thedailymirror--2020-04-26--NatWest worker left needing psychiatric care after discrimination wins £4.7m

A NatWest employee who was run over on her first day of work has won a record £4.7 million payout after the way she was treated left her needing psychiatric care .
The disabled 31-year-old , known only as AB , suffered severe depression and psychosis after staff at several London branches made her feel `` worthless '' , a tribunal heard .
AB made more than 60 allegations of harassment and disability discrimination dating to her time at the bank from 2008 to 2014 , including being shouted at and called `` stupid '' in front of colleagues .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ unsupported ” by insinuating that her disability made her “ no help ” to customers , she told the panel .
The tribunal also agreed she was coerced into agreeing to a demotion from Customer Advisor back to Customer Services Officer in September 2013 .
During the discussion Vas Babeiu , the deputy manager at the Stratford branch , east London , mentioned AB ’ s “ limping around the branch.
” Her ordeal started when , then 20 , she was run over while walking to her first day ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bank of Scotland subsidiary , in Croydon , south London leaving her with permanent nerve damage , a limp and difficulty twisting .
Despite the nature of her injuries the bank failed to provide her with occupational therapy and did not adjust her workstation , providing her instead with equipment given to all staff .
They also required her to work on the till against her wishes , which she found hard due to her difficulty “ twisting and turning.
” This made the claimant believe she was being demoted due to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal .
Two months later she requested to be transferred to a branch in Clapham Common , south London .
But she was denied the transfer because managers thought her disabilities would limit her ability to perform the job , leaving her feeling “ humiliated.
” RBS , Britain ’ s fourth largest bank , was ordered to pay the record sum after the judge found the discrimination had contributed to AB 's serious mental health problems .
Pain consultant Dr Jonathan Valentine examined AB in April 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ She presented with her back to me .
`` She performed a variety of movements throughout the assessment , she was observed to slap herself , scratch herself , and rock to and fro .
`` She communicated in stuttering speech accompanied by other non-verbal vocalisations.
” Psychiatrist Dr Jonathan Ornstein also assessed AB and said she showed “ severe signs ” of multiple psychiatric disorders including `` severe depression , anxiety , conversion disorders and psychosis . ''
He said the tribunal and discrimination were the “ primary causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would ever return to work .
RBS failed to agree a settlement fee with AB ’ s lawyers and was later ordered to pay £4,670,535 in damages to cover her ongoing care , plus an additional £54,266 to cover lost interest .
AB had claimed more than £10.5m in damages from RBS , including £9.9m for future care and assistance .
Making an anonymity order , the tribunal ruled : `` The claimant is a significantly vulnerable individual and one of the features of her psychiatric injury results in her being very sensitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adverse comments from strangers . ''
The total payout exceeded £4.7m , which is thought to be the largest fee ever made by a British Employment Tribunal for disability discrimination .
RBS appealed the decision claiming that AB ’ s psychiatric condition was “ inevitable ” and “ entirely attributable ” to other factors including childhood trauma and her earlier road traffic accident .
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Stein , appointed by RBS , said : “ I am of the opinion on the balance of probability , her mental state has come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigations , the remnants of untreatable nerve pain , and her own growing realisation that the life she dreamed of for herself was not going to be fulfilled.
” Dr Stein also suggested that AB had exaggerated her conditions for gain , and added : “ The sums of money involved in any further action are potentially very great .
This has to be considered as a source of secondary gain for the claimant , and perhaps also for her partner.
” Judge Mr Justice Swift dismissed RBS ’ s appeal and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the discrimination had partly caused AB ’ s mental health problems were “ coherent and clear.
” Justice Swift also considered allegations that RBS had tried to “ bully ” the tribunal members during the hearings .
He said : “ The way in which complex and difficult cases are conducted can cross the line between hard-fought and unnecessarily confrontational .
“ It is plain the Employment Tribunal considered that line had been crossed , in particular by RBS .
”

A NatWest worker who was run over on her first day at work has won a record payout after the bank's treatment of her left her needing round-the-clock psychiatric care
NatWest worker hit by car on first day of work wins £4.7m from RBS over discrimination
A NatWest employee who was run over on her first day of work has won a record £4.7 million payout after the way she was treated left her needing psychiatric care.
The disabled 31-year-old, known only as AB, suffered severe depression and psychosis after staff at several London branches made her feel "worthless", a tribunal heard.
AB made more than 60 allegations of harassment and disability discrimination dating to her time at the bank from 2008 to 2014, including being shouted at and called "stupid" in front of colleagues.
Staff made her feel “worthless” and “unsupported” by insinuating that her disability made her “no help” to customers, she told the panel.
The tribunal also agreed she was coerced into agreeing to a demotion from Customer Advisor back to Customer Services Officer in September 2013.
During the discussion Vas Babeiu, the deputy manager at the Stratford branch, east London, mentioned AB’s “limping around the branch.”
Her ordeal started when, then 20, she was run over while walking to her first day’s work at NatWest, a Royal Bank of Scotland subsidiary, in Croydon, south London leaving her with permanent nerve damage, a limp and difficulty twisting.
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Despite the nature of her injuries the bank failed to provide her with occupational therapy and did not adjust her workstation, providing her instead with equipment given to all staff.
They also required her to work on the till against her wishes, which she found hard due to her difficulty “twisting and turning.”
This made the claimant believe she was being demoted due to her disability, which the tribunal ruled amounted to discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal.
Two months later she requested to be transferred to a branch in Clapham Common, south London.
But she was denied the transfer because managers thought her disabilities would limit her ability to perform the job, leaving her feeling “humiliated.”
She eventually resigned in 2014.
RBS, Britain’s fourth largest bank, was ordered to pay the record sum after the judge found the discrimination had contributed to AB's serious mental health problems.
Pain consultant Dr Jonathan Valentine examined AB in April 2017 and, reporting to the tribunal, said: “She presented with her back to me.
"She performed a variety of movements throughout the assessment, she was observed to slap herself, scratch herself, and rock to and fro.
"She communicated in stuttering speech accompanied by other non-verbal vocalisations.”
Psychiatrist Dr Jonathan Ornstein also assessed AB and said she showed “severe signs” of multiple psychiatric disorders including "severe depression, anxiety, conversion disorders and psychosis."
He said the tribunal and discrimination were the “primary causes” of her illness and doubted she would ever return to work.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
RBS failed to agree a settlement fee with AB’s lawyers and was later ordered to pay £4,670,535 in damages to cover her ongoing care, plus an additional £54,266 to cover lost interest.
AB had claimed more than £10.5m in damages from RBS, including £9.9m for future care and assistance.
Making an anonymity order, the tribunal ruled: "The claimant is a significantly vulnerable individual and one of the features of her psychiatric injury results in her being very sensitive about being the subject of judgement and adverse comments from strangers."
The total payout exceeded £4.7m, which is thought to be the largest fee ever made by a British Employment Tribunal for disability discrimination.
RBS appealed the decision claiming that AB’s psychiatric condition was “inevitable” and “entirely attributable” to other factors including childhood trauma and her earlier road traffic accident.
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Stein, appointed by RBS, said: “I am of the opinion on the balance of probability, her mental state has come tumbling out following several years of physical investigations, the remnants of untreatable nerve pain, and her own growing realisation that the life she dreamed of for herself was not going to be fulfilled.”
Dr Stein also suggested that AB had exaggerated her conditions for gain, and added: “The sums of money involved in any further action are potentially very great. This has to be considered as a source of secondary gain for the claimant, and perhaps also for her partner.”
Judge Mr Justice Swift dismissed RBS’s appeal and said the original tribunal's reasons for concluding that the discrimination had partly caused AB’s mental health problems were “coherent and clear.”
Justice Swift also considered allegations that RBS had tried to “bully” the tribunal members during the hearings.
He said: “The way in which complex and difficult cases are conducted can cross the line between hard-fought and unnecessarily confrontational.
“It is plain the Employment Tribunal considered that line had been crossed, in particular by RBS.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Maya Jama responds to mega-money Strictly Come Dancing speculation

Maya Jama has broken her silence over rumours BBC bosses are eyeing her up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing .
Execs are said to be ready to splash out on a six figure fee to get the popular Radio 1 DJ for this year ’ s contest .
The Sunday Mirror exclusively revealed that money is n't an issue as they try and lure the popular 25-year-old to the dancefloor .
Talent scouts think Maya – the ex of rap star Stormzy – would inject some glamour to the show which returns to BBC1 in September .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ earn an incredible £200,000 if she says yes .
Maya has now teased on Instagram that there is a chance she could be getting her dancing shoes on .
Responding to a post on twitter , she said gave her demands .
`` On it if they add a dancehall section ! ''
she sassily replied .
It 's not a yes or no but the whispers ahead of the new series have already begun .
A source said : “ Maya ticks every box .
She is young , beautiful , popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big social media following .
`` To get her this year would be a real coup .
They have a six-figure fee on the table.
” Budding actress Maya is also on ITV ’ s hip-hop based panel show Don ’ t Hate the Playaz .
But fans are concerned this year 's show may be put back by four or five months .
The coronavirus crisis has thrown the filming into chaos .
According to the Mail on Sunday , bosses fear the next series of Strictly may have to be postponed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filmed without an audience for the first time , it is reported .
A source said : `` The hope is that the scheduling will remain the same but people have been warned that postponing until early next year is a distinct possibility .
`` The main priority for the BBC is that everyone is kept safe .
It is a massive show but what ’ s more important right now is protecting lives . ''

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Producers think the gorgeous star 'ticks every box' and they are keen to make the 25-year-old the jewel in 2020 Strictly crown when the show returns to our screens later this year
Maya Jama has broken her silence over rumours BBC bosses are eyeing her up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Execs are said to be ready to splash out on a six figure fee to get the popular Radio 1 DJ for this year’s contest.
The Sunday Mirror exclusively revealed that money isn't an issue as they try and lure the popular 25-year-old to the dancefloor.
Talent scouts think Maya – the ex of rap star Stormzy – would inject some glamour to the show which returns to BBC1 in September.
There are suggestions the beauty should could earn an incredible £200,000 if she says yes.
Image: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com) Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)
Maya has now teased on Instagram that there is a chance she could be getting her dancing shoes on.
Responding to a post on twitter, she said gave her demands.
"On it if they add a dancehall section!" she sassily replied.
It's not a yes or no but the whispers ahead of the new series have already begun.
A source said: “Maya ticks every box. She is young, beautiful, popular, bright, talented and has a big social media following.
"To get her this year would be a real coup. They have a six-figure fee on the table.”
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Budding actress Maya is also on ITV’s hip-hop based panel show Don’t Hate the Playaz.
But fans are concerned this year's show may be put back by four or five months.
The coronavirus crisis has thrown the filming into chaos.
According to the Mail on Sunday, bosses fear the next series of Strictly may have to be postponed to early 2021.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
It could be filmed without an audience for the first time, it is reported.
A source said: "The hope is that the scheduling will remain the same but people have been warned that postponing until early next year is a distinct possibility.
"The main priority for the BBC is that everyone is kept safe. It is a massive show but what’s more important right now is protecting lives."


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--'My son hates his name and I don't really like it either'

Choosing a name for your baby can be pretty difficult as it 's a choice they 'll live with for their entire life , so you want to make sure you pick a good one .
But what happens when you regret the decision you made and your little one is n't very happy about it either ?
One mum has recently found herself in this tricky situation and she 's turned to the internet for some advice on how to proceed .
The unnamed woman revealed that her four-year-old son , who 's called Jake , hates his name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
And it turns out she 's not all that keen on the name either as her ex picked it and it just makes her think of him every time she hears it .
Writing on Mumsnet , the parent explained : `` My son ( 4 ) hates his name .
He says it ’ s boring and he has actually cried about it .
`` He was named by my cousin , and also has the same name as a close family remember .
He says he wants his name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somebody else ’ s .
`` I also really don ’ t like his name , it isn ’ t anything awful ( Jake ) .
It wasn ’ t my first choice and his dad decided on it , his dad is no longer in our lives and every time I say it I ’ m reminded of his dad .
`` His name just seems to have bad connotations .
I haven ’ t told son my feelings towards his name , I always assure him it ’ s HIS name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been over a year since he really started hating his name and it hasn ’ t changed .
I thought it was a typical kid thing but it really distressed him . ''
Instead of being called Jake , the little boy wants his name to be known as Evan .
The mum seems pretty happy with this and is wondering whether she should just start calling him this .
However the little boy is due to start school later this year and she 's not sure what she should put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Shall I put it as known as ‘ Evan ’ so that he is called that at school and then if he sticks by this when he gets older we can legally change his name ?
`` Or shall I keep encouraging him to be called by his real name ? ''
People had a lot of thoughts on the name debacle , with some suggesting she call her son by the name he wants .
One person replied : `` Call him by the name he likes .
See how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Can you change it to a name similar to Jake .
Jacob ?
Jackson ?
If not , start calling him a Evan and see how it goes .
Lots of kids have nicknames . ''
A third added : `` Let him change his name .
He seems pretty set on it .
I had a friend who did this as a child , parents let her change it and then got it changed by deedpoll for her 12th birthday .
She never regretted it .
Just put ‘ known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

A mum has found herself in a tricky situation after her four-year-old son admitted he really isn't keen on his name as he thinks it's 'boring' so he wants to be called something else
'My four-year-old son hates his name and I don't really like it either'
Choosing a name for your baby can be pretty difficult as it's a choice they'll live with for their entire life, so you want to make sure you pick a good one.
But what happens when you regret the decision you made and your little one isn't very happy about it either? One mum has found herself in this tricky situation and she's turned to the internet for some advice on how to proceed.
The unnamed woman revealed that her four-year-old son, who's called Jake, hates his name - so much that he even cries over it. And it turns out she's not all that keen on the name either as her ex picked it and it just makes her think of him every time she hears it. Not exactly ideal.
Writing on Mumsnet, the parent explained: "My son (4) hates his name. He says it’s boring and he has actually cried about it. He was named for my cousin and also has the same name as a close family member. He says he wants his name to be his own name and not somebody else’s.
"I also really don’t like his name, it isn’t anything awful (Jake). It wasn’t my first choice and his dad decided on it, his dad is no longer in our lives and every time I say it I’m reminded of his dad.
"His name just seems to have bad connotations. I haven’t told son my feelings towards his name, I always assure him it’s HIS name and it’s lovely but it’s been over a year since he really started hating his name and it hasn’t changed. I thought it was a typical kid thing but it really distressed him."
Instead of being called Jake, the little boy wants his name to be known as Evan. The mum seems pretty happy with this and is wondering whether she should just start calling him this.
However, the little boy is due to start school later this year and she's not sure what she should put down as his name on the paperwork.
She adds: "Shall I put it as known as ‘Evan’ so that he is called that at school and then if he sticks by this when he gets older we can legally change his name? Or shall I keep encouraging him to be called by his real name?"
People had a lot of thoughts on the name debacle, with some suggesting she call her son by the name he wants.
One person replied: "Call him by the name he likes. See how it goes."
Another said: "Can you change it to a name similar to Jake. Jacob? Jackson? If not, start calling him a Evan and see how it goes. Lots of kids have nicknames."
A third added: "Let him change his name. He seems pretty set on it. I had a friend who did this as a child, parents let her change it and then got it changed by deed poll for her 12th birthday. She never regretted it. Just put ‘known as Evan’ on the school stuff."
What do you think she should do? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--German football chiefs outline plans for players when Bundesliga returns

German football chiefs have outlined plans for players for when the Bundesliga returns , which include a potential ban on sex and kissing their partners .
Proposals made by the Bundesliga have already been approved to resume fixtures from May 9 providing the German Government give the all clear .
As reported by The Mail , officials have drawn up a series of stringent measures to be adhered to as players will be told they can either live in a hotel or at their homes .
Regular tests will be carried out for coronavirus on the athletes , starting before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every two weeks throughout its duration .
If players wives or partners are showing any signs of coronavirus they will be advised to avoid any sexual contact .
Teams will be allocated a hotel each , or have one floor of the facility put on lockdown to ensure they do n't come into contact with other guests .
Social distancing guidelines will still be in operation , with advice to stay two metres apart from other visitors should they venture outside .
Room service will be off limits to players , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be told to activate lifts using their elbows .
If players decide instead to stay at home they must limit the number of outside visitors and are prohibited from taking public transport .
Procedures will very much be based around self-isolation , with no sharing of items such as toothbrushes with their partners .
In addition they must keep a log of guests and visiting family members and any changes in their health .
Attendance at fixtures will be limited to a maximum of 300 people inside the stadium , including players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security staff , journalists , ball boys and a handful of police officers .
Players will be shuttled to and from the grounds on multiple buses to reduce close proximity between those on board , while those travelling in from home must do so by car .
Teams will be urged to arrive at separate times and all personnel will then be tested on arrival using ear thermometers to check body temperature .
All the facilities will be disinfected before and after each use , and even starting players and substituted will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those on the bench will also be sat sporadically , even if that requires them to sit rows apart in the stands behind the dugout .
Teams will also not line up in the tunnel together , and pre-match rituals such as handshakes are out of the question .
Should any player test positive for Covid-19 , they must self-isolate immediately for 14 days and inform club staff , who will in turn notify the league and German FA .
Though that may not bring a halt to the competition , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go into quarantine .
It looks increasingly likely that German football will be the first to return to action .
The rest of the football world will be watching on in anticipation , including the Premier League , who could follow suit if the programme proves a safe success .

Brighton CEO Paul Barber aware of need to adapt to playing behind closed doors
Brighton CEO Paul Barber aware of need to adapt to playing behind closed doors
Football in Germany looks set to return quicker than the rest of Europe, but the likes of Jadon Sancho and Philippe Coutinho will be made to follow strict protocol to ensure risks are kept to a minimum
German football chiefs have outlined plans for players for when the Bundesliga returns, which include a potential ban on sex and kissing their partners.
Proposals made by the Bundesliga have already been approved to resume fixtures from May 9 providing the German Government give the all clear.
As reported by The Mail, officials have drawn up a series of stringent measures to be adhered to as players will be told they can either live in a hotel or at their homes.
Regular tests will be carried out for coronavirus on the athletes, starting before the season is set to resume and every two weeks throughout its duration.
If players wives or partners are showing any signs of coronavirus they will be advised to avoid any sexual contact.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Teams will be allocated a hotel each, or have one floor of the facility put on lockdown to ensure they don't come into contact with other guests.
Social distancing guidelines will still be in operation, with advice to stay two metres apart from other visitors should they venture outside.
Room service will be off limits to players, as well as the hotel bar, and they will be told to activate lifts using their elbows.
If players decide instead to stay at home they must limit the number of outside visitors and are prohibited from taking public transport.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
Procedures will very much be based around self-isolation, with no sharing of items such as toothbrushes with their partners.
In addition they must keep a log of guests and visiting family members and any changes in their health.
Attendance at fixtures will be limited to a maximum of 300 people inside the stadium, including players and staff of the competing teams, security staff, journalists, ball boys and a handful of police officers.
Players will be shuttled to and from the grounds on multiple buses to reduce close proximity between those on board, while those travelling in from home must do so by car.
Teams will be urged to arrive at separate times and all personnel will then be tested on arrival using ear thermometers to check body temperature.
All the facilities will be disinfected before and after each use, and even starting players and substituted will be told to change and warm up separately.
Those on the bench will also be sat sporadically, even if that requires them to sit rows apart in the stands behind the dugout.
Teams will also not line up in the tunnel together, and pre-match rituals such as handshakes are out of the question.
Should any player test positive for Covid-19, they must self-isolate immediately for 14 days and inform club staff, who will in turn notify the league and German FA.
Though that may not bring a halt to the competition, with only those infected with the virus forced to go into quarantine.
It looks increasingly likely that German football will be the first to return to action.
The rest of the football world will be watching on in anticipation, including the Premier League, who could follow suit if the programme proves a safe success.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Klopp makes controversial call as he names best player he's signed at Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has signed more than a few sensational players over the years .
Mohamed Salah set the world alight when he arrived at Liverpool for his second stint in the Premier League , while the inconsistent Sadio Mane has morphed into one of the world 's best players since his switch from Southampton .
Klopp has also landed the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson , who have helped turn Liverpool into the European champions they are today .
And , of course , you ca n't overlook the likes of Andrew Robertson ; a left-back , signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is now perhaps the best player in the world in his position .
But Klopp does n't consider any of these signings to be the greatest he 's made at Liverpool .
When asked on the Pure Football Podcast , Klopp explained that his best signing was n't a signing at all , rather a player he promoted from the academy .
`` It 's Trent [ Alexander-Arnold ] , '' Klopp said .
`` We did n't have to buy him but Pep Lijnders my assistant brought him around and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me .
He played full-back , he played right wing , left wing ' .
`` Then he came and there was only one problem : Trent was not fit enough .
`` But he was a kid so he was not fit enough but we saw immediately , wow , football wise no doubts .
`` But [ he was ] not fit enough so we had to work on that .
But then he made steps by himself that were really unbelievable and that was really nice to see .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't give up . ''

Jurgen Klopp has signed some brilliant players for Liverpool, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson. But he's overlooked all of these stars
Jurgen Klopp has signed more than a few sensational players over the years.
Mohamed Salah set the world alight when he arrived at Liverpool for his second stint in the Premier League, while the inconsistent Sadio Mane has morphed into one of the world's best players since his switch from Southampton.
Klopp has also landed the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, who have helped turn Liverpool into the European champions they are today.
And, of course, you can't overlook the likes of Andrew Robertson; a left-back, signed from relegated Hull for just £8million, who is now perhaps the best player in the world in his position.
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But Klopp doesn't consider any of these signings to be the greatest he's made at Liverpool.
When asked on the Pure Football Podcast, Klopp explained that his best signing wasn't a signing at all, rather a player he promoted from the academy.
"It's Trent [Alexander-Arnold]," Klopp said. "We didn't have to buy him but Pep Lijnders my assistant brought him around and said: 'He played No.6 [role] for me. He played full-back, he played right wing, left wing'.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"Then he came and there was only one problem: Trent was not fit enough.
"But he was a kid so he was not fit enough but we saw immediately, wow, football wise no doubts.
"But [he was] not fit enough so we had to work on that. But then he made steps by himself that were really unbelievable and that was really nice to see.
“Then he made mistakes and didn't give up."


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Man Utd miss out on talented youth star after transfer to Borussia Dortmund

Manchester United have been beaten to the signing of promising youngster Julian Pauli after he opted for Borussia Dortmund .
The 14-year-old is a product of Dusseldorf 's academy and has joined their Bundesliga rivals .
United , as well as Bayern Munich , were interested in his services and had chased the player for months , reports Bild .
They held talks with the player 's parents in an effort to persuade him to sign at Old Trafford .
Pauli was born in England but has grown up in Dusseldorf and his decision to join Dortmund is in part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to home .
He has also seen how Youssoufa Moukoko , another highly-rated teenager at Dortmund , has risen through the academy .
The German club have become a breeding ground for top talent in recent seasons .
United and Dortmund are likely to be in competition again this summer for Birmingham star Jude Bellingham .
The 16-year-old is likely to leave St.Andrews in a deal worth at least £30m and the Germans are one of his options .
Bellingham has been given a tour of Carrington , United 's training ground , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join .
But the success of Jadon Sancho has proved that opportunities for first team involvement are more prominent on the continent .
The former Manchester City youngster left the Etihad in search of more game time .
In the three years that have followed he has emerged as one of football 's brightest stars .
United have eyed the 20-year-old for a prolonged period and are linked with a mega money move this summer .
Dortmund are desperate to keep hold of the Englishman who has scored 31 goals in 90 appearances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the signing of Danish forward Erling Haaland in January .
The striker , who burst on to the scene under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde , has hit the ground running at Signal Iduna Park but remains a long-term United target .

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Man Utd miss out on talented youth star after transfer to Borussia Dortmund
Manchester United have been beaten to the signing of promising youngster Julian Pauli after he opted for Borussia Dortmund.
The 14-year-old is a product of Dusseldorf's academy and has joined their Bundesliga rivals.
United, as well as Bayern Munich, were interested in his services and had chased the player for months, reports Bild.
They held talks with the player's parents in an effort to persuade him to sign at Old Trafford.
Pauli was born in England but has grown up in Dusseldorf and his decision to join Dortmund is in part motivated by his want to remain close to home.
Image: PA) PA)
He has also seen how Youssoufa Moukoko, another highly-rated teenager at Dortmund, has risen through the academy.
The German club have become a breeding ground for top talent in recent seasons.
United and Dortmund are likely to be in competition again this summer for Birmingham star Jude Bellingham.
The 16-year-old is likely to leave St.Andrews in a deal worth at least £30m and the Germans are one of his options.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Bellingham has been given a tour of Carrington, United's training ground, as they try and convince him to join.
But the success of Jadon Sancho has proved that opportunities for first team involvement are more prominent on the continent.
The former Manchester City youngster left the Etihad in search of more game time.
In the three years that have followed he has emerged as one of football's brightest stars.
United have eyed the 20-year-old for a prolonged period and are linked with a mega money move this summer.
Dortmund are desperate to keep hold of the Englishman who has scored 31 goals in 90 appearances.
The German side also beat United to the signing of Danish forward Erling Haaland in January.
The striker, who burst on to the scene under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde, has hit the ground running at Signal Iduna Park but remains a long-term United target.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Jurgen Klopp had two reasons for contacting Kylian Mbappe's dad

Jurgen Klopp reportedly called Kylian Mbappe 's dad as speculation grows Liverpool are keen on signing the Frenchman .
Liverpool 's Sadio Mane has been linked with a £150million transfer to Real Madrid in recent weeks , after Zinedine Zidane allegedly made the Senegalese his top target .
Mbappe would cost around £250m , but Liverpool , in theory , would use the £150m from the sale of Mane to fund most of the deal .
The transfer is still very unlikely at this stage , but it 's not unrealistic to believe that Liverpool are looking at possible replacements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to swap Anfield for the Bernabeu .
According to Le10sport.com , Klopp recently spoke to Mbappe 's dad Wilfried to discuss signing his son for Liverpool .
Klopp made the call for two reasons : to personally declare Liverpool 's interest in snapping up the World Cup winner and to sell his vision for his son .
Mbappe has n't spoken out on Liverpool 's alleged interest in him in recent weeks , but he has previously talked about Klopp , and what he has achieved at Anfield .
`` What Liverpool do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mbappe told the BBC .
`` They 're like a machine , they 've found a rhythm and are like we play again , we play again .
`` They 've lost zero games .
When you watch you think everything is easy but that 's not easy .
The guys are focused , they play games every three days and they win , they win , they win .
`` Now the problem is that everybody watches Liverpool , and everybody watches what we can do against them , so now they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it 's a very good team with a very good manager . ''

Liverpool's Sadio Mane has been linked with a £150m transfer to Real Madrid in recent weeks, and the Reds are reportedly looking at Kylian Mbappe as a replacement
Jurgen Klopp reportedly called Kylian Mbappe's dad as speculation grows Liverpool are keen on signing the Frenchman.
Liverpool's Sadio Mane has been linked with a £150million transfer to Real Madrid in recent weeks, after Zinedine Zidane allegedly made the Senegalese his top target.
Mbappe would cost around £250m, but Liverpool, in theory, would use the £150m from the sale of Mane to fund most of the deal.
The transfer is still very unlikely at this stage, but it's not unrealistic to believe that Liverpool are looking at possible replacements in case Mane does decide he wants to swap Anfield for the Bernabeu.
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According to Le10sport.com, Klopp recently spoke to Mbappe's dad Wilfried to discuss signing his son for Liverpool.
Klopp made the call for two reasons: to personally declare Liverpool's interest in snapping up the World Cup winner and to sell his vision for his son.
Mbappe hasn't spoken out on Liverpool's alleged interest in him in recent weeks, but he has previously talked about Klopp, and what he has achieved at Anfield.
"What Liverpool do in this moment is amazing," Mbappe told the BBC. "They're like a machine, they've found a rhythm and are like we play again, we play again.
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"They've lost zero games. When you watch you think everything is easy but that's not easy. The guys are focused, they play games every three days and they win, they win, they win.
"Now the problem is that everybody watches Liverpool, and everybody watches what we can do against them, so now they have to show they are strong again but it's a very good team with a very good manager."


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Dominic Raab warns that coronavirus vaccine 'unlikely to come this year'

Acting PM Dominic Raab warned that a coronavirus vaccine is “ unlikely to come this year ” .
The First Secretary said that Britain was unlikely to find a cure for the virus before the rnd of the year - but that it would still be vital in case the UK faced multiple waves of infection .
Appearing on Sophy Ridge on Sky , Mr Raab said : “ The antibody test is important because it can tell whether you had the virus , there is also the swab test which says if you currently have the virus .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures to manage and try and bring an end to the coronavirus .
`` We are also looking at the possibility of a vaccine , that 's not likely to come to fruition this year , which could be very important if we get multiple waves of coronavirus globally down the track.
” It came as a top scientist warned that the number of deaths from coronavirus could reach 100,000 in the UK if the nationwide lockdown is lifted too soon .
Professor Neil Ferguson warned yesterday that it was impossible to send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while keeping vulnerable in lockdown without seeing a huge increase in deaths .
He told UnHerd : `` In practical terms , you would require a very high level of effective shielding for that to be a viable strategy .
`` If you just achieve 80 per cent shielding - and 80 per cent reduction in infection risk in those groups - we still project that you would get more than 100,000 deaths this years from that kind fo strategy .
`` The most vulnerable people are also the people who most need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health system and are are least able to be truly isolated . ''
Mr Raab 's warning was echoed by a former deputy chief medical officer for England .
Professor Gina Radford said people needed to be `` realistic '' about the prospect of a vaccine as researchers are having to `` start from scratch '' to create one .
It comes as the first human trials for a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK began on Thursday at the University of Oxford .
Prof Radford , who held her government role between 2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News ' Sophy Ridge On Sunday show about the prospect of a vaccine .
She said : `` We have n't got a hugely good track record with vaccines for this particular virus , coronavirus , the family of viruses .
`` But having said that , everything is being thrown at it .
There are researchers all over the world trying to identify a vaccine .
`` We have never seen anything like the effort that is being made to discover this vaccine . ''
Prof Radford said there is a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be undertaken to determine if potential vaccines are safe and effective .
`` There is no point creating a vaccine that will then cause more harm than it is trying to prevent , '' she added .
`` I think those who are very used to the process of developing vaccines are saying they are not anticipating it being available until well into next year . ''
Prof Radford said that while the vaccine could be created sooner as the Government is `` fast-tracking '' its development , it would still have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Human trials on a potential vaccine saw the first two volunteers in the UK injected by researchers at the University of Oxford on Thursday .
Both participants - a scientist and a cancer researcher - said they wanted to help in what could be a groundbreaking development in the fight against the disease .
The Oxford Vaccine Group was hoping to repeat the process with six more volunteers on Saturday , moving to larger numbers on Monday .

Dominic Raab on coronavirus vaccine "not likely to come to fruition this year"
Dominic Raab on coronavirus vaccine "not likely to come to fruition this year"
The First Secretary said that Britain was unlikely to find a cure for the virus before the end of the year - but that it would still be vital in case the UK faced multiple waves of infection
Acting PM Dominic Raab warns that coronavirus vaccine 'unlikely to come this year'
Acting PM Dominic Raab warned that a coronavirus vaccine is “unlikely to come this year”.
The First Secretary said that Britain was unlikely to find a cure for the virus before the rnd of the year - but that it would still be vital in case the UK faced multiple waves of infection.
Appearing on Sophy Ridge on Sky, Mr Raab said:“The antibody test is important because it can tell whether you had the virus, there is also the swab test which says if you currently have the virus.
“We are looking at all of these measures to manage and try and bring an end to the coronavirus.
"We are also looking at the possibility of a vaccine, that's not likely to come to fruition this year, which could be very important if we get multiple waves of coronavirus globally down the track.”
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It came as a top scientist warned that the number of deaths from coronavirus could reach 100,000 in the UK if the nationwide lockdown is lifted too soon.
Professor Neil Ferguson warned yesterday that it was impossible to send the young and healthy back to work while keeping vulnerable in lockdown without seeing a huge increase in deaths.
He told UnHerd: "In practical terms, you would require a very high level of effective shielding for that to be a viable strategy.
"If you just achieve 80 per cent shielding - and 80 per cent reduction in infection risk in those groups - we still project that you would get more than 100,000 deaths this years from that kind fo strategy.
"The most vulnerable people are also the people who most need care and most need interaction with the health system and are are least able to be truly isolated."
Mr Raab's warning was echoed by a former deputy chief medical officer for England.
Professor Gina Radford said people needed to be "realistic" about the prospect of a vaccine as researchers are having to "start from scratch" to create one.
It comes as the first human trials for a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK began on Thursday at the University of Oxford.
Prof Radford, who held her government role between 2015 and 2019, was asked on Sky News' Sophy Ridge On Sunday show about the prospect of a vaccine.
She said: "We haven't got a hugely good track record with vaccines for this particular virus, coronavirus, the family of viruses.
"But having said that, everything is being thrown at it. There are researchers all over the world trying to identify a vaccine.
"We have never seen anything like the effort that is being made to discover this vaccine."
Prof Radford said there is a "huge process" of testing that needs to be undertaken to determine if potential vaccines are safe and effective.
"There is no point creating a vaccine that will then cause more harm than it is trying to prevent," she added.
"I think those who are very used to the process of developing vaccines are saying they are not anticipating it being available until well into next year."
Prof Radford said that while the vaccine could be created sooner as the Government is "fast-tracking" its development, it would still have to be manufactured in a large capacity.
Human trials on a potential vaccine saw the first two volunteers in the UK injected by researchers at the University of Oxford on Thursday.
Both participants - a scientist and a cancer researcher - said they wanted to help in what could be a groundbreaking development in the fight against the disease.
The Oxford Vaccine Group was hoping to repeat the process with six more volunteers on Saturday, moving to larger numbers on Monday.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--UK coronavirus death toll 'will reach 100,000 if we lift lockdown too early'

The UK 's death toll could reach 100,000 if the lockdown is lifted too early , a leading scientist has warned .
Government advisor Prof Neil Ferguson , of Imperial College London , said that even if just young and healthy people go back to work , the risk would be huge .
If that happens , the death toll could be more than five times the current confirmed level by the end of the year , he said .
It comes as stand-in PM Dominic Raab said the country is at a `` delicate and dangerous stage '' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government had to be cautious .
If there is a spike , the UK would be forced into a lockdown , Mr Raab said this morning .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here Prof Ferguson said he had been surprised how many people had stuck to the lockdown , but said politicians must be careful about what they do next .
The country 's death toll in hospitals currently stands at 20,319 .
He told UnHerd : `` In practical terms , you would require a very high level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a viable strategy .
`` If you just achieve 80 per cent shielding - and 80 per cent reduction in infection risk in those groups - we still project that you would get more than 100,000 deaths this years from that kind of strategy .
`` The most vulnerable people are also the people who most need care and most need interaction with the health system and are are least able to be truly isolated . ''
He said that the lockdown appeared to be working , with infection rates falling .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll and number of cases is on the rise in Sweden , which has not gone into lockdown .
Speaking on Sky News ’ Ridge on Sunday , First Minister Mr Raab warned that the next steps need to be “ sure footed ” as another lockdown would be a “ serious blow to public confidence ” .
He added that the government is doing its “ homework ” before announcing what the next phase of the coronavirus response will be .
“ We are at a delicate and dangerous stage and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps are sure-footed , ” Raab said , adding that the government was “ doing the homework ” behind closed doors on what would happen in the next phase .
“ It ’ s not responsible to start speculating about the individual measures , ” he said , urging the public to stick to the current guidance , which is to stay at home except for essential travel .
“ We won ’ t just have this binary easing up of measures .
We will end up moving to a new normal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Marr Show .
“ We need to take a sure-footed step forward which protects life but also preserves our way of life .
`` So we are very focused on doing the homework that can allow us to do that.
” He said it was “ inconceivable ” schools could re-open without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease , but said ministers were looking to ease restrictions on outdoor activities .
“ We do want to look - when it is safe , when it is responsible - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take place , but again we have got to have the evidence that that is a sure-footed step - doesn ’ t allow coronavirus to get a grip back on the country .
”

Government advisor Prof Neil Ferguson warned that allowing young and healthy people to go back to work would lead to a surge in cases, with the death toll set to rise by the end of the year
The UK's death toll could reach 100,000 if the lockdown is lifted too early, a leading scientist has warned.
Government advisor Prof Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, said that even if just young and healthy people go back to work, the risk would be huge.
If that happens, the death toll could be more than five times the current confirmed level by the end of the year, he said.
It comes as stand-in PM Dominic Raab said the country is at a "delicate and dangerous stage" of its Covid-19 response, and admitted the government had to be cautious.
If there is a spike, the UK would be forced into a lockdown, Mr Raab said this morning.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
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Prof Ferguson said he had been surprised how many people had stuck to the lockdown, but said politicians must be careful about what they do next.
The country's death toll in hospitals currently stands at 20,319.
He told UnHerd : "In practical terms, you would require a very high level of effective shielding for that to be a viable strategy.
"If you just achieve 80 per cent shielding - and 80 per cent reduction in infection risk in those groups - we still project that you would get more than 100,000 deaths this years from that kind of strategy.
"The most vulnerable people are also the people who most need care and most need interaction with the health system and are are least able to be truly isolated."
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He said that the lockdown appeared to be working, with infection rates falling.
In comparison, he said, the death toll and number of cases is on the rise in Sweden, which has not gone into lockdown.
Speaking on Sky News’ Ridge on Sunday, First Minister Mr Raab warned that the next steps need to be “sure footed” as another lockdown would be a “serious blow to public confidence”.
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He added that the government is doing its “homework” before announcing what the next phase of the coronavirus response will be.
“We are at a delicate and dangerous stage and we need to make sure that the next steps are sure-footed,” Raab said, adding that the government was “doing the homework” behind closed doors on what would happen in the next phase.
“It’s not responsible to start speculating about the individual measures,” he said, urging the public to stick to the current guidance, which is to stay at home except for essential travel.
“We won’t just have this binary easing up of measures. We will end up moving to a new normal,” he told BBC1’s The Andrew Marr Show.
“We need to take a sure-footed step forward which protects life but also preserves our way of life.
"So we are very focused on doing the homework that can allow us to do that.”
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He said it was “inconceivable” schools could re-open without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease, but said ministers were looking to ease restrictions on outdoor activities.
“We do want to look - when it is safe, when it is responsible - at ways to allow more outdoor activities to take place, but again we have got to have the evidence that that is a sure-footed step - doesn’t allow coronavirus to get a grip back on the country.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Everything you need to know about Kim Jong-un's sister as death rumours grow

As rumours of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un 's deteriorating health grow , his sister is poised to take control .
There have been suggestions Mr Kim is gravely ill since April 15 when he missed a celebration of the birthday of his late grandfather and the country 's founder , Kim Il-sung .
But the deployment of a Chinese medical team to check on the 36-year-old on Thursday was a sign for many that the situation is more serious than first thought .
There is a history of cardiovascular ill health in the Kim family , which has ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth in 1948 .
That coupled with Kim Jong-Un 's heavy smoking and weight gain since taking power in 2011 have served to back up rumours he collapsed while clutching his chest while out walking earlier in the month .
Various sources are now claiming he is dead or in `` a vegetative state '' after botched heart surgery which the Chinese team was sent to urgently address .
And if he does die 31-year-old sister Kim Yo-jong is set to become the nation 's first female leader in its 72-year history .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her rule look like ?
Just like her older brother she spent several years attending the exclusive English-language International School in Gümligen , Switzerland , under a false name .
It is said these years of isolated luxury in the Alps led to the siblings ' bond growing , something which has translated in recent years in to their shared love of weapons development and authoritative rule .
After her return to North Korea she studied computer science in the capital Pyongyang .
She first came to the attention of the world at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 2011 where she seemed to be taking a leading role despite not being part of the committee that organised it .
Since then , she has ascended through the ranks of the communist Workers ' Party of Korea .
She stepped in for her brother once before due to ill health in October 2014 and has provided a close supporting role ever since , reportedly being the driving force behind his 'man of the people ' image which has seen him rub shoulders with Basketball great Dennis Rodman and ride on fairground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been First Deputy Director of the Propaganda and Agitation Department but she has also taken up a place on the Politburo , the nation 's highest decision making body .
Would there be issues with her taking power ?
The consensus opinion is no .
The Kim family are seen as god-like to many of the poverty-stricken dictatorship 's people .
There will be no question from them as to her legitimacy .
Since taking power in 2011 Kim Jong-un has systematically removed many of his father 's advisors , building a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That has not always been a peaceful affair and there are widely circulated reports he fed one of his uncles to dogs and blasted another with an anti-aircraft gun .
But Kim Yo-jong has stayed quiet amid this alleged barbarism .
She became the first representative of the North to visit the South since the war of the 1950s when she appeared at the 2018 Winter Olympics and has appeared at international summits .
Despite being the youngest of five siblings , three or four of which are still alive depending on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no realistic prospect of either of the others leapfrogging her and sizing power .
Two are half siblings and the other a `` louche playboy '' with no interest in politics .
What would it mean for peace in the region ?
There is no suggestion Kim Yo-jong would be any less aggressive to rival states than her brother .
Last month she described South Korea as `` a scared dog barking '' after live fire exercises .
Some experts suggest she would be `` keen to test her mettle '' if she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jong-un was when he succeeded his father in 2011 .
Prof Natasha Lindstaedt , an expert on totalitarian regimes , told the Daily Mirror : “ If she became supreme leader she would become god-like and every portrayal of her would do the same thing .
“ It is possible she will adopt an even harder line than her brother in dealing with the rest of the world because of the level of poverty .
“ There is nothing else – it is all they have .
I do believe she is as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been very visible in recent times .
“ Often new leaders feel they must be tougher than the previous one.
” With tensions on the peninsula always simmering and the war of the 50s never officially ending a change in leadership could cause significant problems .
If Yo-jong does adopt a harder line at a time where relations between the US and North Korean ally China are strained it could spell disaster .

As fears grow for the health of North Korean despot Kim Jong-un his sister, Kim Yo-jong, is being lined up as his successor – here's everything you need to know about her
Everything you need to know about Kim Jong-un's sister as death rumours grow
As rumours of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's deteriorating health grow, his sister is poised to take control.
There have been suggestions Mr Kim is gravely ill since April 15 when he missed a celebration of the birthday of his late grandfather and the country's founder, Kim Il-sung.
But the deployment of a Chinese medical team to check on the 36-year-old on Thursday was a sign for many that the situation is more serious than first thought.
There is a history of cardiovascular ill health in the Kim family, which has ruled North Korea uninterrupted since the country's birth in 1948.
That coupled with Kim Jong-Un's heavy smoking and weight gain since taking power in 2011 have served to back up rumours he collapsed while clutching his chest while out walking earlier in the month.
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Various sources are now claiming he is dead or in "a vegetative state" after botched heart surgery which the Chinese team was sent to urgently address.
And if he does die 31-year-old sister Kim Yo-jong is set to become the nation's first female leader in its 72-year history. But who is she and what would her rule look like?
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Early life
Just like her older brother she spent several years attending the exclusive English-language International School in Gümligen, Switzerland, under a false name.
It is said these years of isolated luxury in the Alps led to the siblings' bond growing, something which has translated in recent years in to their shared love of weapons development and authoritative rule.
After her return to North Korea she studied computer science in the capital Pyongyang.
Career to date
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She first came to the attention of the world at her father Kim Jong-il's funeral in December 2011 where she seemed to be taking a leading role despite not being part of the committee that organised it.
Since then, she has ascended through the ranks of the communist Workers' Party of Korea.
She stepped in for her brother once before due to ill health in October 2014 and has provided a close supporting role ever since, reportedly being the driving force behind his 'man of the people' image which has seen him rub shoulders with Basketball great Dennis Rodman and ride on fairground attractions.
Her official title since 2014 has been First Deputy Director of the Propaganda and Agitation Department but she has also taken up a place on the Politburo, the nation's highest decision making body.
Would there be issues with her taking power?
The consensus opinion is no. The Kim family are seen as god-like to many of the poverty-stricken dictatorship's people.
There will be no question from them as to her legitimacy.
Since taking power in 2011 Kim Jong-un has systematically removed many of his father's advisors, building a younger and perhaps less critical senior group.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
That has not always been a peaceful affair and there are widely circulated reports he fed one of his uncles to dogs and blasted another with an anti-aircraft gun.
But Kim Yo-jong has stayed quiet amid this alleged barbarism.
She became the first representative of the North to visit the South since the war of the 1950s when she appeared at the 2018 Winter Olympics and has appeared at international summits.
Despite being the youngest of five siblings, three or four of which are still alive depending on which sources you trust, there is no realistic prospect of either of the others leapfrogging her and sizing power.
Two are half siblings and the other a "louche playboy" with no interest in politics.
What would it mean for peace in the region?
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
There is no suggestion Kim Yo-jong would be any less aggressive to rival states than her brother.
Last month she described South Korea as "a scared dog barking" after live fire exercises.
Some experts suggest she would be "keen to test her mettle" if she was to take power, just as Jong-un was when he succeeded his father in 2011.
Prof Natasha Lindstaedt, an expert on totalitarian regimes, told the Daily Mirror: “If she became supreme leader she would become god-like and every portrayal of her would do the same thing.
“It is possible she will adopt an even harder line than her brother in dealing with the rest of the world because of the level of poverty.
“There is nothing else – it is all they have. I do believe she is as tough as her brother and she has been very visible in recent times.
“Often new leaders feel they must be tougher than the previous one.”
With tensions on the peninsula always simmering and the war of the 50s never officially ending a change in leadership could cause significant problems.
If Yo-jong does adopt a harder line at a time where relations between the US and North Korean ally China are strained it could spell disaster.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Roy Keane opens up on battle with 'excellent' Juan Sebastian Veron at Man Utd

Roy Keane has admitted he was `` excited '' at the prospect of competing for his place with Juan Sebastian Veron at Man Utd .
The Argentine midfielder was signed by United in 2001 to provide competition for the likes of Keane , Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt .
United broke the English transfer record to land Veron for £28.5million from Lazio in a real statement from the club following the defence of their Premier League title .
But rather than fear for his position , Keane relished Veron 's arrival .
`` I always enjoyed that .
That was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brilliant club , '' Keane told Sky Sports .
`` When I first went to United you had Incey [ Paul Ince ] , Robbo [ Bryan Robson ] , Butty coming through , Scholesy , and then Veron .
`` I used to get excited when the club would sign a big player because that ’ s the nature of the game .
`` Even when I first came to United , I remember shaking hands with Robbo , a player I had big respect for , but Robbo knew I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when other lads were coming through , and even Veron ’ s a good example .
Veron came to the club , he was an excellent player , okay it didn ’ t work out for him at United , but he was an excellent player . ''
Veron never really made the desired impact that was expected of him at Old Trafford , and was shipped out to Chelsea for £15m two years into his stay .
It could be suggested that Keane 's role as captain hampered Veron 's chances of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the Irishman feels that was n't the case .
`` I never thought I was any sort of leader , I knew I had to work hard every day to prove myself to get into that starting XI .
`` So when Veron came to the club I enjoyed it .
I knew it would be another challenge for me .
`` And a lot of my biggest challenges for me when I was a player , and it might sound arrogant , was our 11 vs 11 at United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , [ who ] was a brilliant player , but Nicky Butt was also a fantastic player .
Good character , good banter in the dressing room , basically a guy you want to be in the trenches with .
`` I enjoyed those battles , and they were battles I had to try to win . ''

The arrival of Veron in 2001 looked to put Keane's own position in the United side under threat, but the former Red Devils skipper relished the fresh competition
Roy Keane opens up on battle with 'excellent' Juan Sebastian Veron at Man Utd
Roy Keane has admitted he was "excited" at the prospect of competing for his place with Juan Sebastian Veron at Man Utd.
The Argentine midfielder was signed by United in 2001 to provide competition for the likes of Keane, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt.
United broke the English transfer record to land Veron for £28.5million from Lazio in a real statement from the club following the defence of their Premier League title.
But rather than fear for his position, Keane relished Veron's arrival.
"I always enjoyed that. That was probably my favourite part of being at a brilliant club," Keane told Sky Sports. "When I first went to United you had Incey [Paul Ince], Robbo [Bryan Robson], Butty coming through, Scholesy, and then Veron.
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"I used to get excited when the club would sign a big player because that’s the nature of the game.
"Even when I first came to United, I remember shaking hands with Robbo, a player I had big respect for, but Robbo knew I was after his position.
"So when other lads were coming through, and even Veron’s a good example. Veron came to the club, he was an excellent player, okay it didn’t work out for him at United, but he was an excellent player."
Veron never really made the desired impact that was expected of him at Old Trafford, and was shipped out to Chelsea for £15m two years into his stay.
It could be suggested that Keane's role as captain hampered Veron's chances of securing a regular role in the side, but the Irishman feels that wasn't the case.
"I never thought I was any sort of leader, I knew I had to work hard every day to prove myself to get into that starting XI.
"So when Veron came to the club I enjoyed it. I knew it would be another challenge for me.
"And a lot of my biggest challenges for me when I was a player, and it might sound arrogant, was our 11 vs 11 at United.
"We talk a lot about Scholesy, [who] was a brilliant player, but Nicky Butt was also a fantastic player. Good character, good banter in the dressing room, basically a guy you want to be in the trenches with.
"I enjoyed those battles, and they were battles I had to try to win."


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--De Gea drops hint over his long-term Man Utd future

David De Gea has reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester United and given the clearest hint he wants to finish his career at Old Trafford .
De Gea has endured a difficult campaign , with some high-profile mistakes , but has retained the full support of United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who refused to drop him .
Spain No.1 De Gea , who signed a new contract with United last year until 2023 , is relishing the prospect of spending the rest of his top-level career with the Reds .
Next season will be De Gea 's 10th at United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ dream ” to play for the club and looking forward to building on his 394 appearances .
“ I 'm getting older , ” joked De Gea , when asked how he felt about his 10 year anniversary at United approaching .
“ Just to be part of this club is amazing , so imagine to be here for nearly 10 years .
It 's like a dream .
“ It 's great to play games with this club , so I hope I can be here for [ many ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforced break due to the coronavirus , De Gea , speaking on a goalkeeper 's hangout on United 's official App , said : “ It 's something special to always be at home .
“ But I think now the most important thing is the health of the people , in Spain and here in England as well .
“ So , while it 's a bit strange , but we need to keep doing some things at home , to keep training , to keep fit , for when we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strange .
“ My family is very good .
At the moment , all my friends and family are all good , but there are a lot of people who are in a difficult situation with the virus and with everything .
“ What 's happening now is something unreal , but that 's life at the moment , so I want to send a strong message to them to keep fighting , and hopefully everything is going to finish soon .
Asked for his message to fans , De Gea said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient .
Of course , it 's a very hard situation .
“ To be at home is the most important thing at the moment , be safe .
Everything is going to finish at some point , so just be safe .
”

The Manchester United keeper is contracted to the Red Devils until 2023
David De Gea has reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester United and given the clearest hint he wants to finish his career at Old Trafford.
De Gea has endured a difficult campaign, with some high-profile mistakes, but has retained the full support of United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who refused to drop him.
Spain No.1 De Gea, who signed a new contract with United last year until 2023, is relishing the prospect of spending the rest of his top-level career with the Reds.
Next season will be De Gea's 10th at United, with the 29-year-old declaring it is a “dream” to play for the club and looking forward to building on his 394 appearances.
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“I'm getting older,” joked De Gea, when asked how he felt about his 10 year anniversary at United approaching.
“Just to be part of this club is amazing, so imagine to be here for nearly 10 years. It's like a dream.
“It's great to play games with this club, so I hope I can be here for [many] more years.”
Reflecting on football's enforced break due to the coronavirus, De Gea, speaking on a goalkeeper's hangout on United's official App, said: “It's something special to always be at home.
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“But I think now the most important thing is the health of the people, in Spain and here in England as well.
“So, while it's a bit strange, but we need to keep doing some things at home, to keep training, to keep fit, for when we get back, but it's a bit strange.
“My family is very good. At the moment, all my friends and family are all good, but there are a lot of people who are in a difficult situation with the virus and with everything.
“What's happening now is something unreal, but that's life at the moment, so I want to send a strong message to them to keep fighting, and hopefully everything is going to finish soon.
Asked for his message to fans, De Gea said: “The first thing is to be patient. Of course, it's a very hard situation.
“To be at home is the most important thing at the moment, be safe. Everything is going to finish at some point, so just be safe.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--DOI's Carlotta Edwards' family 'mistaken' by marriage split over Maura Higgins

Dancing On Ice star Carlotta Edwards ' family were left `` shocked '' by her recent marriage split over Maura Higgins , it has been reported .
The pro dancer , 30 , and husband Alex Demetriou , 28 , are said to have taken a break on their relationship after he was partnered up with Love Island beauty Maura on the show .
The couple were rocked by allegations their marriage was on the rocks after Alex was alleged to have become too close to the brunette bombshell , 29 , on the ITV skating hit .
Over Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's family in Canada before Alex was coupled up with Maura for DOI .
`` Everything had seemed fine and her family thought they were having a good time , '' a source told The Sun .
`` Now they think they must have been mistaken .
No one in her family suspected anything was up between them , so obviously this has all been quite a shock . ''
Carlotta is said to have taken off her wedding ring while staying with a pal in Calgary , Canada , as she decides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Carlotta and Alex are having a bit of time out from each other at the moment . ''
Another source revealed to The Sun on Sunday that Carlotta is `` stuck in Calgary due to the coronavirus `` and unable to go home to her family who reside in Port Edward , British Columbia .
Carlotta is said to be keeping things `` private '' at the moment as she stays with her friend .
The pair have reportedly grown apart since Alex formed a close friendship with Maura .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balance as the pair take a break away from each other to decide where their relationship lies .
A representative for Carlotta has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment .

Maura awkwardly cosies up to Alex while his wife watches amid split rumours
Maura awkwardly cosies up to Alex while his wife watches amid split rumours
Dancing On Ice Carlotta Edwards' parents reportedly didn't suspect there were any problems with her marriage to Alex Demetriou when she visited at Christmas
Dancing On Ice star Carlotta Edwards' family were left "shocked" by her recent marriage split over Maura Higgins, it has been reported.
The pro dancer, 30, and husband Alex Demetriou, 28, are said to have taken a break on their relationship after he was partnered up with Love Island beauty Maura on the show.
The couple were rocked by allegations their marriage was on the rocks after Alex was alleged to have become too close to the brunette bombshell, 29, on the ITV skating hit.
Over Christmas, the couple went to visit Carlotta's family in Canada before Alex was coupled up with Maura for DOI.
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"Everything had seemed fine and her family thought they were having a good time," a source told The Sun.
"Now they think they must have been mistaken. No one in her family suspected anything was up between them, so obviously this has all been quite a shock."
Carlotta is said to have taken off her wedding ring while staying with a pal in Calgary, Canada, as she decides where to go with her next steps.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
“Carlotta and Alex are having a bit of time out from each other at the moment."
Another source revealed to The Sun on Sunday that Carlotta is "stuck in Calgary due to the coronavirus " and unable to go home to her family who reside in Port Edward, British Columbia.
Carlotta is said to be keeping things "private" at the moment as she stays with her friend.
The pair have reportedly grown apart since Alex formed a close friendship with Maura.
The couple's marriage is now hanging in balance as the pair take a break away from each other to decide where their relationship lies.
A representative for Carlotta has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--US senator would be 'shocked' if Kim Jong-un is not 'dead or incapacitated'

A top US senator said he would be `` shocked '' if Kim Jong-un is not dead or incapacitated , it has been reported .
Lindsey Graham made the comments after rumours that the North Korean leader was in critical condition or dead spread around the world this week .
The US senator said yesterday evening that he did not have any direct knowledge about Kim 's condition , but that the extended silence from North Korea is very telling .
The South Carolina Republican told Fox News : `` It 's a closed society .
I have n't heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked if he 's not dead or in some incapacitated state because you do n't let rumors like this go forever or go unanswered in a closed society which is really a cult , not a country , called north Korea .
`` So I pretty well believe he is dead or incapacitated .
And I hope the long suffering north Korean people will get some relief if he is dead . ''
Senator Graham added : `` President Trump is willing to do business with North Korea in a win-win fashion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I hope the guy who takes over will work with President Trump to make North Korea a better place for everybody . ''
Trump said on Thursday that he believes reports about Kim 's condition were `` incorrect '' , The Washington Examiner reports .
The vice director of Hong Kong Satellite Television ( HKSTV ) Shijian Xingzou says a `` very solid source '' has told her Kim Jong Un is already dead , according to Mail Online .
Separately , a Japanese media outlet has claimed Kim is in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart surgery earlier in the month .
However , images released by 38 North , a Washington-based project monitoring North Korea , seemed to show what is believed to be Kim 's train in Wonsan , a port town in the east , on April 21 and 23 .
According to reports , the station is reserved for the sole use of the Kim family .
`` The train 's presence does not prove the whereabouts of the North Korean leader or indicate anything about his health but it does lend weight to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elite area on the country 's eastern coast , '' the 38 North report said .
On April 24 , a South Korean source told Reuters their intelligence was that Kim was alive and would likely make an appearance soon .
The person said he did not have any comment on Kim 's current condition or any Chinese involvement .
The 36-year-old North Korean leader was already said to be in general poor health condition , being a heavy smoker and morbidly obese - which makes him more susceptible to major health issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public in over two weeks and he missed a ceremony on Friday while the country ’ s state-run media celebrated the 88th anniversary of the country ’ s armed forces .
South Korean officials have said there is no evidence that Kim is unwell , but intelligence services in South Korean and in the US are monitoring the reports .
Kim Jong-il , the current leader 's father , died of a heart attack while travelling by train two days before it was announced publicly .

The North Korean leader has not been seen publicly in over two weeks. He reportedly underwent heart surgery earlier this month and reports said he could be gravely ill, incapacitated or even dead
Top US senator says he would be 'shocked' if Kim Jong-un is not 'dead or incapacitated'
A top US senator said he would be "shocked" if Kim Jong-un is not dead or incapacitated, it has been reported.
Lindsey Graham made the comments after rumours that the North Korean leader was in critical condition or dead spread around the world this week.
The US senator said yesterday evening that he did not have any direct knowledge about Kim's condition, but that the extended silence from North Korea is very telling.
The South Carolina Republican told Fox News: "It's a closed society. I haven't heard anything directly, but I'll be shocked if he's not dead or in some incapacitated state because you don't let rumors like this go forever or go unanswered in a closed society which is really a cult, not a country, called north Korea.
"So I pretty well believe he is dead or incapacitated. And I hope the long suffering north Korean people will get some relief if he is dead."
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Senator Graham added: "President Trump is willing to do business with North Korea in a win-win fashion.
"So if this guy is dead, I hope the guy who takes over will work with President Trump to make North Korea a better place for everybody."
Trump said on Thursday that he believes reports about Kim's condition were "incorrect", The Washington Examiner reports.
The vice director of Hong Kong Satellite Television (HKSTV) Shijian Xingzou says a "very solid source" has told her Kim Jong Un is already dead, according to Mail Online.
Separately, a Japanese media outlet has claimed Kim is in a "vegetative state" after he underwent heart surgery earlier in the month.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
However, images released by 38 North, a Washington-based project monitoring North Korea, seemed to show what is believed to be Kim's train in Wonsan, a port town in the east, on April 21 and 23.
According to reports, the station is reserved for the sole use of the Kim family.
"The train's presence does not prove the whereabouts of the North Korean leader or indicate anything about his health but it does lend weight to reports that Kim is staying at an elite area on the country's eastern coast," the 38 North report said.
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On April 24, a South Korean source told Reuters their intelligence was that Kim was alive and would likely make an appearance soon.
The person said he did not have any comment on Kim's current condition or any Chinese involvement.
The 36-year-old North Korean leader was already said to be in general poor health condition, being a heavy smoker and morbidly obese - which makes him more susceptible to major health issues.
He has not been seen in public in over two weeks and he missed a ceremony on Friday while the country’s state-run media celebrated the 88th anniversary of the country’s armed forces.
South Korean officials have said there is no evidence that Kim is unwell, but intelligence services in South Korean and in the US are monitoring the reports.
Kim Jong-il, the current leader's father, died of a heart attack while travelling by train two days before it was announced publicly.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Schools looking the same as before lockdown is 'inconceivable', Raab warns

Sending children back to school as before the lockdown is “ inconceivable ” , Dominic Raab has admitted .
The First Secretary said he would n't be drawn on the details of any scheme but said they would likely replicate some of the social distancing in place at schools currently , which are still being attended by the children of key workers and the most vulnerable .
He told Andrew Marr : `` I think it 's inconceivable they would come back without further measures '' Ministers are under mounting pressure to set out how they will end the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to impose .
Mr Raab told the BBC it was “ very difficult ” to see how local sports clubs could play this summer while obeying social distancing rules .
But he believed it might be easier for professional clubs which could use testing regimes .
Mr Raab , who has been standing in for Prime Minister Boris Johnson while he recovers from the disease , said the Government would proceed `` cautiously '' in order to avoid a second peak in the outbreak .
Follow the latest coronavirus updates with our liveblog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dangerous stage , '' he told Sky News 's Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme .
`` We need to make sure that the next steps are sure-footed , which is why we are proceeding very cautiously and we are sticking to the scientific advice with the social-distancing measures at this time , whilst doing all the homework to make sure that we are prepared in due course for the next phase . ''
Mr Raab brushed off a call from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for the Government to set out an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown could eventually be lifted .
`` Until we can be confident , based on the scientific advice , that we are making sure-footed steps going forward that protect life , but also preserve our way of life , frankly it is not responsible to start speculating about the individual measures , '' he said .
Shadow Health Minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has questioned how many families would be grieving the loss of loved ones if lockdown had been enforced sooner .
“ It would have been impossible to save all of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did enter into lockdown too late , '' she told Sky News .
`` We did not deliver PPE to the front line when it was needed , we did not follow global advice on self-isolation and we have n't rolled out mass testing and contact tracing .
`` So when I find myself in the unenviable position of not being able to hug someone as they cry after they 've said their last goodbye it makes me think how many of these grieving families could not have had to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham dismissed calls for different industries to be allowed to start-up at different times .
He said : `` I worry that if we 're going down the sectoral approach it could have heavy consequences for a city like Manchester , or say Blackpool - a town that really depends on tourism and hospitality .
So the impact of a sectoral approach could hit certain places hard.
” It came as Six Tory donors urged the PM to ease the restrictions amid signs the lockdown is fraying .
Billionaire financier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson 's leadership campaign last year , said : `` We should start loosening up [ as soon as we reasonably can and allow the economy to start moving forward .
We should really begin to offer a narrative of how and when it 's going to stop . ''
Tory grandee Sir Edward Leigh said : `` It 's essential that schools and nurseries are reopened so the country can go back to work . ''
A Cabinet Minister told the Sunday Telegraph said the PM was expected to focus on decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of shops , workplaces and public spaces '' , before deciding when to reopen schools .

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Ministers are under mounting pressure to set out how they will end the lockdown – and why it took so long to impose
Schools looking the same as before lockdown is 'inconceivable', Dominic Raab warns
Sending children back to school as before the lockdown is “inconceivable”, Dominic Raab has admitted.
The First Secretary said he wouldn't be drawn on the details of any scheme but said they would likely replicate some of the social distancing in place at schools currently, which are still being attended by the children of key workers and the most vulnerable.
He told Andrew Marr: "I think it's inconceivable they would come back without further measures"
Ministers are under mounting pressure to set out how they will end the lockdown – and why it took so long to impose.
Mr Raab told the BBC it was “very difficult” to see how local sports clubs could play this summer while obeying social distancing rules.
But he believed it might be easier for professional clubs which could use testing regimes.
Mr Raab, who has been standing in for Prime Minister Boris Johnson while he recovers from the disease, said the Government would proceed "cautiously" in order to avoid a second peak in the outbreak.
Follow the latest coronavirus updates with our liveblog here
Image: Getty) Getty)
"We are at a delicate and dangerous stage," he told Sky News's Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme.
"We need to make sure that the next steps are sure-footed, which is why we are proceeding very cautiously and we are sticking to the scientific advice with the social-distancing measures at this time, whilst doing all the homework to make sure that we are prepared in due course for the next phase."
Mr Raab brushed off a call from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for the Government to set out an "exit strategy" explaining how the lockdown could eventually be lifted.
"Until we can be confident, based on the scientific advice, that we are making sure-footed steps going forward that protect life, but also preserve our way of life, frankly it is not responsible to start speculating about the individual measures," he said.
Shadow Health Minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has questioned how many families would be grieving the loss of loved ones if lockdown had been enforced sooner. “It would have been impossible to save all of the lives that we've lost, but we did enter into lockdown too late," she told Sky News.
"We did not deliver PPE to the front line when it was needed, we did not follow global advice on self-isolation and we haven't rolled out mass testing and contact tracing.
"So when I find myself in the unenviable position of not being able to hug someone as they cry after they've said their last goodbye it makes me think how many of these grieving families could not have had to be in this position?”
Labour's Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham dismissed calls for different industries to be allowed to start-up at different times.
He said: "I worry that if we're going down the sectoral approach it could have heavy consequences for a city like Manchester, or say Blackpool - a town that really depends on tourism and hospitality. So the impact of a sectoral approach could hit certain places hard.”
It came as Six Tory donors urged the PM to ease the restrictions amid signs the lockdown is fraying.
Billionaire financier Michael Spencer, a big donor to Johnson's leadership campaign last year, said: "We should start loosening up [as soon as we reasonably can and allow the economy to start moving forward. We should really begin to offer a narrative of how and when it's going to stop."
Tory grandee Sir Edward Leigh said: "It's essential that schools and nurseries are reopened so the country can go back to work."
A Cabinet Minister told the Sunday Telegraph said the PM was expected to focus on decisions about the "very gradual opening up of shops, workplaces and public spaces", before deciding when to reopen schools.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Loved-up Gigi Hadid celebrates turning 25 with boyfriend Zayn Malik in lockdown

Gigi Hadid and boyfriend Zayn Malik appeared to be very much back on track as they marked the supermodel 's 25th birthday together in lockdown .
After confirming their reunion in January , the on-off couple could n't be happier as they enjoyed an intimate house party .
Gigi was gifted some huge helium balloons which she wasted no time in posing for a picture with alongside sister Bella Hadid and her 1D beau .
Gigi and Zayn are keeping each other company on her family 's farm in America as they continue to keep a low profile .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mark the day properly despite isolation .
Zane , 27 , wore a quilted coat as they went outside for a quarantine break before enjoying some bubby .
The posts were liked over a million times and it sparked talk that the stars are growing even closer since getting back together .
Gigi told her fans : `` Had the sweetest day celebrating my 25th birthday with my quarantine family , who made it so special for me , along with all the love I felt from all over the world !
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages , I carried you with me yesterday !
!
`` I am grateful and lucky that my family and friends – near and far – are healthy and safe , and although I missed loved ones I wish I could have celebrated with , know that these times will make us even more grateful for togetherness to be had in the future ! ''
`` I will never forget my 25th bday !
+++The icing on the perfect quarantine bday was finding out my surprise everything-bagel-cake was made by the one and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have watched for over a decade .
`` I CRIED REAL TEARS !
BUDDY !
This is a dream come true .
I can ’ t believe you made this cake for me while the bakery is closed .
`` It means more to me than you know , and when we hopefully meet some day you will truly know that there almost isn ’ t an episode I ’ ve missed .
10/10 would be a Carlo ’ s intern whenever needed .
Grateful , honoured , your biggest fan . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Zayn would not be joining his bandmates for an eagerly anticipated reunion .
The Pillowtalk singer quit the group in 2015 and fans had been speculating if he would build bridges to return for a comeback .
During an Instagram Live stream with DJ Alesso , Liam Paye dropped a hint that Zayn won ’ t be part of the reunion as he begged the producer to join the band in his place .
“ Most of us are in London , ” he said .
“ We ’ ve been trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment .
“ You can come and fill in for Zayn .
Join the band ! ''
he urged .

The reunited stars are keeping each other company on the Hadid family farm in America and didn't let being quarantined wreck Gigi's special day
Gigi Hadid and boyfriend Zayn Malik appeared to be very much back on track as they marked the supermodel's 25th birthday together in lockdown.
After confirming their reunion in January, the on-off couple couldn't be happier as they enjoyed an intimate house party.
Gigi was gifted some huge helium balloons which she wasted no time in posing for a picture with alongside sister Bella Hadid and her 1D beau.
Gigi and Zayn are keeping each other company on her family's farm in America as they continue to keep a low profile.
But they all got close outside as they mark the day properly despite isolation.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Zane, 27, wore a quilted coat as they went outside for a quarantine break before enjoying some bubby.
The posts were liked over a million times and it sparked talk that the stars are growing even closer since getting back together.
Gigi told her fans: "Had the sweetest day celebrating my 25th birthday with my quarantine family, who made it so special for me, along with all the love I felt from all over the world!
"Thank you to everyone for the birthday messages, I carried you with me yesterday!!
"I am grateful and lucky that my family and friends – near and far – are healthy and safe, and although I missed loved ones I wish I could have celebrated with, know that these times will make us even more grateful for togetherness to be had in the future!"
Image: KCS Presse / Splash News) KCS Presse / Splash News)
"I will never forget my 25th bday! +++The icing on the perfect quarantine bday was finding out my surprise everything-bagel-cake was made by the one and only Cake Boss @buddyvalastro who I have watched for over a decade.
"I CRIED REAL TEARS! BUDDY! This is a dream come true. I can’t believe you made this cake for me while the bakery is closed.
"It means more to me than you know, and when we hopefully meet some day you will truly know that there almost isn’t an episode I’ve missed. 10/10 would be a Carlo’s intern whenever needed. Grateful, honoured, your biggest fan."
Image: Getty Images for DCP) Getty Images for DCP)
Earlier this month, it was hinted that Zayn would not be joining his bandmates for an eagerly anticipated reunion.
The Pillowtalk singer quit the group in 2015 and fans had been speculating if he would build bridges to return for a comeback.
During an Instagram Live stream with DJ Alesso, Liam Paye dropped a hint that Zayn won’t be part of the reunion as he begged the producer to join the band in his place.
“Most of us are in London,” he said. “We’ve been trying to arrange the first group FaceTime at the moment.
“You can come and fill in for Zayn. Join the band!" he urged.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Duncan Bannatyne heaps praise on NHS as he shares heartwarming baby news

Duncan Bannatyne has heaped praise on the NHS as he celebrated becoming a grandfather once again .
The Dragon 's Den star made the announcement on Twitter with a heartwarming message to his 700,000 followers .
He wrote : `` Thank you NHS & Everyone at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh .
My daughter arrived at your doors late yesterday afternoon and very soon after had a beautiful baby daughter .
`` Thank you for working and being wonderful . ''
Family man Duncan is a father of a six and already has three granchildren .
The 71-year-old businessman has four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hollie , Abigail , Jennifer and Eve .
And two with his second wife Joanne ; Emily and Thomas .
Duncan married third wife Nigora Whitehorn , 40 , in Portugal in 2017 .
The millionaire businessman hit the headlines for different reasons this month when he slammed celebrities -including Victoria Beckham and Richard Branson - for applying for millions of pounds from the taxpayer to bail out their companies during the coronavirus pandemic .
Branson is reported to have asked for a bailout to save Virgin Atlantic from collapse while Mrs Beckham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government 's furlough scheme to help pay their monthly salaries .
Hitting out on Twitter , Duncan said Branson , who is worth £4.05billion , should go to the bank himself if he needed help .
Duncan claimed he put £15m of his own money into his business last month , telling followers on Twitter : `` I have gone to the Bank NOT the UK tax payer .
The bank .
A viable business will get money from a Bank . ''
Defending his comments about Branson , he added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should go to the Bank for a loan not the hard working UK taxpayers that you show so little respect for . ''
Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan have also spoken out to criticise wealthy celebrities for seeking financial help from the government to help their businesses .

The 71-year-old business mogul and Dragon's Den star is celebrating after becoming a grandfather again
Duncan Bannatyne has heaped praise on the NHS as he celebrated becoming a grandfather once again.
The Dragon's Den star made the announcement on Twitter with a heartwarming message to his 700,000 followers.
He wrote: "Thank you NHS & Everyone at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. My daughter arrived at your doors late yesterday afternoon and very soon after had a beautiful baby daughter.
"Thank you for working and being wonderful."
Family man Duncan is a father of a six and already has three granchildren.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The 71-year-old businessman has four children by his first wife Gail; Hollie, Abigail, Jennifer and Eve.
And two with his second wife Joanne; Emily and Thomas.
Duncan married third wife Nigora Whitehorn, 40, in Portugal in 2017.
The millionaire businessman hit the headlines for different reasons this month when he slammed celebrities -including Victoria Beckham and Richard Branson - for applying for millions of pounds from the taxpayer to bail out their companies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Branson is reported to have asked for a bailout to save Virgin Atlantic from collapse while Mrs Beckham put 30 of her employees on the government's furlough scheme to help pay their monthly salaries.
Hitting out on Twitter, Duncan said Branson, who is worth £4.05billion, should go to the bank himself if he needed help.
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Duncan claimed he put £15m of his own money into his business last month, telling followers on Twitter: "I have gone to the Bank NOT the UK tax payer. The bank. A viable business will get money from a Bank."
Defending his comments about Branson, he added: "I never slated him I said he should go to the Bank for a loan not the hard working UK taxpayers that you show so little respect for."
Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan have also spoken out to criticise wealthy celebrities for seeking financial help from the government to help their businesses.