thetelegraph--2020-01-15--What’s on TV tonight: Good Omens arrives on BBC Two, White House Farm continues and Grace and Franki

What’s on TV tonight: Good Omens arrives on BBC Two, White House Farm continues and Grace and Frankie returns

Amazon Prime ’ s The Looming Tower was an astute import for BBC Two last year , and now here comes the same service ’ s no-holds-barred adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett ’ s beloved , kaleidoscopic pre-apocalyptic comic fantasy , six months after its streaming debut .
Good Omens is the story of an uptight angel ( Michael Sheen ) and a louche demon ( David Tennant ) who , having grown to love life on Earth , join forces to prevent the coming of age of the Antichrist ( an unwitting 11-year-old called Adam , living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End of Days so eagerly awaited by their superiors .
The extraordinary cast , encompassing Jon Hamm ( Angel Gabriel ) , Anna Maxwell Martin ( Beelzebub ) , Frances McDormand and Benedict Cumberbatch ( the respective voices of God and the devil ) , and the story has an unstoppable momentum that carries it through the occasional sluggish stretch of exposition ( usually when the impeccable Tennant and Sheen are off-screen ) .
Perhaps inevitably , it ’ s less than the sum of its considerable parts , but the ambition is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GT It ’ s season six of the comedy drama and the changes keep coming for Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin ’ s eponymous Californian housemates , thrown together when their husbands elope .
With Grace ( Fonda ) newly married to Nick ( Peter Gallagher ) and Frankie ( Tomlin ) struggling to adapt , they bond anew over appearing on America ’ s version of Dragons ’ Den , where they pitch their device to help older people get off the toilet .
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Wednesday 16 August
Colosseum
BBC Four, 9pm & 9.50pm
All roads lead to Rome as BBC Four celebrates a series devoted to one of the most famous architectural remnants of the ancient world. If eight episodes (boxsetted on iPlayer and previously shown on Sky History) seems too much to devote to a single building, even one as spectacular as the largest amphitheatre of its age, it’s really not. As one contributor says, the Colosseum “is the Roman Empire distilled to its essence… a symbol of conquest, dominance and imperial power”. As such, it enables the producers to dig deep into Roman culture’s wider obsession with violence, and to straddle the whole of the Roman empire at its height, exploring politics, society and power at the time of Vespasian, Domitian and Trajan.
Tonight’s double bill looks first at Roman society’s obsession with gladiators (via an enduringly famous contest between fan favourite Verus and the barbarian Priscus), before tracking back to the building’s construction through the eyes of its master Haterius. For context there’s a repeat of Meet the Romans with Mary Beard, 8pm, beforehand; plus a rerun of the enduringly wonderful I, Claudius, from 10.50pm, preceded by Sir Derek Jacobi Remembers… at 10.35pm. GO
At Home with the Furys
Netflix
Another celebrity-family reality series, this one is focused on Morecambe-based boxer Tyson Fury. With the former heavyweight champion struggling with retirement, his wife Paris, their six children and his Love Island-stars brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Molly-Mae, are among those drawn into the chaos.
The Chosen One
Netflix
Adapted from Mark Millar’s comic American Jesus, a series blending superhero and Second Coming tropes. In Baja, California, 12-year-old Jodie (Bobby Luhnow) finds that he has Jesus-like powers after surviving a freak accident. He can turn water into wine and make the disabled walk – but can he help mankind defeat the antichrist?
Celebrity MasterChef
BBC One, 9pm
In the penultimate heats week, John Torode and Gregg Wallace welcome five more celebrities to the MasterChef kitchen. Putting their taste buds to the test are singers Jamelia and Sam Fox, drag artist Cheryl Hole, American rapper Locksmith and opera singer Wynne Evans.
Kate Garraway’s Life Stories
ITV1, 9pm
Concluding another short but headline-dominating run, Garraway interviews Iranian-British actor, comedian and writer Omid Djalili. During an enlightening chat she hears how his career flourished – from the Edinburgh Fringe and Hollywood films to the theatres of the West End – despite an unpromising start in life that saw him take his A-levels six times and get turned down by 16 drama schools.
The 1970s Supermarket
Channel 5, 9pm
A surprisingly engaging three-parter exploring how a revolution in how people shopped, cooked and ate transformed the British way of life in the Seventies. The entertainment factor gets ramped up through a recreation of trolley-must-haves from the past (Fray Bentos pies, Findus crispy pancakes), ready to be enjoyed (or not) by modern consumers.
Annika
Alibi, 9pm
A trip to Edinburgh beckons for DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker) and her Glasgow-based Marine Homicide Unit when a recently released prisoner is found dead in a cage in the Firth of Forth. A link to Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley holds the key to the investigation but only after Annika shares with Michael (Jamie Sives) something she’s been hiding for years.
The Godfather (1972) ★★★★★
Film4, 9pm
Endlessly quoted and copied, the first instalment of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic mob trilogy is an all-time high watermark of American cinema. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino play American-Italian mafia boss Don Vito and his son and reluctant heir, Michael Corleone, caught up in the struggle for power. The Godfather: Part II follows on Thursday at 9pm, with Part III on Friday at the same time.
Central Intelligence (2016) ★★★
ITV4, 10pm
This meat-and-potatoes buddy comedy about two estranged schoolmates who’ve ended up in jobs against their youthful type drifts into formulaic chaos. Nevertheless, there’s no denying how well the leads take to their task: Dwayne Johnson’s secret agent is ripely self-parodic, while Kevin Hart (as an accountant) makes for a surprisingly good straight man. Amy Ryan and Jason Bateman co-star.
King of New York (1990) ★★★★
Sky Cinema Greats, 10.20pm
Abel Ferrara’s neo-noir gangster film is a stone-cold classic. Ruthless mob boss Frank White (Christopher Walken) is released from prison after a long stint inside and looks to regain control of New York City by taking out rival gangs. When fellow leaders start turning up dead, however, a group of policemen headed by David Caruso’s DI Dennis decide to take the law into their own hands to bring him down.
Thursday 17 August


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Oscars 2020 nominations: Full list of nominees including Joker, Little Women and Jojo Rabbit

Films such as Joker , Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917 are leading this year 's Oscar nominations pack , with only men nominated in the directing category and a lack of diversity elsewhere .
The nominations echo those titles recognised by the Golden Globes and the Bafta nominations last week , along with the criticism aimed at the latter 's jury after no people of colour were nominated across all four Bafta acting categories and no women directors received recognition .
While Cynthia Erivo ( Harriet ) and Antonio Banderas ( Pain and Glory ) received Oscar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominees in all four acting categories were white , leaving Us actress Lupita Nyong ' o and Golden Globe-winner Awkwafina among those snubbed .
There could be success in store for Bong Joon Ho , however , the writer and director of Korean-language film Parasite , which received four nominations .
While Little Women received six nominations ( for Best Picture , Best Adapted Screenplay , Best Costume Design , Original Score and Best Supporting and Best Actress for Florence Pugh and Saoirse Ronan , respectively ) , the film 's director Greta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director category .
Last year , Gerwig 's Lady Bird was nominated for Best Director but missed out on Best Picture .

South Korean social satire "Parasite" won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first film not in the English language to win the movie industry's highest honor.
"Parasite," about the gap between rich and poor in modern Seoul, won a total of four Oscars, including best director and screenplay for Bong Joon Ho and best international feature.
Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar, for best actor, for playing a failing clown who finds fame in violence in the dark comic-book tale "Joker," and gave an impassioned speech about climate change and animal rights.
Renee Zellweger won the best actress Oscar for her performance as an ageing Judy Garland in the musical biopic "Judy."
Here is a full list of winners and nominations.
Winner and nominations in full
Best Picture
WINNER: Parasite
Ford v Ferrari
Jojo Rabbit
Little Women
1917
Marriage Story
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Joker


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Brit Awards nominations 2020: where are all the brilliant women?

It may not spell quite the same diversity disaster as the all-white , mostly-male BAFTA nominations , but last week 's announcement of the 2020 BRIT Awards shortlist still leaves much to be desired .
Across the four categories open to both male and female artists - Group of the Year , New Artist of the Year , Song of the Year and Mastercard Album of the Year - male artists account for 26 nominations , while female artists share just four .
Two of those four nominations are held by the same woman - pop-star Mabel , Neneh Cherry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Artist of the Year and Song of the Year - while the other two include Miley Cyrus ( for a feature with Mark Ronson ) , and Normani for her song Dancing with a Stranger , which she co-wrote with Sam Smith .
Not a single woman can be found in any of the five groups nominated ( Bastille , Bring Me the Horizon , Coldplay , D-Block Europe and Foals ) , nor in the BRIT Awards ’ most important category , Album of the Year ( Dave , Harry Styles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share that honour ) .
At last year ’ s BRITs , the Best Breakthrough Act , Best Group and Best Album were all awarded to men .

South London rappers Stormzy and Dave and pop star Mabel have won the three biggest gongs at the Brit Awards 2020.
Stormzy, who became the first black, British solo artist to headline Glastonbury last summer and won the 2018 Brit Award for Best Album with his debut Gang Signs & Prayer, took home Best Male Solo Artist, beating ex One-Directioner Harry Styles and singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi.
Dave, who has been compared to a UK Kendrick Lamar with his "socially conscious" lyricism, won Best Album of the Year for his debut Psychodrama, which, framed as a therapy session (Psychodrama is a particular form of active therapy given to prisoners), included the song Black, a meditation on what it is to be black and British, and Lesley, about a woman suffering from an abusive relationship.
The album debuted at number one when it was released last March, and won the 2019 Mercury Prize.
Mabel, daughter of Neneh Cherry, was the only UK female musician nominated in the gender neutral categories, and won Best Female Solo Artist, while losing Best New Artist to Lewis Capaldi. Highlighting the heavily male dominated UK charts, Mabel, who released her debut album High Expectations last sumer, was the only British female artist to feature in the top 40 singles in the UK last year.
Meanwhile 18-year-old musician of the moment Billie Eilish, who tonight performed her just-released Bond theme for No Time to Die, became this year's Best International Female, beating Lizzo and Ariana Grande.
Here is the list of nominees and winners in full:
The 2020 Female Solo Artist, in association with Amazon Music
Charli XCX
FKA Twigs
Freya Ridings
Mabel - WINNER
Mahalia
The 2020 Male Solo Artist, in association with Amazon Music
Dave
Harry Styles
Lewis Capaldi
Michael Kiwanuka
Stormzy - WINNER
The 2020 Mastercard Album Of The Year
Dave: Psychodrama - WINNER
Harry Styles: Fine Line
Lewis Capaldi: Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Michael Kiwanuka: Kiwanuka
Stormzy: Heavy Is The Head
The 2020 Best New Artist
Aitch
Dave
Lewis Capaldi - WINNER
Mabel
Sam Fender
The 2020 Best Group
Coldplay
Bastille
Bring Me The Horizon
D-Block Europe
Foals - WINNER
The 2020 International Female Solo Artist
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish - WINNER
Camila Cabello
Lana Del Rey
Lizzo
The 2020 International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Burna Boy
Post Malone
Tyler, the Creator - WINNER
Dermot Kennedy
The 2020 Song of the Year
AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove
Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man - Giant
Dave feat. Burna Boy - Location
Ed Sheeran feat. Justin Bieber - I Don't Care
Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved - WINNER
Mabel - Don't Call Me Up
Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like a Heart
Sam Smith feat. Normani - Dancing With A Stranger
Stormzy - Vossi Bop
Tom Walker - Just You and I
Producer of The Year
Fred again... - WINNER
Rising Star


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Striker Ze Luis of Porto to Spurs on loan? Jose Mourinho eyes up another player from agent Jorge Men

Striker Ze Luis of Porto to Spurs on loan? Jose Mourinho eyes up another player from agent Jorge Mendes

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign striker Ze Luis from Porto.Jose Mourinho is currently considering the loan deal , with an option to buy , but there are also other forwards he is looking at .
A decision is expected by Thursday evening with Ze Luis ’ s representatives hopeful of completing the deal .
Mourinho was desperate to add a centre-forward to his squad even before the serious hamstring injury to Harry Kane that has ruled out the England captain until the middle of April .
Spurs had been offered the AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poland international it was always understood to be unlikely given the costs involved .
But there are other possible options beyond Ze Luis with a decision yet to be made .
Ze Luis is a 28-year-old from Cape Verde who signed for Porto last year from the Russian club Spartak Moscow .
He is represented by Jorge Mendes , who has been Mourinho ’ s agent for a number of years .
Mendes has also taken the midfielder Gedson Fernandes to Spurs from another Portuguese club , Benfica , with that deal announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed an 18-month loan , for a fee of around £3.8million , with an option to buy having turned down a move to West Ham United .

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign striker Ze Luis from Porto but are also looking at other options as Jose Mourinho pushes to strengthen his squad.
At the same time, Piero Ausilio, the Inter Milan sporting director, is in London to try to conclude a deal for Christian Eriksen. The midfielder wants to join Inter now, rather than at the end of the season when his contract expires at Spurs, and has agreed personal terms, but the clubs remain apart on their valuation. Spurs want €20 million (£17.1 million) and Inter have offered a little over half that with add-ons.
Mourinho would like Eriksen to go now so he can move on, but Spurs are holding out for a higher fee while also trying to add to their squad before Jan 31.
The priority, with Harry Kane out until the middle of April having suffered a serious hamstring injury, is a centre-forward and Ze Luis has been offered on loan until the end of the season by Jorge Mendes, the agent.
Mendes has a long association with Mourinho, having done the deal to take him to Chelsea in 2004, and has already taken another Portugal-based player, Gedson Fernandes, to Spurs from Benfica. The 21-year-old’s move was announced on Wednesday on an initial 18-month loan spell, for €4.5 million, with an option to buy for €50 million.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--UFC 246 Conor McGregor vs Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone: When is the fight, how can I watch and what is ou

UFC 246 Conor McGregor vs Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone: When is the fight, how can I watch and what is our prediction?

What is it ?
Conor McGregor headlines UFC 246 as he makes his eagerly anticipated return to the octagon against American Donald 'Cowboy ' Cerrone .
When is it ?
The official date is Saturday , January 18 but due to the time difference it could be the early hours of Sunday , January 18 before fight fans in the UK and Ireland see McGregor in action .
Where is it ?
The T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas strip .
What time will it start ?
There are 12 fights on the undercard so the main section of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , meaning an early alarm call if you want to watch live .
How can I watch the fight ?
BT Sport are broadcasting the event via their pay-per-view box office channel and it is expected to set UK viewers back £20 ( price to be confirmed ) .
The fight can be purchased by viewers who have a Sky , Virgin or BT TV subscription .
If that does not apply to you , there is the option to set up a BT Sport Box Office online to watch on mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Conor McGregor answered his critics with a blistering knockout of Donald Cerrone - brushing aside 'The Cowboy' in under 40 seconds at UFC 246.
In only his second bout since 2016 - a gap filled by outside-the-cage troubles - the Irishman returned to the Octagon with a bang.
The former two-division champion busted the nose of Cerrone in the fight's first skirmish before finishing him in a first-round TKO.
McGregor had not won since November 2016 when he stopped Eddie Alvarez, the lightweight, to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold two championship belts at the same time. McGregor then fought only his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather in 2017 before losing a one-sided UFC bout to lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
But last night he leapt on top of the cage wall to celebrate with the thousands of fans in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--The 36 best movies about love and romance to watch on Valentine's Day 2020

It ’ s almost Valentine ’ s Day 2020 , when love makes the world go round ( and gets box-office tills ringing ) .
But if you ’ re planning on having a night in this year , and you ’ re stuck for a film to watch , here are our top 36 romantic movie suggestions .
Do you agree with our choices ?
Add yours in the comments below… Parting has never been such sweet sorrow as in David Lean ’ s adaptation of a Noël Coward play .
Celia Johnson is Laura Jesson , the suburban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she falls in love with a dashing medic called Alec ( Trevor Howard ) , and the rest is – repression .
It ’ s almost unbearable to watch Laura strain against her suburban self , trying to convince herself that she has a right to lunge for happiness .
“ This can ’ t last .
This misery can ’ t last , ” she cries .
Best moment : As Alec leaves Laura in the train station , he puts his hand on her shoulder ; in that gesture there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longing and regret .
“ You must remember this… ” could stand as a motto for this golden-age Hollywood triumph , an immersive tale of wartime intrigue and thwarted amour .
Bogart and Bergman are beyond compare , and the happy-accident screenplay collaboration is the stuff of legend .

Best moment: Moreau, baggy-jumpered and sporting a moustache, races across a bridge with Jules and Jim.
5. Gregory’s Girl (1980)
When the voluptuous Dorothy (Dee Hepburn) joins the school soccer team, tongues start wagging, hormones surge out of control, and love blossoms in the damp and sweaty changing rooms. But is she really Gregory’s girl? Bill Forsyth’s delightful comedy, set in an ultra-average new-town comprehensive and starring the gloriously gawky John Gordon Sinclair, captures the exquisite agony of teenage infatuation with unerring affection.
Best moment: Gregory, bamboozled into a date with the far more suitable Susan (Clare Grogan), “explains” gravity as they dance horizontally in the park at sunset, warning her: “Don't stop, or you’ll fall off.”
6. It Happened One Night (1934)
Famously causing a drop in vest sales when Clark Gable revealed a bare chest, this Frank Capra comedy is one of only three films to take the top five Oscars – for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor and Actress. It combines a magical innocence of tone with a risqué plot, as married rich girl Ellie (Claudette Colbert), on the run from a disapproving father, hooks up with Gable’s resourceful journalist Peter on the night bus to New York. As they cross the country, sleeping in motels and haystacks, contempt becomes love, and the walls of Jericho – the sheet on a rope that has divided their beds – come tumbling down.
Best moment: Ellie, tear-stained and wide-eyed, appears from behind the sheet to declare: “Take me with you, Peter. I can’t let you go out of my life now. I cannot live without you.”
7. La La Land (2016)
This gorgeous hit proves that a boy, a girl and a Los Angeles sunrise are still capable of working their magic. The boy is Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a passionate jazz pianist with a half-formed but wholehearted ambition to open a club of his own and defend his favourite music from extinction. And the girl is Mia (Emma Stone), a gifted aspiring actress who flits between fruitless auditions and a coffee-shop till on the Warner Bros studio lot. All that each of them needs is an opportunity. What they find is each other.
Best moment: Upbeat: Mia and Sebastian dance upon air at the Griffith Observatory; downbeat: the quiet smile that they share years later as they part for the very last time.
8. The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Never has class war seemed more elegant and, well, classy, than in George Cukor’s version of Philip Barry’s comedy. Everything about it is so darned stylish that it could end up as brittle as its heiress heroine (Katharine Hepburn at her most luminous). Its great heart springs from the fact that she learns to love the right man (ex-husband Cary Grant) by kissing the wrong one (James Stewart’s love-struck journalist).
Best moment: “Put me in your pocket, Mike”: Hepburn’s husky request to Stewart as he sweeps her into the darkness.
9. Solaris (2002)
Steven Soderbergh’s sombre meditation on love and loss has an almost unbearable intensity: although it’s set largely in the vastness of space, it’s one of the most emotionally claustrophobic films there is. George Clooney plays Kelvin, a shrink sent to a distant space station after the planet it orbits starts to play terrifying games with the minds of the crew. Kelvin discovers that he isn’t immune when his dead wife materialises beside him in bed.
Best moment: At the deeply ambiguous conclusion, Kelvin asks, bewildered, “Am I alive or dead?”, to which his wife replies: “We don’t have to think like that any more.”
10. The Graduate (1967)
“Elaine! Elaine! Elaine!” It’s the interrupted wedding scene to end them all. Dustin Hoffman’s screams to bride Katharine Ross are racked with a desperation that borders on mania. And it’s not just romantic fluff. The lost dream of the late Sixties, the battle of cynical middle-age against youthful idealism, the timeless appeal of a bright red Alfa Spider – they’re all bound up in this peerless finale to a lyrical and life-affirming film. “It’s too late,” smiles her mother, Mrs Robinson (Anne Bancroft). “Not for me,” says Elaine. Exit the lovers on an unforgettable bus-ride to ambiguity.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Bafta nominations 2020: #BaftasSoWhite outcry after all-white acting nominees, and Joker leads with

Bafta nominations 2020: #BaftasSoWhite outcry after all-white acting nominees, and Joker leads with 11 nods

All-American films Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood , Joker and The Irishman have triumphed in this year 's Bafta nominations , amid criticism that the 2020 British film awards have ignored diversity .
Joker , directed by Todd Phillips , is the frontrunner with 11 nominations , with The Irishman and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood both received 10 .
The most-nominated British film was Sam Mendes ' war epic 1917 , which received nine nominations , including nods for Best Film , Outstanding British Film and Director .
However , Bafta was swift to receive criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leading Actor , Leading Actress , Supporting Actor , Supporting Actress ) acknowledged the efforts of people of colour .
Australian Margot Robbie was even nominated twice in the Supporting Actress category , for Bombshell , in which she plays Kayla Pospisil , and Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood , in which she has a limited speaking role as the Sixties actress Sharon Tate .
On Twitter , the # BaftasSoWhite hashtag appeared as the nominations were being announced , with people pointing out the snubs suffered by actresses Jennifer Lopez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , missed out for her critically acclaimed role in Hustlers , along with Awkwafina , the actress of Chinese heritage who picked up a Best Actress Golden Globe on Sunday , who was recognised in the publicly voted Rising Star category , and Lupita Nyong ' o , who starred in Us .

All-American films Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood, Joker and The Irishman have triumphed in this year's Bafta nominations, amid criticism that the 2020 British film awards have ignored diversity.
Joker, directed by Todd Phillips, is the frontrunner with 11 nominations, with The Irishman and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood both received 10. The most-nominated British film was Sam Mendes' war epic 1917, which received nine nominations, including nods for Best Film, Outstanding British Film and Director.
However, Bafta was swift to receive criticism none of the four acting categories (Leading Actor, Leading Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress) acknowledged the efforts of people of colour. Australian Margot Robbie was even nominated twice in the Supporting Actress category, for Bombshell, in which she plays Kayla Pospisil, and Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood, in which she has a limited speaking role as the Sixties actress Sharon Tate.
On Twitter, the #BaftasSoWhite hashtag appeared as the nominations were being announced, with people pointing out the snubs suffered by actresses Jennifer Lopez, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, missed out for her critically acclaimed role in Hustlers, along with Awkwafina, the actress of Chinese heritage who picked up a Best Actress Golden Globe on Sunday, who was recognised in the publicly voted Rising Star category, and Lupita Nyong'o, who starred in Us.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Japan star cabinet member announces plans to take paternity leave as 'role model'

Japan ’ s environment minister has announced that he intends to take paternity leave for the birth of his first child , the first time a cabinet minister has publicly committed to such a move in the country .
Shinjiro Koizumi , 38 , said he hoped to serve as a role model for other fathers debating whether to take time off for a new arrival .
“ I want to take a total of two weeks off flexibly , making exceptions for important public duties ” , Mr Koizumi told reporters in Tokyo , adding that he hoped his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave .
Mr Koizumi - seen by many as a future prime minister - said he intended to keep in touch with his ministry by working from home but still going to his office for short spells for the first three months after the birth .
Japan , on paper , has generous provisions for parental leave , including up to one year off for both parents .
The reality , however , is that social mores mean that few people take the leave to which they are entitled .
Many company employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they feel guilty that their colleagues have to do their work while they are gone .
Employees give similar reasons for not taking all the paid holidays to which they are entitled every year .

Japan’s environment minister has announced that he intends to take paternity leave for the birth of his first child, the first time a cabinet minister has publicly committed to such a move in the country.
Shinjiro Koizumi, 38, said he hoped to serve as a role model for other fathers debating whether to take time off for a new arrival.
“I want to take a total of two weeks off flexibly, making exceptions for important public duties”, Mr Koizumi told reporters in Tokyo, adding that he hoped his decision might help change perceptions of paternity leave.
Mr Koizumi - seen by many as a future prime minister - said he intended to keep in touch with his ministry by working from home but still going to his office for short spells for the first three months after the birth.
Japan, on paper, has generous provisions for parental leave, including up to one year off for both parents. The reality, however, is that social mores mean that few people take the leave to which they are entitled.
Many company employees are soon back at their desks because they feel guilty that their colleagues have to do their work while they are gone. Employees give similar reasons for not taking all the paid holidays to which they are entitled every year.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Cambodia begins treason trial against opposition leader despite global outcry

A Cambodian court on Wednesday opened the trial of Kem Sokha , an opposition party leader accused of treason during @ @ @ @ @ critics .
The case against him has drawn condemnation from rights groups and the international @ @ @ @ @ Hun Sen , the South East Asian nation ’ s longtime leader , of trying @ @ @ @ @ Kem Sokha , the leader of the popular main Cambodia National Rescue Party , was @ @ @ @ @ since been held in jail and under house arrest .
The CNRP was then dissolved @ @ @ @ @ supreme court ahead of 2018 elections , which Hun Sen then won with a huge @ @ @ @ @ diplomats packed the small municipal court room in the capital , Phnom Penh , but @ @ @ @ @ workers were denied entry , fuelling fears of an unfair trial .
Kem Sokha ’ @ @ @ @ @ called the case against her father a “ farce .
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A Cambodian court on Wednesday opened the trial of Kem Sokha, an opposition party leader accused of treason during a widespread crackdown on government critics.
The case against him has drawn condemnation from rights groups and the international community, who have accused Hun Sen, the South East Asian nation’s longtime leader, of trying to silence political rivals.
Kem Sokha, the leader of the popular main Cambodia National Rescue Party, was arrested in 2017 and has since been held in jail and under house arrest. The CNRP was then dissolved by the country’s supreme court ahead of 2018 elections, which Hun Sen then won with a huge majority.
On Wednesday, diplomats packed the small municipal court room in the capital, Phnom Penh, but some journalists and human rights workers were denied entry, fuelling fears of an unfair trial.
Kem Sokha’s daughter Monovithya Kem has called the case against her father a “farce.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Exclusive: Eliud Kipchoge insists two-hour marathon Nike shoes are fair, but World Athletics to ban

Exclusive: Eliud Kipchoge insists two-hour marathon Nike shoes are fair, but World Athletics to ban them

Eliud Kipchoge insists the controversial Nike shoes he wore when becoming the first person to run a marathon distance in less than two hours are “ fair ” and the sport should embrace such technological advances .
World Athletics have assembled a panel of experts to review Nike ’ s range of Vaporfly shoes that have sparked the biggest mass drop in road race running times in history .
It is understood the governing body will soon introduce new regulations prohibiting their use in professional competition .
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei smashed Paula Radcliffe ’ s marathon world record last October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain thick soles and carbon plates .
Independent studies have found they offer an improvement in running economy of up to four per cent compared to other leading racing shoes .
Industry insiders have suggested the prototype version of Nike ’ s latest edition Vaporfly shoe - the Alphafly - which Kipchoge wore when completing a marathon distance in one hour , 59 minutes and 40 seconds last October , could provide a boost double that .
It is believed World Athletics will soon introduce a rule limiting the permitted depth of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nike ’ s Vaporfly range illegal - but Kipchoge told Telegraph Sport there was no need for greater regulation .

Eliud Kipchoge insists the controversial Nike shoes he wore when becoming the first person to run a marathon distance in less than two hours are “fair” and the sport should embrace such technological advances.
World Athletics has assembled a panel of experts to review Nike’s range of Vaporfly shoes that have sparked the biggest mass drop in road-race running times in history. It is understood the governing body will soon introduce new regulations prohibiting the use of some Vaporfly models in professional competition.
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei smashed Paula Radcliffe’s marathon world record last October wearing modified Vaporfly Next% shoes which contain thick soles and carbon plates. Independent studies have found they offer an improvement in running economy of up to four per cent compared to other leading racing shoes.
Industry insiders have suggested the prototype version of Nike’s latest edition Vaporfly shoe - the Alphafly - which Kipchoge wore when completing a marathon distance in one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds last October, could provide a boost double that.
It is likely World Athletics will soon introduce a rule limiting the permitted depth of a shoe’s midsole - thus rendering some of Nike’s Vaporfly range illegal - although it is unclear whether records set wearing the shoes will remain or not. Kipchoge told Telegraph Sport there was no need for greater regulation.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Family of England fan who died in Bulgaria appeal for case to be debated in Parliament

The family of the England supporter who died in Bulgaria have appealed for his case to be debated in Parliament after the petition calling for an investigation passed 100,000 signatures .
Rob Spray died in Sofia on October 14 last year ahead of England ’ s European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria .
But , three months on , his family are still waiting on information over the circumstances of his death from a cardiac arrest while in police custody .
Mr Spray ’ s sister Katie last month made an appeal for local witnesses after being told toxicology reports will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into his death has been completed .
The exact time of Mr Spray ’ s death is yet to be confirmed , while three requests from Staffordshire Police for CCTV footage and witness statements , which Bulgarian authorities claim have been gathered , have so far been ignored .
Mr Spray ’ s family also remain desperate to find out why he was discharged from hospital into police custody , given he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest shortly afterwards with no doctors on hand to help him .
Amanda Milling , the Member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Member of the European Parliament Anthea McIntyre have been trying to help Mr Spray ’ s family to get answers but they now want the matter discussed in Parliament .

The family of the England supporter who died in Bulgaria have appealed for his case to be debated in Parliament after the petition calling for an investigation passed 100,000 signatures.
Rob Spray died in Sofia on October 14 last year ahead of England’s European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria. But, three months on, his family are still waiting on information over the circumstances of his death from a cardiac arrest while in police custody.
Mr Spray’s sister Katie last month made an appeal for local witnesses after being told toxicology reports will not be released until a full investigation into his death has been completed.
The exact time of Mr Spray’s death is yet to be confirmed, while three requests from Staffordshire Police for CCTV footage and witness statements, which Bulgarian authorities claim have been gathered, have so far been ignored.
Mr Spray’s family also remain desperate to find out why he was discharged from hospital into police custody, given he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest shortly afterwards with no doctors on hand to help him.
Amanda Milling, the Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase, and Member of the European Parliament Anthea McIntyre have been trying to help Mr Spray’s family to get answers but they now want the matter discussed in Parliament.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Iran threatens UK and European troops in Middle East

Iran has threatened British and European troops in the Middle East , warning : `` Today , the American soldier is in danger , tomorrow the European soldier could be in danger.
” Hassan Rouhani , Iran ’ s president , made the threat at a cabinet meeting a day after Britain , France , and Germany moved to take a harder line against Iran ’ s escalating violations of the nuclear deal .
Iran had already said it would target US troops in the region in retaliation for the killing of General Qassim Soleimani but Mr Rouhani ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatened European troops .
Britain has around 400 troops in Iraq and around 1,000 in Afghanistan as well as others deployed across the region .
Meanwhile , Rob Macaire , the UK ambassador in Tehran , has left the country for the first time since his arrest last week .
UK officials said it was a pre-planned trip to London and that he would return to his post in Tehran .
Mr Rouhani 's comments came as Iranian protesters continued to take to the streets in anger after the Revolutionary Guard admitted after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accidentally shot down a Ukrainian airliner and killed all 176 aboard .

Iran’s president has dismissed Boris Johnson’s suggestion that the 2015 nuclear deal could be replaced with a new agreement negotiated by Donald Trump and threatened British and European troops in the Middle East.
In a series of biting remarks aimed at Britain, Hassan Rouhani shot down the prospect of Iran returning to the negotiating table to discuss what Mr Johnson called “a Trump deal” to replace the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
"I don't know what the prime minister in London was thinking when he was saying to put aside the JCPOA and implement the 'Trump deal’," Mr Rouhani said. "Trump has done nothing but violate international covenants and laws.”
He also threatened European troops in the Middle East after Britain, Germany, and France formally accused his government of violating the nuclear deal. "Today, the American soldier is in danger, tomorrow the European soldier could be in danger,” Mr Rouhani said.
Britain has around 400 troops in Iraq and around 1,000 in Afghanistan as well as others deployed across the region. UK commanders are still braced for possible attacks by Iranian proxy forces in response to the killing of Qassim Soleimani.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--10 amazing adventures in the Canary Islands

Just north of Lanzarote , across the Strait of El Rio , La Graciosa is part of the Parque Natural Chinijo Archipelago and was recognised as the eighth Canary island in 2018 .
Measuring just 11 square miles , it has one small village , Caleta de Sebo , and long stretches of idyllic sand fringe the shore .
Cachet Travel can organise a beachside holiday in a cluster of eight , one and two-bedroom apartments on the southeast coast .
One-bedroom self-catering apartment at Graciosero from £663 including flights to Lanzarote , return ferry crossing and transfers .
Departs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Hotter and drier than the more westerly islands , arid Fuerteventura is home to some rare endemic birds including the Canary Islands stonechat , the plain swift and Berthelot ’ s pipit .
It is also one of the best places to see the Houbara bustard and a host of other birds , including the African blue tit and the black-bellied sandgrouse .
Birding expert Brian Small leads a small group tour of up to seven guests organised through Limosa Holidays , timed for when migrating birds are also passing through @

Whether you prefer birdwatching, beaches or bikes, Nick Trend has found an island holiday to suit your tastes
1. Small but beautiful
Just north of Lanzarote, across the Strait of El Rio, La Graciosa is part of the Parque Natural Chinijo Archipelago and was recognised as the eighth Canary island in 2018. Measuring just 11 square miles, it has one small village, Caleta de Sebo, and long stretches of idyllic sand fringe the shore. Cachet Travel can organise a beachside holiday in a cluster of eight, one and two-bedroom apartments on the southeast coast.
One-bedroom self-catering apartment at Graciosero from £663 including flights to Lanzarote, return ferry crossing and transfers. Departs year round. Cachet Travel (cachet-travel.co.uk).
2. Pipit patrol
Hotter and drier than the more westerly islands, arid Fuerteventura is home to some rare endemic birds including the Canary Islands stonechat, the plain swift and Berthelot’s pipit. It is also one of the best places to see the Houbara bustard and a host of other birds, including the African blue tit and the black-bellied sandgrouse. Birding expert Brian Small leads a small group tour of up to seven guests organised through Limosa Holidays, timed for when migrating birds are also passing through.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--'Human beings have overrun the world,' says Sir David Attenborough in trailer for his new film

Sir David Attenborough has warned that `` human beings have overrun the world '' in a trailer for his new @ @ @ @ @ , titled David Attenborough : A Life On Our Planet , looks back on the @ @ @ @ @ and the environmental devastation that has taken place during that time .
As well as @ @ @ @ @ that climate change poses , he also explores some of the potential solutions .
In @ @ @ @ @ broadcaster , 93 , said : `` I 've had the most extraordinary life .
@ @ @ @ @ I appreciate how extraordinary .
`` The living world is a unique and spectacular marvel @ @ @ @ @ humans live on earth is sending it into a decline .
`` Human beings have @ @ @ @ @ 're replacing the wild with the tame .
`` This film is my witness statement @ @ @ @ @ future . ''

Sir David Attenborough has warned that "human beings have overrun the world" in a trailer for his new film.
The feature-length documentary, titled David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, looks back on the defining moments of his life and the environmental devastation that has taken place during that time.
As well as highlighting some of the issues that climate change poses, he also explores some of the potential solutions.
In the trailer, the veteran broadcaster, 93, said: "I've had the most extraordinary life. It is only now that I appreciate how extraordinary.
"The living world is a unique and spectacular marvel, yet the way we humans live on earth is sending it into a decline.
"Human beings have overrun the world. We're replacing the wild with the tame.
"This film is my witness statement and my vision of the future."


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Wednesday morning news briefing: Meghan's father set to testify

PS : There is precedence abroad for the Sussexes ' retreat from public duties .
Simon Usborne goes inside the worlds of the `` Flexi-Royals '' .
Businesses must tell their staff that `` pub banter '' and social media posts can amount to sexual harassment , the equality watchdog warns today .
Rebecca Hilsenrath , who chairs the Equality and Human Rights Commission , has written to more than 400 employers warning them that they need to `` step up action against bad behaviour '' .
Read the new guidance on tackling sexual harassment .
As Hayley Dixon reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Topshop owner Sir Philip Green paid six-figure sums to silence allegations from his staff of groping and inappropriate comments in Britain 's own MeToo scandal .
Money can buy you extra nine years of healthy life It is said that money does not buy happiness , but a new study suggests that it does purchase a longer and healthier existence .
Previous research has found that the wealthiest people live longer - an effect linked to education and being able to access a better diet .
But it was unclear if those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now a new study by University College London found that not only do the rich live longer , they also remain fit , active and independent in their later years .
Science Editor Sarah Knapton explains how much of a net household worth is required by the age of 50 to add around nine disability-free years to life .
• Isil recruit | 'Your children can come back - without you ' , Briton told • James Bond | Theme song to be performed by youngest ever artist Oarsome feat | British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whisky Atlantic Challenge after rowing more than 3,000 miles .
View our picture editor 's selection of more of the day 's strongest images .

PS: There is precedence abroad for the Sussexes' retreat from public duties. Simon Usborne goes inside the worlds of the "Flexi-Royals".
Pub banter can be sex harassment, firms warned
Businesses must tell their staff that "pub banter" and social media posts can amount to sexual harassment, the equality watchdog warns today. Rebecca Hilsenrath, who chairs the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has written to more than 400 employers warning them that they need to "step up action against bad behaviour". Read the new guidance on tackling sexual harassment. As Hayley Dixon reports, it comes after The Telegraph disclosed that Topshop owner Sir Philip Green paid six-figure sums to silence allegations from his staff of groping and inappropriate comments in Britain's own MeToo scandal.
Money can buy you extra nine years of healthy life
It is said that money does not buy happiness, but a new study suggests that it does purchase a longer and healthier existence. Previous research has found that the wealthiest people live longer - an effect linked to education and being able to access a better diet. But it was unclear if those extra years were enjoyed in good health. Now a new study by University College London found that not only do the rich live longer, they also remain fit, active and independent in their later years. Science Editor Sarah Knapton explains how much of a net household worth is required by the age of 50 to add around nine disability-free years to life.
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Oarsome feat | British team Fortitude IV celebrate winning the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge after rowing more than 3,000 miles. View our picture editor's selection of more of the day's strongest images.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--UK weather: Storm Brendan rips roof from Slough building as more than 200 flood warnings issued

Storm Brendan tore the roof from a building overnight as more than 200 flood warnings were issued across Britain .
@ @ @ @ @ due to ease temporarily - before another spell of wind and rain hits the UK @ @ @ @ @ wild weather began with Storm Brendan hammering Ireland on Monday , causing thousands of homes @ @ @ @ @ bringing winds in excess of 80mph to parts of Scotland and England .
Airlines were @ @ @ @ @ to land at Gatwick Airport on Monday evening while ferries and railways faced disruption .
@ @ @ @ @ further strong gales to much of the country on Tuesday , causing the roof of @ @ @ @ @ into Slough High Street in Berkshire .
Gusts in the area were in excess of @ @ @ @ @ the incident , according to the Met Office .

Flood warnings have been issued across the UK and drivers have been told to avoid low lying roads near rivers as more rain is forecast on Thursday.
Parts of the UK have already been hit by flooding in the wake of Storm Brendan, with some drivers seeing their cars submerged in water.
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and alerts across the UK, with coastal areas particularly affected.
Weather warnings are no longer in place, but strong winds and rain are expected to return on Thursday, beginning in Ireland and Scotland before pushing eastwards, with winds of around 50mph to 60mph on the Irish Sea and between 40mph and 50mph inland.
As of Wednesday evening, there were 13 flood warnings and 155 flood alerts in place across England. The Environment agency warned people to "move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety," and "plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded."


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Passengers sob as flight violently buffeted by Storm Brendan - and there's more bad weather on the w

Passengers sob as flight violently buffeted by Storm Brendan - and there's more bad weather on the way

Passengers sobbed and phoned loved ones as their flight across the Irish Sea was violently buffeted by Storm Brendan , with more rain and high winds forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning .
Schools were shut , flights grounded , ferries cancelled and roads closed as the storm wreaked havoc across Britain .
A warning of heavy rain was issued for south-east England for Tuesday night through to this morning , with the worst expected between 1pm Tuesday and 9am Wednesday .
Up to 1.6in ( 40mm ) of rain is forecast to fall in hilly areas and 1in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the wake of the gusts which tore through the country on Monday night and Tuesday morning , leaving a trail of damage .
Weather warnings remained in force across the country after winds of up to 50mph battered inland areas on Monday night , with gusts of up to 74mph were recorded as the storm hit the South West .
So fierce were the weather conditions that passengers on board Aer Lingus EI 931 from London Heathrow to Belfast City Airport on Monday sobbed and made phone calls to loved ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be diverted to Belfast International Airport .
Dwaine Vance , who was onboard , wrote on a Facebook post : “ The talent and skills of the Aer Lingus pilot is nothing short of miraculous .
You know it was a scary flight when people take out their phones to make calls , and people are openly sobbing on the flight .

Passengers sobbed and phoned loved ones as their flight across the Irish Sea was violently buffeted by Storm Brendan, with more rain and high winds forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Schools were shut, flights grounded, ferries cancelled and roads closed as the storm wreaked havoc across Britain.
A warning of heavy rain was issued for south-east England for Tuesday night through to this morning, with the worst expected between 1pm Tuesday and 9am Wednesday.
Up to 1.6in (40mm) of rain is forecast to fall in hilly areas and 1in (25mm) at lower levels overnight, in the wake of the gusts which tore through the country on Monday night and Tuesday morning, leaving a trail of damage.
Weather warnings remained in force across the country after winds of up to 50mph battered inland areas on Monday night, with gusts of up to 74mph were recorded as the storm hit the South West.
So fierce were the weather conditions that passengers on board Aer Lingus EI 931 from London Heathrow to Belfast City Airport on Monday sobbed and made phone calls to loved ones, as high winds forced the flight to be diverted to Belfast International Airport.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Maria Sharapova abandons match and Australian Open qualifying suspended again for bushfire smoke

The Australian Open next week is in crisis after a player collapsed in qualifying due to the `` unhealthy '' @ @ @ @ @ bushfires , while Maria Sharapova has cut short an exhibition match .
Play in qualifying @ @ @ @ @ as outrage grows about the organisers ' decision to press ahead .
The unfortunate player @ @ @ @ @ Jakupovic – later spoke of her fear as she found herself unable to breathe during @ @ @ @ @ saying she was “ angry and sad ” that she had been asked to go @ @ @ @ @ reading rated as “ hazardous ” .
On a chaotic day in air conditions rated @ @ @ @ @ world '' , Maria Sharapova called off her exhibition match after less than two sets @ @ @ @ @ court after struggling to breathe and world number five Elina Svitolina asked the authorities `` @ @ @ @ @ wait for something bad to happen '' before they take action .

The Australian Open next week is in crisis after a player collapsed in qualifying due to the "unhealthy" air in Melbourne from ongoing bushfires, while Maria Sharapova has cut short an exhibition match.
Play in qualifying has been suspended on Wednesday as outrage grows about the organisers' decision to press ahead.
The unfortunate player – Slovenia’s Delila Jakupovic – later spoke of her fear as she found herself unable to breathe during her first-round qualifying match, saying she was “angry and sad” that she had been asked to go on court despite an air-quality reading rated as “hazardous”.
On a chaotic day in air conditions rated "the worst in the world", Maria Sharapova called off her exhibition match after less than two sets.
Eugenie Bouchard left the court after struggling to breathe and world number five Elina Svitolina asked the authorities "why do we have to wait for something bad to happen" before they take action.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Australian Open players and health officials query what is being done about smoke

How have Tennis Australia not settled on a transparent air-quality policy , even after the terrible scenes that marred Tuesday ’ s qualifying matches at the Australian Open ?
That question has been doing the rounds of the locker-room , and this morning it was raised by Victoria ’ s chief health officer Brett Sutton , who offered to help develop some concrete guidelines on dealing with smoke from Australia ’ s rampant bushfires .
Thus far , the only guidance we have had from the tournament organisers is that they are combining advice from on-site testing equipment , medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But the lack of a clear air-quality cut-off score is opening TA up to claims that they are putting their own scheduling needs ahead of the players ’ health .
Especially when play goes on at Melbourne Park while other sports are closing up – as horse-racing did on Tuesday – and builders are being told to down their tools .
On Tuesday , Slovenia ’ s Dalila Jakupovic was forced to retire from her match after developing serious breathing difficulties , while Eugenie Bouchard and Bernard Tomic also required medical attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill during the match played by British No 5 Jay Clarke .

Recriminations continue to rumble over Tennis Australia’s decision to send lesser-ranked players out on Tuesday to perform in thick smoke from Victoria’s bushfires, which resulted in the oxygen-depleted withdrawal of Slovenia’s Dalila Jakupovic.
Although TA chief executive Craig Tiley declined to comment on Wednesday, his team showed greater consideration by delaying the start of play until 1pm. Even so, players, coaches and public health officials have all been questioning why clearer, more transparent guidelines have not been put in place to protect the athletes.
One of the most significant interventions came from Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton. Describing Tuesday’s scenes as “awful”, Sutton told reporters “Tennis Australia needs to work up an air quality policy … they need to consider through all those thresholds, from poor to hazardous air quality, what their alternatives might be with a view to protecting as many players as possible."
Thus far, the only guidance we have had from the tournament organisers is that they are aggregating information from on-site testing equipment, medical experts, and meteorologists before making their decisions.
But the lack of a specific air-quality cut-off score is opening TA up to claims that they are putting their own scheduling needs ahead of the players’ health. It is not just smoke that threatens to derail the tournament but rain as well, including the massive thunderstorm that brought play to an end on Wednesday soon after 4.30pm local time, with only 16 of the day’s 64 scheduled matches completed.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--The hottest wellness trends for 2020, from oxygen bars to yoga with mountain goats

There ’ s been a noticeable shift in wellness from the punishing detox , purge and purify mindset to a more nurturing and calm vibe as intentions turn inwards towards improving mental and not just physical well-being .
Overall , we are looking to Mother Nature and plant-based antidotes .
News of the myriad potential health benefits of CBD ( short for cannabidiol , a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis ) is everywhere .
While it has its naysayers , a 2017 World Health Organisation report found that CBD could provide relief for a variety of conditions including Alzheimer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cancer and diabetic complications , as well as general pain , anxiety and depression .
One recent study has also linked it to weight loss .
It ’ s getting whisked into creams , oils , tinctures and edibles such as sweets , even infused into pillowcases .
Spas , including Rudding Park in Harrogate , Bulgari Hotel and Cloud Twelve in London , and Soho House ’ s UK Cowshed spas , are incorporating it into their treatments , too .
Nature-immersion getaways are also flourishing .
According to the Global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the wave of global urbanisation and a whopping 55 per cent of the world ’ s population now living in cities with little to no nature .
Progressive doctors around the world are writing “ nature prescriptions ” ( also being referred to as “ ecotherapy ” ) .
Even the NHS in Scotland is on board to help treat a range of afflictions , including high blood pressure , anxiety and depression , and educating patients on the health benefits of being outdoors .
In the five-star realm , nature hits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the forest at hotel Domaine des Etangs in Charente , amid 2,500 acres of protected nature , forests , grassland and ponds .
Take things to the next level in Switzerland at The Spa at Grand Hotel Kronenhof , located in the idyllic Engadine village of Pontresina .
Do yoga in a field of mountain goats , bathe in whey at an Alpine dairy ( deeply moisturising , apparently ) , hike in silence through forest glades at the crack of dawn and plunge into ice-cold glacier pools for some natural cryotherapy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ forest bathing ( shinrin-yoku , which began in Japan in the Eighties ) : a guided walk into the valley tasting herbs , smelling pine , listening to the roar of the river and feeling fresh grass underfoot .
Les Fermes de Marie in the pristine Alpine setting of Megève also offers a summer forest bathing retreat with world-renowned therapeutic breathing expert Jean-Marie Defossez .
Trek up the alpage to a converted shepherd ’ s hut with him , learning specific breathing , meditation and relaxation techniques along the way .
Then feast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a fire with views of the sun setting over the Aravis mountains .
Breathing app searches online are on the up .
Good breathing has a proven positive effect on heart rate , stress levels and improving cognitive function and anxiety .
At the fabulous , nature-rich Nihi Sumba in Indonesia you can do a workshop with a professional freediver who shares insights into breathing your way through stressful situations , while at medispa SHA in Spain , you can take a seat at an oxygen bar .
You could also head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valley where , among the rolling hills you can learn the ancient art of pranayama – syncing breath with movement .
Closer to home we have Alan Dolan , founder of Breathguru .
As well as retreats in Lanzarote and one-to-ones at the Urban Retreat day spa in London , among others , Dolan also does Skype sessions .
His Conscious Breathing technique teaches you to master the simple but powerful action of breathing .
Advocates , of which I am one , say his work is life-changing , teaching you quite literally @ @ @ @ @

There’s been a noticeable shift in wellness from the punishing detox, purge and purify mindset to a more nurturing and calm vibe as intentions turn inwards towards improving mental and not just physical well-being. Overall, we are looking to Mother Nature and plant-based antidotes. News of the myriad potential health benefits of CBD (short for cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis) is everywhere.
While it has its naysayers, a 2017 World Health Organisation report found that CBD could provide relief for a variety of conditions including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, cancer and diabetic complications, as well as general pain, anxiety and depression. One recent study has also linked it to weight loss. It’s getting whisked into creams, oils, tinctures and edibles such as sweets, even infused into pillowcases. Spas, including Rudding Park in Harrogate, Bulgari Hotel and Cloud Twelve in London, and Soho House’s UK Cowshed spas, are incorporating it into their treatments, too.
Rudding Park in Harrogate is one of many spa hotels that have introduced CBD treatments • The world's hottest new hotel openings for 2020
Nature-immersion getaways are also flourishing. According to the Global Wellness Summit, this could be due to the wave of global urbanisation and a whopping 55 per cent of the world’s population now living in cities with little to no nature. Progressive doctors around the world are writing “nature prescriptions” (also being referred to as “ecotherapy”). Even the NHS in Scotland is on board to help treat a range of afflictions, including high blood pressure, anxiety and depression, and educating patients on the health benefits of being outdoors.
In the five-star realm, nature hits include a massage in the heart of the forest at hotel Domaine des Etangs in Charente, amid 2,500 acres of protected nature, forests, grassland and ponds. Take things to the next level in Switzerland at The Spa at Grand Hotel Kronenhof, located in the idyllic Engadine village of Pontresina. Do yoga in a field of mountain goats, bathe in whey at an Alpine dairy (deeply moisturising, apparently), hike in silence through forest glades at the crack of dawn and plunge into ice-cold glacier pools for some natural cryotherapy. It also does sylvotherapy, or trendy forest bathing (shinrin-yoku, which began in Japan in the Eighties): a guided walk into the valley tasting herbs, smelling pine, listening to the roar of the river and feeling fresh grass underfoot.
Enjoy a massage in the heart of the forest at Domaine des Etangs in Charente
Les Fermes de Marie in the pristine Alpine setting of Megève also offers a summer forest bathing retreat with world-renowned therapeutic breathing expert Jean-Marie Defossez. Trek up the alpage to a converted shepherd’s hut with him, learning specific breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques along the way. Then feast on a dinner of Savoyard dishes cooked over a fire with views of the sun setting over the Aravis mountains.
Breathing app searches online are on the up. Good breathing has a proven positive effect on heart rate, stress levels and improving cognitive function and anxiety. At the fabulous, nature-rich Nihi Sumba in Indonesia you can do a workshop with a professional freediver who shares insights into breathing your way through stressful situations, while at medispa SHA in Spain, you can take a seat at an oxygen bar. You could also head to Portugal’s Six Senses Douro Valley where, among the rolling hills you can learn the ancient art of pranayama – syncing breath with movement. Closer to home we have Alan Dolan, founder of Breathguru. As well as retreats in Lanzarote and one-to-ones at the Khera-Griggs Cleanse Clinic in Urban Retreat in London, among others, Dolan also does Skype sessions. His Conscious Breathing technique teaches you to master the simple but powerful action of breathing. Advocates, of which I am one, say his work is life-changing, teaching you quite literally how to breathe easy.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Ben Stokes named ICC cricketer of the year: here's how he has grown and matured as a Test batsman

Ben Stokes has joined Jonathan Trott as the only English cricketers to be named the ICC world player of the year .
At first glance the pair have little in common as players .
Trott was the crease occupier , the number three who could be trusted to consistently give England top order heft and reliability as they rose to no 1 in the Test rankings in 2011 .
Stokes is the all-action all-rounder : a hero with bat , ball and brilliant fielder .
But beyond the superhero feats of the past 12 months in the World Cup and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by becoming England ’ s most dependable batsman .
Over the past 18 months Stokes has dominated England ’ s batting .
His average since the start of 2019 is 47 , 10 more than Joe Root and 12 ahead of the next highest batsman to have played more than four Tests ( Rory Burns ) .
Stokes has always been technically sound .
Good on front or back foot , driving or hooking and pulling , Stokes can play every shot in the manual plus be unorthodox when necessary .
His innings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sublime .
The switch hit for six off Nathan Lyon followed steady accumulation and robust defence early in his innings when the team were in trouble .

Ben Stokes joined an exclusive club on Wednesday, becoming just the second English player, along with Jonathan Trott, to be named the ICC world player of the year.
At first glance the pair have little in common as players. Trott was the crease occupier, the No3 who could be trusted to consistently give England top order heft and reliability as they rose to the top of the Test rankings in 2011.
Stokes is the all-action all-rounder: a hero with bat and ball, and a brilliant fielder. But beyond the superhero feats of the past 12 months in the World Cup and at Headingley, Stokes has emulated Trott by becoming England’s most dependable batsman.
Over the past 18 months Stokes has dominated England’s batting. His average since the start of 2019 is 47, 10 more than Joe Root and 12 ahead of the next highest batsman to have played more than four Tests, Rory Burns.
Stokes has always been technically sound. Good on front or back foot, driving or hooking and pulling, Stokes can play every shot in the manual plus be unorthodox when necessary. His innings at Headingley combined the savage with the sublime. The switch hit for six off Nathan Lyon followed steady accumulation and robust defence early in his innings when the team were in trouble.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Elizabeth Warren snubs Bernie Sanders' handshake as pair clash in Democratic debate

Elizabeth Warren took Bernie Sanders head-on over his alleged comment that a woman could not beat Donald Trump , saying @ @ @ @ @ election , unlike the men on the debate stage .
In the final televised debate @ @ @ @ @ race for the Democratic nomination , Ms Warren leaned into a row with fellow left-winger @ @ @ @ @ he is reported to have made in a private meeting between the pair in December @ @ @ @ @ appeared to show Ms Warren declining to shake hands with Mr Sanders as they exchanged @ @ @ @ @ The dispute brought to the fore the concerns among some Democratic voters that sexism played @ @ @ @ @ 's victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016 .
Asked about the claims during Tuesday night @ @ @ @ @ strongly rebuked the claims saying : `` I didn ’ t say it ...
Does @ @ @ @ @ think a woman ca n't be elected president ?
Of course a woman can win @ @

Elizabeth Warren took Bernie Sanders head-on over his alleged comment that a woman could not beat Donald Trump, saying she had never lost an election, unlike the men on the debate stage.
In the final televised debate before voting begins in the race for the Democratic nomination, Ms Warren leaned into a row with fellow left-winger Mr Sanders about a comment he is reported to have made in a private meeting between the pair in December 2018.
Video footage also appeared to show Ms Warren declining to shake hands with Mr Sanders as they exchanged words after the debate.
The dispute brought to the fore the concerns among some Democratic voters that sexism played a role in Mr Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Asked about the claims during Tuesday night's debate, Mr Sanders strongly rebuked the claims saying: "I didn’t say it... Does anybody in their right mind think a woman can't be elected president? Of course a woman can win."


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Government issues ultimatum to British Isil recruit: 'your kids can come back but only without you'

The government has taken its first steps towards repatriating the children of Isil recruits on the condition that their mother agrees not to accompany them back to the UK .
The government is to “ urgently investigate ” if it can repatriate four British children who are currently residing in a Syrian refugee camp .
Mehak Aslam has been in the camp with her four children for nearly a year while her husband , Shahan Choudhury , is detained in a nearby prison .
The couple has been stripped of their British citizenship .
Choudhury is a former Isil gravedigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mohammed , said the government has offered to repatriate his grandchildren .
He has encouraged his daughter to sign papers facilitating the children ’ s repatriation without her .
If the children are brought back , it could pave the way for dozens of British-born children in Syrian refugee camps to be returned to the UK .
There are an estimated 60 British-born children trapped in Syrian camps .
Shahan has admitted to burying so-called Islamic State fighters before the collapse of the caliphate .
“ That ’ s a hard reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe here - at least they ’ ll be safe and secure , ” said Mohamed Aslam , the children ’ s maternal grandfather , in an interview with ITV News .

The government has taken its first steps towards repatriating the children of Isil recruits on the condition that their mother agrees not to accompany them back to the UK.
The government is to “urgently investigate” if it can repatriate four British children who are currently residing in a Syrian refugee camp.
Mehak Aslam has been in the camp with her four children for nearly a year while her husband, Shahan Choudhury, is detained in a nearby prison. The couple has been stripped of their British citizenship. Choudhury is a former Isil gravedigger.
The father of east London-born Mehak, Mohammed, said the government has offered to repatriate his grandchildren. He has encouraged his daughter to sign papers facilitating the children’s repatriation without her.
If the children are brought back, it could pave the way for dozens of British-born children in Syrian refugee camps to be returned to the UK.
There are an estimated 60 British-born children trapped in Syrian camps.
Shahan has admitted to burying so-called Islamic State fighters before the collapse of the caliphate.
“That’s a hard reality but at least they’ll be safe here - at least they’ll be safe and secure,” said Mohamed Aslam, the children’s maternal grandfather, in an interview with ITV News.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Boris Johnson calls for 'Trump deal' with Iran as UK and allies trigger dispute mechanism over nucle

Boris Johnson calls for 'Trump deal' with Iran as UK and allies trigger dispute mechanism over nuclear violations

Boris Johnson has called on President Donald Trump to come up with an alternative to the Iran nuclear accord as Britain , France and Germany formally accused the Islamic Republic of non-compliance with the existing agreement .
In a drastic step that could ultimately lead to the deal ’ s collapse , European signatories on Tuesday said they had `` no choice '' but to trigger a dispute resolution mechanism after Iran said it would ignore limitations on uranium enrichment and centrifuge research .
Under the deal brokered in 2015 , known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , France , Germany , Russia , the UK and the US , to restrict its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief .
Mr Trump pulled the US out and reimposed sanctions in 2018 .
Iran began a staged suspension of its own commitments in response in May last year , and last week announced it would no longer accept limits on its uranium enrichment .
Britain , France and Germany have so far resisted US demands that they too quit the deal , insisting it is the only way to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a remarkable change of tack , Mr Johnson on Tuesday suggested the deal could be replaced with a new one negotiated by Mr Trump .

Boris Johnson has called on President Donald Trump to come up with an alternative to the Iran nuclear accord as Britain, France and Germany formally accused the Islamic Republic of non-compliance with the existing agreement.
In a drastic step that could ultimately lead to the deal’s collapse, European signatories on Tuesday said they had "no choice" but to trigger a dispute resolution mechanism after Iran said it would ignore limitations on uranium enrichment and centrifuge research.
Under the deal brokered in 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran agreed with China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US, to restrict its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.
Mr Trump pulled the US out and reimposed sanctions in 2018. Iran began a staged suspension of its own commitments in response in May last year, and last week announced it would no longer accept limits on its uranium enrichment.
Britain, France and Germany have so far resisted US demands that they too quit the deal, insisting it is the only way to stop Iran getting a bomb.
But in a remarkable change of tack, Mr Johnson on Tuesday suggested the deal could be replaced with a new one negotiated by Mr Trump.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Duchess of Sussex visits women's centre in Vancouver in first public engagement since Royal Family '

Duchess of Sussex visits women's centre in Vancouver in first public engagement since Royal Family 'split'

The Duchess of Sussex visited a women 's centre in Vancouver on Tuesday , her first public engagement since she @ @ @ @ @ were `` stepping back '' as senior members of the Royal Family .
She was @ @ @ @ @ a float plane in Victoria 's Inner Harbour , on Vancouver Island .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ gave permission to the Duke and Duchess to live outside of the United Kingdom and @ @ @ @ @ of their royal duties , beginning a transition period in which they are expected to @ @ @ @ @ was later pictured meeting staff at Vancouver 's Downtown Eastside Women 's centre provides help @ @ @ @ @ , food and necessities .
`` Look who we had tea with today !
The @ @ @ @ @ Markle , visited us today to discuss issues affecting women in the community , '' @ @ @ @ @ .
The duchess 's appearances in Vancouver are fuelling speculation that she and Harry may @ @ @ @ @

The Duchess of Sussex visited a women's centre in Vancouver on Tuesday, her first public engagement since she and Prince Harry announced they were "stepping back" as senior members of the Royal Family.
She was pictured earlier on Tuesday boarding a float plane in Victoria's Inner Harbour, on Vancouver Island.
It comes one day after the Queen gave permission to the Duke and Duchess to live outside of the United Kingdom and to cut back on some of their royal duties, beginning a transition period in which they are expected to live in Canada.
She was later pictured meeting staff at Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Women's centre provides help for women, including counselling, food and necessities.
"Look who we had tea with today! The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, visited us today to discuss issues affecting women in the community," the group wrote on Facebook.
The duchess's appearances in Vancouver are fuelling speculation that she and Harry may settle in the area.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Children injured in Los Angeles as plane dumps fuel onto school during emergency landing

A plane forced to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles dumped its fuel on the playground of a school @ @ @ @ @ , injuring 20 children and 11 adults .
The Delta Airlines jet was flying from @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday when an engine issue forced it to make a quick return to the airport @ @ @ @ @ plane shed its payload over Park Avenue Elementary School in Cudahy .
Two classes were @ @ @ @ @ fuel was released , according to the Los Angeles Times .
All of the injuries @ @ @ @ @ or respiratory problems , were reported as minor and none of the victims were taken @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the Federal Aviation Administration said it was `` thoroughly investigating the circumstances @ @ @ @ @ suggested the flight may not have followed fuel-dumping rules .
`` There are special fuel-dumping @ @ @ @ @ and out of any major US airport , '' the agency said .

A plane forced to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles dumped its fuel on the playground of a school as it approached the ground, injuring 20 children and 11 adults.
The Delta Airlines jet was flying from Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday when an engine issue forced it to make a quick return to the airport, but not before the plane shed its payload over Park Avenue Elementary School in Cudahy.
Two classes were outside at the time the fuel was released, according to the Los Angeles Times. All of the injuries, which included skin irritation or respiratory problems, were reported as minor and none of the victims were taken to hospital, authorities said.
However, the Federal Aviation Administration said it was "thoroughly investigating the circumstances" behind the incident and suggested the flight may not have followed fuel-dumping rules.
"There are special fuel-dumping procedures for aircraft operating into and out of any major US airport," the agency said.


thetelegraph--2020-01-14--Tuna and anchovies to chase out cod in 30 years as UK seas warm up

Climate change could see UK seas filled with hake , anchovies and herring as classic British species such as cod @ @ @ @ @ new study by top marine scientists has predicted .
Our increasingly warm and acidic oceanshospitable @ @ @ @ @ shellfish on which our fishing industry relies .
By 2050 , the scientists said , @ @ @ @ @ changes in commercial species ' distributions in the North Sea .
Already , we are @ @ @ @ @ populate our oceans , the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership found .
Increasing numbers of @ @ @ @ @ reported in UK waters by commercial and recreational fishers .
At present , there is @ @ @ @ @ for UK vessels .
Mackerel has become dominant off the west of Scotland over the @ @ @ @ @ northern hake , a warm-water species , has recolonised the northern North Sea after being @ @ @ @ @ 50 years .

Climate change could see UK seas filled with hake, anchovies and herring as classic British species such as cod are wiped out, a new study by top marine scientists has predicted.
Our increasingly warm and acidic oceanshospitable for the cold-water fish and shellfish on which our fishing industry relies.
By 2050, the scientists said, these changes will cause major changes in commercial species' distributions in the North Sea.
Already, we are seeing fish from warmer climes populate our oceans, the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership found.
Increasing numbers of Atlantic bluefin tuna have been reported in UK waters by commercial and recreational fishers. At present, there is no quota for this species for UK vessels.
Mackerel has become dominant off the west of Scotland over the past three decades, and northern hake, a warm-water species, has recolonised the northern North Sea after being largely been absent for over 50 years.


thetelegraph--2020-01-14--Union leader 'assaulted police' by shouting through a megaphone

A trade union leader has been accused of assaulting two police officers by using a megaphone to shout near their faces during a protest on Parliament Square .
James Farrar , 51 , used `` unlawful force ” when using a loud-hailer near the heads of Sgt James Lewis and PC Ann Spinks while leading a demonstration against a decision to levy the congestion charge on March 4 last year .
The alleged assault occurred when police tried to clear protesting Uber drivers away from flat-bed trucks they had brought in to clear away their parked minicabs , Southwark Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the private hire branch of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain , which mainly represents precarious workers in the gig economy , wanted his members to be able to drive onto the square .
However , police were under orders to separate the demonstrators from their vehicles as they were blocking the roads and there were concerns that trucks could be left unattended .
The prosecution argued that amid “ pushing and shoving ” Farrar , a former Uber driver , had used the megaphone close to the left ear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ reckless ” and “ caused them injury , albeit slight and transient ” .
Jurors heard how Sgt Lewis had a pre-existing infection which was temporarily made worse by the “ sharp pain ” of the megaphone .

A trade union leader has been accused of assaulting two police officers by using a megaphone to shout near their faces during a protest on Parliament Square.
James Farrar, 51, used “unlawful force” when speaking through a loud-hailer near the heads of Sgt James Lewis and Pc Ann Spinks while leading a demonstration against a decision to levy the congestion charge on March 4 last year.
The alleged assault occurred when police tried to clear protesting Uber drivers away from flat-bed trucks they had brought in to clear away their parked minicabs, Southwark Crown Court heard.
Farrar, the chair of the private hire branch of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, which mainly represents precarious workers in the gig economy, wanted his members to be able to drive onto the square.
However, police were under orders to separate the demonstrators from their vehicles as they were blocking the roads and there were concerns that trucks could be left unattended.
The prosecution argued that amid “pushing and shoving”, Farrar, a former Uber driver, had used the megaphone close to the left ear of both officers in a manner that was “reckless” and “caused them injury, albeit slight and transient”.
Jurors heard how Sgt Lewis had a pre-existing infection which was temporarily made worse by the “sharp pain” of the megaphone.


thetelegraph--2020-01-16--Adoption practices under review amid concerns prospective parents being wrongfully turned away

Following the DfE ’ s announcement today , children and families minister Michelle Donelan added that there were `` misconceptions '' about who can and can not adopt , which she felt could be putting off potential adopters .
`` Neither age , ethnicity nor sexual orientation should be a barrier to adopting .
What matters is the love and protection a parent can provide , '' she said in a statement .
`` That is why I have written to councils asking them to make sure they are following the law correctly so that no-one is wrongly excluded .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association found there were 78,150 children in care in England as of March 31 2019 - a 28 % increase on the 60,900 children in care a decade ago .
The DfE said the latest figures showed that of the 2,700 children waiting for adoption , almost 40 % had waited more than 18 months .
Of those , 24 % were from black , Asian and minority ethnic ( Bame ) backgrounds .
The updated advice follows a further £45 million Government investment in the Adoption Support Fund which will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More than £1 million will also be provided for regional adoption agencies to run recruitment campaigns in 2020 aimed at finding adoptive families for Bame children , the DfE said .
Adoption UK 's chief executive Sue Armstrong-Brown said : `` Adoption is a critical route out of care for children who ca n't return to their birth families and I welcome the Government 's renewed commitment to ensuring the adoption sector is fit for purpose . ''
Dr Carol Homden , chief executive officer of children 's charity Coram , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned about the drop in number of adoptions and that approved adopters are now outnumbered by children awaiting adoption .
`` There are currently over 4,000 children awaiting adoption in this country . ''

Adoption practices are set to be reviewed amid concerns that prospective parents are wrongfully being turned away in the wake of a landmark discrimination case.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is today requesting that all councils undertake a review of how they handle parents keen to adopt.
The Department for Education (DfE) said this comes following a drop in the number of assessments recommending adoption as the best option for vulnerable children.
However it also comes just weeks after a British couple won nearly £120,000 in damages following a landmark discrimination case after they were told they could not adopt a “white child” because of their Indian heritage.
Sandeep and Reena Mander, from Maidenhead, Berkshire, saw an application to join a register of approved adopters turned down because of their Indian ancestry.
Mr Williamson said local authorities should not "shy away" from putting children who are in care forward for adoption.


thetelegraph--2020-01-16--Turn down your heating to stop silverfish boom, says National Trust

Silverfish , the little bugs that scarper into crevices when the bathroom light is turned on , have been named @ @ @ @ @ pest by the National Trust , as they urged people to turn down their heating @ @ @ @ @ The Trust said that warmer winters and hotter summers brought about by climate change had @ @ @ @ @ creepy-crawlies , that it was threatening the collections of historic properties .
The charity found @ @ @ @ @ seen pest at properties in 2019 , closely followed by the webbing clothes moth .
@ @ @ @ @ through the sugars in book bindings and the paste used to hang wallpaper , webbing @ @ @ @ @ in taxidermy as well as wool and silk in upholstery , carpets , clothing and @ @

Silverfish, the little bugs that scarper into crevices when the bathroom light is turned on, have been named Britain’s most prolific pest by the National Trust, as they urged people to turn down their heating to stop the spread.
The Trust said that warmer winters and hotter summers brought about by climate change had fuelled such a surge in creepy-crawlies, that it was threatening the collections of historic properties.
The charity found silverfish was the most often seen pest at properties in 2019, closely followed by the webbing clothes moth.
While silverfish love to munch through the sugars in book bindings and the paste used to hang wallpaper, webbing clothes moths enjoy the protein in taxidermy as well as wool and silk in upholstery, carpets, clothing and curtains.


thetelegraph--2020-01-16--Hippy crack is less dangerous than alcohol, former government adviser says as he criticises ban

Speaking as the revised second edition of his book Drugs Without the Hot Air is published , Prof Nutt said alcohol is the most harmful drug in the UK .
He said : “ Every family in Britain is damaged to some extent by alcohol .
If not in terms of physical or psychological damage , then in terms of the financial damage that excess drinking causes.
” He said one thing that has become “ very clear ” over the last 10 years is that “ there has been absolutely no action whatsoever on the fact alcohol is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nutt , Head of the Centre for Neuropsychopharmacology , at Imperial College London said there was a continued attempt to undermine the harm of alcohol by exaggerating its health benefits .
Calling for regulated access to drugs , he said partygoers would be better off taking nitrous oxide – the supply of which was banned in 2016 – than turning to alcohol .
Suggesting the ban was caused by “ hysteria ” over the drug , dubbed “ hippy crack , ” he said the substance was “ fun without the risks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over in a few minutes .
You 're perfectly safe , you can go back home , you can drive , you are much more in control of it .
you don ’ t have a hangover , ” he said .
A number of high-profile footballers have been caught inhaling the substance .
Prof Nutt said it was a “ logical alternative to alcohol ” for those trying to avoid impaired performance on the field .
“ That ’ s why footballers use it – they go to a party , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to be impaired the next day .
They get this intoxicated on alcohol and wo n't be able to play properly for a couple of days , ” he said , describing it as “ less addictive and less toxic ” than alcohol .
Prof Nutt also attacked the language used to describe nitrous oxide , saying it had become known as “ hippy crack ” because the public would not have tolerated a ban on laughing gas , which is widely associated with childbirth .
And he said attempts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with drug testing in prisons opening a “ Pandora ’ s box ” and boom in synthetic cannabinoids , known as spice , which had proved far more lethal .
“ In some of the open prisoners 90 per cent of prisoners are using spice , ” he said , suggesting around five per cent of prison officers were acting as drugs mules , supplying the drugs .
Prof Nutt is calling for drug policy to be moved from the control of the Home Office to the Department of Health , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drugs less harmful to users than alcohol .

“Hippy crack” is less dangerous than alcohol, and “hysteria” led to the Government ban, a former drugs adviser to the Home Office has said.
Prof David Nutt said the illegal substance nitrous oxide – also known as “laughing gas” – was far less toxic or addictive than wine or beer.
And he said that healthy consumption of alcohol amounted to sharing one glass of wine between three.
Prof Nutt was sacked in 2009 as the government’s chief drug adviser a day after claiming that ecstasy and LSD were less dangerous than alcohol.
In a new briefing on Wednesday he stood by that claim, saying “alcohol is the most damaging drug in pretty much every Western country”.
The scientist – who owns a wine bar in West London – said: “If you want to maximise the health benefits from alcohol ... you should limit your consumption to half a unit – 35 grams a day, a third of the glass of wine or half a pint.”
“What I suggest you do is you order a standard pint – or a standard wine glass and three straws and share it with your friends,” he said.


thetelegraph--2020-01-16--Prostate cancer set to become most common form of disease, with half of cases diagnosed late

Prostate cancer is set to become the UK ’ s most common form of cancer within a decade , amid warnings that more than half of cases are being diagnosed late , a major report warns .
The research shows deaths from the disease have reached a record high - with more than 12,000 cases a year , up almost a fifth in a decade The new analysis shows that just 47 per cent of cases are being spotted at an early stage , when it is far less deadly .
Despite medical advances in the field , and Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure has remained stubbornly unchanged since 2012 .
Experts warned that without major breakthroughs , the disease is set to replace breast cancer as the most common form of cancer being diagnosed in the UK .
While deaths from breast cancer have fallen five per cent in a decade those from prostate cancer have risen 17 per cent , the research shows .
Charities said far more research was needed into the disease , in order to boost earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment .
Currently , prostate cancer research receives around £23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the £44 million received for studies on breast cancer .

Prostate cancer is set to become the UK’s most common form of cancer within a decade, amid warnings that more than half of cases are being diagnosed late, a major report warns.
The research shows deaths from the disease have reached a record high - with more than 12,000 cases a year, up almost a fifth in a decade
The new analysis shows that just 47 per cent of cases are being spotted at an early stage, when it is far less deadly.
Despite medical advances in the field, and Government pledges to speed up diagnosis, that figure has remained stubbornly unchanged since 2012.
Experts warned that without major breakthroughs, the disease is set to replace breast cancer as the most common form of cancer being diagnosed in the UK.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--Prison sentences for fly-tippers as government announces new 'waste police' unit

Fly-tippers will face prison , the environment secretary has said , as the government announces a new `` waste police '' unit .
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime ( JUWC ) will for the first time bring together law enforcement agencies , environmental regulators , HMRC and the National Crime Agency in order to tackle fly-tipping and mislabeling of hazardous waste .
In recent years , there appears to have been a steady rise in organised , large-scale waste crime , a Defra spokesperson said .
This is partly because of confusion around rubbish collection , as criminal gangs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licences and display the correct certificates .
This , the government says , `` provides a veil of legitimacy for crime '' .
While this is waste crime , it is also fraud as customers are duped into using seemingly legitimate businesses .
Because of this , HMRC 's Fraud Unit has joined the new taskforce .
The organised criminal activity highlighted by Defra includes dumping hazardous materials on private land and falsely labelling waste so it can be exported abroad to unsuspecting countries .
Serious and organised waste crime is estimated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million a year and a 2018 Home Office review found that perpetrators are often involved in other serious criminal activity , including large scale fraud and in some cases modern slavery .
Local councils have complained in the past that it is difficult for them to tackle fly-tipping alone and that sentences for the crime are too lenient .
A report last year found that no one convicted of fly-tipping has been given the maximum £50,000 fine or 12 months in prison since ministers introduced new guidelines in 2014 .
Now , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , make arrests and prosecutions and , upon conviction , push for heavy fines and custodial sentences .
With local police forces involved , the unit can more easily share intelligence about crimes so they can take swifter action when investigating criminal waste operations and other connected illegal activities , such as money laundering , fraud and human trafficking .
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said the unit would `` make criminals pay '' for waste crime .
She explained : “ Waste crime is a scourge on our environment and this new Joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the criminals responsible .
“ Criminals are shifting their focus to waste crime as they expand their illegal activities and it ’ s vital that we take action .
The Joint Unit will shut down illegal waste sites , catch criminals before they can do further harm to our environment and local communities , and make them pay for the damage they have done through custodial sentences and the payment of compensation.
” The new task force was formed after a 2018 Home Office report which made the link between waste crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Detective Superintendent at North Yorkshire Police , added “ The Joint Unit for Waste Crime will provide a valuable link for police forces who are tackling organised waste crime and those who use waste management as an illegal enterprise or as a front for money laundering .
“ I look forward to seeing the development of our relationship with Joint Unit partners in a bid to disrupt and dismantle these criminal organisations and their harmful activities .
”

Fly-tippers will face prison, the environment secretary has said, as the government announces a new "waste police" unit.
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC) will for the first time bring together law enforcement agencies, environmental regulators, HMRC and the National Crime Agency in order to tackle fly-tipping and mislabeling of hazardous waste.
In recent years, there appears to have been a steady rise in organised, large-scale waste crime, a Defra spokesperson said.
This is partly because of confusion around rubbish collection, as criminal gangs run registered companies, get the appropriate licences and display the correct certificates. This, the government says, "provides a veil of legitimacy for crime".
While this is waste crime, it is also fraud as customers are duped into using seemingly legitimate businesses. Because of this, HMRC's Fraud Unit has joined the new taskforce.
The organised criminal activity highlighted by Defra includes dumping hazardous materials on private land and falsely labelling waste so it can be exported abroad to unsuspecting countries.
Serious and organised waste crime is estimated to cost the UK economy at least £600 million a year and a 2018 Home Office review found that perpetrators are often involved in other serious criminal activity, including large scale fraud and in some cases modern slavery.


thetelegraph--2020-01-15--'That backfired': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rues decision to bring on Marcus Rashford after back injury s

'That backfired': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rues decision to bring on Marcus Rashford after back injury scare

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his decision to bring on Marcus Rashford against Wolverhampton Wanderers had “ backfired ” after Manchester United were given a huge injury scare ahead of Sunday ’ s trip to Anfield .
Rashford was substituted just 16 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute in United ’ s 1-0 FA Cup third-round win over Wolves at Old Trafford and is now a doubt for their game against Premier League leaders Liverpool .
The England striker was seen holding the left side of his lower back after taking a heavy blow to the side from Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been struggling with back trouble in recent weeks and Solskjaer opted against starting him against Wolves .
But , with United chasing the win , Solskjaer introduced Rashford in the 64th minute , and while his side took the lead just three minutes later , the victory came at a price with the 22-year-old unable to continue after initially trying to run off the problem following the collision with Doherty .
Rashford - who is United ’ s top scorer with 19 goals this season - looked in visible pain as he lay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tunnel clutching his back .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his decision to bring on Marcus Rashford against Wolverhampton Wanderers had “backfired” after Manchester United were given a huge injury scare ahead of Sunday’s trip to Anfield.
Rashford was substituted just 16 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute in United’s 1-0 FA Cup third-round win over Wolves at Old Trafford and is now a doubt for their game against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
The England striker was seen holding the left side of his lower back after taking a heavy blow to the side from Wolves defender, Matt Doherty.
Rashford has been struggling with back trouble in recent weeks and Solskjaer opted against starting him against Wolves.
But, with United chasing the win, Solskjaer introduced Rashford in the 64th minute, and while his side took the lead just three minutes later, the victory came at a price with the 22-year-old unable to continue after initially trying to run off the problem following the collision with Doherty.
Rashford - who is United’s top scorer with 19 goals this season - looked in visible pain as he lay on the ground before heading straight for the tunnel clutching his back.