That showed me that they really did respect the dogs, because they didn't want the dog to know it wasn't wanted,' Gloria said. She also remembered an Aboriginal family that had dug a specific grave for their dog, which had passed away, so that his head would be pointing towards his home, and held hands to pray following his burial. But it's her own dog family that makes Gloria love her life. 'Over the ten years I've been here, I've probably had more than 1000 dogs living here. At the moment I have 32 dogs. They are all different and they all have their quirky behaviours.' David Darcy and his own loved pets: A Girl's Best Friend is the photographer’s fifth book entirely dedicated to dogs . 'People always ask if I have a favourite, but I love them all. Some people might look at me and think I'm crazy, because the situation might look overwhelming…, but the other day I was thinking just how lucky I am to have all these dogs. I really love my life.' One of the most memorable characters Mr Darcy met on his travels, was Camille and her dog Bella. The duo met while Camille was a vet student, practising operations on dogs that had to be euthanised. But the bond between Camille and Bella became too strong, and the student felt compelled to save her life and adopt her. Years later, with the growth of her own veterinary business, Camille is coming to terms with letting Bella go. 'She's been diagnosed with a terminal illness that Camille can't fix; she's learnt all the skills in the world, but she can't save this dog from her heart condition,' Mr Darcy said of the heart-wrenching duo. 'For me it's about those little moments – I see a lot of photos of dogs that are staged, but if you are a dog lover, you know and understand them and that little moment of interaction, when the dog is doing something beautiful and you get joy from it, that gives me a great happiness. A Girl's Best Friend by David Darcy (Murdoch Books) $29.99, is available now." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A Girl's Best Friend, by photographer David Darcy, documents the stories of 85 entirely different Australian women - from millionaires to the homeless - and their beloved dogs .\nAmongst them Chilean-born migrant Gloria Morales, who has saved the lives of hundreds of stray canines in the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in Central Australia .\nShe has lived with over 1000 dogs since moving to the remote town, where she has implemented health programs, adoption websites and educated locals about how to care for the stray animals .\nChristine, from Alice Springs, adopted her dog Bill after finding him abandoned and stranded on the roof of a car amongst the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina, bringing him home with her from the United States ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Hundreds of stroke patients die each year due to a lack of doctors and nurses at weekends. Patients are a third more likely to die if admitted to units which are poorly staffed on Saturday mornings, a study found. The few doctors who do work weekends are ‘firefighting’ in A&E, leaving stroke patients at risk of being neglected, researchers said. Stroke patients are a third more likely to die if admitted to units which are badly staffed on Saturday mornings . Sir Bruce Keogh, the NHS medical director, is leading a major review of how hospitals can encourage senior staff to work at weekends. It follows a series of studies suggesting that patients admitted on a Saturday or Sunday are up to 16 per cent more likely to die. But the doctors’ union, the British Medical Association, has described the plans as ‘unworkable’ as the NHS cannot afford to employ more senior staff at weekends. Research led by Professor Anthony Rudd, a stroke consultant at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, looked at 56,666 patients admitted to 103 hospital stroke units in England from 2011 to 2012. Because so few specialist stroke doctors work at weekends the researchers looked at the number of nurses on wards at 10am on a Saturday. They found the chances of stroke victims dying within 30 days of being admitted on a Saturday were a third higher on wards where there were an average of three nurses for every 20 beds compared to those with three nurses to 10 beds. The few doctors who work weekends are ‘firefighting’ in A&E, and stroke patients at risk of being neglected . NHS guidelines state there should be at least three nurses for every ten patients on a stroke unit at all times. But figures show that only 27 per cent of the 183 NHS hospitals with stroke units have at least three nurses for ten patients at weekends. Professor Rudd said: ‘Even really big hospitals have very few staff at nights and weekends and most of those are going to be firefighting admissions down in the emergency department. ‘Patients sitting on a ward – there’s less observation 20 or 30 years ago when every ward would have had their own doctors on 24 hours a day. ‘When I was training, whether you were doing urology (kidneys and bladder) or neurology (the brain), every team would have had their rota. That’s all gone now. ‘In that situation, we are very dependent on skilled nurses to recognise when someone might be on the brink of developing a chest infection or a blood clot on the lungs or any other complication that can happen with stroke. ‘If those conditions do get picked up early, they are much more effectively treated. ‘Nursing levels can make a big difference to whether or not you survive after a stroke.’ Around 125,000 patients suffer a stroke in England every year and they cause 40,000 deaths . The study – published in the journal PLOS One - did not calculate exactly how many of these can be directly blamed on a lack of weekend staff. Sir Bruce Keogh, the NHS medical director, is leading a major review of how hospitals can encourage senior staff to work at weekends . The study found that the risk of patients dying within 30 days on units which did have three nurses for every ten patients was 11.2 per cent. But this rose to 15.2 per cent on units which had half the safe level of nurses – three for every 20 beds. Jon Barrick, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association said: ‘Stroke is an emergency and it can happen at any time. Patients should receive specialist care around the clock and a lack of staff will mean they will suffer unnecessarily. ‘There is a considerable body of evidence showing the level of care you receive in the first few hours after your stroke, as well as in the longer-term, can make a big difference to your recovery.’ Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: ‘It’s unacceptable that so many hospitals are still failing to make sure they have enough nurses on duty to care for stroke patients. ‘If a hospital has enough nurses in place, stroke patients are more likely to survive and to recover.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Major review into how to encourage staff to work weekends is underway .\nBut the British Medical Association has described plans as 'unworkable'\nIt says NHS cannot afford to employ more senior staff to work weekends .\nStudies suggest those admitted at weekend are 16% more likely to die ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Furious St Louis cops have demanded that NFL players who made the 'hands up, don't shoot' gesture in solidarity with Ferguson protesters are punished by their superiors. Officials from the St Louis County Police Association - the police union for the area including Ferguson - said that it was 'profoundly disappointed' in the five players who made the gesture. Officers released an angry statement saying the players 'ignored mountains of evidence' vindicating Darren Wilson over the shooting of 18-year-old Micheal Brown, for which a grand jury recently declined to indict him. Scroll down for the full statement . Solidarity: St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey (12), wide receiver Tavon Austin (11), tight end Jared Cook (89), wide receiver Chris Givens (13) and wide receiver Kenny Britt (81) put their hands up to show support for Michael Brown before Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome . The statement, given to the KSDK TV station, described the gesture, which protesters have adopted across the nation, as: 'tasteless, offensive and inflammatory'. It is a reference to witness accounts of the shooting, some of which claim Brown was raising his hands in surrender when he was shot 12 times by Wilson. The accounts have been disputed. Attack: The police association, whose president Gabe Crocker is pictured above, said the gesture was 'unthinkable' from a hometown team . One member of the association was quoted saying: 'It is unthinkable that hometown athletes would so publicly perpetuate a narrative that has been disproven over-and-over again.' The gesture was made by five members of the team: wide receiver Stedman Bailey, wide receiver Tavon Austin, tight end Jared Cook, wide receiver Chris Givens and wide receiver Kenny Britt. The statement went on: 'All week long, the Rams and the NFL were on the phone with the St. Louis Police Department asking for assurances that the players and the fans would be kept safe from the violent protesters who had rioted, looted, and burned buildings in Ferguson. '...As the players and their fans sit safely in their dome under the watchful protection of hundreds of St. Louis's finest, they take to the turf to call a now-exonerated officer a murderer, that is way out-of-bounds, to put it in football parlance. The lengthy message concluded by saying: 'The SLPOA is calling for the players involved to be disciplined and for the Rams and the NFL to deliver a very public apology' and threatening to rally police in their condemnation of the team. A Rams spokesman said on Sunday that the team was not aware the gesture had been planned before the game against the Oakland Raiders. Symbolic: The gesture also made another appearance after the Rams' Tre Mason, left, scored a touchdown and was congratulated by Kenny Britt . Tensions still high: Police and Missouri National guard stand outside the Edward Jones Dome before the start of Sunday's game between the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders . Injustice? St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) puts his hands up to show support for Michael Brown before a game against the Oakland Raiders . Flare-up: Police arrest a protester in St. Louis following an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders on Sunday as protests continued following a grand jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson . Dragged away: The female protester is removed from the scene by police offers before the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders played on Sunday . The St. Louis Police Officers Association is profoundly disappointed with the members of the St. Louis Rams football team who chose to ignore the mountains of evidence released from the St. Louis County Grand Jury this week and engage in a display that police officers around the nation found tasteless, offensive and inflammatory. Five members of the Rams entered the field today exhibiting the 'hands-up-don't-shoot' pose that has been adopted by protestors [sic] who accused Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson of murdering Michael Brown. The gesture has become synonymous with assertions that Michael Brown was innocent of any wrongdoing and attempting to surrender peacefully when Wilson, according to some now-discredited witnesses, gunned him down in cold blood. SLPOA Business Manager Jeff Roorda said, \"now that the evidence is in and Officer Wilson's account has been verified by physical and ballistic evidence as well as eye-witness testimony, which led the grand jury to conclude that no probable cause existed that Wilson engaged in any wrongdoing, it is unthinkable that hometown athletes would so publicly perpetuate a narrative that has been disproven over-and-over [sic] again.\" Roorda was incensed that the Rams and the NFL would tolerate such behavior and called it remarkably hypocritical. 'All week long, the Rams and the NFL were on the phone with the St. Louis Police Department asking for assurances that the players and the fans would be kept safe from the violent protesters who had rioted, looted, and burned buildings in Ferguson. 'Our officers have been working 12 hour shifts for over a week, they had days off including Thanksgiving cancelled so that they could defend this community from those on the streets that perpetuate this myth that Michael Brown was executed by a brother police officer and then, as the players and their fans sit safely in their dome under the watchful protection of hundreds of St. Louis's finest, they take to the turf to call a now-exonerated officer a murderer, that is way out-of-bounds, to put it in football parlance,' Roorda said. The SLPOA is calling for the players involved to be disciplined and for the Rams and the NFL to deliver a very public apology. Roorda said he planned to speak to the NFL and the Rams to voice his organization's displeasure tomorrow. He also plans to reach out to other police organizations in St. Louis and around the country to enlist their input on what the appropriate response from law enforcement should be. Roorda warned, 'I know that there are those that will say that these players are simply exercising their First Amendment rights. Well I've got news for people who think that way, cops have first amendment rights too, and we plan to exercise ours. 'I'd remind the NFL and their players that it is not the violent thugs burning down buildings that buy their advertiser's products. It's cops and the good people of St. Louis and other NFL towns that do. Somebody needs to throw a flag on this play. 'If it's not the NFL and the Rams, then it'll be cops and their supporters.' Detained and cuffed: Police arrest protest organizer Derrick Robinson as demonstrations against the failure to indict Officer Darren Wilson continued in St. Louis . Help: A clergy member assists a protester as he is arrested and left on the ground near to the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders game on Sunday . Protests inside: Ferguson protesters also made their feelings known in a Walmart in St Louis County . What's in store: Protesters inside marched under the flags of Missouri and the United States as they were addressed at a gathering . Wide receivers Tavon Austin and Kenny Britt came out together first, with the move obscured by a smoke machine in the upper reaches of the stadium. Stedman Bailey, Jared Cook and Chris Givens - all of whom are black - then came out and stood together with arms raised. After Tre Mason scored on an 8-yard run to make it 45-0 in the fourth quarter, the gesture made another appearance when he and Britt raised their hands together. There was disruption around the country from other Ferguson protests today as well, after a group of demonstrators blocked off the I-395 highway in Washington, D.C., Sunday afternoon. A human chain blocked the road in both directions for about 40 minutes, according to the Washington Post. Calls for justice continued to be made from the Missouri town itself today, as Rev. Al Sharpton gave a service at the Flood Christian Church, of which Brown's father, Michael Brown Snr, is a member. Blockade: Protesters in Washington, D.C., held up traffic on the I-395 for around 40 minutes . Speech: Civil rights activist Sharpton spoke at a church in Ferguson today in support of the protests . Confrontation: Tensions were high between Rams and Raiders fans on Sunday before the game in St. Louis . Frustrations: Demonstrators protest outside the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on November 30, 2014 . Taken away: One protester is arrested by St. Louis Police outside the stadium on Sunday before the game began . United: Demonstrators protest outside the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on November 30, 2014 . Some cheer: Oakland Raider fans Joe and Trisha Morrow, (right), take a photo with members of the National Guard on Sunday . Grievances: Demonstrators marched through the streets of St. Louis that eventually led to clashes with police officers and fans of an American Football game between the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders . Prepared: Police in riot gear respond to Michael Brown shooting protesters outside of the Edward Jones Dome during the NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams . Protest: St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (81) puts his hands up to show support for Michael Brown before a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome . Activism: Across the street from the stadium, about 75 protesters gathered in the second half as about 30 police wearing riot gear watched from a safe distance . There have been riots, looting and buildings burned in Ferguson since Monday’s grand jury verdict. Across the street from the stadium, about 75 protesters gathered in the second half as about 30 police wearing riot gear watched from a safe distance. Protesters chanted ‘Hands up, don't shoot!’ ‘No Justice, No Football!’ ‘This is what Democracy looks like,’ and ‘We're here for Mike Brown.’ The Rams had additional security measures in place for the game, including armed personnel from the National Guard. The team has wanded fans outside entrances all season. Earlier in the week there had been reports that the game might be moved because of the protests. In the end, the game remained in St. Louis giving the Rams the opportunity to show a sign of solidarity to the hometown crowd. Michael Brown Sr. arrives for services at The Flood Christian Church on November 30, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown . Scouting: About 30 police wearing riot gear watched the protesters from a safe distance outside the Edward Jones Dome . Joining together: Outside the stadium protesters chanted ‘Hands up, don't shoot!’ ‘No Justice, No Football!’ ‘This is what Democracy looks like,’ and ‘We're here for Mike Brown’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Angry officers said NFL must discipline players for making the gesture .\nFive team members raised their arms at a game today .\nSt Louis Police Association said they had 'ignored mountains of evidence'\nSaid it was unbecoming of a hometown team - and pointed out that players and fans had all asked for protection from rioters in Ferguson, Missouri .\nGesture and response came amid wider protests nationwide ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It is unclear whether a top volleyball player will ever walk again after she fractured her neck in a freak home accident. Former captain of the New Zealand women's under-19 volleyball team, Teina Boyd, was celebrating Labour weekend with friends, when she dived onto her bed and broke the C5 vertebrae in her neck. The accident has had devastating consequences for the 28-year-old mum, who now fears she will never walk again. Scroll down for video . It is unclear whether  top volleyball player, Teina Boyd, will ever walk again after she fractured her neck in a freak home accident . Ms Boyd was flown from Wellington to Christchurch Hospital where she spent a week in ICU. She is now recuperating in a rehabilitation centre in Christchurch. A fundraising page set up by Ms Boy'd friend Nikki Farrell says the young mother is working hard to get the movement back in her body. Former captain of the New Zealand women's under-19 volleyball team, Teina Boyd, was celebrating Labour weekend with friends, when she dived onto her bed and broke the C5 vertebrae in her neck . So far the page has raised $9,882.00 NZD, which will go towards Ms Boyd's rehabilitation and to ensure Ms Boyd can spend time with her 4-year-old son, who is currently with his father in Auckland. 'At the moment she can move her arms and her head,' she said. 'You will all be pleased to hear that her sense of humour and positive nature is still present!' 'You all know her as an outgoing, bubbly, enthusiastic, incredible friend and mother so help us show how much we care for her by donating to this page,' she said. The accident has had devastating consequences for the 28-year-old mum, who now fears she will never walk again . Teina's whanau, including her son, Willy, are based in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Her brother, Eric, is with her at the moment while she comes to terms with her condition. Speaking to the New Zealand Herald, Ms Farrell said the accident was unprecedented and was not willing to accept any thought that her friend may never be able to walk again. She is now recuperating in a rehabilitation centre in Christchurch . 'She dived on to the bed ... and she hit her head and fractured the vertebrae [in her neck],' friend Ms Farrell said. 'She's a bit of a goofy girl and likes to have a bit of a laugh - and that's what happened. It was just a freak accident.' She said that Ms Boyd has remained positive throughout the ordeal but the avid sports player would be distraught if she could not play volleyball again. Ms Boyd was flown from Wellington to Christchurch where she spent a week in ICU . Ms Boyd was born and raised in the settlement of Omaio, east of Opotiki. In 2004, she captained the New Zealand women's under-19 volleyball team, however she had recently stopped playing volleyball competitively. She has also played for a number of teams in Auckland and in the Bay of Plenty. Ms Boyd had worked as a bar manager up until the time of her accident." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A former volleyball captain has been involved in a freak accident .\nTeina Boyd broke the vertebrae in her neck after diving on to her bed .\nShe now fears she may never walk again .\nThe young mother spent a week in ICU .\nShe is now in a rehabilitation centre .\nA fundraising page has raised almost NZD $10,000 for the mum and her son ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "David Barrow has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for repeatedly stabbing Jason Earle in Bristol, who was having an affair with his wife of 19 years . A jilted husband repeatedly stabbed his wife's lover in front of crowds in a shopping centre after she told him his love rival was better in the bedroom. David Barrow, 46, had followed Nicolette Barrow, his wife of 19 years, to a secret rendez-vous with her lover Jason Earle at a shopping centre in Bristol. He confronted the pair and was about to walk away when Mrs Barrow said 'He's better in bed that you, deal with it.' Barrow then repeatedly stabbed Mr Earle, causing damage to his liver. Onlookers at the busy shopping centre in Cribbs Causeway said Barrow appeared to be punching Mr Earle and to have forgotten he had the knife in his hand. After the attack he was seen repeatedly headbutting a wall. At a hearing at Bristol Crown Court, Barrow, who has two teenage children with his wife, was jailed for four-and-a-half years after he admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The court heard the Barrows had been married for 19 years when Mrs Barrow, 43, met Mr Earle over the internet and the pair started an affair. They met in secret, sometimes even at the family home in Patchway in Bristol. Peter Coombe, prosecuting, said on one occasion the Barrows, Mr Earle and his wife met at Strensham services on the M5 in Worcestershire to discuss what had been going on. During this meeting Barrow said to Mr Earle: 'It's a good job this wasn't two hours ago. 'I would be banged up by now because I had a knife. 'If I found you in my house you'd have been dead. I know everything about you. I know where you live.' The Barrows decided to go to marriage counselling and Mrs Barrow agreed not to see Mr Earle while she and her husband tried to repair their marriage. But the affair continued. Barrow found out and bought a satnav and block of knives as he planned to warn off his wife's lover. He hired a car and on July 12 drove to Mr Earle's home in Malvern, Worcestershire, to confront him. Barrow lunged at Mr Earle in The Mall shopping Centre in Bristol in July when it was busy with shoppers . But he changed his mind on the way and began to make his way back to Bristol, the court heard. As he drove home along M5 he saw Mr Earle's van overtake him and he decided to change course again and follow him. Barrow called his wife to ask where she was and found he was at The Mall shopping centre at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol  - where Mr Earle was also heading. When the trio arrived at the busy shopping centre Barrow confronted Mr Earle who admitted he was meeting Mrs Barrow. Barrow phoned his wife and she joined the two men before they each 'exchanged words'. He was just about to walk away when his wife insulted his prowess in the bedroom and he attacked Mr Earle. At a hearing at Bristol Crown Court Barrow admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm . Barrow lunged at his wife's lover outside a Marks and Spencer store and plunged the knife into him. Some of the wounds were so deep his liver was injured and blood was found in his lungs. Mr Earle was given life-saving treatment by a number of firefighters who were doing a charity event at the shopping centre before police and paramedics arrived. Ian Kelcey, mitigating, said: 'This is a truly tragic case. 'Clearly this was an act completely out of character for this man, a man with no previous convictions who had led a blameless life. 'He had been a hard worker within a major institution within this city, where he had been positively vetted to a high degree. 'He was a family man, dedicated to his children and his wife. He had been told a tissue of lies. He was desperate to save his marriage and his family life with his children.' Mr Kelcey added: 'This [the comment about his bedroom prowess] really was what broke this man on that fateful Saturday morning. 'He has lost everything that he strived for throughout the years. In short, he is a broken man who appears before you today.' As well as the prison sentence, a three-year restraining order was imposed." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Barrow and wife Nicolette were married 19 years when she had affair .\nBarrow, 46, found out and the couple agreed to have marriage counselling .\nBut Mrs Barrow kept seeing her lover Jason Earle and Barrow found out .\nHe confronted them in Bristol and was told lover was better in bed than him .\nBarrow repeatedly stabbed Mr Earle in shopping centre, injuring his liver .\nFather-of-two Barrow was jailed for four-and-a-half years for wounding ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Afghan police  shot dead a bird which had been equipped by the Taliban with an explosive pouch, GPS tracker and detonator. Alert officers spotted the suspicious bird in the Faryab province in the north of the country, near the border with Turkmenistan. The bird had several wires protruding from its feathers, a mobile phone detonator and a specially designed 'suicide vest'. Scroll down for video . Afghan police shot dead the suspicious-looking large bird, pictured, in the north of the country . After killing the bird, soldiers found what appeared to be a GPS transmitter, pictured, . Afghan soliders claimed the bird was also carrying an explosive device when it was shot . Police were also suspicious about the large bird, because it was not native to the area. Major General Abdul Nabi Ilham told NBC News that the bird exploded when it was shot and 'suspicious metal stuff' was scattered around. Ilham added; 'We are gathering all the stuff, but found parts of what looks to be GPS and a small camera.' The success in Faryab Province comes as the Afghan district police chief in Helmand Province, Ahmadullah Anwari, complained that his officers are suffering from major weapon and equipment shortages. Anwari said despite his officers facing constant attacks from Taliban insurgents, he can only supply each checkpoint in his district with just three hand grenades. He said: 'Sometimes up to 200 Taliban attack our checkpoints and if there are no army reinforcements, we lose the fight . 'It shames me to say that we don't have enough weapons and equipment. But this is a bitter reality.' As most foreign combat troops prepare to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014 after 13 years of war, the experiences of Anwari and other police chiefs and army commanders across the country are NATO's biggest worry. One of the electric components found strapped to the dead bird was from Uzbekistan . Afghan police found the suspected bomb after they shot the suspicious-looking bird dead . The United States, which provides the bulk of NATO troops in Afghanistan, has poured some $61 billion into training a 350,000-strong security force. U.S. and Afghan commanders have praised the bravery and effectiveness of local soldiers, police and others in the face of a Taliban onslaught that has killed more than 4,600 Afghan security force members already this year. When insurgents attacked a foreign guest house in central Kabul last Thursday, Afghan commandos killed the attackers, but international helicopters and special forces helped in the mop-up operation that lasted hours. Taliban fighters also entered Camp Bastion, a large base in the southern Helmand province handed over to Afghan troops a month ago by withdrawing U.S. and British forces. It took Afghan soldiers three days to drive the insurgents out. The Taliban launched a suicide bomb attack on a compound used by the US-based charity PAD, pictured . Well-equipped members of the Afghan National Army, pictured, have been training in Kabul . However, local police chiefs complain that their men are being starved of equipment and weapons . In the capital Kabul, the local police chief resigned yesterday after  Taliban gunmen killed three members of a South African family in the capital. The guest house attacked by the Taliban in Kabul on Saturday - the third attack on a foreign guest house in 10 days - was home to staff of the U.S.-based charity Partnership in Academics and Development (PAD). PAD said on its website that three people were killed by insurgents who used guns and explosives. They were identified as members of the same South African family - a father and his two teenage children - by a colleague of the mother, who was not in the compound at the time. The family had lived in Afghanistan for nearly 12 years, with the father running the charity and the mother working as a doctor at a Kabul clinic, the colleague said. NATO troops are due to pull out of Afghanistan by the end of December leaving the Afghan National Army with responsibility for the country's security, although limited NATO air support will be made available . The Taliban said on Saturday they had attacked the foreign guesthouse because they believed it to be a Christian centre. This was the second time this year the Taliban targeted a group that it said had links to Christianity. Violence across Afghanistan has surged this year as the Taliban and their allies have stepped up their activities ahead of the scheduled withdrawal of most international troops by the end of next month. Over the past 10 days, three compounds used by foreign organisations have been hit by armed attackers. In separate attacks in Kabul, two American soldiers, two British embassy workers and dozens of Afghan civilians have died." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Afghan police have shot dead a large bird carrying a suspected bomb .\nOfficers opened fire after spotting wires coming out of its feathers .\nThe bird was equipped with a GPS tracker and mobile phone detonator .\nThis comes as the last NATO troops prepare to leave Afghanistan .\nTaliban insurgents have increased the number of attacks on Afghan troops .\nPolice complain they have not got enough weapons to cope with attacks ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It's like a scene from a movie. This classic log cabin could easily be crowned the best in the world as it looks like something straight from a nostalgic family film. The traditional wooden hut ticks all the boxes with its quaint characteristics and idyllic surroundings, cloaked in a glowing magical mist. The idyllic Headwaters Camp Guest Cabin looks as though it belongs in a nostalgic family film . Designed by architect Daniel Turvey, the wooden hut is a five-bedroom dwelling with traditional interiors . The Headwaters Camp Guest Cabin's natural features include a stair bannister created from elk horns, furniture crafted from locally-sourced wood, and beams made from entire timber logs. And in a stark visual contrast to the traditional interior, a pool table sits proud of place in the cabin's living area, bringing a touch of the modern world. The hidden gem in the Yellowstone Park in Big Sky, Montana, US, is a five-bedroom yesteryear dwelling, which gives guests the opportunity to relax among exquisite surroundings, deep within the Madison Mountain Range. The premium cabins at Headwater from from $270 (£171) a night and are the perfect spot to get away from it all. Decor accents have been crafted from elk horns and furniture was built from locally sourced wood . The fully-insulated cabin, which has a floor space of 1800 square feet, has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen and dining area as well as a coat and boat room for coming in from the great outdoors. Inside, the walls disappear seamlessly into a structure that appears to be built 100 years earlier, with reclaimed finishes of dove-tailed timber planks and dry stacked stone - completed by talent sourced from artisans and craftsman who live throughout the region. Four ponds each connected by man-made streams, accommodate heat exchange plates that serve the heating of the cabin, while Lone Mountain looms overhead, sheltering those inside from visual and weather extremes. The 1800 square foot home is the perfect for any season - from a festive holiday house to a summer getaway . 'Really what makes this project so special was the commitment on behalf of all the parties to push Headwaters Camp to a level that currently has no equal,' architect Daniel Turvey wrote on his website. 'In the big picture of things, the end product is a reflection of an owner’s exceptional vision and directive.' The low-energy design has resulted in a unique, sustainable and one-of-a-kind LEED Platinum dwelling - the third home in the State to receive any form of certification. The guest cabin has won an array of awards, including Mountain Livings 'Most Responsible Project of the Year' award in 12 US states, Respect for Cultural Heritage, Utilization of Historic Architecture, Natural Beauty and the incorporation of Sustainable Design Principals." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Architect Daniel Turvey designed the traditional, yet low-energy home .\n1,800-square foot cabin has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, coat and boat room .\nInteriors accented with elk horns and locally-sourced wood furnishings .\nBreathtaking views from all sides out across Yellowstone Park in Montana, USA ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The mother of a four-year-old boy struck by a car on a family holiday said she was forced to sit in the middle of the road nursing her dead son while paramedics 'looked the other way'. Thomas McLaughlin died after he was hit by a car as it reversed out of a driveway at McMasters Beach on the NSW Central Coast on January 6. At an inquest on Monday into Thomas' death, his mother Michelle, a registered nurse, said the day she lost her middle child was 'crystal clear', the Daily Telegraph reports. Scroll down for video . Thomas McLaughlin died after he was hit by a car as it reversed out of a driveway at McMasters Beach on the NSW Central Coast on January 6 . Family: Thomas with his father David, mother Michelle and siblings Hugh and Sopie . 'I sat in the middle of the road with a dead child (and they were) watching me,' she said. 'Every time I looked up, they looked away. No one came over to me on the roadway.' Police say Thomas ran from behind a parked car and into the path of the four-wheel drive driven by a 64-year-old woman in front of his family's holiday rental property. He was getting ready to go for a swim while on holidays with his family when the accident unfolded. The inquest heard the driver 'didn't have time to react' and his death appeared to be 'an extremely tragic accident'. Thomas' parents, Michelle and David, have set up a road safety foundation in their son's name titled the Little Blue Dinosaur. They are currently championing the review of road safety within holiday town where infrastructure doesn't cater for tourist spikes. The foundation also hopes to introduce safety improvements to holiday town roadways. The inquest into Thomas' death continues. For more information, visit the Little Blue Dinosaur Facebook page. Thomas' parents, Michelle and David, have set up a road safety foundation in their son's name titled the Little Blue Dinosaur ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Thomas McLaughlin died when he was hit by a car on the NSW Central Coast on January 6 .\nThe four-year-old's mother Michelle says she was forced to nurse her dead son after he was hit while paramedics watched her .\nMichelle gave the statement on Monday at an inquest into Thomas' death .\nThe family have since set up a road safety foundation in their son's honour ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It might not look like your standard hotel, but this 18 square metre (194 square feet) container has everything that a guest would want. There is a double bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with shower, a veranda and even breakfast served in the morning. What it not normal, however, is that it is moveable. Hotel chain, Scandic, has just introduced their portable hotel room: the Scandic 'To Go' The moveable hotel room was first launched in June 2014 and has visited locations all over Scandinavia . The portable hotel is the latest marketing gimmick by Swedish hotel chain, Scandic. Scandic 'To Go' was launched in June 2014 and has so far visited locations all over Scandinavia. It has stood in central Stockholm, in Trondheim in central Norway, on a beach in Southern Sweden and by a lake in Finland. Today it's being positioned onto a marina in Djurgarden, a leafy green island in central Stockholm. The sheer logistics of putting the container in place does limit location options somewhat. Scandic says guests' preferred spot has to be accessible by road or by boat - and of course be big enough to accommodate the room. So a request for the top of a high mountain is unlikely to be approved. Potential guests can request where they would like the hotel to be set up, but certain locations may not be possible . So far, the hotel has stood in central Stockholm, in Trondheim in central Norway and on a beach in Finland . Eva Zall, a 33-year-old property developer, applied to stay in the hotel several months ago. In her application she said that she would be happy with any central Stockholm location. Scandic then found the Djurgarden location and asked whether she was happy to spend a night there. Keen to have a night away from the children with her husband she agreed. The room costs 2500 kronor per night (£220), which places it in the middle to high end price range of Stockholm hotel rooms. But Zall says the view of central Stockholm and the waterfront from the veranda is priceless. 'I don't think you will get this view in any other hotel room. It is really a once in a lifetime opportunity.' After looking through the container she says she is also impressed by how the room looks. The room itself costs about USD $347 or £220, putting it on the higher side of hotel prices in Sweden . Room with a view! There is a sitting area, a bathroom with shower, and even a veranda to enjoy . 'First I had a look at the back before coming around to check it out. And it exceeds all expectations.' The container has a water tank and a sewage tank. In most locations Scandic plugs it in to a local electricity source, but for remote locations there is a generator that can be used. 'This is really a combination of two trends that we have seen developing,' says Johan Michelson, Scandic Vice President of Brand and Products. 'The first is the 'To Go' trend. You take things with you wherever you want to go. You take your coffee and your sushi to wherever you want. And the second large trend is the pursuit of experiences. People have already experienced so much so just checking in to a regular hotel room is not enough anymore. So this is an answer to that particular trend, this is an experience beyond the regular.' Recent locations where the room was placed include a theme park in central Sweden in September and at a golf course in Southern Sweden in early October. But there are still some days available where guests can apply for their own preferred locations. In even more remote locations, a generator can be used to provide electricity to the pod . There are still some dates available where guests can apply to have it set up in their own preferred locations . While it may be a brilliant marketing gimmick for the hotel chain, there's no denying it's also a fantastic idea . Michelson says that they do get some unorthodox requests, some of which they have to reject for logistical, or legal, reasons. 'The strangest request we have had was from a prisoner. He wanted to put it up in the prison. That would have been a rather strange place for it. But I guess it could also be some sort of advanced escape attempt, I guess he could have tried to go out with it when we removed it.' Breakfast is delivered by Scandic staff each morning and for some locations, such as central Stockholm, Scandic also provides security guards to keep an eye on the container. With all the additional expenses Scandic does not make much profit on the project, but profit was never the idea according to Michelson. 'Of course we won't make much money out of this project. But we learn a lot about our guests and we are at the cutting edge of the expansion of available offers. That also means a lot,' he says. According to a 2013 report by the Stockholm Visitors Board, Stockholm is the Nordic region's most popular tourist destination with 11-million overnight stays in 2013, an increase by 2.5 percent compared to 2012. The majority of people visiting Stockholm are domestic tourists and business travellers followed by tourists from Germany, the UK and Norway. There are currently nearly 300 hotels in greater Stockholm with a capacity of around 30,000 rooms a night. Eva Camel, marketing manager for Visit Stockholm says that the Scandic 'To Go' concept is a marketing gimmick for the Scandic hotel chain. 'This is a clever piece of marketing of course. They want people to talk about them. But of course, it is also very exciting. 'It is like a caravan but without wheels - you decide where you want to go. I've seen pictures and it looks great and of course it is fantastic to be able to choose where you live and wake up in the morning.' Visitors can request a location and book at ScandicHotels.com." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scandic's 'To Go' hotel room is an 18 square metre portable container .\nGuests can request it to be set up in almost any Scandinavian location .\nOffers double bed, bathroom with shower, electricity and a veranda .\nHas so far been parked in central Stockholm and on a beach in Finland ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "London Mayor Boris Johnson cut a puzzled expression as he poked nervously at a dissected cow as he stopped off in Malaysia as part of his whistle-stop Far East Tour. Mr Johnson nervously dug his hands in to the dissected animal to celebrate the opening of Epsom College in Kuala Lumpur, sister school of the prestigious independent Surrey school. The school hopes to cater for just under 1,000 pupils aged 11 to 18 and will follow a British curriculum. Scroll down for video . Bovine Boris: A visibly nervous Mr Johnson takes part in the dissection of a cow with pupils at Epsom College, in Malaysia . Mr Johnson, who was not wearing protective gloves, is watched by grinning onlookers at the new school . Diving in: Mr Johnson was game for an examination as he marked the opening of Epsom College in the Malaysian capital . Mr Johnson anxiously peers in to the cut-up cow and plays up to the clearly delighted audience . Prior to his fumble with the cow, the Mayor of London had travelled cattle class with Kuala Lumpur mayor Ahmad Phesal Talib where he mingled enthusiastically with bemused commuters. He had kicked off the day with a meeting at city hall with the mayor and enjoyed a hearty local breakfast, before touring the sites of Kuala Lumpur. The cow dissection is the latest in the serious of peculiar photographs that have emerged of Mr Johnson on his six-day tour. He has also been snapped in a tight-fitting 'London is Great' T-shirt that showed off his portly frame, as well as chasing a lizard during a visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens. Mr Johnson squeezed in next to baffled commuters following a meeting with the Kuala Lumpur mayor . The Mayor of London attempted to strike up conversation with fellow commuters on the LRT train . He had kicked off the day with a meeting with Kuala Lumpur Mayor Ahmad Phesal Talid (left) in City Hall . Mr Johnson enjoys the view from the City Hall building, which overlooks the Malaysian capital . After the meeting, the London Mayor feasted on a local breakfast and met a clearly delighted chef . Mr Johnson has visited the Far East as part of a UK Trade and Industry mission to boost trade and investment between the UK and Far East. The senior Conservative has already met politicians, including Indonesian president Joko Widodo, and a raft of business leaders in four days spent in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia. He was the first British politician to have a substantial meeting with President Widodo since his inauguration. Mr Johnson, running for a return to Parliament in May, has been repeatedly mobbed by members of the public on his six-day trip, which will conclude tomorrow. Mr Johnson, who has proved popular on the Far East Tour, meets local children during his tour of the city . Mr Johnson humours the children, who held up a mix of British and Malaysian flags . London Mayor Boris Johnson in Jakarta, where he wore a wore a T-shirt that struggled to contain his portly frame, despite being in the city to advise local politicians on the running of a sporting event . Boris Johnson attempts to wrangle a lizard during a visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens . Today, the Mayor of London also met Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Sri Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak. The Southeast Asian country now has an economy worth $241bn (£153bn) and is predicted to reach developed economy status within the next six years. Following newly introduced legislations which liberate Malaysia's architecture and engineering sectors, Mr Johnson said British businesses should take advantage of what is on offer. 'This fast developing nation is awash with new and exciting trade and investment opportunities crying out for London's great minds and expertise,\" he said. 'From great new feats of transport engineering to cutting edge design and architectural projects, I urge more British companies to get involved.' Mr Johnson also defended the levels of affordable housing in the Malaysian-backed Battersea Power Station redevelopment. He said the 'affordable' element of the project, 15 per cent of the 3,000-plus properties, represented a gain of 600 discounted homes for Londoners. Mr Johnson said: 'It's with that spearhead of Malaysian money coming in and redeveloping Battersea Power Station that we are able to get on and build 25,000 homes, the majority of which will be for people in the UK and loads of which will be affordable. 'Plus we are able to get the extension of the northern line...don't forget that out of this development we have got to fund the first extension of the tube we have seen in 25 years, it's not a cheap thing to do. 'We have to build two new stations and it will produce as I say overall in the area 25,000 new homes. 'I think 600 affordable homes is better than no affordable homes.' Mr Johnson said British businesses should take advantage of what is on offer in Malaysia . Mr Johnson's defence of the project came as he met prime minister Razak in Kualar Lumpur to unveil Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) as the architects designing Malaysia Square, the £8bn main public space at the power station project. Mr Johnson said: 'We are now celebrating the arrival in London of Malaysia Square. 'If you think back 30 years ago or so, it was the Royal Bank of Ontario enabled the creation of Canada Square that led to what was then the greatest regeneration project anywhere in Europe - Canary Wharf. 'Nobody thought that could be done and now 30 years later it is another great Commonwealth country, Malaysia, that is allowing us to go ahead with an even more spectacular regeneration project. 'One no one ever thought could conceivably be done. Virtually all my life that site has been a shell, a ruin, a mockery of urban regeneration projects. 'You have pulled this off.' British firms have already made their mark in Malaysia with goods and services exports from UK companies worth about £3bn every year. More than £40m worth of infrastructure contracts have already been won by British firms in Malaysia." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Boris Johnson was pictured dissecting a cow in Malaysia on Far East Tour .\nIt marked the opening of Epsom College's sister school in Kuala Lumpur .\nMr Johnson has also been pictured chasing a lizard in Singapore .\nHe is on a six-day tour of the Far East to drum up business opportunities ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Avoided punishment: The BBC will not take disciplinary action against Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson . Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has escaped disciplinary action over his alleged use of the n-word while filming the hit BBC series. In unaired footage the 54-year-old presenter was heard reciting the rhyme 'eeny, meeny, miny, mo' before apparently muttering 'catch a n***** by his toe'. Despite the media storm surrounding the video, which was leaked in May, the BBC Trust has ruled out taking further action against Clarkson as the material had not been broadcast. Several viewers have complained to the BBC Trust and asked it to review its decision not to take their complaints any further - after its senior complaints adviser said there was no case for the controversial presenter to answer. In a report published today, the Complaints and Appeals Board agreed that the 'incident did not engage editorial standards as the material had not been broadcast' and noted the BBC had left Clarkson 'in no doubt about how seriously we view this'. It stated: 'The panel concluded that there was no reasonable prospect of success for an appeal.' Shortly after the tape was made public, the BBC put Clarkson on a final warning and he wrote in his newspaper column that he believed he would be sacked by the broadcaster if he made another offensive remark. Immediately after the video's release, Clarkson took to Twitter to deny he used the racist term and released a video statement saying he was ‘mortified and horrified’ that it sounded as though he had used it. The TV presenter told his 3.3million Twitter followers that he had made every effort to make sure he did not use the slur, but realised it might have sounded as though he had. In the video message posted on his official Twitter account he said: 'A couple of years ago I recorded an item for Top Gear, in which I quoted the rhyme Eeny, Meeny, Miny Moe. Scroll down for video . Complaint: In the leaked video the 54-year-old presenter was heard reciting the rhyme 'eeny, meeny, miny, mo' before apparently muttering 'catch a n***** by his toe' The presenter touched down in Vancouver, Canada, last week to film an episode of Top Gear . 'Now, of course, I was well aware that in the best known version of this rhyme, there is a racist expression that I was extremely keen to avoid. 'The full rushes show that I did three takes. In two I mumbled where the offensive word would normally occur and in the third, I replaced it all together with the word \"teacher\". 'Now when I viewed this footage, several weeks later, I realised that in one of the mumbled versions, if you listen very carefully with the sound turned right up, it did appear that I'd actually used the word I was trying to obscure. 'Ordinarily I don't respond to newspaper allegations, but on this occasion I feel I must make an exception. 'A couple of years ago I recorded an item for Top Gear, in which I quoted the rhyme Eeny, Meeny, Miny Moe. 'Now, of course, I was well aware that in the best known version of this rhyme, there is a racist expression that I was extremely keen to avoid. 'The full rushes show that I did three takes. 'In two I mumbled where the offensive word would normally occur and in the third, I replaced it all together with the word \"teacher\". 'Now when I viewed this footage, several weeks later, I realised that in one of the mumbled versions, if you listen very carefully with the sound turned right up, it did appear that I'd actually used the word I was trying to obscure. 'I was mortified by this, horrified, it is a word I loath. 'And I did everything in my power to make sure that that version did not appear in the programme that was transmitted. 'In fact, I have here the note I sent at the time to the production office. 'And it says, \"I didn't use the n-word here but I've just listened through my headphones and it sounds like I did. Is there another take that we could use?\" 'Please be assured I did everything in my power to not use that word. 'And as I'm sitting here begging your forgiveness for that fact that obviously my efforts weren't quite good enough. 'Thank you.' 'I was mortified by this, horrified, it is a word I loath. And I did everything in my power to make sure that that version did not appear in the programme that was transmitted. 'In fact, I have here the note I sent at the time to the production office. 'And it says, \"I didn't use the n-word here but I've just listened through my headphones and it sounds like I did. Is there another take that we could use?\" 'Please be assured I did everything in my power to not use that word. 'And as I'm sitting here begging your forgiveness for that fact that obviously my efforts weren't quite good enough. Following Clarkson's frank video message, the BBC also released a statement which described the incident as 'regrettable'. It said: 'Jeremy Clarkson has set out the background to this regrettable episode. 'We have made it absolutely clear to him the standards the BBC expects on-air and off. 'We have left him in no doubt about how seriously we view this.' It was alleged that Mr Clarkson uttered the n-word during filming of the third episode of Top Gear series 19 as the star reviewed the £25,000 Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ - which costs around the same amount. Telling viewers that they may find it difficult to differentiate between the two vehicles he demonstrated how to do it using the child's counting rhyme. Audio forensic experts studied the clip and suggested that, in their view, the presenter had used the word, which is deemed highly offensive. In the version of the show which aired in February 2013 he was heard to say 'teacher'. Despite his show of humility, some of Clarkson’s critics said the apology was ‘insufficient’ and demanded he be sacked. Solicitor Lawrence Davies, who runs the Equal Justice law firm, responded to Clarkson's apology video by saying: ‘This explanation is just not credible. If he really wanted to avoid saying the N-word, he could easily have avoided reciting that rhyme altogether. ‘He deserves to be sacked for this. But the BBC have clearly brushed it under the carpet. They are too afraid to lose him.’ Controversial: The Top Gear host, appearing with co-presenters Richard Hammond (L) and James May, has been caught up several race rows during his television career ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Clarkson allegedly used the racist term while reciting rhyme during filming .\nTweeting about the furore, he said: 'I did not use the n-word. Never use it'\nAt the time the 54-year-old added that he 'loathes' word and was 'horrified'\nToday BBC announced they would not be taking further action against him ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An Adelaide mother, who says her one year old daughter was scarred for life after being badly burnt on some play equipment, has taken to social media to warn other parents against the dangers of unprotected play equipment. One year old Ella Brooks was at the new playground in Semaphore, north west of Adelaide,  on the morning of November 13, with her grandma when she suffered severe burns to her right left after sitting on the 'hurdy gurdy' merry-go-round. Her mother Amanda Hann, who was clearly distressed by the incident says the 'pictures of the horrific burn speak for themselves'. Scroll down to video . One year old Ella Brooks was at the new playground in Semaphore, with her grandma when she suffered severe burns (pictured) to her right left after sitting on the merry-go-round . On a 26/27 degree day this merry-go-round at a Semaphore playground got so hot it badly burnt a one year old girl . Ella (pictured) had several trips to the hospital for treatment and constant dressings after she was badly burnt at Semaphore playground . In a Facebook post she said the day was only about 26 or 27 degrees but the equipment clearly hadn't been made to withstand warm days, 'let alone the Australian sun'. 'Several trips to the hospital for treatment and constant dressing, not to mention the care and strain on us at home to keep the area clean and dressed 24/7 with a highly active toddler,' she said. 'She is only one year old and is now scarred for life and this has ruined her whole summer as she cannot do water activities or play in sandpits etc. because the area is so sensitive'. In her post she has warned other parents to be 'Beware of the new Semaphore playground' claiming they are a risk to any child who climbs/falls/sits onto the checkerboard surface. 'I don't want any other child to suffer the way mine has,' she said. The post went viral and has been shared more than 14,000 times, with a variety of comments from concerned and angry parents. Ella's parents Amanda Hann (pictured right) and Dylan Brooks (pictured left) say it has ruined their daughter's summer as she cannot get the burn wet and the dressing has to be changed constantly . Amanda Hann (pictured with Ella) took to social media to warn other parents about the dangers of an unprotected playground . The post went viral and saw a number of comments from concerned and angry parents . The post was shared nearly 14,000 times and incited plenty of comments who were worried about the one year old . Some users gave some advice about what to do when at a playground . Some were angry the play equipment wasn't checked before kids were able to use it . One mother wondered why they didn't have shade over the playground while another commented that parents should check the playground by feeling equipment, just to be over cautious. Many felt very sorry for little Ella while others felt Ms Hann should look into claiming compensation after the incident. Following the overwhelming response, Port Adelaide Enfield council cordoned off the piece of play equipment. Acting technical services director, Robert Tiggemann said the playground was upgraded this year and opened to the public early September. 'The playground is compliant with Australian Standards and has shade over parts of the playground and cost approximately $480,000 and was manufactured by a German Company,' he said. 'We understand the Company supply playgrounds all over the world.' Ella (pictured) suffered a severe burn after sitting on a piece of playground equipment at Semaphore . Port Adelaide Enfield council cordoned the play equipment off after complaints after hearing of the incident . Mr Tiggemann said the council were alerted to the incident on Tuesday, November 25 following the information being posted to Facebook. 'We understand the incident occurred on 13th November and we believe the child was about 1 year old, the forecast on the 13th November was 38 degrees in Adelaide,' he said. 'Neither the parents of the child or anyone else has contacted the Council regarding the matter.' But council took action and closed down the 'Hurdy Gurdy' and organised a spongy rubber coating to be installed and it is now open again for kids to use. Port Adelaide Enfield council installed a spongy rubber coating on the 'hurdy gurdy' (pictured right) and it has now been re-opened . A local mum who has taken her kids to the playground on many occasions told Daily Mail Australia she believes there are a couple of really poor designs within the park. 'There's a flying fox that most kids can't reach and the bigger ones that can swing so low their legs touch the ground,' she said. 'There's also a great climbing wall but it's positioned in a spot so that it blocks a lot of your view which means you can lose sight of where your kids are.' 'You'd think if you were going to pour so much money into a playground in such an important location for the suburb they'd get it right!'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ella Brooks, 1, suffered severe burns to her right leg after sitting on a hot merry-go-round at a Semaphore playground .\nMother, Amanda Hann, took to social media to warn other parents of the danger and risks at the local park .\nPort Adelaide Enfield council cordoned off the piece of play equipment when alerted to the incident .\nA spongy rubber coating has been installed and the equipment has now been reopened ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The world's most enviable bodies arrived in London on Sunday and are set to dazzle spectators at the Victoria's Secret fashion show. Pictured wearing low-slung skinny jeans and T-shirts advertising the London event, the women aren't just a collection of pretty faces and perfect figures. Amongst the 40 Angels are some of the world's richest models too. So how do these long-limbed, perfectly-blow-dried beauties rank in terms of bank balance? Scroll down for video . The Victoria Secrets Angels outside the London store ahead of tomorrow's fashion show: (Tier One) Irina Sharipova, Eniko Mihalik, Bregje Heinen, Grace Mahary, Ieva Laguna, Sigrid Agren, Imaan Hamman, Kasia Struss, Maud Weizen, Magalena Frackowiak and Kate Grigorieva.(Tier Two) Daniela Braga, Yumi Lambert, Izabel Goulart, Barbara Fialho, Taylor Hill, Cindy Bruna, Maria Borges, unknown, Blanca Pailla, Devon Windsor, Sui He and Romee Strjid. (Tier Three) Isabeli Fontanta, Josephine Skriver, Jasmine Tookes, Jac Jagaciak, Stella Maxwell, Lais Ribeiro, Sara Sampaio, Kelly Gale, Jacquelyn Jabionski, Martha Hunt, Ming Xi, Shania Shaik (Pavement Level) Constance Jablonski, Joan Smalls, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Adridge, Behati Prinsloo, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Elsa Hosk, Adriana Lima, Karlie Kloss, Lily Donaldson, Jourdan Dunn, Devon Windsor . Amongst the Victoria's Secret Angels are top earners, including (front row 6th left to right) Elsa Hosk, Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Aldridge, Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo, Alessandra Ambrosio, Joan Smalls and Lily Donaldson . Joint first place: Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima: $8m (£5m) In joint first place are Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima, who each raked in $8m in earnings this year and came joint second on Forbes list of top-earning models. Only Gisele Bundchen out-earned them with her $47m paycheck. Doutzen from Holland has appeared in campaigns for brands including Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Versace, and Tiffany & Co. The 29-year-old mother-of-two is known for her curves. Previously she's said that despite her figure making it hard for her to fit into designer sample sizes, she refused to give into pressure to lose weight. Instead the Dutch beauty has built her career around having curves and is now a top player in the industry. Twenty-nine-year-old mother-of-two, Doutzen Kroes from Holland is the top-earning Angel (together with Adriana Lima). She's raked in $8million this year and came joint second on Forbes list of top-earning models . Doutzen has appeared in campaigns for Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Versace, and Tiffany & Co. and is known for her curves . Adriana, joint top earner, has been a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000. The 33-year-old Brazilian model and actress and her trademark exotic looks have stood her in good stead in the modelling world. Third place: Alessandra Ambrosio: $5m (£3m) Next in line to the the throne in third place is Alessandra Ambrosio, 33, from Brazil, who is also a frequent name on the Forbes top earners. This year she was number eight on the list with estimated earnings of $5m (£3m). Adriana Lima, the world's second highest-earning model, pocketed $8m last year and is the top Angel earner (together with Doutzen Kroes) Left: Adriana Lima at the Victoria's Secret photocall today. Right: Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio, both from Brazil, pictured together before leaving America for London on their pink Victoria's Secret jet . The mum-of-two is has made a few headlines for Victoria's Secret. In the 2008 she walked the runway three months after giving birth to her first child. And in 2011 she appeared in the show while pregnant with her second child. She was also wearing the brand's trademark wings on her back at the time, which weigh 30lbs. Joint fourth place: Karlie Kloss and Jordan Dunn: $4m (£2.5m) At only 21, Karlie Kloss is one to watch and comes in joint fourth place with Jordan Dunn. They both earned $4m (£2.5m) last year, putting them in the joint 12th place spot on the Forbes list of top model earners. Model Alessandra Ambrosio from Brazil in discussion at the Victoria's Secret shop on New Bond Street in central London today . Left: Alessandra at her hotel in London on Sunday night ahead looking more casual after a long flight; Right: Alessandra puckering up with Candice Swanepoel at Monday's photocall . Left and right: In 2011 Alessandra appeared on the Victoria's Secret catwalk while pregnant with her second child and even donned the brand's trademark wings (left), which weighed 30lbs . This year alone, American Karlie has starred in campaigns for Nike, Donna Karen, Jean Paul-Gaultier, Lancaster and Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance campaigns. She also designs her own denim range for Frame Denim - the Forever Karlie jeans collection - and has worked on an eyewear collaboration with Warby Parker. Then as if the year wasn't already going well enough, in September 2014, she was officially named the new face of L'Oreal. Lucky she's found time to fly in to London for the Victoria's Secret show. The model recently gave fans a look inside her Manhattan townhouse, which was photographed by The Coveteur magazine. Karlie posed in many of her favourite fashion items including dresses by Reformation and Gucci handbags. Left: American model Karlie Kloss wears a T-shirt with the slogan 'The Angels have landed' at today's photocall; Right: Blowing a kiss at the photocall. The American model has been the face of the Nike, Donna Karen, Jean Paul-Gaultier, Lancaster and Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance campaigns this year alone . In true Biritsh style Karlie and Lily enjoy a drop of tea at The London EDITION Hotel ahead of tomorrow's Victoria's Secret fashion show . Left: Dressed down on her arrival in London yesterday; Right: Pictured in her Manhattan apartment, where she moved last year . British-born Jourdan was famously discovered in Primark in 2006 and in 2008 became the first black model to walk a Prada runway in over a decade. She's now the face of beauty brand Maybelline and has worked on campaigns for Burberry and Saint Laurent. Sixth place: Candice Swanepoel: $3m (£1.91m) Sixth in-line to the richest angel title is 26-year-old South African model, Candice Swanepoel, who earned an estimated $3 million this year and is the world's sixteenth highest earning model. Candice became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2010, has also modeled for the Kardashians' swimwear line and last year graced the cover of the Victoria's Secret swimwear catalogue. Left: British born Jourdan Dunn is joint fifth on our list of top earning Angels; Right: South African, Candice Swanepoel, comes sixth . Seventh place: Behati Prinsloo: Worth $3m (£1.91m) Namibian model Behati Prinsloo, takes the number seven slot. According to online sources the model is worth $3m (£1.91m). The 23-year-old married Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine in Mexico earlier this year. Recently, the model revealed a tattoo on her wedding finger so that she'll always be reminded of her hubby. Behati has walked in fashion shows for Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Zac Posen, MaxMara, Lacoste and Miu Miu. She's also graced the covers of Russian Vogue, Mexican Vogue and Spanish Vogue as well as French, Swedish & Italian Elle and been the face of campaign for mega brands including Chanel, H&M, Hugo Boss, Kurt Geiger, Marc by Marc Jacobs Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger. Left: Namibian-born Behati Prinsloo (pictured at the London EDITION hotel) is the eighth highest earning Angel; Right: Lily Aldrdige comes in ninth place. The American model started earning her modelling stripes in advertising campaigns for American high street brands including The Gap, Levi's and Abercrombie & Fitch . Left: American model Lily Aldrdige at her wedding to King's of Leon frontman Caleb Followill; Right: On the Victoria's Secret catwalk in 2012 . Eighth place: Lily Aldridge: Worth $2m (£1.3m) In eighth place is American model Lily Aldridge, worth an estimated $2m (£1.3m). Married to King's of Leon frontman Caleb Followill, Lily started earning her modelling stripes in advertising campaigns for American high street brands including Gap, Levi's and Abercrombie & Fitch. She's since graduated to the big time - and has appeared on catwalks and on the pages of fashion magazines including Vogue and Elle. As well as earning her Victoria Secret's Angel wings in 2010, she's also a Sports Illustrated favourite for their swimsuit issue. Joint ninth place: Elsa Hosk and Lily Donaldson . In joint ninth place, are Elsa Hosk and Lily Donaldson. Despite not having much information about their bank balances, these are two models whose star is on the rise. Londoner Lily Donaldson, 27, has been the face of Mulberry and has appeared on the cover of American Vogue. Swedish Elsa, 23, meanwhile, gave up her career as a pro basketball player to become a model. Although she was given the opportunity to model as a teenager, she chose to finish school first and focus on basketball before launching her catwalk career. Lily Donaldson, 27, in London today (left) and strutting her stuff on the Victoria's Secret glitter catwalk (right) Elsa Hosk (far left) with fellow Angels (left to right) Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes and Lily Aldridge ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The world's most enviable bodies arrived in London on Sunday for the Victoria's Secret fashion show .\nDoutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima, who have raked in $8m in earnings each this year, are top earning Angels .\n29-year-old mother-of-two Doutzen Kroes from Holland is known for her curves .\nAdriana Lima, 33 from Brazilian, has been a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000 .\nAlessandra Ambrosio come third with Karlie Kloss and Jordan Dunn in joint fourth place ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Teenagers will be able to study 2,000 years of immigration to Britain as part of plans for a new history GCSE. Those studying the module will learn about the reasons for immigration, the experience of migrants and their impact on the country. The OCR exam board, which has drawn up the proposals, said pupils would discover parallels to the modern day. Melting pot: GCSE students will learn about how London has been a destination for migrants for hundreds of years. Pictured, a 17th Century image of arrivals on the River Thames by the Tower of London . They may be ‘surprised to learn’ that the black population of London potentially numbered up to 15,000 in the 1750s, and that at least ten languages were used across medieval England. Pupils will study the history of immigration to Britain from Roman times to the modern day, including arrivals from Syria and eastern Europe. They will be expected to demonstrate that they understand the reasons people migrated to Britain, the experience of migrants in Britain and their impact on Britain. OCR said a ‘migration into Britain’ module would be an optional part of a new GCSE history course being introduced in 2016. It aims to reinvigorate interest in GCSE history amid claims from historians that growing numbers of teenagers are not being taught the subject beyond the age of 14. The GCSE is being reformed in line with changes brought in by the Coalition, which aim to make exams more rigorous. New courses will be submitted to the Government next year and then taught from 2016 subject to approval from Ofqual, the exams watchdog. Mike Goddard, OCR’s head of history, said: ‘Migration is an ideal history topic for GCSE students to study, allowing them to consider fundamental historical concepts such as continuity, change and significance, rooted in the major events of England’s history. Mike Goddard, OCR’s head of history, said the module would require pupils to explore and understand ‘the constant shifts in the British population’ - including the arrivals of invaders such as the Romans and Vikings . ‘Doing this through the lens of the movement of diverse groups of people has the added benefit of contemporary relevance and will make for a rigorous, stimulating and enjoyable course.’ He said it would require pupils to explore and understand ‘the constant shifts in the British population’. They would study invaders such as the Romans and the Vikings, the effects of the British Empire and immigration arising from attempts to flee persecution including the Huguenots, Jews and, more recently, the Syrians. The GCSE is being reformed in line with changes to qualifications ordered by the Coalition, which is attempting to increase rigour and depth of knowledge. OCR is currently developing two new GCSEs in response to the reforms. One will focus on the ‘modern world’ and the second will put more emphasis on a range of historical periods. The proposed new GCSEs will be submitted to the government next year and will be taught from 2016, subject to approval from Ofqual, the exams watchdog. Mr Goddard said: ‘Migration has been a constant and, in many important ways, a defining feature of our history. 'Tracking it thematically over time makes for a complex and fascinating study, will build on recent academic research, and will reveal many new and enlightening aspects of our past.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "OCR module will be about history of migrants dating to Roman times .\nIt will study little-known 15,000-strong black community in 1750s London .\nExam board chief said migration is a 'defining feature of our history'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A senior Lib Dem who promoted two girlfriends in succession to £7,500-a-year council roles has been condemned as a ‘liar and cheat’ by the first. Keith House, 49, who earns almost £90,000 in public money every year, is said to have caused a major rift on the council by dumping one female councillor and striking up a relationship with another one seven years her junior. The first councillor is now said to be refusing to attend meetings and failing to monitor constituents’ emails, despite her generous taxpayer-funded allowance. Keith House and Louise Bloom were together for 14 years before he dumped her on election night in May . She has also attacked council leader Mr House for taking her ‘replacement’ on romantic holidays. Mr House dumped Louise Bloom, 50, his girlfriend of 14 years, on election night in May, leaving the divorcee in tears at the count. He then struck up a relationship with married councillor Tonia Craig, 43. Mrs Craig, who is separated from her husband, was then rapidly promoted to join Miss Bloom in Mr House’s eight-strong ‘cabinet’ at Eastleigh Borough Council in Hampshire in June. Its members decide council policy and are paid an extra allowance of £7,500 a year. But Miss Bloom is apparently so upset by the break-up that she has not attended any of the five cabinet meetings held since. His new girlfriend, Tonia Craig, has quickly been promoted to his eight-strong ‘cabinet’ at Eastleigh Borough Council in Hampshire . Sources say she feels unable to ‘play gooseberry’ to her ex-partner and his girlfriend. But she still draws her allowance. Meanwhile Mr House has neglected to declare formally his new relationship with Mrs Craig. Miss Bloom is said to have been furious last month when Mr House took Mrs Craig on holiday to the US and Canada and posted pictures online. One featured Mrs Craig at Niagara Falls, and another showed the pair knocking on doors for Democratic Party campaigners in America. Miss Bloom wrote on Twitter: ‘Ex seems to be taking my replacement to all the places we went to. Should I send him a list to help? #LiarandCheat.’ She told a friend: ‘I was in tears when Keith dumped me on polling night in May – and was upset again when I saw on Facebook that she was touring America with him at his expense.’ Mrs Craig, meanwhile, announced the end of her relationship with husband Gordon on Facebook on April 7. Mr House has told locals he is ‘just good friends’ with Mrs Craig, but Mr Craig, 46, said she had been entirely open about Mr House being her new partner. Mr Craig, an asset manager, said he had left his wife in 2013, adding: ‘Tonia’s relationship with Keith House started some time after I left the family house.’ As well as being leader of the borough council, Mr House – a divorced father of four – holds a number of other public roles including leader of the opposition on the county authority. Mr House, Miss Bloom and Mrs Craig had last night not responded to repeated detailed requests for comment. Eastleigh Borough Council said it would not comment ‘on a private matter’." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Keith House, 49, has caused a 'major rift' at Eastleigh Borough Council .\nIt is after he dumped councillor girlfriend of 14 years on election night .\nHe then quickly struck up relationship with married councillor Tonia Craig .\nShe was rapidly promoted to join his eight-strong 'cabinet' and paid more .\nEx-partner Louise Bloom is refusing to attend meetings or answer emails ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Florida woman is accused of using a stun gun on her three-year-old nephew. But the woman and her family are denying the charges and claiming the incident was a misunderstanding. Ramona Braswell, 30, of St Petersburg, Florida was arrested and charged with felony child abuse Saturday after police responded to a 911 call from her sister, Karen Braswell, saying Ramona had used a Taser on her son, according to CBS Tampa Bay. The boy's mother told police that she heard her son crying from another room and found her sister laughing and activating the stun gun near him. Stun Gun: Ramona Braswell, 30, of St. Pete, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse Saturday for allegedly using a stun gun on her three-year-old nephew . Laughing: Braswell was reportedly laughing and activating the stun gun near the three-year-old in the living room of her home when the boy's mother entered the room after hearing her son begin to cry . Authorities say the boy told his mother that Braswell used the device on his arm. Officers say the three-year-old had marks on his arm consistent with those caused by a stun gun. Braswell told authorities that the stun gun belonged to a friend and denied using it on the boy but did admit to placing the stun gun's handle on the boy's arm; she said she was 'just playing' with the device, WFLA reports. Braswell has been released from jail on $5,000 bail. Initially, the boy told police that Braswell used the stun gun on him and his mother claimed the same. But now, both have changed their stories. Stories: The three-year-old and his mother initially claimed that Braswell used the stun gun on him, but have since changed their stories and claim the situation was a 'misunderstanding' Facebook: Braswell has repeatedly claimed that she did not use the stun gun on her nephew and has even taken to Facebook to claim her innocence . The boy's mother said that her son was just scared and confused and insists that Braswell did not harm him, according to WTSP. In her initial 911 call, Braswell's sister spoke through tears as she told the dispatcher what she believed happened to her son, she repeatedly told the dispatcher that she didn't want anyone to get in trouble. 'I don't want nothing to happen to [Braswell], I'm not going to have nowhere to stay,' the boy's mother said. 'I called you guys because [Braswell] said we 'don't have any proof.' Marks: Authorities say that the boy had marks on his arm consistent with those that would be made by a stun gun (above is the stun gun Braswell was accused of using to harm the boy) Braswell told WTSP that she loves her nephew and said 'everybody knows that I would never hurt a child.' She admitted that playing with the stun gun around the three-year-old was a 'mistake' but said she would never touch a child with it. Braswell even took to Facebook and, in a post, wrote that she is 'not crying' because she did nothing wrong." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ramona Braswell, 30, is accused of using a stun gun on her three-year-old nephew .\nIn a 911 call made by the child's mother, she said that Braswell told her she doesn't have any proof that she harmed the child .\nBoth the three-year-old and his mother have changed their initial stories to police and claim he was just 'confused and scared'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The family of a serial party pest could lose their home, after an out-of-control party was shut down by police who were attacked with bottles by upset revellers. Perth Now reported riot police were forced to break up an out-of-control party in Bentley on Saturday night when 200 people spilled out into the streets. Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has suggested that the mother of the teen who threw the party, Martin Fulton, 16, could face up to $12,000 in fines. Scroll down for video . Martin Fulton threw an out-of-control party and could be fined up to $12,000 . Martin Fulton, 16, said he arranged the party, but neighbours labelled him a serial party pest as he was always having parties there. Fulton had invited over 500 people on Facebook to the party. He even charged an entry fee – $5 entry before 8pm, $10 anytime after this, plus ones $10. When 30 police officers moved in to shut the party down they were bottled by revellers. 'It was fine until the cops showed up, then they ruined it,' Fulton said. Commissioner O'Callaghan has now said that the family must pay for the cost of the operation, reported 9 News. Legislation introduced in 2012 allows for those found guilty of throwing parties which require police control to be fined up to $12,000. An out-of-control party was shut down by police. This photo shows his Halloween party . Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has suggested that the mother of the teen who threw the party, Martin Fulton, 16, could face up to $12,000 in fines . 'It was fine until the cops showed up, then they ruined it,' Fulton said . When 30 police officers moved in to shut the party down they were bottled by revellers . The Fultons' house is a welfare property owned by Foundation Housing, complicating the situation further as the incident could mean eviction for the family. Representatives of the body visited Mr Fulton and his mother on Monday morning to speak with them about the possible consequences of the party. As Mr Fulton is a minor, his parent or guardian is held responsible for the party, meaning that the fine of up to $12,000 could fall squarely on the shoulders of his mother. 'We're actually sitting at the Midland Police Station this morning collating the cost of that operation because it's likely his mum will have to pay for it,' said Commissioner O'Callaghan. Mr Fulton's mother Michelle said that the party had nothing to do with her, and that she hadn't organised the party. The teenager has said that he intends to pay for the fine, should it come to his mother, though he insists he did nothing wrong and said that he registered the party online, told neigbours and hired bouncers. When asked why the police were bottled, Fulton replied it was because they were trying to 'shut down a good party' The Fultons' house is a welfare property owned by Foundation Housing, complicating the situation further as the incident could mean eviction for the family . When asked why the police were bottled, Fulton replied it was because they were trying to 'shut down a  good party'. He said that what happened would not stop him from holding other parties in the future, and the next one would be on New Year's Eve. Police Minister Liza Hardey said that it had been Mr Fulton's responsibility to manage the party properly. 'If he can't and the police are called, they will use our out of control party legislation to prosecute him to the full extent they can,' said Minister Hardey. Mr Fulton still plans on hosting a New Years Eve party despite the legal problems his family is facing. On Saturday evening, police were called to the scene on Gambar Court just before midnight following reports of people fighting. When officers arrived, there were an estimated 200 people at the address. Police entered the property and removed several people, while declaring it an 'out of control gathering.' A 20-year-old man allegedly refused to comply with police instructions and he was charged with obstruct police and disorderly conduct. Another 20-year-old man received facial injuries after being involved in an altercation with another party guest. A Nollamara man, also aged 20, was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. Police detained 16 juveniles and two other men were also issued move on notices. Mr Fulton said police were bottled because they shut the party down . Police detained 16 juveniles after the party was stopped ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Martin Fulton, 16, invited 500 people to an out-of-control party on Saturday night which had to be shut down by police .\n30 police officers who moved in to shut down the party were bottled .\nFulton denies he was responsible and says that police are to blame .\nAs he is a minor, his mother is legally responsible and could face a fine of up to $12,000 .\nThe Fulton's home is a welfare house, and they could face eviction .\nHe now plans to go ahead and hold another party on 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": "Anderson Cooper has explained his mysterious disappearance from the air on Monday night, explaining that he had to undergo emergency surgery. The 47-year-old was absent from his show Anderson Cooper 360 yesterday, but there was no explanation as to why. The popular anchor took to Twitter to clear the air and calm his fans, posting that he had undergone surgery to remove his appendix on Sunday. In recovery: Anderson Cooper underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix on Sunday night . The New York-born journalist was nowhere to be seen during Monday night's show, and had been substituted for John Berman. Despite Anderson Cooper's notable absence, Mr Berman made no mention of him during the show's opening or closing. Instead, the anchor himself explained on social media: 'I'll be back on air tomorrow. 'Had an appendicitis and had to have sudden surgery last night.' Appendicitis can become life threatening if the appendix bursts, which is why surgery is carried out urgently once the condition has been established. Appendectomies are the most common emergency operation performed in the US, with more 300,000 per year undergoing the surgery. Meanwhile, the surreal feud between Anderson Cooper and Billy Corgan has been taken to the next level by the Smashing Pumpkins singer. Last month, Mr Cooper made a joke about Mr Corgan losing his rocker credentials by posing on a cat magazine with his pets, a pair of Siamese called Sammi and Mr Thom. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman did not take the joke lightly, calling Mr Cooper a 'globalist shill' in a tweet. But it seems Billy Corgan was not satisfied with a tweet, making his feelings about the news anchor clear via merchandise sold at his concerts. At Smashing Pumpkins's show on Wednesday night, a T-shirt on sale featured a picture of Corgan's pet cats, captioned: 'F*** You Anderson Cooper.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Anderson Cooper unexplained absence from show cleared up .\nThe 47-year-old underwent emergency appendix surgery on Sunday .\nCooper took to Twitter to calm fans, saying he will be back tonight ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Violence broke out on the streets of Brussels today as more than 100,000 people marched against EU-enforced austerity. Water cannons and tear gas were used in the centre of the Belgian capital as riot police tried to bring the situation under control. Fighting broke out soon after the end of a largely peaceful march organised by trade unions and left wing politicians. Scroll down for videos . Riot police use their batons to beat back protesters after a mass demonstration against austerity measures in Brussels, Belgium . Riot policemen charge past burning vehicles during the national trade union demonstration against plans to raise the pension age, slash social security benefits and cancel public sector wage rises . Brussels burning up: Furious demonstrators burn vehicles as they clash with riot police in Brussels in the first mass protest against the new centre-right government's austerity policies . Conflagration: Water cannons and tear gas were used in the centre of the Belgian capital . A protester poses with a sword in front of a burning bin during the mass demonstrations today . Street fighting: Massed ranks of riot police advance on protesters' burning barricades . A riot police officer grabs a flare during riots: Around 100,000 Belgians marched through central Brussels . Violent: A policeman crouches over an injured demonstrator as lines of police push back protesters . Protesters hurl rocks and bottles: Fighting broke out soon after the end of a largely peaceful march . Armed: A protester stands in front of burning vehicles with a makeshift club to defend himself from police . A police officer hurt in the confrontation is helped by plainclothes police as colleagues stand guard . A police officer shoves a demonstrator with his shield after the man got caught by advancing police lines . For two hours, the demonstrators had peacefully marched down the main thoroughfares of central Brussels to protest government policies that will raise the pension age, contain wages and cut into public services. But violence broke out at the end of the demonstration as police fired tear gas and water cannon in an effort to clear the streets. No casualties were immediately reported. 'Metal barriers were thrown at the police, together with stones, and then the situation rapidly got worse,' said demonstrator Gilles Broussard. 'Hundreds of riot police were involved in trying to bring the situation under control - it all got very nasty.' A new government was elected in Belgium last month and immediately pledged to raise the retirement age, cancel wage rises and cut social security benefits. This was all in line with strict guidelines from Europe, which views austerity as the key to the trading bloc's future. Provocative: Police fire water cannon at crowds of protesters at the end of a peaceful march through Brussels today . Water cannon fires at the crowds of worker protesters to clear them from the Brussels streets after the demonstration today . Masked protesters prepare to hurl rocks back at police moving in with small shields and truncheons for close-quarter fighting . Riot police attack protesters as they try to clear the streets of Brussels after at least 100,000 workers marched through . Smoke rises from firecrackers as groups of protesters are pushed back by the black-clad armed police . Belgium has a long postwar tradition of collective bargaining between employers and workers, and successive coalition governments representing a full scale of public opinion often have been able to contain social disagreements. But the current coalition, made up of three pro-business parties and the centrist Christian Democrats, is the first in decades that has been able to set such a clear neoliberal free-market agenda. Marchers said the government, which hopes to save the equivalent of more than £10million, was attacking ordinary people, while avoiding higher taxes for businesses. 'They are hitting the workers, the unemployed. They are not looking for money where it is, I mean, people with a lot of money,' said Philippe Dubois, who came from the industrial rust belt of Liege. The government says it has been forced to push through stringent austerity measures to keep the budget deficit within European Union constraints and insists that businesses need more lenient tax policies to become more competitive in the global market. The trade unions object to government policies that promise to raise the pension age from 65 to 67, freeze the automatic link between wages and inflation, and cut public services in a way that would affect the entire population. Working men: Demonstrators in their work wear and faces covered taunt police during the riot earlier today . Taunts: The same protester is seen shrouded in a haze of pink smoke from behind the police lines . Masked protesters stand by an overturned car in streets slick with water presumably from water cannon fired by police . Hundreds of protesters mill around as vehicles burn after violence broke out at the end of a mass march . Tooling up: Protestors gather materials to use to fight back against police during the mass demonstration . A protestor stands in front of a burning car: The demonstration was called by trade union coalitions and left-wing politicians . A protester wearing a flag of the Flanders Firefighters Association over his face gives a thumbs up as he stands in front of a burning car . Injuries: A riot police officer is helped by a colleague after being hurt during a confrontation . The policeman yells with pain, apparently clutching his collarbone, as he's led away from the front line . Makeshift weapons: A demonstrator hurls a disc-shaped projectile towards police lines during the fighting . Arrests: Riot police officer arrest a demonstrator by carrying him bodily away from the protest . Black smoke rises into the air from the burning vehicles which have been shoved together as barricades . Defiant: A protester stands in front of the burning barricade with his arms raised apparently shouting at lines of police . Confrontation: Smoke from a flare fills the air as demonstrators hurl projectiles towards riot police . One for the album: Protesters take a selfie in front of a burning police motorcycle during the demonstration . Retaliation: Protestors run after they burn a police motorbike . A man waves the Chilean flag in front of the burning motorcycle as demonstrators mill around behind . Mutual aid: Protesters help an injured comrade presumably hurt during clashes with police . In custody: An arrested protestor bleeds as he lays on the ground next to another arrested person . The ACV-CSC Christian trade union coalition boss Marc Leemans told Reuters: 'The signal is clear. People are angry, livid. This government's policies are totally unbalanced.' ACV estimated that some 120,000 people had taken to the streets, with the police looking at a figure of more like 100,000. Slogans on banners included: 'Eliminate the causes of the crisis, not the poor', 'Hands off the pension age', and 'human need not corporate greed'. By late afternoon cars and other vehicles could be seen burning in the centre of Brussels. There were also reports of buildings being set on fire, and other property being damaged. 'There are disturbances in the centre of the centre,' said a Brussels police spokesman. The unexpectedly massive march opens a month-long campaign by the trade unions against the business-friendly governing coalition and is to be capped with a nationwide general strike on December 15. Despite the opening of government-led talks with employers and unions later Thursday, Socialist trade union leader Rudy De Leeuw vowed to continue the protests for weeks on end." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fighting broke out after the end of largely peaceful trade union march .\nNew right-wing government was elected in Belgium last month .\nIt wants to raise retirement age, cancel wage rises and cut welfare benefits ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A new garden city is to be built in Oxfordshire as part of the Coalition's plans to deal with the housing shortage, Nick Clegg has confirmed. Bicester has been chosen as the site for the new town, which will have up to 13,000 new homes. The proposals will be outlined in the National Infrastructure Plan being published tomorrow when ministers are also set to announce a range of other housing measures. The £100m new garden city, with 13,000 new homes  will be developed in Bicester, pictured, . Earlier this year, the Government announced that Ebbsfleet in Kent had been picked to become the first modern garden city. Bicester expressed an interest in following suit and is in line for a new railway station to serve the expanded population as part of rail plans previously announced by the Deputy Prime Minister. Mr Clegg told the Daily Telegraph: 'The Liberal Democrats have long argued that garden cities are an idea whose time has come again. 'I am delighted that Bicester can now be confirmed as a pioneer in what I hope will be another wave of garden cities in this country. 'This is a significant victory for the approach championed by the Coalition Government - where local areas put their hand up and say we want to become a garden city or garden town.' Earlier the Government announced that Ebbsfleet in Kent, pictured, would be the first modern garden city . In the 1920s, the then government created so-called garden cities such as Welwyn Garden City, pictured, to create high quality homes in locations within a relatively short distance from London on major rail links . He added: 'Bicester will get help from the Government with both significant capital investment and in helping developers build the amenities that are required to be a true garden town. 'I hope many other towns will follow Bicester's lead and we will see more garden cities spring up that have the affordable, well-designed homes with proper transport links; services and amenities, which our young families want and need.' Under the garden city initiative, a series of new communities with green spaces, sustainable transport and spacious homes will be built. Mr Clegg has previously claimed the Conservatives 'held back the development of garden cities on the scale necessary' and promised at least ten will be created if the Liberal Democrats are part of the next government. Welwyn Garden City, pictured, was second garden city after Letchworth and one of the first new towns ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Nick Clegg announced the plan for 13,000 new homes in Oxfordshire .\nThe homes are part of the National Infrastructure Plan published tomorrow .\nBicester will receive £100 million of funding to develop the new homes .\nAs well as the new houses, Bicester will receive a new rail station .\nThe Lib Dems believe garden cities can help alleviate the housing crisis ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Gordon Brown came close to losing his sight when he was in No 10, the former prime minister hinted last night. He made the admission in his Kirkcaldy constituency, as he confirmed he will not stand for re-election in May. Mr Brown said goodbye with his wife Sarah and young sons Fraser and John – as he did when leaving Downing Street in 2010. Scroll down for video . Standing down: Today Gordon Brown (left), joined by his wife Sarah and sons John, 11, and Fraser, eight, said it was time to let a 'new person with new ideas' take over - and he will not return to frontline politics . Emotional: Gordon Brown told supporters he would continue to campaign on issues close to his heart . In a highly personal speech, he told of the pain the couple suffered when they lost their first child, Jennifer, shortly after her birth. He also revealed that problems with his eyesight in Downing Street were more serious than previously admitted. The former Labour leader suffered a serious rugby accident at the age of 16 which blinded him in one eye, and he required lengthy treatment to save the sight in the other. In 2009, Downing Street confirmed that medical checks had picked up minor retinal tears in Mr Brown’s good eye – but at the time he said there had been ‘absolutely no deterioration’ in his eyesight. Traditional: Mr Brown spoke in the Old Kirk in Kirkcaldy, the oldest church in his constituency town . 'Although I'm standing down from public office I want to renew my commitment to public service,' he added . Support: Mr Brown hugging his wife Sarah ahead of the speech, which drew praise from former opponents . Yet last night Mr Brown revealed that surgeon Hector Chawla, who saved his eyesight as a boy, came to his aid. He said: ‘When I was in Downing Street and he was retired and they discovered there were tears ... he came to help me again.’ He told 200 assembled friends and Labour Party members at the Old Kirk church: ‘I will not forget, Sarah will not forget, the strength you gave us when our daughter Jennifer was born and then died.’ As his wife looked on, he added: ‘For her love and for her support in every campaign we’ve done – national elections, local elections – Sarah was incredible in giving me support and supporting the Labour Party.’ Friends said Mr Brown wanted to go out on a high, just weeks after making a critical intervention in the Scottish independence referendum to secure the future of the United Kingdom. David Cameron, who replaced Mr Brown in May 2010, said: 'Gordon has given a huge amount in terms of public service and his contribution in government and in Parliament' Family portrait: Mr Brown said he would remain in Fife, adding: 'It is Fife where our home is and where we will be, where our children John and Fraser, who are here tonight, are happily at school' Then and now: Mr Brown leaving Downing Street with his wife and two children after his defeat in May 2010 . They also said the former prime minister still harbours ambitions to take on one more major international role, such as leading the International Monetary Fund, before he retires for good. According to Labour sources, Ed Miliband approached Mr Brown in the immediate aftermath of Scotland’s referendum to see if he would consider taking over the moribund Scottish Labour Party. But Mr Brown declined, saying publicly that he was ‘too old to be the comeback kid ... and I’m too young to be an elder statesman as well’. Mr Brown, who has served in the Commons for over 30 years, will not take a seat in the Lords. Instead, he said he will focus on his role as a UN ambassador for education, as well as his and his wife’s other charity work. Mr Brown married his wife Sarah in 2000 and they have two sons, John and James. A baby girl, Jennifer, was born prematurely and died in January 2002 . Mr Brown served as Chancellor under Tony Blair for 10 years, during which the two men repeatedly clashed about when the Prime Minister would step aside to make way for his old friend . However, he indicated he would return to front-line politics to keep Britain in the EU, should a referendum take place, adding: ‘Although I’m standing down from public office, I want to renew my commitment to public service.’ Mr Miliband last night hailed his predecessor as a ‘towering figure’ in the Labour Party and British politics. David Cameron, who defeated Mr Brown at the last general election, said he ‘wished him well’. Mr Brown, 63, had been widely expected to step down from Parliament in May. He has made only fleeting appearances at Westminster since leading Labour to a crushing defeat in 2010. When he left office Britain had one of the biggest budget deficits in the developed world, which politicians on all sides are still grappling with. However, friends insist that history will be kinder to a man who helped broker a rescue package for the world economy when it stood on the brink of collapse. Mr Brown entered the House of Commons in 1983 when he won a majority of 11,000 in Dunfermline East . After Labour's landslide election victory in 1997, Gordon Brown became Chancellor of the Exchequer . After years of waiting to become Prime Minister, Mr Brown finally entered No 10 on June 27, 2007 . The second son of Rev Dr John Ebenezer Brown, a Church of Scotland minister, Gordon Brown was brought up in Kirkcaldy, a small coastal town north of Edinburgh in Scotland. At the age of 16, he joined Edinburgh University to study history becoming the youngest undergraduate there since the war. He became a Labour MP for Dunfermline East at the second attempt in 1983 with a majority of 11,000, after briefly working as a lecturer and TV reporter, and began forging an alliance with fellow MP Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson. Gordon Brown enjoyed a mixed relationship with Tony Blair and craved the leadership for many years . He was made chancellor in 1992, choosing not to stand for leadership thereby clearing the way for Blair, on the understanding he would retain power at some point. After Labour's 1997 landslide victory, Brown became the most powerful chancellor in modern times. But he never stopped coveting the top job and spend much of the next 10 years pushing Blair to make good on their deal. When Blair finally stood down in 2007, after winning three Labour election victories, Brown was made party leader, and prime minister, without a contest. While on the campaign trail in Rochdale ahead of the 2010 general election, Mr Brown was caught on microphone describing local pensioner Gillian Duffy as 'bigoted' when she quizzed him about immigration . However he found the job he had so craved more difficult than he envisaged and he struggled, particularly with the onset of the global recession in 2008. After a disastrous showing in the local and European elections in 2009, he lost the 2010 general election campaign after losing more than 90 Labour MPs in what was Labour's worst electoral performance since Michael Foot in 1983. Mr Brown returned to the front line political stage for the Scottish referendum and played a crucial role in keeping the Union with a barnstorming speech in Glasgow the day before votes were cast." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Gordon Brown formally announced plans to stand down tonight .\nHe told Kirckcaldy voters it was time for 'new person with new ideas'\nHe added he will decline any invitation to join the House of Lords .\nFriends said he wants to bow out 'on a high' after independence fight .\nCameron and Miliband paid tribute for his years of public service ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Gerard Depardieu shocked an audience at what was meant to be a solemn First World War commemoration by turning up ‘scandalously drunk’. The 65-year-old movie legend’s shambolic performance follows his admission that he sometimes drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day. On Sunday evening Depardieu was due to read out poetry by the French poet-singer known as Barbara – who survived France’s wartime Holocaust – at the event in Brussels. Scroll down for video . Gerard Depardieu shocked an audience at what was meant to be a solemn First World War commemoration by turning up ‘scandalously drunk’ Depardieu was due to read out poetry by the French poet-singer known as Barbara – who survived France’s wartime Holocaust – at the event in Brussels. But he shocked audiences by gesticulating and swearing . Within a few seconds of arriving on stage, Depardieu had ignored much of the prepared text, and was waiving his hands in the air while telling jokes, shouting, and using uncouth language . The solemn words and music recital at the historic Flagey venue was also due to include the work of Depardieu’s late son, Guillaume, who died tragically in 2008. But within a few seconds of arriving on stage, Depardieu had ignored much of the prepared text, and was waiving his hands in the air while telling jokes, shouting, and using uncouth language. A translation reveals what he is saying. He told the audience: 'I will tell you that I am helping you here, here and elsewhere, and elsewhere . 'I see there are people who say aaaaah da da da . 'My god what do they know? what do they know about love for Europe? 'I would like... to be strong... I think it can be done... I think it can be done . 'Stop Gerard! But I do nothing, I am doing nothing. I am not a politician. 'They are sh**, they are sh** . 'I am going to finish with a Flemish poet who is extraordinary.' Although some members of the audience appreciated the change in tone, and clapped and laughed, others were far from impressed. 'Gerard Depardieu was visibly drunk to say the least,’ one spectator told Brussel’s La Capitale. ‘He started off by finding it difficult to find words of welcome. ‘Then, he read the same sentence once, twice, and then three times! Then he left the text that he was reading to digress on to the subject of politics in Belgium.‘Then, a little later, he asked what page he was on. Although some members of the audience appreciated the change in tone, and clapped and laughed, others were far from impressed‘ . Audience members said he left the text that he was reading to digress on to the subject of politics in Belgium, then had to ask what page he was on . Finally, the show had to be stopped after half-an-hour, with other audience members tweeting words such as ‘scandalous’ and ‘shame’ He also called for a chair,’ said the spectator, who provided a video of part of the debacle. Finally, the show had to be stopped after half-an-hour, with other audience members tweeting words such as ‘scandalous’ and ‘shame’. In September, Depardieu told an interviewer: ‘I can’t drink like a normal person. I can absorb 12, 13, 14 bottles per day. 'In the morning, it starts at home with champagne or red wine before 10am, then again champagne.' Depardieu was last year banned from an Air France flight for urinating in the aisle as it prepared to take off, forcing the plane to turn back. A passenger on the flight said Depardieu appeared to be drunk and insisted he be allowed to use the bathroom during takeoff, when passengers must remain seated. Depardieu, who took Russian citizenship in January 2013 as a protest against France's 75 per cent tax on the rich, underwent a quintuple heart bypass operation 14 years ago. The 65-year-old movie legend’s shambolic performance follows his admission that he sometimes drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day . Depardieu, who took Russian citizenship in January 2013 as a protest against France's 75 per cent tax on the rich, underwent a quintuple heart bypass operation 14 years ago . He recently revealed he was once a rent boy, a petty thief who served three weeks in prison for stealing a car and also turned his hand to grave robbing before being saved from destitution by a gay theatre talent spotter who paid for him to study French drama. The 65-year-old award-winning actor makes his confessions confessions in his autobiography, called 'it happened like that' (Ca c'est fait comme ca) in which he also tells of his unexpected friendship with Vladimir Putin, the Russian president and the death of his son Guillaume in 2008. Depardieu, who became a household name in Britain for his role in the 1990 romantic comedy Green Card alongside Andie MacDowell, reveals as a toddler he became accustomed to hearing his mother tell him about her attempts to abort him using knitting needles adding: 'And to think I almost killed you.' His family was so poor that as a child he helped deliver his siblings as his parents could not afford a midwife. Depardieu writes he began to wander the streets when he was just 10 but could easily pass for being 15 - and quickly realised he was attractive to men. He said: 'I've known since I was very young that I please homosexuals' and added when men approached, asking for sex, 'I would ask them for money'. He also admits he occasionally helped a man to dig up newly buried bodies in the cemetery and steal jewellery and shoes from them." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Depardieu was due to read out solemn poetry at the event in Brussels .\nRecital of work by poet Barbara and Depardieu’s late son, Guillaume .\nDepardieu ignored much of the text, and waived his hands in the air .\nVideo shows him telling jokes, shouting, and using uncouth language .\nFollows admission he sometimes drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 'mysterious' militia group that appeared on rooftop patrols in Ferguson pledging to protect private property has been ordered to stand down. Oath Keepers, a vigilante organization consisting of former and current military, police and firefighters, abandoned their posts on Saturday night after being threatened with arrest. Equipped with militia-style clothing and firearms, the Oath Keepers had been offering free security for businesses at risk of looting and arson in Ferguson. Scroll down for video . John Karriman, a volunteer from vigilante organization Oath Keepers, stands guard on the rooftop of a business in Ferguson, Missouri . Nick Nesbitt watches from a snowy rooftop near the Ferguson Police Department. He and a group of volunteers watch and protect local businesses from getting vandalized as protesters gather in the neighborhood . They took up positions on rooftops after the St Louis suburb erupted in an orgy of violence and destruction following the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead 18-year-old Michael Brown. Police questioned group members early last week and initially allowed them to stay. But as tensions remained high in Ferguson over the weekend, St. Louis County police officers ordered the Oath Keepers to leave the rooftops, threatening them with arrest for operating without a licence. 'When we hear information that someone, or a group, is providing security without a license, our department has to investigate the issue,' police spokesman, Shawn McGuire, told the New York Times in an email. The group took up positions on rooftops after the St Louis suburb erupted in an orgy of violence and destruction following the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead 18-year-old Michael Brown . Nick Nesbitt watches from a snowy rooftop near the Ferguson Police Department. The Oath Keepers focused their efforts on a strip of South Florissant Road that includes a Chinese restaurant, dentist office, bakery and number of apartments . Since being shut down, the group have now turned their efforts to conducting their own protests. More than a dozen local businesses were razed to the ground last Monday, while many more were looted in a night of arson, random gunfire and pitched battles, with heavily armed riot police unable to cope with the scale of the mayhem. By Tuesday, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon had sent more than 2,200 National Guard members to the Ferguson area to support local law enforcement. The Oath Keepers focused their efforts on a strip of South Florissant Road that includes a Chinese restaurant, dentist office, bakery and number of apartments. St. Louis County police officers have ordered Oath Keepers to leave the rooftops, threatening them with arrest for operating without a licence . Victor Clark, a dentist at Ferguson Dental on South Florissant Road, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he was happy to have the Oath Keepers' free assistance. On Monday, rioters shattered the business' front door and window, and stole dental needles and anesthetic. Mr Clark said that when the Oath Keepers turned up they gave them their keys. 'We didn't know that much about them, but we got a feeling of trust,' he told the local paper. 'You have to do something to protect our building.' Equipped with militia-style clothing and firearms, the Oath Keepers offered free security for businesses at risk of looting and arson in Ferguson . Nick Nesbitt patrols a snowy rooftop. Oath Keepers leader Sam Andrews declined to say how many people were assisting in the effort, saying only that the number was 'more than five, less than 500' 'When they're here, there's definitely a weight lifted off of our shoulders,' Davis Vo, whose family owns New Chinese Gourmet on the street, told the New York Times. 'I'd be lying if I said otherwise.' Oath Keepers leader Sam Andrews declined to say how many people were assisting in the effort, saying only that the number was 'more than five, less than 500'. 'It's really a broad group of citizens, and I'm sure their motivations are all different,' Mr Andrews told the newspaper. 'In many of them, there's probably a sense of patriotism. 'But I think in most of them, there's probably something that they probably don't even recognize: that we have a moral obligation to protect the weakest among us.' John Karriman patrols the rooftop of a business. The Oath Keepers have now left their rooftop posts but will remain in Ferguson to protest . More than a dozen local businesses were razed to the ground last Monday, while many more were looted in a night of arson, random gunfire and pitched battles, with heavily armed riot police unable to cope with the scale of the mayhem ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The group offered protection for private businesses against looters and arsonists .\nOath Keepers have since been threatened with arrest for operating without a licence .\nPolice struggled to contain violence following grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson .\nThe Oath Keepers have now left their rooftop posts but will remain in Ferguson to protest ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Villagers have complained after a Christmas tree made from scaffolding and tinsel was constructed on their green. Residents branded the tree an 'eyesore' after it was erected next to the main road in the Cambridgeshire village of Haddenham. The tree has been put together using metal scaffolding poles, with tinsel twisted around the structure to form star-shaped branches. Eyesore: The tree has been constructed by wrapping tinsel around a structure made from scaffolding poles . Picturesque: Residents of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, (pictured) have described the tree as 'disapponting' Matthew Hannigan, 52, said: 'I couldn't believe it when I saw the Christmas tree, it's a real eyesore right in the centre of the village. 'I don't understand why other villages have real Christmas trees with lights and yet our tree is constructed out of metal and tinsel, it's really disappointing. 'It's on the main road through the village so everyone who drives through will see it and wonder why it's not real.' But resident Miranda Pratt, who helped to construct the tree, said it was meant to be 'conceptual' and 'exciting.' 'Exciting': Residents who helped construct the tree defended the design, saying it was 'conceptual' She said: 'It was put up for our Festival of Light event to celebrate the start of Christmas which we had in our village at the weekend and was attended by more than 1,000 people. 'We wanted to create a Christmas tree which was conceptual and exciting and I think it's wonderful. 'It has 24 stars to represent the days of advent and it is part of our Living Advent Calendar which will see different events around the village to raise money for charity. 'There is a traditional Christmas tree with lights opposite in the church.' Is your village's tree worse? Please email [email protected] ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Unusual tree was built next to main road in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire .\nOutraged residents have said that the metal structure is 'disappointing'\nBut others defended the tree, saying it was meant to be 'conceptual'\nIs your village's tree worse? Please email [email protected] ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Fighting for his life: Martin Catterall suffered severe head injuries after being knocked unconscious by a gang in Chorley town centre . A new father is on a life support machine after he was savagely beaten up while 'wetting the baby's head' on a night out with friends. Martin Catterall, 30, had been celebrating the birth of his child on Saturday night when he was set upon by a gang in Chorley town centre, Lancashire. The midnight attack left him with severe head injuries and he is currently in a critical condition at the Royal Preston Hospital. Police say his injuries are life-threatening and that he is currently on life support. Four men - two aged 19, a third aged 20 and the fourth aged 24, all from nearby Leyland, also Lancashire, were arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in custody. Lancashire Police confirmed the altercation involved 'a number of men' and are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the beer garden of the White Hart pub in Chorley at the time of the assault. Detective Superintendent Eddie Thistlethwaite said: 'The victim of this assault was knocked unconscious and has been operated on at the Royal Preston Hospital, but he remains critically ill, with life threatening head injuries. 'He has just become a father for the first time to a young baby which makes this incident all the more tragic. 'We do need people to come forward and tell us what they may know or have seen. 'One witness that we asked to come forward has done so and we are grateful to him for doing so. 'But we still need to hear from whoever was in the beer garden of the White Hart public house in Chorley just after midnight in the early hours of Sunday morning and may have seen this assault. 'We are looking at CCTV in a bid to identify potential witnesses. 'This CCTV includes a number of vehicles driving past the immediate aftermath of the incident. 'One is a white taxi, possibly a Vauxhall Zafira or similar. We would ask the driver or passengers of that or other vehicles to contact us.' Specially trained officers are currently working with Mr Catterall's family. Appeal: Police are asking anyone who was in the beer garden of The White Hart Pub in Chorley, above, and who witnessed the incident to come forward . On life support: The midnight attack has left him on life support at the Royal Preston Hospital (above) Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Martin Catterall, 30, had been celebrating birth of child on Saturday night .\nNew father was set upon by a gang in Chorley town centre in Lancashire .\nKnocked unconscious and he is now on life-support after having surgery .\nFour men have been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Tate Museum has worked with computer game makers to recreate some of its classic paintings and sculptures in Minecraft. Players can download the worlds to their computer to explore, and even play games as they move through the world. The first two maps are inspired by André Derain's 1906 painting of London, The Pool of London, and Christopher Nevinson's 1920 painting of New York, Soul of the Soulless City. Taking inspiration from Derain's painting of 'The Pool of London', the Minecraft version of the painting shows a section of the river Thames where ships unloaded cargo and goods were traded. The map allows users to explore London along the Thames as Fauvist painter André Derain did in 1906 to create the original painting . Minecraft was created by Markus Persson in 2009, before releasing it widely in November 2011. Players of the game, which is available on PC and Xbox can walk around different terrains, fly and build models using little pixelated blocks. It's the top online game on Xbox Live, with over two billion hours played on Xbox 360 in the last two years - and almost 17 million copies sold in total. Earlier this year, Microsoft snapped up Mr Persson's company, Mojang - and the game - for an estimated $2.5 billion (£1.5 billion). He said the decision to sell the company was 'not about the money. It's about my sanity.' Jane Burton, Creative Director, Tate Media said: 'Minecraft is a wonderful game which embraces imagination and creativity. 'It has captivated millions of children and young people across the world. 'In playfully reimagining art in Tate Worlds for Minecraft we hope to introduce a new generation to inspirational works from Tate's collection.' The virtual environments or 'maps' known as Tate Worlds are based on paintings and sculptures in the Tate Collection. Players of the video game can explore and undertake activities and challenges that relate to the themes of the art work, or explore how they were made. The first Tate Worlds maps are already available to download for free. The first two maps are inspired by André Derain's 1906 painting of London, The Pool of London, and Christopher Nevinson's 1920 painting of New York, Soul of the Soulless City. In Tate Worlds: Soul of the SoullessCity, inspired by the futurist-style painting by Nevinson, players will enter the bustling and fast-changing place of 1920s New York, as depicted in the painting. 'On entering the Tate Worlds map, Minecraft players will board a train taking them past New York landmarks of the time, before they roller-coast into the future as the skyscrapers go up and up,' the Tate said. In Tate Worlds: Soul of the SoullessCity, inspired by the futurist-style painting by Nevinson, players will enter the bustling and fast-changing place of 1920s New York, as depicted in the painting. On entering the Tate Worlds map, Minecraft players will board a train taking them past New York landmarks of the time, before they roller-coast into the future as the skyscrapers go up and up. 'The sights and sounds of the 'roaring twenties' will accompany the journey as the players build a skyscraper, join construction workers for a dangerous sky-high lunch, and race to catch a movie.' Painted in 1920, the Tate says of the painting: 'New York in the 1920s was a bustling and fast-changing place. 'Its emerging skyscrapers and railways epitomised the dynamism of the modern metropolis, inspiring British artist Christopher Nevinson to paint his Futurist-style painting Soul of the Soulless City in 1920.' Six more Tate Worlds maps will be released over the coming year on the themes of 'Play', 'Destruction' and 'Fantasy', inspired by well-known artworks including John Singer Sargent's, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, 1885-6; Peter Blake's, The Toy Shop, 1962; John Martin's, The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, 1822; and Cornelia Parker's, Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, 1991. The second map allows users to explore London along the Thames as Fauvist painter André Derain did in 1906. Taking inspiration from Derain's painting of 'The Pool of London', a section of the river Thames where ships unloaded cargo and goods were traded, discover historical landmarks in a brightly coloured world, like the painting itself. 'Starting at London Bridge, visit historic sites such as The Tower of London; climb 'The Queens Pipe' chimney at St Katharine's Dock; and descend into the forgotten river Nickinger that runs beneath the city whilst you search for the pigments Monsieur Derain used in his painting,' the Tate said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Players can download the worlds for free to their computer to explore .\nThe first two maps are inspired by paintings of New York and London ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tony Abbott has been asked if he's concerned about being a 'one term wonder' as the latest opinion poll shows his approval rating has hit its lowest point in five months. The Prime Minister appeared on Channel Nine's Today show on Tuesday morning and faced a barrage of questions from host Karl Stefanovic over his controversial budget decisions. As Mr Abbott took aim at the Labor party saying they were trying to sabotage the government's budget and he wished they weren't 'in such a feral mood', Stefanovic hit back by saying he was exactly the same in Opposition. Scroll down for video . Prime Minister Tony Abbott approval rating has hit its lowest point in five months, the latest Newspoll shows . 'With respect you were fairly feral in Opposition weren't you, I mean the greatest respect by that, and ... why would (Bill Shorten) do anything different when it worked for you?' Stefanovic asked. 'The reality here is that the budget position is in a shambles and every day it does get worse. 'No one is buying what you are selling, what you are laying down. That is the problem.' Mr Abbott defended his government's budget saying it wasn't in 'shambles' and said the budget has been under control since the Liberal party were elected to government. 'The carbon tax has been successfully repealed, the mining tax has been successfully repealed, the boats are stopping, free trade agreements are being negotiated,' he said. 'Sure the polls aren't great but no one said the task of budget repair would be easy. 'I don't pretend this parliament has been easy for us… but we have already made substantial changes.' The Prime Minister appeared on Channel Nine's Today show on Tuesday morning and faced a barrage of questions from host Karl Stefanovic over his controversial budget decisions . Mr Abbott took aim at the Labor party saying they were trying to sabotage the government's budget and he wished they weren't 'in such a feral mood' It follows the latest opinion polls, conducted for News Corp at the weekend, that reported a drop in the prime minister's satisfaction rating for a fourth consecutive month, giving him 33 per cent. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten remains the preferred prime minister, with his level unchanged at 39 per cent. The government and opposition are tied for the primary vote on 37 per cent each after the coalition picked up a point and the opposition lost two. Labor maintained in front on a two-party-preferred basis, leading 54 to 46 per cent. The latest opinion poll results follow a ragged week for the Liberal party, which centred around the controversial cuts to the ABC and confusion over whether the government was shelving the GP $7 co-payment. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten (left) remains the preferred prime minister and Labor maintained its lead on a two-party-preferred basis . The latest opinion poll follows a ragged week for the Liberal party, which centred around the controversial cuts to the ABC and confusion over whether the government was shelving the GP $7 co-payment . In Tuesday's interview on Today, the prime minister said issues handled without needing parliamentary approval had been effective. 'We're repairing the budget and Labor is doing its best to sabotage... I'm not complaining because that's the Senate the people elected,' Mr Abbott said. 'Look at the way we've handled foreign policy issues like MH17 and MH370, look at the way we've handled the foreign fighters threats. 'Sure it gets tougher when you have to negotiate your legislation past your political opponents in the Senate and I wish the Labor party wasn't in such a feral mood.' When asked if he was concerned about being a 'one term wonder', Mr Abbott drew on former Prime Minister John Howard's first term. 'I was a member of the Howard Government. They didn't look too flash in its first term. It went on to be the most successful,' he said. 'I think the Australian people can be confident that they've had a good year under their belt. We're getting fundamentals right and we are delivering for the people of Australia.' Mr Abbott said on Tuesday the Liberal party were trying to repair the budget, but Labor and Bill Shorten were doing its best to sabotage it ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tony Abbott's approval rating sits at 33 per cent, according to a Newspoll survey conducted at the weekend .\nOpposition Leader Bill Shorten remains the preferred prime minister, with his level unchanged at 39 per cent .\nIt follows a ragged week for the Liberal party, including ABC budget cuts .\nMr Abbott denied suggestions his government's budget was in shambles on Tuesday during a television interview ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tottenham were sweating on the fitness of Nacer Chadli and Hugo Lloris on Tuesday after the pair picked up injuries while on international duty. Chadli missed Belgium’s clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday with a hip complaint, and goalkeeper Lloris pulled out of France’s clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem. Chadli, who is Tottenham’s top scorer this season with four goals, played in Belgium’s 6-0 win over Andorra last Friday despite worries about his hip. Nacer Chadli, pictured celebrating scoring for Belgium against Andorra on Friday, has picked up an injury . Chadli remains Tottenham’s top scorer this season with four goals and has given his club a scare . Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pulled out of France’s clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem . Belgium’s medical team are confident the injury is not serious, but Tottenham will assess the situation before a decision on Chadli’s availability for Saturday’s clash at Manchester City. They hope Lloris will be available after France manager Didier Deschamps said: ‘It’s going a lot better for Hugo.’ Tottenham right back Kyle Walker is targeting the clash with Chelsea on December 3 for his return from abdominal surgery. Defender Milos Veljkovic, 19, is joining Middlesbrough on loan until January but could stay until the end of the season. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has seen problems arise from the international break this week ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tottenham's current top goalscorer Nacer Chadli missed Belgium’s clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday with a hip complaint .\nGoalkeeper Hugo Lloris pulled out of France’s clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem .\nTottenham are to assess both injuries but Belgium’s medical team are confident Chadli's injury is not serious .\nMauricio Pochettino's men travel to face Manchester City on Saturday ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman who gave birth to a severely premature baby has created a petition seeking to have medical guidelines changed after doctors refused to treat her child. Grieving mother Emma Jones gave birth to her son Riley at just 22 weeks and three days in December last year. However, current medical guidelines issued by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine recommend that doctors do not attempt to resuscitate babies born before 24 weeks, due to the extremely high risk of developing serious disabilities. Grieving mother Emma Jones with her partner Chris Goodger. Emma gave birth to their son Riley Goodger at just 22 weeks and three days in December last year . Riley died in the early hours of December 29, 2013, just 93 minutes after Ms Jones had given birth to him at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales. Ms Jones, from Cardiff, claims that he was breathing on his own and would have survived had medical staff intervened. But doctors and nurses refused to treat the 480g child because he was born nine days before it is considered acceptable for doctors to try and keep premature infants alive. She has now collected thousands of signatures on a petition calling for a change medical guidelines so babies born 22 weeks into pregnancy are not left to die by hospital staff. She told Wales Online: 'He wasn’t crying but I could see he was breathing – and his heart was beating through his chest wall. 'But no care could be provided for him even though he was living. 'I was incredibly tired after just going through labour but my mother, father and partner tried everything they could to get the staff to change their minds. 'They were begging because they knew what had happened with my previous son and they felt it couldn’t happen again. It was heartbreaking.' ‘In fighting this, I’m also conflicting with abortion guidelines, which makes things even more difficult.’ Ms Jones has handed in the 2,759-signature petition into the National Assembly of Wales' Petitions Committee to demand changes are put in place to help babies showing signs of life. Riley died in the early hours of December 29, 2013, just 93 minutes after Ms Jones had given birth to him at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales . The 23-year-old supermarket worker said she wants paediatricians to review and weigh every baby born after 22 weeks so parents and clinicians can make informed decisions based on their chance of survival. Ms Jones had an operation in May on her cervix to improve her chances of giving birth after the 24-week cut-off period. She added: ‘I don’t want any blame on the hospital for what they did. ‘My anger lies with the guidelines. Every baby should be treated on their individual condition. I believe if staff had treated my baby he’d still be alive today.’ The latest set of guidelines drawn up by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine in 2008 state that if a child is born at any stage less than 23 weeks, it is 'considered in the best interests of the baby, and standard practice, for resuscitation not to be carried out.’ The guidelines are based on a 1995 EPICure study of all babies born in the UK during that year, which reported that only two children born at 22 weeks survived, with one going on to develop severe disabilities. The BAPM guidelines go on to state that should a baby be born between 23 weeks and 23 weeks and six days ‘a decision not to start resuscitation is an appropriate approach’, although this may be re-considered in exceptional cases. There were 241 babies born prematurely at 23 weeks in 2000, with only 26 surviving. Of these, one later died and fourteen were reported to have disabilities by the age of five. Doctors and nurses refused to treat the 480g child because he was born nine days before it is considered acceptable to try and keep prematurely-born infants alive . However, babies born at 24 weeks had a higher chance of survival, and guidelines recommend that ‘resuscitation should be commenced unless the parents and clinicians have considered that the baby will be born severely compromised’. In the 1995 study, 66 per cent of the 313 babies born at this age died, while half of the survivors were found to have a moderate or severe disability at six years old. Disabilities often include cerebral palsy and an inability to walk, low cognitive scores, blindness or profound hearing loss. Those babies born at 25 weeks had considerably greater chances of survival and it is considered ‘appropriate to resuscitate babies at this gestation and, if the response is encouraging, to start intensive care’. Of the 424 babies born at this gestation period in 1995, 48 per cent later died, although 27 per cent of the survivors had no identifiable impairment. Along with a steady rise in birth rates, there are increasing numbers of older mothers and those using fertility treatments – two groups of women who are more likely to have premature babies. Current medical guidelines issued by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine recommend that doctors do not attempt to resuscitate babies born before 24 weeks . According to data from 2011, those born alive at 27 weeks have an 87 per cent chance of surviving, at 28 weeks it is 92 per cent and at 29 weeks, 95 per cent. However, Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru AM for South Wales East, said: ‘Emma’s baby son was breathing for 93 minutes on his own and I believe every effort should have been made to give him a chance of life. ‘I admire Emma’s courage and back her campaign to help others in the future. ‘I will be writing to the Health Minister Mark Drakeford to ask for a meeting to discuss the current regulations concerning the cut-off period following a birth.’ Riley’s death was the second time Ms Jones has lost a child. He son Tyler was stillborn in 2012. The Welsh Government said the care of extremely pre-term babies is ‘extremely challenging’ and reviewed regularly as medical advances are made. A spokesman said: ‘Health boards follow guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and the British Association of Perinatal Medicine. ‘The current guidance does not prohibit resuscitation of babies at any age. ‘The decision to attempt resuscitation should be made by the clinical team in partnership with the parents, informed by the overall clinical situation and not just the gestational age of the baby. ‘But the guidance does reflect the sad reality that babies born under 23 weeks have very low chances of disability-free survival and this knowledge is a key part of the clinical decision-making.’ A spokesman for the University Hospital of Wales declined to comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Emma Jones gave birth to her son Riley at just 22 weeks and three days .\nGuidelines say doctors shouldn't treat babies born less than 24 weeks .\nStudy shows there is a huge risk of the child developing severe disabilities .\nHer petition has been signed by 2,759 people and back by Welsh politician ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "When five-year-old Breanna's mum came home to find the little girl had let her pet cow into the house, she gave her daughter the chance to explain - with some rather interesting results. While her pet calf Izzy lies on the porch floor next to the family dog at their home in Pennsylvania, little Breanna gets creative to explain the unexpected house guest. As her mother Billie Jo Decker films, the adorable five-year-old tries saying that the cow walked in when the door was open and she was looking the other way. Scroll down for video . Mom Billie Jo Decker shared heartwarming video of the girl and her pet cow Izzy bonding on YouTube and the clip has already been viewed close to 750,000 times . 'You're telling a fib,' her mum responds. 'Now do you want to tell the truth about it?' After another gallant attempt at explaining the presence of Izzy the cow, Breanna settles down to stroke her pet and the calf leans in to be cuddled before falling asleep with her head on the child's lap. Billie Jo shared heartwarming video of the girl and her pet bonding on YouTube and the clip has already been viewed close to 750,000 times. The mom explained that the calf's mother gave birth to her in a swamp in late November, and Izzy very nearly froze and drowned. As her mom films, the adorable five-year-old tries saying that the cow walked in when the door was open and she was looking the other way . Billie Jo said Izzy has been with them since she was just days old and Breanna has bonded with her since . 'She was very sick when she arrived,' Billie Jo commented on the video. 'She didn't have very good chance of surviving as she developed pneumonia and had water in her lungs' 'She of course is a bottle baby so human touch and interaction is all she knew. She came here only a few days old and [I] Iet my little girl bond with her as much as she wanted.' Billie Jo added: 'Overriding all my instincts to say \"don't do that\" I wanted to see them grow a bond, and I of course wanted to raise a happy and loving cow. 'The first time I witnessed this cow wanting to be hugged and cuddled with my jaw dropped because I, like most, have been led to believe they are different.' While her pet calf lies on the porch floor, little Breanna gets creative to explain the unexpected house guest . Breanna settles down and the calf leans in to be cuddled before falling asleep with her head on the child's lap ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Little Breanna had sneaked her pet calf Izzy into the porch of the house .\nHer mom Billie Jo Decker filmed the little girl explaining how Izzy got in .\nBreanna then cuddles Izzy who falls asleep with her head on the child's lap .\nAdorable clip has been viewed more than 750,000 times on YouTube ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Corporal William Savage was one of three British soldiers killed instantly when their Mastiff 2 vehicle was destroyed by an IED on April 30, 2013 . Three British soldiers were killed instantly when their armoured personnel carrier was destroyed after it struck an improvised explosive device (IED), their inquest has heard. Corporal William Savage, 30, from Penicuick, Midlothian; Fusilier Samuel Flint, 21, from Edinburgh; and Private Robert Hetherington, 25, from Edinburgh died after their Mastiff 2 was destroyed on April 30, 2013. Senior coroner for Oxfordshire Darren Salter, said the men were killed on Route 611 in the Nahr-e-Saraj district. A post-mortem on the three men concluded that they would have been deeply unconscious virtually instantly and virtually unaware of what had happened to them. Mr Salter said the Mastiff was designed to resist attacks from IEDs. The hearing heard that he trio, whe were all from B Company, 2nd Battalion, Scottish Regiment, were the first people to be killed inside the second evolution of the Mastiff since it was deployed in theatre in 2009. The inquest heard that the vehicle the three men died in had been damaged in another IED attack in May 2009. Despite the earlier damage and an ongoing problem with the locks on the rear of the vehicle, it had been declared battle-worthy shortly before the . Mr Salter said he would consider the level of protection afforded by the Mastiff when subjected to such an attack; whether there were any defects with the vehicle on the morning it went out on patrol; whether it should have been possible to detect he IED before it exploded and whether there was any intelligence available before the attack. The Royal Military Police made inquiries to the Afghan National Police about this incident, but no one was arrested over it. The Mastiff, a protective patrol vehicle, had been from Forward Operating Base Ouellette to another base at Lashkar Gah Durai and was on its way back again when the attack happened. It was one of four vehicles in the patrol. The driver of the Mastiff, Fusilier Paul Howell, said in a statement that the regular locks to the rear doors had been faulty, and he had reported them twice. He told the inquest that on the day in question, though they were stiff, they were fully sealed when closed. Fusilier Samuel Flint, left and Private Robert Hetherington, right, were singing the Dizzee Rascal song Baseline Junkie in the moments before their vehicle was destroyed by the powerful blast . The three men were the first to be killed in the Mastiff 2 vehicle, which had been first deployed on the battlefield in 2009. The men's inquest heard that the vehicle, pictured,  was designed to withstand IED attacks . Extra battle locks were not deployed, but they were not supposed to be when the vehicle was in open desert, only when there were potential public order situations, he said. He said in his statement that there were 20 ammunition tins under the seats in the rear, which was normal. Shortly before the blast, two of the dead men had been singing a Dizzee Rascal song as they sat at the rear of the vehicle. The three men were all flown to Camp Bastion followed the blast but they were all decalred dead shortly after arrival. The inquest heard that the dead men, were those who were sitting nearest the rear doors of the vehicle at the time of the explosion. They were travelling between Forward Operating Base Ouellette and Patrol Base Lashkar Gah Durai, when the bomb struck. The four-vehicle column had been told the night before the patrol that the road they were travelling was relatively quiet with normal civilian activity. Friends and relatives of the three soldiers stood silently as their bodies were brought from RAF Brize Norton . Members of Cpl Savage's family, including his wife Lyndsey (holding a red rose) stood as his body and the body of this two comrades were repatriated after they were killed in Afghanistan in April 2013 . Blast survivor Fusilier Scott Bell told the hearing Fusilier Flint and Private Hetheringgton were singing the Dizzee Rascal song Baseline Junkie moments before the blast, which occurred some time in the late morning. Fusilier Bell said: 'I felt a really hard thud like I had been in a car crash. 'There was a lot of dust everywhere.' The soldier noticed Fusilier Flint was still in his seat, Private Hetherington was slouched forward and Corporal Savage, aged 30 years, appeared to be sitting up. Fusillier Paul Howell, who was driving the Mastiff, said his 'mind went blank' for a while before waking up to see the front wheels blown off the vehicle. He said: 'I noticed the back doors were open. It was then that I noticed I was in pain.' Several other soldiers who were injured in the explosion recalled hazy memories of the incident. Sergeant Saiasi Vono, who was in a Husky vehicle ahead of the Mastiff, said he saw a 'thick cloud of dust and smoke' behind them. Sergeant Vono lead a team back to the damaged vehicle and climbed inside, calling to Corporal Savage, who did not respond. The three fatally injured soldiers and their colleagues were pulled from the wreckage as the convoy waited for a helicopter to take them to hospital at Camp Bastion, where they were declared dead. Post-mortem examinations revealed all three died from blast injuries caused by an explosion. Two forensic pathologists who carried out the examinations said there was nothing that could have been done to save the men, who would all have been unaware of what happened. The inquest continues and is expected to last a further two days. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "WIlliam Savage, Samuel Flint and Robert Hetherington died instantly .\nThe three men were sitting in the rear of the Mastiff 2 armoured vehicle .\nThe vehicle was destroyed when it struck an IED on April 30, 2013 .\nThe rear doors of the vehicle where torn off by the powerful explosion .\nCoroner Darren Salter heard no-one has been arrested over the attack .\nScroll down for video ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has pocketed nearly £25million in five years selling sensitive personal details of millions of motorists to controversial parking enforcement firms. The government quango passed on the private information of 8.7million drivers to dozens of companies so they could be pursued relentlessly over alleged unpaid fines. The latest twist in the ‘cowboy’ parking scandal shows the agency even divulged names and addresses of innocent people to ‘rogue firms’ that they knew had been convicted of criminal offences. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has pocketed nearly £25million in five years selling sensitive personal details of millions of motorists to controversial parking enforcement firms . The Mail, which highlighted the outrage during the summer, has demanded action after revealing the practice had turned into a multi-million-pound industry dubbed ‘legalised mugging’ by motoring groups. According to the DVLA, which holds details of all registered vehicle keepers in the UK, the amount it collected from parking firms more than doubled from £2.9million in 2010-11 to £6million in 2013-14. So far this year, it has raked in £4.3million from the lucrative private parking business and forecasts this will rise to £7.3million by the end of March 2015. That would make a total of £24.7million. Details are sold at £2.50 a time, often to firms levying parking charges on drivers using privately-owned car parks at NHS hospitals, supermarkets, shopping centres and even tourist attractions. The increase in income from parking companies seeking drivers’ details follows the ban on clamping, introduced in October 2012, and a change in the law which allows parking operators to pursue motorists for the payment of tickets rather than having to identify the driver at the time. The latest twist in the ‘cowboy’ parking scandal shows the agency even divulged names and addresses of innocent people to ‘rogue firms’ that they knew had been convicted of criminal offences . Official DVLA figures reveal 31 companies have paid for personal data, despite several receiving stinging criticism – and even criminal convictions – over their behaviour. Observices Parking Consultancy, for instance, spent more than £66,000 buying sensitive information of more than 20,000 motorists. Yet the firm and one of its directors had pleaded guilty in March 2011 to breaching trading standards by being ‘recklessly unfair’. The company, which operated in Wolverhampton, admitted 36 offences, including displaying 15 misleading signs at and sending letters from a debt recovery firm without revealing it was the same company as OPC. Meanwhile, Parking Eye, which has forked out more than £7million in five years, lost a court battle this year after trying to fine a motorist £100 for circling a car park - without stopping. Dave Hotchin, 49, spent half an hour waiting for a space without success before driving away from Fistral Beach car park in Newquay, Cornwall. Tory MP Michael Ellis said he was ‘worried’ about how the DVLA was selling drivers’ details . But two months later he received a demand for £100 saying the couple had been caught without a ticket by an automatic number plate reader. Parking Eye sent four further warnings to Mr Hotchin and his wife before launching a court action to get the money, but the judge threw out the claim because the pair had never parked. Tory MP Michael Ellis, who in 2011 supported the ban on private wheel clampers and sits on the Home Affairs Committee, said he was ‘worried’ about how the DVLA was selling drivers’ details. He said: ‘They have raked in a fortune. I think the DVLA has a duty and a responsibility to make sure they protect the personal and private information that they hold. ‘Part of that responsibility is to ensure they don’t give details to unscrupulous firms who make the lives of innocent motorists a misery and who should not be trusted with it. The DVLA must urgently review its practices. In the summer, the Daily Mail has revealed the aggressive tactics used by firms to coerce hundreds of thousands of drivers into paying inflated charges. Parking squads issue official-looking £100 tickets, often to drivers just a few minutes late returning to their cars. Rogue wardens working on hospital grounds have allegedly been ordered to focus on cancer wards because patients are likely to be distracted – and therefore late returning to their cars. Private parking companies also hit hundreds of thousands of drivers with ‘fines’ for minor infringements outside shops and fast-food chains. After issuing so-called penalty notices, they then use threats to terrify motorists into paying up. The campaign prompted Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to warn ‘bully boy’ tactics would not be tolerated and rogue firms could be prosecuted. The DVLA insisted it has strict of criteria for those using its electronic database, including valid data protection registration, probation periods and audits to monitor behaviour and use of data. The agency also denied profiting from the sale of personal information. It said: ‘The fees are set to recover the related administrative costs and this means that it is the applicant and not the taxpayer who funds this activity. ‘Landowners would have great difficulty in enforcing their rights if motorists were able to park with impunity on private property. ‘If it is alleged that the terms of the contract are breached, it is considered reasonable that vehicle keeper details may be released in order to enable the landowner or his agent the opportunity to pursue their legal rights. ‘If this were not the case, motorists would be able to park with disregard for the law or the rights of landowners, with no prospect of being held to account for their actions.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Government quango passed on the private information of 8.7million drivers .\nMeant innocent people pursued relentlessly over alleged unpaid fines .\nOfficial DVLA figures reveal 31 companies have paid for personal data ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The average father suffers 22 injuries a year caused by 'rough and tumble' while playing with the kids . The average father suffers 22 injuries a year caused by 'rough and tumble' while playing with the kids, it emerged today. A study of 2,000 parents revealed the wear and tear on Britain's fathers takes its toll from accidental kicks to the face - or worse - to bad backs from being a human climbing frame. In fact, the average father of school-aged children experiences 22 injuries per year - eight of those while playing with the little ones. He also bashes his shin three times on something the kids have left lying around the house and steps on a toy or plug four times-a-year on average. The research, commissioned by new family-focussed insurance brand There, found 40 per cent of fathers felt walking across a toy covered floor was the most dangerous aspect of being a parent. While those with cats or dogs can expect to trip over or have the family pet get under their feet a further four times per year. Fathers stumble on an item of clothing or other belonging that's been left out four times a year, while the dreaded prospect of an accidental hit to the crotch faces hits men twice a year. Clive Allison, Head of Member Recruitment for There, said: 'Every father wants to be able to play with their kids and make the most of enjoying those early years before the children quickly grow up. 'Clearly that comes with a few inevitable knocks and injuries when playing around outside or on the sofa or even trying to keep up with them in a football match. 'More often than not a knock or bash to the shin can be shaken off but the results show more serious injuries can happen and have even led to fathers taking time off work which can cause families problems financially.' The study also found a fifth of fathers have had to take time off work because of an injury picked up after doing everyday activity with the family. In these instances, the average time father was off work was for 10 days, most likely through injury to the back results showed. There's no let-up for fathers as just under a third have been head-butted by their young child while a quarter said play-fighting with the kids regularly saw them tweak something. Surprising result: The study found that 40 per cent of fathers felt walking across a toy covered floor was the most dangerous aspect of being a parent . Other areas of parenting where men have had a brush with injury were when having to play goalie kicking a ball around with the kids or when climbing trees with them. And a young at heart one in five have picked up an injury doing something which they confessed 'I should know better than to attempt at my age'. Few fathers have illness cover in place to protect in case they are too ill to work. In fact fathers are much more likely to have insurance to protect their mobile phones, pets, and holiday bookings than to protect themselves. 3 x back pain while playing . 3 x bashing shin or elbow on toy/coffee table . 2 x balls or whacks to the crotch . 4 x treading on a toy left out . 3 x accidental knocks to the face . 3 x trip over the pet . 4 x tripping over child's belonging . Fewer than one in five fathers polled had any illness cover in place and fewer than half the fathers polled had life insurance, with a fifth saying they just never had time to sort it. But when quizzed on how long the family could cope if the breadwinner was no longer able to work, results showed the average family would struggle to pay the rent or mortgage after only three months. Clive Allison added: 'Sometimes it's best for fathers to know your limits when it comes to trying to keep up with the children. Inevitably having fun with the kids and that desire to get involved in the games wins out and sometimes the wear and tear take its toll. 'Given the bashing that fathers get in their 'line of duty', it's surprising that so few think about how they would manage if a more serious injury were to happen. 'In fact the research shows that they're more likely to financially protect their phones and pets than they are themselves. 'We know that insurance drops down the priority list because it can be full of jargon or complicated and life just gets in the way. 'Having the proper protection in place to help ensure that the family won't be put under financial strain should an illness or injury mean they're unable to do their job for a number of months, can really help give peace of mind'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Study of 2,000 parents revealed most common injuries to British fathers .\nFound a  fifth of fathers have missed work from injury sustained playing .\nJust under a third say they have been head-butted by their young child ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Lee Osler, pictured leaving Hull Crown Court, admitted poisoning his partner's vodka with bleach in revenge after she dumped him . A jilted boyfriend poisoned the mother of his two children at a family party in revenge for the break-up of their five-year relationship. Lee Osler, 35, mixed 10ml of Mr Muscle bleach into Sarah Sutherland's vodka drink which she drank believing 'it tasted funny.' She put it down to a cheap orange mixer. The court heard he blamed Miss Sutherland, 34,for the break-up of their five-year relationship in which they had two children and told police he wanted 'revenge'. Osler had been handing his victim the drinks spiked with bleach during the children's party, two months after their break up. The mother-of-two woke the day after the party with a banging headache. The following two days she fell ill suffering from diarrhea not knowing she had been deliberately poisoned. When the truth emerged she began having panic attacks and sleepless nights. Osler a factory agency worker, of Portobello Street, Hull, pleaded guilty to a charge of administering poison with intent to injure Sarah Sutherland under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act and appeared for sentence at Hull Crown Court. Principal Crown advocate Philip Evans said the couple had been in a relationship for five years until it came to an end in October 2013. Osler had to move out of the family home to live with his sister and blamed Sutherland from the break-down in their relationship. He said they shared contact with their children Grace, 5, and Thomas, 4, but Osler - described by his partner as a loner - suffered from anxiety and depression and was referred to his doctor who advised him to seek counselling. During the course of the first telephone conversation with a counsellor Osler admitted he had been following Sarah Sutherland with a view to finding out where she lived and who she was seeing. 'He said he had put a chemical in her drink,' said Mr Evans. 'He told her that it did not work and that she was ok. The counsellor told Mr Osler she had to report the matter to the authorities. He agreed and was subsequently arrested by Humberside Police. Osler was handed an eight-month jail term suspended for two years at Hull Crown Court (pictured) as well as a three year restraining order . 'During the course of the police interview he said his ex-partner had a three-quarter litre bottle of vodka that was one quarter full. He said he had put 10ml of Mr Muscle bleach in her vodka. He said he did this to Sarah Sutherland as an act of revenge for the ending of the relationship when Osler went to her home for a children's party. 'Miss Sutherland recalls him pouring her vodka in a glass and he mixed it with Coca Cola. She said he then poured her a vodka and orange which she said tasted funny. She put that down to the cheap orange juice mixer. She said she recalled the peculiar taste. She recalled the next day she had a headache. 'By the Monday and Tuesday, because this happened on Saturday, she was experiencing diahorrea.' In a victim impact statement, Miss Sutherland said since the poisoning she had experienced panic attacks and lost her self confidence. Mr Evans said Miss Sutherland wanted a restraining order to keep Mr Osler away. Defence barrister Robin Smith said: 'He accepts this was a wretched and dangerous thing to do to someone he loved and still loves. He believed the relationship did not break down because of his own problems, but that in some way it was her fault. 'He irrationally thought he should take revenge on her. He said it was not pre-planned. He is entirely remorseful. He is grateful it has not lead to more severe health problems. She recognised there was not something right with the drink but put it down to a cheap mixer. Any thoughts of a reconciliation with his partner, he recognises, are now over. 'He has not seen his children at all since the start of proceedings.' He said had it not been for the counselling telephone call, the authorities and his ex would never have known about the poison. Sentencing Judge David Tremberg said: 'Lee Osler, you are 35 and you have pleaded guilty to administering poison with intent to injure your former partner. It is said in the reports you are willing to accept any advice from people prepared to give it to you. Well here is a piece of advice from me: If you do anything like this again you are going to get locked up for years.' Judge Tremberg said he accepted at the time Osler was suffering mental health problems and was at the end of a relationship. 'You put a small amount of bleach in a bottle of alcohol which you encouraged your former partner to drink. While she was not immediately affected, she woke the next day feeling poorly and suffered a stomach upset. Mercifully the physical affects were not great, but the psychological affects have been significant. She has been losing sleep and experiencing panic attacks. This is akin to causing actual bodily harm.' He said the offence clearly crossed the custody threshold, but he had to take into account his guilty plea, that he was working, and that he was an isolated individual with no record of previous convictions. He said: 'This is your first and last chance.' Osler was handed an eight-month jail term suspended for two years and a three year restraining order banning him from contact with Ms Sutherland unless through child and family services. He was also ordered to attend a building better relationships programme." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Lee Osler, 35, admitted putting bleach into his ex girlfriend's drink .\nHe handed Sarah Sutherland the lethal cocktail while at a children's party .\nShe noticed a strange taste but put it down to the cheap mixer .\nOsler had wanted revenge after blaming Sutherland for their break-up .\nHe was given an 8 month suspended sentence and 3 year restraining order ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Judge Douglas Moore told the teaching assistant there had been a 'gross breach of trust' before jailing him for 18 months . A shamed Commonwealth Games athlete has been jailed for 18 months after he admitted indulging in sexual activity with a schoolgirl. Decathalete Kevin Sempers, 29, molested the 14-year-old on two consecutive days - once after she called him in tears when she was been bitten by a dog. Sempers, a teaching assistant at a high school in west London who competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, was first contacted by the girl on Facebook 'as a dare'. They began messaging, innocently to begin with but became sexual and they exchanged mobile phone numbers, Isleworth Crown Court heard. Sempers suggested they meet up on 26 April last year and they went to a car park in Ealing where they kissed and touched each other. When the girl said she did not want sex because she was too young, Sempers replied: 'I'll wait.' The next day the student messaged Sempers saying she had been attacked by the dog, and the two met again - this time at an easyHotel carpark at Heathrow airport. They ended up in the the backseat of his car where Sempers assaulted her. After the girl confided in her friends, her school and social services received anonymous phone calls from a worried parent expressing concerns about Sempers' relationship with the girl. Last month Sempers pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 just a day after a jury had been sworn in to try him. Jailing Sempers, Judge Douglas Moore said: 'It's important to understand that you have a position of responsibility as a teaching assistant. 'I bear in mind the fact that initially in 2011 you had been involved involved in, and I accept that there was no ill will, Facebook contact with several girls. The Commonwealth Games athlete, pictured speaking after the European Cup Combined events in Hengelo, admitted indulging in sexual activity with a schoolgirl . Sempers, pictured competing at the European Cup Combined where he finished in 6th place with a score of 7503 points, was initially contacted by the girl on Facebook as a dare . 'It is also accepted that the complainant contacted you as a dare, but it is perfectly clear you had opportunities to say to her do not contact me again. 'Instead you carried on and entered in a conversation over a period of time which led to the contact with this young girl. Meeting one was arranged and ended with what can only be described as a passionate kiss. 'The young girl said that she didn't want to have sex but you, in text form, and in my judgement very arrogantly, said 'I'll wait.' 'The second occasion I accept you did not initiate. You went into the back seat (of your car) at your behest, you took off her shirt and lay on the top of her. But the  29-year-old, pictured in 2010 at the European Cup Combined events in Hengelo, arranged to meet up with the girl and went onto molest her over two days . 'I accept to a limited degree that you may have taken the matter further. There was a gross breach of trust here - this girl was undoubtedly highly vulnerable and impressionable. 'You knew full well you should not have contacted her and in my judgement there was an element of grooming. Perhaps your vanity and desire encouraged you to go ahead. Sempers had narrowly missed out on a bronze when he represented England at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010 . The decathlete managed a personal best of 3,968 points on the first day of competition, which put him into fourth place going into the final day . But the second day, Sempers performance dropped and he eventually came in fifth place . 'It is perfectly clear that this is entirely of your own making. Those who prey on young girls will undoubtedly receive an immediate custodial sentence of some duration.' The court heard Sempers was deeply remorseful for his 'awful and damaging' choices which had damaged both his and the student's families. He claimed he admitted the offence so his victim would not suffer the ordeal of testifying in court, it was said. Sempers, of Ferndale Crescent, Uxbridge, west London, admitted two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 years. He was jailed for 18 months and will remain on the sex offenders' register for 10 years." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Decathalete Kevin Sempers, 29, molested the 14-year-old over two days .\nThey had begun messaging over Facebook before swapping numbers .\nThe pair later met and ended up in Sempers' car where he assaulted her .\nJudge Douglas Moore told Sempers there was 'an element of grooming'\nHe was given 18 months in jail and ten years on sex offenders register ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "This Christmas a new campaign has been launched with the aim of doing away with traditional 'girls' and 'boys' toys, instead encouraging children to play with gender-neutral items. The 'No Gender December' movement was kick-started by grassroots organisation Play Unlimited, and argues that subjecting children to strict gender stereotypes can perpetuate discrimination. They have called on consumers to boycott the aisles of pink and blue merchandise which line shops across the country, and avoid stereotypes during this year's Christmas shopping. Scroll down for video . A new campaign called No Gender December by group Play Unlimited has been launched asking people to boycott gendered presents this Christmas . Australian Greens spokesperson for women Larissa Waters has thrown her support behind the campaign, encouraging friends and relatives to make informed decisions when purchasing gifts this festive season. Australian Greens spokesperson for women Larissa Waters has thrown her support behind the campaign . 'Out-dated stereotypes about girls and boys and men and women, perpetuate gender inequality, which can feed into very serious problems such as domestic violence and the gender pay gap,' Senator Waters said. 'The separate aisles of pink and blue common in many stores might seem harmless, especially to well-meaning relatives and friends, who are buying plenty of children’s gifts at this time of the year. 'However, setting such stark gender roles at such an early age can have a long-term impacts on our children, including impacting self-perception and career choices later in life,' she added. Play Unlimited co-founder Julie Huberman, based in Queensland, hopes the campaign will prompt toy companies to become more inclusive in their marketing. 'We don't to stop girls from playing with dolls or boys playing with trucks,' Ms Huberman told Daily Mail Australia. 'We want kids to be able to choose rather than being told what to play with. There are plenty of little girls out there who want to play with trucks. 'It’s 2014 – women mow lawns and men push prams but while we've moved on, many toy companies haven’t,' Ms Huberman said. 'It's not doing away with anything but just making it a choice.' She argues that gender stereotypes instilled in kids from a young age can lead to more complex problems like domestic violence later in life . However the campaign has already come under fire from one child psychologist, who argues that the link between gender stereotyped toys and domestic violence is 'a stretch'. 'These gender differences are hard wired, and while I’m sure socialisation plays a role, to argue that toys in any way relate to domestic violence is, I think, too far a stretch,' Dr Michael Carr-Gregg told News Corp. On its website, Play Unlimited makes the argument that continuing to abide by 'old-fashioned' gendered stereotypes could be damaging for young children. 'Listing toys as being either for girls or for boys could have the effect of alienating a boy from feeling okay about showing interest in say ‘crafts and arts’ and vice-versa for a girl who may otherwise have gravitated towards a remote control helicopter. Child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said the link between toys and domestic violence is 'a stretch' Play Unlimited co-founder Julie Huberman said 'We don't to stop girls from playing with dolls or boys playing with trucks' 'Both labels ‘boys/girls’ and gender stereotyped packaging (pink/blue or darker colours), inform children and others “this toy is/is not for you”,' the website reads. The campaign calls on people to take the pledge not to purchase gendered toys this Christmas, and also urges supporters to sign a petition with the aim of getting the Australian government to legislate against gendered marketing. 'By standing together we can send a strong message to toy companies that that there is no place for toys perpetuating outdated gender stereotypes under our Christmas trees or in our homes,' Ms Huberman said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A new campaign has been launched aiming to do away with gendered toys for children .\nThe No Gender December movement calls on toy companies to be more inclusive .\nIt also asks supporters to pledge to purchase non gender-specific toys this Christmas .\nGreens Senator Larissa Waters has supported the campaign linking stereotypes with more serious issues like domestic violence .\nChild psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said the link between toys and domestic violence is 'a stretch ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Fishermen in one corner of China face an official crackdown on their technique of using home-made bombs to blast fish out of the water. So-called 'blast fishing' is outlawed in many countries because of the destructive and unpredictable effect it can have on the marine ecosystems that support fish stocks. But the practise is nonetheless thriving in Dayawan Bay, by the city of Huizhou, on the South China Sea coast of Guangdong province, south-east China. Visitors there can even pay to go out with the fishermen and throw a few bombs in the water themselves. Scroll down for video . Ka-blooey: An explosion in Dayawan Bay, south-east China, sends spray up into the air . Easy catch: The fishermen then simply net all the dead or stunned fish that have risen to the surface . Big haul: Yet the number of fish that rise to the surface is apparently far fewer than sink right to the bottom . These pictures, taken in an area described by travel guides as 'an unpolluted, quiet paradise for sea-lovers', show fishermen hurling explosives into the water to stun or kill fish. Their target in these snaps are yellow croakers that they head out to catch every November. But the explosions also kill other sea life in the area and severely damage the underlying habitat. Underwater shockwaves from the explosions stun fish and rupture their swim bladders - the tiny gas-filled organs that help fish to control their buoyancy. The rupturing causes an abrupt loss of buoyancy, so while a small number of fish float to the surface, many more sink to the sea floor, where they join any other marine organisms indiscriminately killed by the blasts. Controversial: Blast fishing is outlawed in many countries because of the damage is cases to marine life . Sledgehammer: The fisherman are after yellow croakers but end up killing many more creatures as well . Taking a break: These pictures show fishermen who allegedly use blast fishing to make their catches . Poor living: A Chinese Fishery Bureau spokesman said the fishermen make more from tourists than fish . Now the irresponsible practise has also become a tourist attraction. Horrified angler Liau Xiou, 32, who unwittingly signed up to a trip in Dayawan Bay, said: 'We saw an advert promising 'fishing action'. 'We assumed it meant fun and paid the 30 GBP to have a go. 'We'd been out for about 30 minutes when the men told us they were going to feed the fishes. 'They were laughing and stuffing the bottles with powder and what looked like stones. 'They then threw them overboard and just seconds later there was a huge serious of explosions. 'And then all these dead fish appeared floating on the surface which the fishermen hauled in with nets. 'I was absolutely disgusted and shocked beyond belief.' A spokesman for the Chinese Fishery Bureau said: 'These fishermen make most of their money from taking tourists out to watch them at work. 'We are attempting to crack down on it though.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Blast fishing outlawed in many countries because it damages environment .\nBut fishermen in Dayawan Bay, south-east China, are keeping it alive .\nThey are said to make more cash from showing tourists than catching fish ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Four family members have died in a tragic crash when their car was involved in a three-vehicle collision in South Australia. The group of five were travelling in a black four-wheel-drive Ford Ranger after a Nissan utility and a flatbed truck collided at about 11.45am at an intersection of the Princes Highway and Main Road at Hatherleigh, just north of Millicent on Monday. Four people - Josh Doyle, 22, his sister Jessica Doyle, 16, and mother Michelle Doyle, 45, from Mount Gambier and grandmother Bev Khan, 68, from Victoria - all died at the scene. The fifth person in the vehicle, the male front seat passenger, was taken to Mt Gambier Hospital with minor injuries. Josh Doyle, 22, and his sister Jessica Doyle, 16, died at the scene after a car collision on Monday morning . Mother Michelle Doyle, 45, also died in the horror car accident after the 4WD collided with the truck and ute . Four members of a family have died in a three-vehicle crash in South Australia's south-east on Monday . It is believed that the family were returning home after working at the family-owned business 'Waves of Robe' in Robe in the Limestone Coast of South Australia. A family friend, Wendy Zadow, from Mount Gambier told Daily Mail Australia the town has been shaken up by the tragic news and thoughts are with the kids' father and Michelle's husband, Darren. 'We were neighbours for many years and our children played together a lot and I knew them very well,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'They used to own one of the Mobil Service Stations here in Mount Gambier and so everyone knew the family very well. 'Josh has a restaurant 'Waves of Robe' at Robe, so they would've been travelling home to Mt Gambier. 'It's bad any time when an accident happens but this close to Christmas - it's extra sad.' Jessica Doyle and her grandmother Bev Khan, 68, both died after a horrific car accident at Hatherleigh . The family were believed to be returning home from Robe, where Josh Doyle runs a restaurant . Community member Josh Lynagh told Daily Mail Australia: 'When something like this happens, it's shocking for the whole community. 'Today locals are mourning the loss of a local family, tragically killed as the result of a horrible accident just north of Millicent. 'These were people many of us knew, and I'm sure those who knew them well could tell you more about just what our community has lost. 'In times like this, in the midst of mourning and trying to come to terms with everything, we must also take the time to cherish the lives of those important to us, and to remember all aspects of safe driving - especially coming into the holiday season when our roads will be busier than ever. 'Rest in Peace to those we have lost, and my personal condolences to those who have a long recovery ahead of them, both physically and emotionally.' The collision occured at an intersection of the Princes Highway and Main Road at Hatherleigh, north of Millicent . The community and friends have taken to Facebook to share their grief and pay tribute to the family. 'Oh Josh you were such a great kid. We will never understand why this tragedy occurred. We think of your father during this distressing time. RIP now Josh x' 'R.I.P beautiful people you'll never be forgotten' 'Beautiful babies. Forever young. RIP x' 'it's heart wrenching to know the family that was lost due to what seems to be careless driving. I can't fathom the pain that family is going through right now. To bury your wife and your only 2 children anytime let alone just before Christmas is something that no one ever should have to go through. R.I.P ' 'Sad day for the southeast, sending prayers to all those effected by yesterday's tragedy' Police say a ute and a truck collided, followed by a four-wheel-drive at about 11.45am on Monday . The fifth person in the vehicle, the front seat passenger, was taken to Mt Gambier Hospital with minor injuries . The two male drivers of the utility and truck were taken to Millicent Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Traffic Support Branch Officer in Charge Superintendent Bob Fauser told Daily Mail Australia that police are currently investigating the crash site. 'Four people, all from the same family have died. An event like this will impact the family, their friends and the close-knit community of the South-East forever. 'I ask everyone to pause for a moment and put yourself in the position of this family and consider whether even one death on our roads is acceptable. And if for even a moment you think that it is acceptable - then ask yourself, would it be acceptable if it was your family?' Two other drivers from the utility and truck were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Police are currently investigating the crash scene but all roads have reopened again . Police Commissioner Gary Burns told ABC Radio it was a real tragedy for a whole family to be killed at any time, but particularly in the lead-up to Christmas. Mt Gambier Senior Sergeant Chris King told Adelaide Now that it was too early to determine what had caused the accident. 'It’s a tragic scene, terrible, it’s a great loss of life,' he told Adelaide Now. 'Country roads are inherently dangerous places to drive and we urge anyone driving on country roads not to be complacent and to drive appropriately to the conditions. 'Any of these incidents are terrible because you know there is a family that is going to be destroyed over Christmas and for a long time on.' The four tragic deaths bring the States' road toll to 92 compared to 91 at the same time last year . Police Major Crash Investigators were called to the crash site, with the Princes Highway closed for several hours to all traffic. A South Australian police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that police are currently investigating the scene but all roads have reopened again. The four tragic deaths bring the States' road toll to 92 compared to 91 at the same time last year. Meanwhile, a 72-year-old man died later on Monday after his car collided with a parked car at Norwood in Adelaide." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Four people die in three-vehicle crash in South Australia .\nJosh Doyle, Jessica Doyle, Michelle Doyle and Bev Khan died at the scene .\nPolice say a ute and a truck collided, followed by a four-wheel-drive .\nFifth passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries .\nTwo other drivers taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries .\nPolice are continuing investigations into the incident .\nThe crash brings the state's road toll to 92, compared to 91 last year ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Rare pictures showing three of the four Beatles on holiday before Beatlemania took hold have emerged for sale and serve as a 'time capsule' before they shot to super stardom. The colour photographs of a youthful looking Paul, George and Ringo, were captured in Tenerife by Astrid Kirchherr - who's fiancee and 'fifth Beatle' Stuart Sutcliffe had tragically died a year before. In April 1963 the band's manager, Brian Epstein, told them to take a holiday after a tough year of recording, touring and recovering from Sutcliffe's death. Scroll down for video . Posing up: Rare pictures showing Paul, George and Ringo from the Beatles on holiday in Tenerife before the band became world famous are to be sold in the U.S. on Friday . Casually unaware: Paul, 20, sports a plaster on his nose to protect against the harsh sun while photographer Astrid Kirchherr and George look cool for the camera . Close: One image shows Kirchherr canoodling with George who wears a dress shirt and swimming shorts . Nothing to see here: In one picture a sunbather is seen strolling past without batting an eyelid at the musicians who were already well on their way to super stardom . The band that made her name: Kirchherr is still the photographer most readily associated with the Beatles, according to Eric Bradley, of Heritage Auctions in Dallas . Taken on the first anniversary of his death, Paul and George are seen wearing formal, long-sleeve shirts over skimpy swimming shorts as they relax by the seaside while smoking cigarettes. One image shows Kirchherr canoodling with George while in another Paul, 20, wears a plaster on his nose to protect it from the sun. Despite having already tasted success with their hit 'Love Me Do' six months earlier, the band were relatively unknown at this time. In one picture a sunbather is seen strolling past without even batting an eyelid at the musicians. John Lennon was also on holiday at the same time, but chose to go to Spain with Epstein. The holiday came just weeks before 'Beatlemania' took off in the UK following the band's second number one song 'From Me to You' in May 1963. Kirchherr was meant to have produced 100 portfolios of prints from her Tenerife negatives but she only ever made 15. Almost famous: Paul looks far from a super star, pictured in a buttoned-up shirt and short swimming shorts . The start of things to come: George strikes a pose behind black wayfarers, as Kirchherr sits behind him . Three's company: Paul and Kirchherr cuddle-up as George clowns-about with a sticker on his nose . More than a band: Mr Bradley said the pictures capture the Beatles as friends, rather than stars in the making . Back to back: Paul and Ringo take a seat and pose for a picture beside the pool in Tenerife . One of these images is now coming up for public auction for the first time at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, U.S. Eric Bradley, of Heritage, said the pictures capture the Beatles as friends, rather than stars in the making. He said: 'These pictures are simply photos of good, close friends. It is clear they are quite relaxed in each other's company. 'They capture the Beatles just before the onset of Beatlemania. They are still able to be in unguarded in public, something they weren't able to do ever again, anywhere in the world, just a few months later. Kirchherr took the photos with her portable Rolleicord camera and each print is numbered and signed . Mr Bradley said of the collection: 'These photos are a lovely time capsule of a quiet moment just before the most intense explosion of fame the world has ever witnessed' Mr Bradley said: 'Once the fame occurred, the Beatles were not allowed to be private citizens ever again. These photos are a lovely time capsule of a quiet moment just before the most intense explosion of fame the world has ever witnessed.' The Beatles were very popular in Germany during their early days and Kirchherr became friendly with them, in particular Sutcliffe who died of a brain haemorrhage. Mr Bradley said: 'It is not an understatement to say that Astrid Kirchherr is still the photographer most readily associated with the Beatles - not just because of the powerful images of the group. 'Sutcliffe, influenced by Kirchherr, was the first Beatle to adopt the 'moptop' haircut.' Kirchherr took the photos with her portable Rolleicord camera. Each print is signed by her and numbered 11/100. The 11 prints, that measure 11.5ins by 8ins, are being sold by a private collector. They are expected to sell for £6,000 when they are offered for auction on Friday. Mr Bradley said: 'We are not aware of any other Tenerife '63 portfolio having been offered at auction, ever." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The pictures were taken six months after their hit 'Love Me Do'\nAnd on the anniversary of the death of the 'fifth Beatle' Stuart Sutcliffe .\nThe pictures are a 'time capsule' of quieter times before their superstardom ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A judge has ruled that parts of Utah's law banning polygamy are unconstitutional, effectively decriminalizing the practice, in a victory for the family that appears in the reality TV show 'Sister Wives'. Kody Brown, who stars in the TLC reality show with his four wives, filed a lawsuit against the state after leaving Utah fearing prosecution after the programme aired. Now a federal judge has issued his final ruling in the case that strikes down parts of the state's anti-polygamy law. Scroll down for video . Kody Brown poses with his four wives, back Janelle and Christine, front Meri and Robyn, who appear in the TLC reality TV show 'Sister Wives'. A judge has ruled that banning in polygamy in their home state of Utah is unconstitutional . U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups has ruled that a provision of Utah's law forbidding cohabitation violated the Browns' freedom of religion. He ruled in favour of the family in December and has now said that Mr Brown and his wives can collect attorneys' fees. It caps a landmark decision for the family that sued Utah in 2011 after a county prosecutor threatened to charge them following the premiere of the TV show. The Emmy-nominated series had brought Mr Brown and his wives Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn to the attention of the authorities in their home town of Lehi, and police were considering a bigamy charge. It wasn't immediately clear how much the Browns could collect in attorneys' fees. Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said in February he intended to appeal the ruling once it was made final. Kody Brown, pictured with his children, was threatened with prosecution after the programme aired . On Wednesday, his office said in a written statement that it was reviewing the ruling and 'will make final determination of whether or not to appeal one or more of the issues in the decision within the coming weeks.' Meanwhile the Brown family attorney Jonathan Turley said they were overwhelmed and thankful for the ruling. 'This was a historic ruling that I believe will stand the test of time,' Mr Turley said. He added the family would continue the legal battle to an appeals court or even the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. The Browns said they were forced to leave Utah for Las Vegas in 2011 in fear of prosecution, however Mr Turley said he didn't know if they would return in the wake of the ruling. The Browns said they were forced to leave Utah for Las Vegas in 2011 in fear of prosecution but have yet to decide if they will return to Utah . 'The important thing is that they now can move back to Utah,' he added explaining that the family has missed the state. 'They now have the choice.' Fundamentalist Mormon polygamists believe polygamy brings exaltation in heaven. The mainstream Mormon church strictly prohibits the practice. The bigamy law in Utah is stricter than the laws in 49 other states - most of which prohibit people from having multiple marriage licenses. Utah makes it illegal to even purport to be married to multiple partners or live together." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Judge rules banning cohabitation violated religious freedom of the Browns .\nKody Brown and his four wives appear in the TLC reality show 'Sister Wives'\nFamily sued the state after they were threatened with prosecution .\nUtah Attorney General's office say they intend to review the ruling .\nBrowns are yet to decide if they will move back to Utah from where they fled ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The record-breaking chill across the U.S. and Canada was so frigid it literally stopped Niagara Falls in its tracks. A collection of spectacular photographs have shown the moment the U.S. side of the famous falls froze before they could reach the bottom. Thankfully, the freezing air and 'polar vortex' that turned the cascading water to ice - and affected about 240 million people in the U.S. and southern Canada - will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin, according to AccuWeather.com. Scroll down for video . The U.S. side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario Wednesday January 8, 2014 . A collection of spectacular photographs have shown the moment the U.S. side of the famous falls froze before they could reach the bottom . Thankfully, the freezing air and 'polar vortex' that turned the cascading water to ice will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin, according to AccuWeather.com . In the incredible pictures, the Rainbow Bridge is seen with solid ice below it . The 'polar vortex' affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada this week . The incredible pictures show frozen . mist coating the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State . Park and the Rainbow Bridge is seen with solid ice below it. Tuesday . was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara, with the mercury bottoming . out at a chilling -2F. Combined with the wind chills, it felt like . -20F. One . would think the icy cold would keep tourists away, but those who . enjoy taking photos rugged up to snap the conditions, producing . exceptional images they wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to capture. The . natural wonder should be looking more like itself come Saturday when . temperatures are forecast to be in the 50s, according to Environment . Canada. They also show frozen mist coating the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park . But the record-breaking temperature didn't deter visitors . Tourists still visited the landmark to take pictures overlooking the falls in Ontario . Tuesday was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara, with the mercury bottoming out at a chilling -2F. Combined with the wind chills, it felt like -20F . The 'unprecedented' amounts of ice in the upper Niagara River, caused by the freezing conditions, caused a so-called ice jam and in turn flooding on Grand Island and Cayuga Island in Niagara Falls. According to historical records, during only one year, 1848, has freezing weather caused the thousands of cubic feet of water per second flowing over the Niagara Falls to run dry, an event thought to have been caused by ice jamming and damming upriver, according to environmentalgraffiti.com. Ice bridges spanning the Niagara River from bank to bank have formed as a result of various other chilly winters. In 1936, the American Falls, the shallower of the three waterfalls, are said to have frozen over completely. One of the earliest images showing the frozen falls, in sepia tones, is believed to be from 1911 or 1912, though skeptics have questioned its authenticity because its photographer is unknown. In 1912, an ice bridge broke apart as several people were crossing it, sending three to their deaths. In this stock picture, the iconic falls are seen flowing normally in the summer months . One of the earliest images showing a frozen Niagara Falls, in sepia tones, is thought to be from 1911 or 1912, though skeptics have questioned its authenticity because its photographer is unknown . This image of an icy falls is believed to be from 1890 or 1902 . Ice bridges spanning the Niagara River from bank to bank have formed as a result of various cold winters. The above photo was taken circa 1936 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The record-breaking chill across the U.S. and Canada was so frigid it literally stopped Niagara Falls in its tracks .\nTuesday .\nwas a day of record-setting cold in Niagara, with the mercury bottoming .\nout at a chilling -2F. Combined with the wind chills, it felt like .\n-20F .\nThankfully, the freezing air and 'polar vortex' that turned the cascading water to ice will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Almost 1,000 students from mainland Europe falsely claimed more than £5million in taxpayer-funded loans and grants amid lax controls on private colleges, spending watchdogs revealed today. The students – mainly from Romania and Bulgaria – were handed nearly £5,500 each on average to study in Britain after officials failed to make proper residence checks. The revelation prompted accusations that the Government had presided over an ‘incredible’ misuse of public funds after failing to control a huge expansion in private providers of higher education. Almost 1,000 students from mainland Europe falsely claimed more than £5million in taxpayer-funded loans and grants amid lax controls on private colleges, spending watchdogs revealed today . Ministers allowed private colleges greater access to public money in the form of loans for tuition fees and living costs but failed to prevent taxpayers’ money being used for ‘private gain’, it is claimed. Some colleges were found to be recruiting students with ‘limited’ English and barely any checks of capability or motivation. There are suspicions that, once tuition fees had been paid to the college and student loans or grants paid to the student, large numbers simply dropped out of their courses. Drop-out rates at some private colleges were found to be running at 20 per cent. Some colleges have been dubbed the ‘cashpoint’ by students because they gave them easy access to student finance. Critical: Labour MP Margaret Hodge has called the £5.4 million agreed in loans to ineligible students ‘incredible’ One - the London School of Science and Technology, which is located above a tile depot in Wembley, north London and was highlighted by whistle-blowers earlier this year – was found to have 273 ‘potentially ineligible applicants’ for financial support, 36 of whom had already been paid before stricter checks were introduced. Details of the wrongful payments to overseas students emerged today in a report by the National Audit Office. Suspicions the system was being abused were first raised by a surge in applications for financial help with living costs from European Union nationals, many from Romanians. It also emerged that more than 80 per cent of new students at some providers were of Romanian or Bulgarian origin. Further concerns were sparked by bulk applications from the same internet location – in some cases 50 per day. Until September last year, the Student Loans Company (SLC) relied mainly on the word of students that they had lived in the UK for three years needed – the residence criteria for help with living costs. An emergency review of more than 11,000 applications found that half – 5,548 – were potentially false. These applicants could or would not provide proof - such as bank statements, payslips or utility bills – of three years’ residence. Of these, 992 of those had already been handed the money they applied for. As of the middle of November, only £350,000 of the £5.4 million had been recovered by SLC, the NAO said. Of the potentially ineligible claims, 84 per cent came from students registered for courses at just 16 alternative providers. In its report, the NAO also drew attention to high drop-out rates at nine alternative providers. At these colleges, one in five students dropped out part-way through the year – five times the average for higher education. But BIS had not set any threshold for what was an acceptable rate where students are receiving support from public funds, it noted. In further findings, the said that up to 20 per cent of students at alternative providers may not even have been registered for a qualification with an awarding body. Following Coalition reforms, students at alternative providers – which are mainly for-profit private colleges – are allowed to claim maintenance loans and grants worth up to £11,000-a-year. Sally Hunt, general secretary of the University College Union, believes it has taken far too long for the issue to be addressed . Colleges themselves can be handed £6,000 in tuition fees for each student they enrol. The shake-up was aimed at driving up standards and challenging existing universities by increasing competition. Between 2010/11 and 2013/14, the number of students from EU member states claiming public money to study at alternative providers ballooned from 7,000 to 53,000, with the associated bill rising from £50million to £675million. Officials from BIS, SLC and the Higher Education Funding Council for England face a grilling by MPs over the problems later this month. The chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Labour MP Margaret Hodge, said the expansion had been allowed without proper safeguards against abuse, branding the £5.4 million agreed in loans to ineligible students ‘incredible’. ‘The Department went ahead with its reforms to expand the role of private colleges without ensuring there were controls in place to ensure that taxpayers’ money was used for its intended purpose of supporting higher education and not for private gain,’ she said. ‘This extraordinary rate of expansion, high drop-out rates, and warnings from within the sector ought to have set alarm bells ringing. ‘As Government hands more and more taxpayers’ money to private companies and institutions to deliver services for the public good, we have to be able to follow the taxpayers’ pound wherever it is spent.’ Sally Hunt, general secretary of the University College Union, said: ‘While we are pleased the misuse of public funds is finally being brought to light, we remain angry that it took so long to happen. We raised the issues of for-profit colleges’ access to taxpayers’ money time and again with ministers, but we were ignored at every turn.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Government accused of ‘incredible’ misuse of public funds .\nSome colleges were found to be recruiting students with ‘limited’ English .\nMany dropped out as soon as tuition fees and grants had been paid .\n80% of new students at some providers were Romanian or Bulgarian ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A slimming advert featuring former Loose Women star Denise Welch has been banned after a watchdog said her two-stone weight loss in two months was too fast. The 56-year-old's before and after photos sparked a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after they featured in a social media campaign for diet firm LighterLife. Today Ms Welch hit out at the ruling - and said watchdog officials 'need to get out more'. Scroll down for video . Weight loss: The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a slimming advert which showed before (above) and after photos of Loose Women's former star Denise Welch . Online: The disputed adverts appeared on the Facebook page for slimming firm LighterLife . The Facebook page for the slimming firm, for whom the former Coronation Street actress is an ambassador, featured her pictures with the boast: 'Denise lost two stone in just two months.' It sparked a complaint which challenged whether the ad complied with rules on weight-loss advertising, which say a loss of more than two pounds a week can be unhealthy. Ms Welch's weight loss was around four and a half pounds a week. The ASA said claims of exact weight loss had to be 'must be compatible with good medical and nutritional practice'. Backlash: Ms Welch said officials needed to 'get out more' and her weight loss was totally healthy . So it banned the advert from appearing in the same form again, despite acknowledging Ms Welch had faced potential health problems from being overweight. 'We understood that Denise Welch had been classed as overweight when her weight loss programme began and also that her waist circumference was very high, which put her at high risk of health problems,' the ruling said. 'However, the code specified that for those who were normally overweight, a rate of weight loss greater than 2lb a week was unlikely to be compatible with good medical and nutritional practice. 'While we understood that LighterLife had given an account of the actual rate of weight loss experienced by Ms Welch, we noted the rate advertised was greater than 2lb per week. 'We had not seen evidence to demonstrate that the rate of loss experienced by Ms Welch was compatible with code requirements. 'We told LighterLife to ensure that rates of weight loss were compatible with good medical and nutritional practice and that treatments for obesity were not advertised to the public without suitably qualified supervision.' The actress hit out at the ruling, saying: 'The Advertising Standards people need to get out more. 'Weight loss companies are trying to help people, and yet they aren't even allowed to tell us what they can do for us. 'And LighterLife has been prevented from using my weight loss before and after photos as the ASA says I lost weight too quickly. How can that be right, when the Foodpacks comply with all the nutritional rules, including Trading Standards, and I did exactly what I was supposed to do with them. 'I felt better than I had for ages, and those are genuine before and after pictures. 'Meanwhile obesity is increasing [and] people are dying from cancer, heart disease and diabetes.' In its submissions to the ASA, LighterLife said Ms Welch's weight loss was in line with expected results for those on a very low calorie diet (VLCD) programme. A spokesman for LighterLife said Ms Welch had eaten more than 600 calories a day to meet guidelines . It added that while the rate was greater than 2lb a week, this did not mean that it was incompatible with good practice. Ms Welch also ate more than 600 calories a day, in accordance with guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice). LighterLife medical director Dr Matt Capehorn said: 'This shows just why Britain is in its current mess, with one of the biggest obesity problems on the planet. 'There is something wrong when weight loss companies are trying to help dieters, and bureaucracy gets in the way.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Facebook image showed before and after shots of former Corrie star .\nAdvertising Standards Authority complaint said she lost weight too fast .\nASA found loss of more than 2lbs a week was not good medical practice .\nBut baffled Ms Welch, 56, said watchdog officials 'need to get out more'" } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A team of diggers has started removing 2,500 tonnes of waste from a 40ft-high rat-infested rubbish pile which has blighted the lives of residents for the past three years. The towering mountain of putrid rubbish sits at the end of cul-de-sac near Orpington, Kent, and is laden with everything . imaginable - from rotting industrial waste, old shoes and broken fridges . to tyres, scrap metal, excrement, discarded nappies and plastic bottles. The stinking mound - which residents say 'smells like rotting corpses' - is also prone to catching fire, as 'hot spots' smoulder deep inside the 60-ft wide pile of rubbish. Fire crews have now been called to 23 fires at the site - one of which lasted ten days - which has cost the taxpayer £650,000. Scroll down for video . This 40ft pile of stinking rubbish has blighted the lives of . residents living in a cul-de-sac near Orpington, Kent, since . 2011. Now, experts from the Environment Agency are starting to remove . some of the waste . The Environment Agency, which has been locked in a High Court legal battle with Waste4Fuel, which runs the site, has called in experts to remove 2,500 tonnes of rubbish from the 20,000 tonne pile . The towering mountain, which sits at the end of cul-de-sac, is laden with everything imaginable - from rotting industrial waste, old shoes and broken fridges to tyres, scrap metal, excrement, discarded nappies and plastic bottles . Now the Environment Agency - which is locked in a High Court legal battle with Waste4Fuel, which runs the site - has ordered experts to remove some of the mess so the pile is at a 'safe' level and stops spontaneously catching fire. But fed-up locals in Cornwall Drive, St Paul's Cray, say the action is not enough - and have called for the entire 20,000-tonne mountain to be removed. Jan Watkins, 60, a grandmother-of-two, said: 'It is a plague. It is a living nightmare. It is really, really horrible. You can't open your doors or your windows. The smell that comes through is like rotting corpses. 'You can't go out, it is in your clothes, in your hair, because the smell gets in them. You can't use your garden. Many residents have sore throats and coughs. Anybody who has a breathing problem suffers greatly.' Ms Watkins said residents had been campaigning to clear the site for three years and accused the EA of allowing the mound to spiral out of control by failing to take swift action. She said she feared the frequent fires . were belching toxic fumes which could be endangering the health of her . two young grandchildren, whom she looks after during the day. She said: 'If the Environment Agency . had taken action when we wanted them to two and a half years ago it . would be half the size. We feel very, very let down.' The mountain of garbage has been a problem for residents since rubbish disposal . company Waste4Fuel took over the site in 2011. Fire crews have been called to 23 fires at . the site, mostly during the hot summer weather, costing the taxpayer £650,000 and taking up 2,000 hours of firefighters' time . But residents say efforts by the EA to remove some of the waste - which includes rotting industrial waste, tyres, scrap metal and even excrement - is too little too late. They are campaigning for the entire tip to be removed . According . to its website, the firm’s aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions . and it ‘specialises in the collection and correct disposal of waste that . can be reprocessed for use in generating electricity.’ It charges people to dump rubbish at the site during the day and the night, which it then sorts, treats and sends on for disposal elsewhere. But residents say this practice does not happen and instead, over the past couple of . years, Waste4Fuel has simply taken the money and let it stack up into a . monstrous pile. Resident Denise Clark, 34, a mother-of-two, said : 'The smell, especially when it's hot, is repugnant, disgusting. It makes you feel sick to the stomach. It's like living next to a sewage . works. 'We have a real rat . problem. The size of the rats are massive - up to 2ft with their tails. I . have a three-year-old son and five-year-old daughter and it makes me . fear for their health. My son has eczema and it is not good for him.' Diggers working on the site is the first sign of any tangible action . being taken to free the residents of the rat-infested rubbish mound, which regularly catches fire . Waste4Fuel uses the site as a waste transfer site where it 'processes . general non-hazardous waste'. It is allowed a maximum of 5,500 tonnes on the site at . a time - but has almost four times that amount . She said local schools do not allow children out in the playground at break when the rubbish pile is on fire because of health fears. She added that residents fear the pile will one day cause a fire that gets out of control and spreads. She said: 'About 18 months ago there was a fire that lasted 10 days and that was pretty scary. If the wind was blowing the other way it could have taken the whole street out.' Ms Clark also blamed the unsightly 'scourge' for sending house prices in the street down, saying house prices had plummeted by £100,000. The location of a waste or recycling plant is the responsibility of the local authority, which in this case is Bromley Council. But . its size and scope is set out in the operating permit granted by the . Environment Agency, which allows Waste4Fuel to use the site ‘as a waste . transfer station processing general non-hazardous waste, from commercial . operators with [a maximum] of 5,500 tonnes allowed at any time.’ The pile is often seen emitting steam, as . rubbish smoulders deep inside the mound, pictured left. It is that which . has forced the EA to send in workers, pictured right, in a bid to take . the mound to a 'safe' level . The height and width of the giant mound mean most residents can see the rubbish pile from their window. Resident Denise Clark, 34, said the smell is 'repugnant, disgusting' and it is 'like living next to a sewage works' The . Environment Agency is currently locked in a legal battle with the firm, claiming it has not been paying for . the mound to be treated and sent on for disposal or recycling elsewhere. Last November, the agency won a court order for Waste4Fuel to clear the site of combustible waste by the end of April. But the firm said it could only afford to comply by generating more money — by allowing more waste to be brought on site — and applied to increase the amount of rubbish it handles from 75 to 200 tonnes a week. It ended up failing to comply with the order. The Environment Agency then tried to seek contempt charges against the recycling company, former company director Bryan Hughes, new company director Shelley Hurst and site manager Jonathan Beckson. The charges were in relation to . Waste4Fuel not complying with an undertaking to install appropriate fire . breaks and separate areas for new waste at the site. Resident Jan Watkins, 60, said she cannot open her doors or windows because the smell comes through like 'rotting corpses'. She said the smell even gets in her hair and on her clothes when she steps outside . Steam can often be seen coming from the top of the rubbish mountain as fire from within smoulders away, creating a putrid stench of burning plastic for local residents . But, in July this year, the High Court dismissed the case – a decision which the agency is now deciding whether to appeal. Talking about the team of diggers, the EA said: 'Environment Agency contractors have entered the Waste4Fuel site in Orpington in an operation to lower the illegal waste pile to a safe level. 'The Environment Agency's battle to ensure that the site operator and landowner clean up the site is continuing, but is taking this rare step to reduce the blight on the local community.' Rob Wise, environment manager at the EA, said: 'We understand the frustration of local residents and we will continue our fight against Waste4Fuel. 'It is not right that taxpayers should pick up the bill for this operation when it remains the responsibility of the site operator and landowners, but the priority is to make the site as safe as possible. 'We are committed to working with our partners, including the London Borough of Bromley, to find a long-term solution.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The 40ft tip, which is also 60ft wide, has 20,000 tonnes of rubbish which towers above street near Orpington, Kent .\nThe rat-infested pile includes industrial waste, scrap metal, tyres, excrement and smells 'like rotting corpses'\nEnvironment Agency, which is locked in High Court battle with site managers Waste4Fuel, is clearing 2,500 tonnes .\nPile keeps catching fire - crews have gone to 23 fires at site, clocking 2,000 hours and costing taxpayer £650,000 ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Losing a treasured item can leave you feeling sick, so spare a thought for Francesco Plateroti. The art collector from Italy left a 13th century piece by Chinese painter Wang Zhenpeng called The Banquet of Immortals on the Terrace of Jade on a high speed TGV train from Paris to Geneva. Mr Plateroti got off the train in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, a French town close to the Swiss border, before realising the artwork - worth €1million (£800,000) - was still in his briefcase in the carriage. Train: An art collector left a 13th century piece on a high speed TGV service (file photo) from Paris to Geneva . He alerted staff who searched the train upon its arrival at the next stop of Geneva last month, but nothing was found, and Mr Plateroti is now offering a reward for the safe return of the painting. He said that despite the painting’s high value it was unsaleable without the cultural certificate of authenticity he still had in his possession. He had been showing the work at an exhibition in Paris. Mr Plateroti told The Local journalist Simone Flückiger: ‘I was crushed when I realised I didn’t have it with me. It was a massive shock. People take advantage of my misfortune. ‘They are calling me to say they have the painting and that they will send it once I put the reward money in their bank accounts. This all makes having lost the painting a lot worse.’ Station: Mr Plateroti got off the train in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, a French town close to the Swiss border . But he said: ‘You have to be optimistic. After all, a positive attitude can overcome many obstacles.’ All lost property items on the TGV are sent to a central office in Berne, Swizerland. But there has been no sign yet of the painting, which dates from the Yuan dynasty of 1280 to 1329. Mr Plateroti added: ‘Anyone who finds and returns this will be well compensated. I am hopeful that I will have it back soon.’ The collector had been travelling on the 9789 TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) train from Paris to Geneva on November 21, which left the French capital at 8.11pm local time (7.11pm GMT)." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "13th century art called The Banquet of Immortals on the Terrace of Jade .\nPiece by Chinese painter Wang Zhenpeng left on TGV train last month .\nFrancesco Plateroti got off train in French town Bellegarde-sur-Valserine .\nThen realised £800,000 landscape was still in his briefcase in the carriage ." } ]

[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "David Cameron and Nick Clegg were accused of 'doing an Obama' after making separate whistle-stop visits to Stonehenge today. The Prime Minister and Lib Dem leader stopped for photos at the world famous site to highlight a £15 billion road expansion. It comes after the US President stopped off at Stonehenge on his return home from the Nato summit in Newport in September. David Cameron visited Stonehenge today to highlight a tunnel passing Stonehenge, which is among dozens of new road schemes announced by the government . Mr Cameron arrived at the Wiltshire site to welcome the £15bm investment into Britian's roads . Mr Cameron's visit came after Nick Clegg visited the World Heritage Site earlier this morning . Mr Clegg was first to arrive at Stonehenge – trumpeting the Government's announcement that the A303 close to the famous stones will be put into a tunnel, thus easing conditions at a notorious bottleneck. The Prime Minister then arrived at the Wiltshire landmark claiming there was now an 'unstoppable momentum' behind the scheme. He said: 'I think we are both delighted that it is going ahead because it's been the work of our Government to get the Government's finances under control. 'But frankly the more politicians that come here and say it's good that we are building the roads the country needs, frankly the happier I will be.' Asked whether the project would go ahead even if there was a change of government in May, Mr Cameron said: 'It has unstoppable momentum now, because the plan for the tunnel is robust, the money in the national budget is there, the vital importance of infrastructure is now accepted by everybody. I think this is now unstoppable.' The tunnel is part of a £2 billion scheme to dual the entire A303 and A358 to the South West. This will allow road users to drive on a dual carriageway from London to within 15 miles of Land's End. But MPs tonight accused the the Tory and Lib Dem leaders of a cynical bid to drum up votes ahead of the next election. Labour's Grahame Morris said: 'This is a blatant political stunt that would make US President Obama blush. 'The British public see through these stage managed photograph opportunities. The fact that Cameron and Clegg are going round the country attempting to cast themsleves as a cross between Braveheart and Swampy is laughable and faintly ridiculous.' Mr Obama visited the stones in his presidential helicopter Marine One, which flew to Boscombe Down Airbase, Wiltshire, before his motorcade drove to the ancient monument. The president was then given a guided tour by curator Heather Sebire. English Heritage, which manages the site, said it was 'an honour' to host the president. President Barack Obama visits Stonehenge after leaving the NATO summit in Newport, Wales, in September . General manager of Stonehenge, Kate Davies, said: 'His office told us the president was very interested to see the iconic monument for himself. 'Every day people from all over the world make the trip to the ancient stones but this visit was a particularly special one.' Ms Sebire said Mr Obama 'was fascinated by the story of the stones, what we know about them and the mysteries that have yet to be solved'. She went on: 'He described the atmosphere around the stones as 'really special' and his visit to Stonehenge as 'a highlight of my tour'. Mr Obama described seeing the monument as 'cool' and said it was something he could tick off his 'bucket list'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Cameron and Nick Clegg turn up at Stonehenge to hail new tunnel .\nPair arrived at Wiltshire site within hours of each other to trumpet scheme .\nComes after President Barack Obama made surprise stop off at site .\nMr Obama flew to the world-famous site after Nato summit in Wales ." } ]