thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Spain forms coalition after nine months without government in tight vote

After nine months without a functioning government , Spain ’ s parliament has given the green light to a Left-wing coalition under Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez , thanks to the slimmest of majorities and the abstention of a Catalan pro-independence party .
Mr Sánchez , who has agreed to govern with the hard-Left Podemos party , won the confidence of Congress with 167 votes in favour and 165 against , with political opponents from the Right describing the prime minister ’ s coalition of forces as illegitimate .
“ Today a time of moderation , progress and hope is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after winning the confidence vote .
But the closeness of the result and the complex nature of Spain ’ s fragmented political system means there is no guarantee that the Socialist-Podemos government will achieve stability , after four elections in the past four years .
“ Now it is time to work , ” said Gabriel Rufián of the Catalan Republican Left ( ERC ) , whose 13 members of Congress agreed to abstain only after Mr Sánchez ’ s Socialist ( PSOE ) party agreed to launch a negotiation process between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has an open agenda that will include demands for a self-determination referendum in the breakaway region .

After nine months without a functioning government, Spain’s parliament has given the green light to a Left-wing coalition under Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, thanks to the slimmest of majorities and the abstention of a Catalan pro-independence party.
Mr Sánchez, who has agreed to govern with the hard-Left Podemos party, won the confidence of Congress with 167 votes in favour and 165 against, with political opponents from the Right describing the prime minister’s coalition of forces as illegitimate.
“Today a time of moderation, progress and hope is born,” Mr Sánchez said shortly after winning the confidence vote.
But the closeness of the result and the complex nature of Spain’s fragmented political system means there is no guarantee that the Socialist-Podemos government will achieve stability, after four elections in the past four years.
“Now it is time to work,” said Gabriel Rufián of the Catalan Republican Left (ERC), whose 13 members of Congress agreed to abstain only after Mr Sánchez’s Socialist (PSOE) party agreed to launch a negotiation process between the governments of Spain and Catalonia.
It has an open agenda that will include demands for a self-determination referendum in the breakaway region.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--James Anderson a doubt for final two South Africa Tests due to side strain

James Anderson is a doubt for the final two Tests of the series in South Africa after going off the field for periods with a side strain during England ’ s dramatic victory in Cape Town .
Anderson took painkillers on the field and still contributed an early morning wicket of Keshav Maharaj , one of seven that he took during the match .
The performance reaffirmed Anderson ’ s worth to England , when his place was in jeopardy before Jofra Archer was ruled out of the Test with injury .
“ He ’ ll go for a scan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll see how he pulls up going into Port Elizabeth , ” Root said .
“ It ’ s his side , but it could be just a little niggle .
We ’ ll wait and see.
” After England 's tense victory , Root thanked the support of England 's travelling fans , who comfortably outnumbered home supporters over all five days of the Test .
“ It does n't feel like an away game at all .
We 're very fortunate to get amazing support wherever we go in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're at Edgbaston or Trent Bridge or a number of places in the UK - it 's been phenomenal .
“ It felt like having 12 players out there at times , it really did lift us when it was flat .
They were n't just there for us when it was going well , when it was quiet they were bubbling away , singing along .
It does make a big impact on the field so we 're very fortunate to have the support that we do .
”

James Anderson is a doubt for the final two Tests of the series in South Africa after going off the field for periods with a side strain during England’s dramatic victory in Cape Town.
Anderson took painkillers on the field and still contributed an early morning wicket of Keshav Maharaj, one of seven that he took during the match. The performance reaffirmed Anderson’s worth to England, when his place was in jeopardy before Jofra Archer was ruled out of the Test with injury.
“He’ll go for a scan, get some treatment and we’ll see how he pulls up going into Port Elizabeth,” Root said. “It’s his side, but it could be just a little niggle. We’ll wait and see.”
After England's tense victory, Root thanked the support of England's travelling fans, who comfortably outnumbered home supporters over all five days of the Test.
“It doesn't feel like an away game at all. We're very fortunate to get amazing support wherever we go in the world. This week it has felt like we're at Edgbaston or Trent Bridge or a number of places in the UK - it's been phenomenal.
“It felt like having 12 players out there at times, it really did lift us when it was flat. They weren't just there for us when it was going well, when it was quiet they were bubbling away, singing along. It does make a big impact on the field so we're very fortunate to have the support that we do.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Juan Guaido sworn in as re-elected head of National Assembly after opposition storm past Maduro's gu

Juan Guaido sworn in as re-elected head of National Assembly after opposition storm past Maduro's guards

Venezuela 's opposition leader Juan Guaido was sworn in for another term as speaker of parliament on Tuesday after a @ @ @ @ @ forces who initially prevented him from entering Congress .
Mr Guaido leads the opposition to @ @ @ @ @ is blamed for an acute economic crisis and accused of acting like a harsh Leftist @ @ @ @ @ recognised by more than 50 countries as Venezuela 's legitimate acting president .
The National @ @ @ @ @ branch of government in opposition hands .
While Mr Guaido was barred from entering the @ @ @ @ @ for around half an hour in dramatic and chaotic scenes , his rival claimant to @ @ @ @ @ Parra , occupied the chair .
By the time Mr Guaido was allowed in , @ @ @ @ @ Parra had already left .

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido was sworn in for another term as speaker of parliament on Tuesday after a tense stand-off with the armed forces who initially prevented him from entering Congress.
Mr Guaido leads the opposition to President Nicolas Maduro, who is blamed for an acute economic crisis and accused of acting like a harsh Leftist dictator, and he is recognised by more than 50 countries as Venezuela's legitimate acting president.
The National Assembly is the only Venezuelan branch of government in opposition hands.
While Mr Guaido was barred from entering the building by the National Guard for around half an hour in dramatic and chaotic scenes, his rival claimant to the speaker position, Luis Parra, occupied the chair.
By the time Mr Guaido was allowed in, alongside allied deputies, Mr Parra had already left.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Trainer Jamie Snowden riding the crest of a wave

Trainer Jamie Snowden has already posted his best season with four months of the campaign to run and boasts the same strike rate – a highly commendable 26 per cent – as his former boss Nicky Henderson .
However , with several novice hurdlers being aimed at the Cheltenham Festival and , somewhat out of the blue , a Grand National horse in the yard , the best of the 2019-20 season may still be ahead for the former officer in the King ’ s Royal Hussars , who is now in his 10th season , and his eighth in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snowden , 40 , saddled 35 winners but he is already up to 42 this time and counting .
“ What is different ?
Better horses , ” he said .
“ The whole thing has been moving in the right direction in the past four or five years .
Better horses running in better races – it all goes hand-in-hand .
“ When we first moved to Lambourn our first runner won the Summer National , but things notched up another gear when Present View won the novice handicap chase at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sent from Ireland to win a bumper and be sold , ended up recording some very smart bumper form and has won all completed starts over hurdles .
He is due to run in the Rossington Main at Haydock a week on Saturday before going for the Supreme Novices Hurdle on the opening day of Cheltenham .

Trainer Jamie Snowden has already posted his best season with four months of the campaign to run and boasts the same strike rate – a highly commendable 26 per cent – as his former boss Nicky Henderson.
However, with several novice hurdlers being aimed at the Cheltenham Festival and, somewhat out of the blue, a Grand National horse in the yard, the best of the 2019-20 season may still be ahead for the former officer in the King’s Royal Hussars, who is now in his 10th season, and his eighth in Lambourn.
In his previous best season Snowden, 40, saddled 35 winners but he is already up to 42 this time and counting. “What is different? Better horses,” he said.
“The whole thing has been moving in the right direction in the past four or five years. Better horses running in better races – it all goes hand-in-hand.
“When we first moved to Lambourn our first runner won the Summer National, but things notched up another gear when Present View won the novice handicap chase at the 2014 Cheltenham Festival.”
Thebannerkingrebel, who was sent from Ireland to win a bumper and be sold, ended up recording some very smart bumper form and has won all completed starts over hurdles. He is due to run in the Rossington Main at Haydock a week on Saturday before going for the Supreme Novices Hurdle on the opening day of Cheltenham.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Prince Harry and Meghan Markle praise 'beautiful Vancouver' in first public appearance since Novembe

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle praise 'beautiful Vancouver' in first public appearance since November

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their first public appearance since returning “ invigorated and excited ” from a six-week sabbatical in Canada , revealing Vancouver was `` beautiful '' but that it `` rained all the time . ''
The couple visited the Canadian high commission in London to pay thanks for the `` unbelievable ” warmth and hospitality shown to them during their extended private break .
They were cheered by a small crowd waving the Canadian flag as they arrived at Canada House and spent a few minutes greeting wellwishers outside before being treated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , named after a town on Vancouver Island .
The Duke prompted laughter when he told staff the Duchess would speak to them in French , much to her horror .
“ No !
” she laughed , before adding : “ I want to say Happy New Year and thank you , and as my husband said , my goodness it was just such an incredible time we were able to have there and with our son too .
`` And just to be able to take in the warmth that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to walk around and just see the beauty of Canada .
`` To see Archie go 'ahhh ' when you walk by and just see how stunning it is ... so it meant a lot to us . ''

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their first public appearance since returning “invigorated and excited” from a six-week sabbatical in Canada, revealing Vancouver was "beautiful" but that it "rained all the time."
The couple visited the Canadian high commission in London to pay thanks for the "unbelievable” warmth and hospitality shown to them during their extended private break.
They were cheered by a small crowd waving the Canadian flag as they arrived at Canada House and spent a few minutes greeting wellwishers outside before being treated to a sweet local delicacy called Nanaimo bars, named after a town on Vancouver Island.
The Duke prompted laughter when he told staff the Duchess would speak to them in French, much to her horror.
“No!” she laughed, before adding: “I want to say Happy New Year and thank you, and as my husband said, my goodness it was just such an incredible time we were able to have there and with our son too.
"And just to be able to take in the warmth that we experienced from the people but also just to walk around and just see the beauty of Canada.
"To see Archie go 'ahhh' when you walk by and just see how stunning it is... so it meant a lot to us."


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Stewart Donald moves to ease Sunderland fans' anger by putting club up for sale

Sunderland believe they can attract takeover bids of £40 million after owner Stewart Donald responded to growing anger from fans by formally putting the club up for sale .
Donald – an insurance executive who paid the same figure for the club in 2018 – has faced a storm of criticism .
Supporter groups released a statement saying “ trust between the fans and the boardroom has eroded ” . Donald – propped up by a £9million loan – is understood to have been trying to attract offers for months .
However , a statement from the club confirmed they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the owner ’ s pledge that “ I won ’ t outstay my welcome ” . “ The board feels that it has no option but to sell the club , ” Sunderland added. Kieran Maguire , a football finance expert at Liverpool University , told Telegraph Sport the club are worth “ realistically about £35-40 million ” . Hope is fading that John Phelan , Glenn Fuhrman and Robert Platek , who manage the investments of computer billionaire Michael Dell , have tabled a realistic offer , having held talks with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months ago from Ellis Short after the club plunged from the Premier League to League One .
Last season , hopes of a recovery were dashed as they were beaten by Charlton Athletic in the end of season play-offs .
Donald had met fan groups in December to apologise for results but said he was confident the team ’ s performance would improve .

Sunderland believe they can attract takeover bids of £40 million after owner Stewart Donald responded to growing anger from fans by formally putting the club up for sale.
Donald – an insurance executive who paid the same figure for the club in 2018 – has faced a storm of criticism. Supporter groups released a statement saying “trust between the fans and the boardroom has eroded”.
Donald – propped up by a £9million loan – is understood to have been trying to attract offers for months. However, a statement from the club confirmed they are now formally on the market following the owner’s pledge that “I won’t outstay my welcome”.
“The board feels that it has no option but to sell the club,” Sunderland added.
Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert at Liverpool University, told Telegraph Sport the club are worth “realistically about £35-40 million”.
Hope is fading that John Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman and Robert Platek, who manage the investments of computer billionaire Michael Dell, have tabled a realistic offer, having held talks with the club in August.
Donald bought Sunderland 18 months ago from Ellis Short after the club plunged from the Premier League to League One.
Last season, hopes of a recovery were dashed as they were beaten by Charlton Athletic in the end of season play-offs. Donald had met fan groups in December to apologise for results but said he was confident the team’s performance would improve.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Prince Charles speaks of his despair at 'appalling horror' of Australian bushfires

The Prince of Wales has issued an emotional video message to Australians , revealing that he has been watching the “ appalling horror ” of the bushfires “ in despair ” .
The Prince , who has long warned about the effects of climate change , said the scale of the loss was “ not to be believed possible ” .
He said that both he and the Duchess of Cornwall had been thinking of the “ remarkable , courageous , determined firefighters who have done much and worked ceaselessly to exhaustion.
” In a heartfelt tribute recorded at Birkhall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland , he paid tribute to the resilience of the Australian people and expressed confidence that “ despite the horror ” they would “ find a way to face it all and win through.
” Ferocious blazes have destroyed 8.4 million hectares – an area larger than Scotland - of Australian bushland .
The severe drought and record high temperatures that have ravaged Australia since the start of its summer have led to the deaths of as many as half a billion wild animals .
Addressing the nation directly , the Prince - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I fear this is a hopelessly inadequate way of trying to get a message to all of you that both my wife and myself are thinking of you so very much at such an incredibly difficult time and in such impossible and terrifying circumstances .

The Prince of Wales has issued an emotional video message to Australians, revealing that he has been watching the “appalling horror” of the bushfires “in despair”.
The Prince, who has long warned about the effects of climate change, said the scale of the loss was “not to be believed possible”.
He said that both he and the Duchess of Cornwall had been thinking of the “remarkable, courageous, determined firefighters who have done much and worked ceaselessly to exhaustion.”
In a heartfelt tribute recorded at Birkhall, the Prince’s home in Scotland, he paid tribute to the resilience of the Australian people and expressed confidence that “despite the horror” they would “find a way to face it all and win through.”
Ferocious blazes have destroyed 8.4 million hectares – an area larger than Scotland - of Australian bushland. The severe drought and record high temperatures that have ravaged Australia since the start of its summer have led to the deaths of as many as half a billion wild animals.
Addressing the nation directly, the Prince - who last visited Australia in 2018 - said: “I fear this is a hopelessly inadequate way of trying to get a message to all of you that both my wife and myself are thinking of you so very much at such an incredibly difficult time and in such impossible and terrifying circumstances.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Max Verstappen extends with Red Bull after agreeing new £12m deal

On his 35th birthday , Lewis Hamilton ’ s Formula One future became clearer as Max Verstappen , once considered the prime candidate to replace him at Mercedes , extended his Red Bull contract until the end of 2023 .
Given that the six-time world champion has already held talks with Ferrari chairman John Elkann about the possibility of a move , the onus is now on the Silver Arrows to persuade him to sign for the rest of his career .
Verstappen ’ s decision marks a major statement of intent by Red Bull , with the question no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will win an F1 world title , but when .
At 22 , he has already started a staggering 102 races , achieving eight victories , with his three wins in 2019 highlighting his readiness to take over at the summit of the sport .
With Mercedes waiting to pounce in the event of Hamilton ’ s departure , he was convinced by Red Bull ’ s imminent potential to challenge for championships , with the help of their Honda engines .
Helmut Marko , Red Bull ’ s head of motorsport , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Austrian , one of the wisest owls in the paddock , had seen Ferrari begin planning their long-term future by prolonging Charles Leclerc ’ s deal until 2024 , and felt Red Bull needed to make a point of their own .
He also took Ferrari ’ s recent overtures towards Hamilton seriously , knowing that if Britain ’ s greatest driver did stun the sport by switching to the Scuderia , Verstappen ’ s number would be the first on speed-dial .

On his 35th birthday, Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One future became clearer as Max Verstappen, once considered the prime candidate to replace him at Mercedes, extended his Red Bull contract until the end of 2023. Given that the six-time world champion has already held talks with Ferrari chairman John Elkann about the possibility of a move, the onus is now on the Silver Arrows to persuade him to sign for the rest of his career.
Verstappen’s decision marks a major statement of intent by Red Bull, with the question no longer one of whether the young Dutchman will win an F1 world title, but when. At 22, he has already started a staggering 102 races, achieving eight victories, with his three wins in 2019 highlighting his readiness to take over at the summit of the sport. With Mercedes waiting to pounce in the event of Hamilton’s departure, he was convinced by Red Bull’s imminent potential to challenge for championships, with the help of their Honda engines.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s head of motorsport, moved quickly to tie Verstappen down. The Austrian, one of the wisest owls in the paddock, had seen Ferrari begin planning their long-term future by prolonging Charles Leclerc’s deal until 2024, and felt Red Bull needed to make a point of their own. He also took Ferrari’s recent overtures towards Hamilton seriously, knowing that if Britain’s greatest driver did stun the sport by switching to the Scuderia, Verstappen’s number would be the first on speed-dial.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Tottenham injury woes deepen with Moussa Sissoko ruled out until April after knee surgery

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt another injury blow with the news that midfielder Moussa Sissoko is expected to be sidelined @ @ @ @ @ surgery .
Sissoko missed the FA Cup third-round draw at Middlesbrough at the weekend and @ @ @ @ @ that he has since gone under the knife .
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho already @ @ @ @ @ striker Harry Kane until March , while summer signing Tanguy Ndombele has also been struggling @ @ @ @ @ now facing an injury crisis for Saturday ’ s visit of Liverpool , with goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ out , while there are also doubts over the fitness of Harry Winks .
Kane @ @ @ @ @ the defeat to Southampton on New Year ’ s Day , with Sissoko also picking @ @ @ @ @ injury at St Mary ’ s even though he played on .

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt another injury blow with the news that midfielder Moussa Sissoko is expected to be sidelined until April after undergoing knee surgery.
Sissoko missed the FA Cup third-round draw at Middlesbrough at the weekend and the club confirmed on Tuesday that he has since gone under the knife.
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho already fears he will be without striker Harry Kane until March, while summer signing Tanguy Ndombele has also been struggling for fitness.
Mourinho is now facing an injury crisis for Saturday’s visit of Liverpool, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and Ben Davies out, while there are also doubts over the fitness of Harry Winks.
Kane suffered a hamstring tear during the defeat to Southampton on New Year’s Day, with Sissoko also picking up a medial collateral ligament injury at St Mary’s even though he played on.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Brazilian woman's face rebuilt with help of her smartphone

A Brazilian cancer patient who said people would recoil from her after she lost her eye and part of her @ @ @ @ @ new face , thanks to pictures taken on her smartphone .
Denise Vicentin , 53 @ @ @ @ @ 30 years ago , which resulted in the gradual loss of the side of her @ @ @ @ @ down , her speech became slurred , and she had difficulty eating .
She was @ @ @ @ @ scientists at Paulista University in Sao Paulo , who use the cameras on a person @ @ @ @ @ recreate the face .
Rodrigo Salazar , the lead researcher , took pictures from multiple @ @ @ @ @ model of the intact half of Ms Vicentin 's face .

A Brazilian cancer patient who said people would recoil from her after she lost her eye and part of her jaw has been given a new face, thanks to pictures taken on her smartphone.
Denise Vicentin, 53, was diagnosed with cancer 30 years ago, which resulted in the gradual loss of the side of her face.
Her marriage broke down, her speech became slurred, and she had difficulty eating.
She was put in touch with pioneering scientists at Paulista University in Sao Paulo, who use the cameras on a person’s mobile phone to recreate the face.
Rodrigo Salazar, the lead researcher, took pictures from multiple angles to construct a three-dimensional model of the intact half of Ms Vicentin's face.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Liverpool hoping to top league in shirt sales after world club champions announce new kit deal with

Liverpool hoping to top league in shirt sales after world club champions announce new kit deal with Nike

Liverpool ’ s new club shirt is expected to become the biggest selling and most lucrative in the world after @ @ @ @ @ deal with Nike which could eventually be worth more than £75 million a year .
@ @ @ @ @ less up front than the likes of Manchester United through their initial deal of £30 @ @ @ @ @ , they have struck an agreement that guarantees the club unprecedented profits on sales .
@ @ @ @ @ cent commission from the sale of a shirt and other merchandise , but the deal @ @ @ @ @ 20 per cent .
Marketing bosses are privately optimistic that Nike ’ s giant distribution @ @ @ @ @ ’ s merchandise become a significantly more common sight around the world than that of @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain .
Liverpool confirmed on Tuesday that their “ multiyear deal @ @ @ @ @ from the 2020-21 season , replacing New Balance as the official supplier from May 1 @

Liverpool’s new club shirt is expected to become the biggest selling and most lucrative in the world after they agreed a heavily incentivised deal with Nike which could eventually be worth more than £75 million a year.
The club will earn significantly less up front than the likes of Manchester United through their initial deal of £30 million a year. However, they have struck an agreement that guarantees the club unprecedented profits on sales.
Clubs traditionally receive 7.5 per cent commission from the sale of a shirt and other merchandise, but the deal with Nike will land Liverpool 20 per cent.
Marketing bosses are privately optimistic that Nike’s giant distribution powers can help the club’s merchandise become a significantly more common sight around the world than that of the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain.
Liverpool confirmed on Tuesday that their “multiyear deal” with Nike would start from the 2020-21 season, replacing New Balance as the official supplier from May 1.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Chelsea open to offers for Marcos Alonso with Inter Milan keen to sign Spanish defender

Chelsea will consider allowing Marcos Alonso to leave this month with Inter Milan among the clubs interested in signing the left wing-back .
Inter are already leading the race to sign striker Olivier Giroud and former head coach Antonio Conte also fancies teaming up with Alonso again .
Alonso has made 14 appearances for Chelsea this term , but head coach Frank Lampard appears to favour Emerson Palmieri at left-back .
Lampard may also have the option of asking Nathan Ake to fill in on the left if the defender completes a return to Stamford Bridge this month , although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , Tottenham Hotspur and Everton .
Chelsea can re-sign Ake for £40m from Bournemouth and selling Alonso could go a long way to funding that deal .
Inter are more likely to favour a loan with an option to buy .
Alonso ’ s contract , which he signed in October 2018 , runs until 2023 which leaves Chelsea in a strong bargaining position for the Spainard who earns over £100,000 a week .
There was interest from Spain in Alonso last summer , most notably from Atletico Madrid who pulled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fee was too high .

Chelsea will consider allowing Marcos Alonso to leave this month with Inter Milan among the clubs interested in signing the left wing-back.
Inter are already leading the race to sign striker Olivier Giroud and former head coach Antonio Conte also fancies teaming up with Alonso again.
Alonso has made 14 appearances for Chelsea this term, but head coach Frank Lampard appears to favour Emerson Palmieri at left-back.
Lampard may also have the option of asking Nathan Ake to fill in on the left if the defender completes a return to Stamford Bridge this month, although he faces competition from Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.
Chelsea can re-sign Ake for £40m from Bournemouth and selling Alonso could go a long way to funding that deal. Inter are more likely to favour a loan with an option to buy.
Alonso’s contract, which he signed in October 2018, runs until 2023 which leaves Chelsea in a strong bargaining position for the Spainard who earns over £100,000 a week.
There was interest from Spain in Alonso last summer, most notably from Atletico Madrid who pulled out of a deal after deciding the transfer fee was too high.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Harvey Weinstein told off by judge for using phone in court: 'Is this really how you want to end up

Harvey Weinstein told off by judge for using phone in court: 'Is this really how you want to end up in jail?'

Harvey Weinstein has been fiercely reprimanded by the judge in his rape trial , with Judge James Burke telling him off for using his mobile phone in court .
Judge Burke , unlike some judges , does not forbid phones from the courtroom .
However , they must be switched off and hidden from sight .
He said he already warned Weinstein against having his phone present in court .
`` What did I say would happen if he so much had a cell phone in his hand ? ''
he asked Arthur Aidala , Weinstein 's lawyer .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
What would be the end result ? ''
The lawyer replied that the result would be a change in Weinstein 's bail conditions .
Weinstein remains free after posting a $ 5 million bail in December - a sum which was increased after Weinstein 's electronic ankle tag was found to be faltering .
“ Mr Weinstein , I could not implore you more to not answer the following question , '' the judge continued .
`` Is this really the way that you want to land up in jail for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your cellphone ?
” Weinstein , 67 , is currently on trial in New York City on five counts of rape and sexual assault .
If convicted , he could face the rest of his life in jail .
The charges stem from accusations made by two women .

Harvey Weinstein has been fiercely reprimanded by the judge in his rape trial, with Judge James Burke telling him off for using his mobile phone in court.
Judge Burke, unlike some judges, does not forbid phones from the courtroom. However, they must be switched off and hidden from sight.
He said he already warned Weinstein against having his phone present in court.
"What did I say would happen if he so much had a cell phone in his hand?" he asked Arthur Aidala, Weinstein's lawyer. "What did I tell you would happen? What would be the end result?"
The lawyer replied that the result would be a change in Weinstein's bail conditions. Weinstein remains free after posting a $5 million bail in December - a sum which was increased after Weinstein's electronic ankle tag was found to be faltering.
“Mr Weinstein, I could not implore you more to not answer the following question," the judge continued.
"Is this really the way that you want to land up in jail for the rest of your life? By using your cellphone?”
Weinstein, 67, is currently on trial in New York City on five counts of rape and sexual assault. If convicted, he could face the rest of his life in jail.
The charges stem from accusations made by two women.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Muslim school told girls that university was 'not for them', Ofsted report finds

A Muslim school told girls that university was “ not for them ” , while boys were given first choice on work experience placements , an Ofsted report has found .
Redstone Academy , a private secondary school in Birmingham , `` unlawfully segregated '' boys and girls and female pupils were treated less favourably , inspectors found .
The independent school in Balsall Heath , which caters for 152 pupils aged 11-16 and charges fees of up to £3,085-a-year , did not provide girls with the same range of extra-curricular activities as boys .
The 13-page report , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` For example , boys can take part in ju-jitsu and football , whereas girls can not .
`` School trips are organised separately for boys and girls .
Boys are treated in a preferential way .
For example , boys are not required to wear their school uniform , but girls are .
One group of pupils told us that a member of staff had told them that 'university is not for females ' . ''
Ofsted found that the school was in breach of its duties under the 2010 Equality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlawful segregation by sex .
`` Boys and girls are unlawfully segregated by sex for all school activities , except for weekly assemblies , ” the report found .
“ Boys enjoy school more than girls .
This is because they are treated favourably and have more privileges .
Boys have more opportunities to play sport .

A Muslim school told girls that university was “not for them”, while boys were given first choice on work experience placements, an Ofsted report has found.
Redstone Academy, a private secondary school in Birmingham, "unlawfully segregated" boys and girls and female pupils were treated less favourably, inspectors found.
The independent school in Balsall Heath, which caters for 152 pupils aged 11-16 and charges fees of up to £3,085-a-year, did not provide girls with the same range of extra-curricular activities as boys.
The 13-page report, which rated the school as inadequate, added: "For example, boys can take part in ju-jitsu and football, whereas girls cannot.
"School trips are organised separately for boys and girls. Boys are treated in a preferential way. For example, boys are not required to wear their school uniform, but girls are. One group of pupils told us that a member of staff had told them that 'university is not for females'."
Ofsted found that the school was in breach of its duties under the 2010 Equality Act because it operates a policy of unlawful segregation by sex.
"Boys and girls are unlawfully segregated by sex for all school activities, except for weekly assemblies,” the report found.
“Boys enjoy school more than girls. This is because they are treated favourably and have more privileges. Boys have more opportunities to play sport.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Yemen tops list of countries in crisis for second year running

The 10 countries undergoing the world ’ s worst humanitarian crises have been revealed , with Yemen topping the list @ @ @ @ @ .
The International Rescue Committee ’ s annual watchlist of the 20 countries most at @ @ @ @ @ catastrophe shows little change since last year , highlighting the protracted nature of the crises @ @ @ @ @ , the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC ) , Syria , Nigeria and @ @ @ @ @ countries most at risk .
There are three new additions to the list - Burkina @ @ @ @ @ - and four countries have dropped off the list from last year , Bangladesh , @ @ @ @ @ .
The top 10 countries on the watchlist are home to less than six per @ @ @ @ @ but host 55 per cent of all people identified as being in need by the @ @ @

The 10 countries undergoing the world’s worst humanitarian crises have been revealed, with Yemen topping the list for the second year running.
The International Rescue Committee’s annual watchlist of the 20 countries most at risk of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe shows little change since last year, highlighting the protracted nature of the crises facing these countries.
Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Syria, Nigeria and Venezuela are the top five countries most at risk. There are three new additions to the list - Burkina Faso, Burundi and Chad - and four countries have dropped off the list from last year, Bangladesh, Mexico, Nicaragua and Pakistan.
The top 10 countries on the watchlist are home to less than six per cent of the global population but host 55 per cent of all people identified as being in need by the United Nations.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Rhian Brewster joins Swansea on season-long loan

Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster has joined Championship side Swansea on loan for the remainder of the season .
The 19-year-old is highly regarded at Anfield but has found first-team opportunities hard to come by as Liverpool 's established attackers continue to shine .
Brewster , who came through the youth ranks at Chelsea before moving north , made his first Liverpool appearance in the Carabao Cup third-round win at MK Dons earlier this season .
The England Under-21 international holds a Champions League winners ' medal having been an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Tottenham in last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up once again with Swansea boss Steve Cooper - who was manager of the England Under-17 World Cup winning side in 2017 - a tournament which saw Brewster win the golden boot as he finished top goalscorer .
Swansea confirmed Brewster would be available for Sunday 's derby clash with rivals Cardiff as he looks to help guide the club back into the Premier League .
`` I 've come here to try and play a lot of games and score a lot of goals for Swansea , '' Brewster told Swansea 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
I 've been watching them for ages - particularly when they were in the Premier League .

Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster has joined Championship side Swansea on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 19-year-old is highly regarded at Anfield but has found first-team opportunities hard to come by as Liverpool's established attackers continue to shine.
Brewster, who came through the youth ranks at Chelsea before moving north, made his first Liverpool appearance in the Carabao Cup third-round win at MK Dons earlier this season.
The England Under-21 international holds a Champions League winners' medal having been an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Tottenham in last season's final.
He will now link up once again with Swansea boss Steve Cooper - who was manager of the England Under-17 World Cup winning side in 2017 - a tournament which saw Brewster win the golden boot as he finished top goalscorer.
Swansea confirmed Brewster would be available for Sunday's derby clash with rivals Cardiff as he looks to help guide the club back into the Premier League.
"I've come here to try and play a lot of games and score a lot of goals for Swansea," Brewster told Swansea's website.
"It's a great club. I've been watching them for ages - particularly when they were in the Premier League.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--French publisher pulls books by writer accused of child sexual abuse

French publisher Gallimard said Tuesday it was halting sales of books by a writer accused of raping children .
France 's most prestigious publishing house told AFP it was the first time in its 140-year history that it had taken such a radical step .
Award-winning essayist Gabriel Matzneff is under police investigation after a leading French editor detailed in print how he seduced her when she was 14 .
Gallimard said they were recalling all the journals the 83-year-old had written under its imprint since 1990 .
The last , `` The Lover at the Arsenal '' , came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly withdrawn the Kindle version of one Matzneff 's most notorious works , `` Les Moins de Seize Ans '' ( The Under 16s ) , after sales exploded online after the scandal broke .
The dramatic moves come a day after French culture minister Franck Riester said the writer should lose a special state pension .
Riester told reporters Matzneff could also be stripped of his two major state honours as officer of Arts and Letters and knight of the Order of National Merit .
The weekly magazine Le Point had also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denies any wrongdoing , claiming the publisher has attempted to cast him as `` a pervert , a manipulator and a predator . ''

French publisher Gallimard said Tuesday it was halting sales of books by a writer accused of raping children.
France's most prestigious publishing house told AFP it was the first time in its 140-year history that it had taken such a radical step.
Award-winning essayist Gabriel Matzneff is under police investigation after a leading French editor detailed in print how he seduced her when she was 14.
Gallimard said they were recalling all the journals the 83-year-old had written under its imprint since 1990.
The last, "The Lover at the Arsenal", came out in November. Amazon has also reportedly withdrawn the Kindle version of one Matzneff's most notorious works, "Les Moins de Seize Ans" (The Under 16s), after sales exploded online after the scandal broke.
The dramatic moves come a day after French culture minister Franck Riester said the writer should lose a special state pension.
Riester told reporters Matzneff could also be stripped of his two major state honours as officer of Arts and Letters and knight of the Order of National Merit.
The weekly magazine Le Point had also dropped him as a columnist.
Matzneff denies any wrongdoing, claiming the publisher has attempted to cast him as "a pervert, a manipulator and a predator."


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Former Manchester City doctor accused of illegally prescribing medication while still at Premier Lea

Former Manchester City doctor accused of illegally prescribing medication while still at Premier League club

A Manchester City doctor who took responsibility for the club breaching anti-doping rules has been accused of illegally prescribing himself anti-anxiety medication .
Dr Matthew Brown , 36 , also sent intimidating text messages to his whistle-blowing former girlfriend in an attempt to cover his tracks , a General Medical Council tribunal heard on Tuesday .
The period in which he is accused of writing out prescriptions for himself began a month before the Premier League side were charged with breaking Football Association “ whereabouts ” rules , in January 2017 .
A three-man panel then fined the club in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has worked with City to be accused of poor conduct in the past four months .
Dr Andrew Johnson , who had previously worked in the tunnel at the Etihad Stadium on match days , was charged by the FA in October with providing “ fraudulent information ” in respect of a medical exemption for a player while working at Bury in December 2018 .
GMC investigations into Brown , who is understood to have left the club in August 2018 over performance-related issues , come after a tip-off from a pharmacist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus antidepressants in the name of a patient .

A Manchester City doctor who took responsibility for the club breaching anti-doping rules has been accused of illegally prescribing himself anti-anxiety medication.
Dr Matthew Brown, 36, also sent intimidating text messages to his whistle-blowing former girlfriend in an attempt to cover his tracks, a Medical Practitioners Tribunal heard on Tuesday.
The period in which he is accused of writing out prescriptions for himself began a month before the Premier League side were charged with breaking Football Association “whereabouts” rules, in January 2017. A three-man panel then fined the club in February.
Brown is the second doctor who has worked with City to be accused of poor conduct in the past four months. Dr Andrew Johnson, who had previously worked in the tunnel at the Etihad Stadium on match days, was charged by the FA in October with providing “fraudulent information” in respect of a medical exemption for a player while working at Bury in December 2018.
GMC investigations into Brown, who is understood to have left the club in August 2018 over performance-related issues, come after a tip-off from a pharmacist alleging he was falsely ordering Zopiclone tablets plus antidepressants in the name of a patient.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Pond scum could feed the world, says Cambridge professor

Pond scum could be used to feed the world if it is used as a protein substitute for meat and eggs in meals , a Cambridge University professor has said .
While spirulina and chlorella , which are micro-algaes that form on top of water , are well known to health fanatics and have been eaten in space by Nasa astronauts , scientists hope they could become more mainstream in the future .
This is because they can be grown in urban environments and do not require high-quality agricultural land to grow , so could feed a growing population , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unusable .
The small algae particles contain iron , B vitamins and protein along with other vitamins and minerals commonly found in meat , fish , eggs and dairy .
The versatile powder can also be used as a supplement in bread , and instead of eggs in cakes and other baked goods .
Some chefs are even trying to turn it into fake `` meat '' - IKEA has commissioned Danish chef Simon Perez to make a version of their meatballs out of spirulina .
He said he has managed to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meat , but that he is still working on the texture .
However , nutritionists have warned that as of yet , some of the nutrients are not bio-available , meaning that the body finds it more difficult to absorb than a non-vegan alternative .

Pond scum could be used to feed the world if it is used as a protein substitute for meat and eggs in meals, a Cambridge University professor has said.
While spirulina and chlorella, which are micro-algaes that form on top of water, are well known to health fanatics and have been eaten in space by Nasa astronauts, scientists hope they could become more mainstream in the future.
This is because they can be grown in urban environments and do not require high-quality agricultural land to grow, so could feed a growing population, especially if climate change renders some farmland unusable.
The small algae particles contain iron, B vitamins and protein along with other vitamins and minerals commonly found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy. The versatile powder can also be used as a supplement in bread, and instead of eggs in cakes and other baked goods.
Some chefs are even trying to turn it into fake "meat" - IKEA has commissioned Danish chef Simon Perez to make a version of their meatballs out of spirulina. He said he has managed to make it "taste the same" as meat, but that he is still working on the texture.
However, nutritionists have warned that as of yet, some of the nutrients are not bio-available, meaning that the body finds it more difficult to absorb than a non-vegan alternative.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Multiple foreign armies steering Libya towards 'nightmare', United Nations envoy warns

Libya 's civil war is being driven out of control by world powers who are violating an arms embargo they themselves imposed , the UN 's envoy to the country has said .
Ghassan Salame demanded a growing number of countries who have intervened take their `` hands off Libya '' and warned governments who persisted in meddling in the deepening civil would be drawn into a “ nightmare.
” “ Get out of the Libyan nightmare , that is what I am asking all the countries , ” Mr Salame said .
“ Remain outside this situation because there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we give hopes to this side or to that side , the more you render the political situation extremely different.
” He said an airstrike on a military school in Tripoli that killed at least 28 unarmed people , many of them teenagers , had been carried out by a foreign country .
Mr Salame said he did not want to single out individual governments , but the comments will be widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey , the United Arab Emirates , Egypt , Russia , and France , all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support to either side in the conflict .

Libya's civil war is being driven out of control by world powers who are violating an arms embargo they themselves imposed, the UN's envoy to the country has said.
Ghassan Salame demanded a growing number of countries who have intervened take their "hands off Libya" and warned governments who persisted in meddling in the deepening civil would be drawn into a “nightmare.”
“Get out of the Libyan nightmare, that is what I am asking all the countries,” Mr Salame said. “Remain outside this situation because there is no military solution. The more we give hopes to this side or to that side, the more you render the political situation extremely different.”
He said an airstrike on a military school in Tripoli that killed at least 28 unarmed people, many of them teenagers, had been carried out by a foreign country.
Mr Salame said he did not want to single out individual governments, but the comments will be widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Russia, and France, all of which have either openly or covertly lent support to either side in the conflict.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Death toll surpasses 6,000 in world's worst measles epidemic

More than 6,000 people have died from measles in the Democratic Republic of Congo , in what is now the @ @ @ @ @ the devastating childhood disease .
Since the start of 2019 the illness has been reported @ @ @ @ @ vast country and some 90 per cent of deaths have been among children .
There @ @ @ @ @ recorded in total , according to the World Health Organization ( WHO ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ like wildfire throughout the DRC due to low vaccination coverage - in 2018 , measles @ @ @ @ @ per cent .
This is far below the 95 per cent mark recommended by the @ @ @ @ @ agency said that a weak public health system , malnutrition and conflict have also contributed @ @ @ @ @ As well as measles , the DRC is fighting to contain Ebola , which has @ @ @ @ @ in an outbreak that shows little sign of ending soon and has diverted some resources @ @ @ @ @ .

More than 6,000 people have died from measles in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in what is now the world's worst epidemic of the devastating childhood disease.
Since the start of 2019 the illness has been reported in every province in the vast country and some 90 per cent of deaths have been among children. There have been roughly 310,000 cases recorded in total, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The highly contagious disease has spread like wildfire throughout the DRC due to low vaccination coverage - in 2018, measles immunisation rates were just 57 per cent. This is far below the 95 per cent mark recommended by the WHO.
“This measles outbreak is the worst and largest epidemic we have ever experienced in this country,” Dr Xavier Crespin, chief of health for Unicef in the DRC, told The Telegraph.
He said that a lack of investment in health care over the last five years - combined with vaccine shortages, high rates of malnutrition and ongoing conflict - had created a “national crisis”.
“It is very challenging to organise vaccination campaigns covering the entire territory at the same time,” added Dr Crespin. “The county is very large and we often experience logistical difficulties.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Talcum powder not linked to ovarian cancer, scientists find, as billion dollar lawsuits set to be ov

Talcum powder not linked to ovarian cancer, scientists find, as billion dollar lawsuits set to be overturned

Talcum powder is not linked to ovarian cancer , the largest ever study has concluded , in a major finding @ @ @ @ @ of several billion dollar court cases .
US government researchers from the National Institute of @ @ @ @ @ from 252,745 women and found no evidence that talc was dangerous when used as a @ @ @ @ @ recent years the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has been forced to pay out billions @ @ @ @ @ women who claim to have developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson ’ s Baby Powder @ @ @ @ @ Telegraph that it would now appeal all verdicts .
So far Johnson & Johnson has @ @ @ @

Talcum powder is not linked to ovarian cancer, the largest ever study has concluded, in a major finding likely to reverse the outcomes of several billion dollar court cases.
US government researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science pooled data from 252,745 women and found no evidence that talc was dangerous when used as a feminie hygiene product.
In recent years the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has been forced to pay out billions of dollars in compensation to women who claim to have developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder.
The company told The Telegraph that it would now appeal all verdicts. So far Johnson & Johnson has won four appeals against rulings including a Supreme Court hearing in Missouri.
A spokesman for the company said: “We know that anyone suffering from cancer is searching for answers, which is why the science and facts on this topic are so important.
"The facts are that Johnson’s Baby Powder is safe, does not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer.”
In the past few decades several small studies had pointed to a link between talc and ovarian cancer but many were criticised for recall bias, in which women with ovarian cancer were asked to remember if they had ever used powder.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Britain 'not doing enough' to help its nationals detained in Iran as French-Iranian has charge dropp

Britain 'not doing enough' to help its nationals detained in Iran as French-Iranian has charge dropped

The UK has been accused of “ not doing everything ” possible to free its nationals held in Iran after @ @ @ @ @ against an Iranian-French academic but offered no such clemency against British detainees .
Iranian prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ espionage , which carries the death penalty , against Sciences Po University academic Fariba Adelkhah @ @ @ @ @ and Paris-based support committee , which said it had received confirmation from the French foreign @ @ @ @ @ moved out of solitary confinement and is permitted regular family visits .
The announcement came @ @ @ @ @ West in the wake of the death of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a @ @ @ @ @ .
However , there has been no such positive development for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe , a @ @ @ @ @ who was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 and sentenced to five years in jail @ @ @ @ @ Court on espionage charges that her family insist are `` utter lies .
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The UK has been accused of “not doing everything” possible to free its nationals held in Iran after the country dropped espionage charges against an Iranian-French academic but offered no such clemency against British detainees.
Iranian prosecutors have withdrawn the charge of espionage, which carries the death penalty, against Sciences Po University academic Fariba Adelkhah, according to her lawyer and Paris-based support committee, which said it had received confirmation from the French foreign ministry.
She has been moved out of solitary confinement and is permitted regular family visits.
The announcement came amid simmering tensions with the West in the wake of the death of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike last Friday.
However, there has been no such positive development for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British and Iranian citizen who was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 and sentenced to five years in jail by Tehran’s Revolutionary Court on espionage charges that her family insist are "utter lies.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Death of the Christmas pudding as consumers opt for crumble and sponge

The Christmas Pudding is dying out as consumers choose crumble and steamed sponges instead , new figures show .
Sales of the traditional fruit pudding dipped by 16 per cent in the run up to Christmas compared to the previous year , statistics from market research company Kantar have revealed .
Meanwhile , less traditional desserts have taken centre stage , with sponge puddings up 12.4 per cent on 2018 and crumble up 9.4 per cent .
Custard , to accompany these puddings , was up by 28 per cent .
The Christmas pudding has long been a divisive dish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people surveyed by YouGov last year saying it was an important part of their festive meal .
Supermarkets have cottoned on to this , and last year offered a range of alternative puddings .
Tesco offered chocolate pots decorated with mini Christmas trees , Waitrose served up a fig and port cheesecake and Marks and Spencer sold a sticky toffee pudding trifle .
Kate Ewart , Tesco product development director , said : `` We 're finding that sometimes only one person at the Christmas table wants the traditional dessert , making smaller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy . ''
It seemed that John Lewis was attempting to reignite the nation 's passion for the pudding , making it the star of their advert , in which a dragon lights the festive dessert by breathing fire .

The Christmas Pudding is dying out as consumers choose crumble and steamed sponges instead, new figures show.
Sales of the traditional fruit pudding dipped by 16 per cent in the run up to Christmas compared to the previous year, statistics from market research company Kantar have revealed.
Meanwhile, less traditional desserts have taken centre stage, with sponge puddings up 12.4 per cent on 2018 and crumble up 9.4 per cent. Custard, to accompany these puddings, was up by 28 per cent.
The Christmas pudding has long been a divisive dish, with only 35 per cent of people surveyed by YouGov last year saying it was an important part of their festive meal.
Supermarkets have cottoned on to this, and last year offered a range of alternative puddings. Tesco offered chocolate pots decorated with mini Christmas trees, Waitrose served up a fig and port cheesecake and Marks and Spencer sold a sticky toffee pudding trifle.
Kate Ewart, Tesco product development director, said: "We're finding that sometimes only one person at the Christmas table wants the traditional dessert, making smaller puddings perfect for hosts to keep everyone happy."
It seemed that John Lewis was attempting to reignite the nation's passion for the pudding, making it the star of their advert, in which a dragon lights the festive dessert by breathing fire.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--National Archives to trial 12-document limit per day for visitors, as academics warn research could

National Archives to trial 12-document limit per day for visitors, as academics warn research could be affected

The National Archives have provoked outcry from academics by announcing a new trial restricting readers to 12 documents a day , despite concerns it may add “ huge expense ” to research .
Visitors have traditionally been able to browse as many documents as required from the vast repository in Kew , west London , which holds records spanning more than 1,000 years of British history .
But , from the end of March , a six-month trial will begin that imposes a cap of 12 documents per day on each reader , allowing an additional 12 if requested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move was designed to increase efficiency - but faced an immediate backlash from historians who complained their work could become untenable .
Guy Walters , the author and Second World War historian , said he was “ really concerned ” about the measures , claiming they could “ badly affect how much work historians can get done ” .
Mr Walters warned the changes would heap “ huge expense ” on researchers by requiring them to set aside more days in Kew to find the documents they needed .
Documents at the archives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to huge reports - meaning searches for relevant material can be a time-consuming endeavour .

The National Archives have provoked outcry from academics by announcing a new trial restricting readers to 12 documents a day, despite concerns it may add “huge expense” to research.
Visitors have traditionally been able to browse as many documents as required from the vast repository in Kew, west London, which holds records spanning more than 1,000 years of British history.
But, from the end of March, a six-month trial will begin that imposes a cap of 12 documents per day on each reader, allowing an additional 12 if requested in advance.
The National Archives claimed the move was designed to increase efficiency - but faced an immediate backlash from historians who complained their work could become untenable.
Guy Walters, the author and Second World War historian, said he was “really concerned” about the measures, claiming they could “badly affect how much work historians can get done”.
Mr Walters warned the changes would heap “huge expense” on researchers by requiring them to set aside more days in Kew to find the documents they needed.
Documents at the archives can range from single sheets of paper to huge reports - meaning searches for relevant material can be a time-consuming endeavour.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--For Sama review: an acutely personal, soul-shaking view of atrocity

Two young boys come running off the street into a makeshift hospital in Aleppo , carrying the limp body of @ @ @ @ @ s their baby brother , who had been playing outside moments before , when a @ @ @ @ @ nurses search in vain for life signs , the other two quail nearby in the @ @ @ @ @ and despair .
Their sibling is pronounced dead ; they cradle him uncomprehendingly , before @ @ @ @ @ mother .
It ’ s a vignette of devastation like many others in For Sama @ @ @ @ @ the most shattering of a dozen or so documentaries that have come out of Syria @ @ @ @ @ Other films , such as the remarkable ...

For Sama. Dirs: Edward Watts, Waad al-Kateab. 18 cert, 100 mins
Two young boys come running off the street into a makeshift hospital in Aleppo, carrying the limp body of a third. It’s their baby brother, who had been playing outside moments before, when a bomb blast hit. While nurses search in vain for life signs, the other two quail nearby in the corridor, numb with grief and despair. Their sibling is pronounced dead; they cradle him uncomprehendingly, before news has even reached their mother.
It’s a vignette of devastation like many others in For Sama, the latest and maybe the most shattering of a dozen or so documentaries that have come out of Syria’s Civil War. Other films, such as the remarkable Silvered Water, Syrian Self-Portrait (2014) have built a composite picture of the atrocities using mobile phone footage uploaded to the internet, or gone in to record the efforts of volunteer rescue workers, like the Oscar-winning British short The White Helmets (2016).
For Sama, though – co-directed and largely shot by a 28-year-old journalist called Waad al-Kateab – is acutely personal and intimately authored. During the siege of Aleppo, we follow several years in her life, as she gets married to a jovial doctor, Hamza, and they have a baby called Sama together, who becomes a toddler in this unthinkably harsh environment. Her name in Arabic means “sky”.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Mike McGrath's transfer notebook: Manchester United offer Ashley Young chance to move to Italy in Ja

Mike McGrath's transfer notebook: Manchester United offer Ashley Young chance to move to Italy in January

Manchester United captain Ashley Young will be offered the chance to move to Italy this month after eight years at @ @ @ @ @ year-old was wanted by Inter Milan a year ago and 12 months on has attracted @ @ @ @ @ , who can use him in a number of positions .
Young went to the @ @ @ @ @ as a right-back but can play on either flank as a wing-back or midfielder .
@ @ @ @ @ his contract , United could accept an offer should Young want a move .
He @ @ @ @ @ Aston Villa in 2011 , winning a Premier League title and the Europa League , @ @ @ @ @ s armband when he is on the pitch .

Manchester United captain Ashley Young will be offered the chance to move to Italy this month after eight years at Old Trafford.
The 34 year-old was wanted by Inter Milan a year ago and 12 months on has attracted interest from Serie A clubs, who can use him in a number of positions.
Young went to the last World Cup with England as a right-back but can play on either flank as a wing-back or midfielder.
With six months left on his contract, United could accept an offer should Young want a move.
He moved to the club from Aston Villa in 2011, winning a Premier League title and the Europa League, and wears the captain’s armband when he is on the pitch.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--More than 1,000 sex assaults on mixed sex wards, investigation finds

More than 1,000 sexual assaults have been reported on NHS mixed-sex mental health wards since 2017 , an investigation has found .
It follows calls for tighter rules to protect patients ’ dignity and safety .
The figures show there were at least 1,019 reports of sexual assaults on mixed wards from April 2017 to October 2019 .
Although trusts said they met official rules on single-sex accommodation , the wording allows them to have patients of different genders on the same ward , if the areas are divided up , as well as allowing shared lounges and bathrooms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government-ordered review led by Sir Simon Wessely recommended that the Government `` tighten '' its definition of single-sex accommodation , to ensure wards were `` genuinely '' single sex .
This would mean entirely separate sleeping areas , access to bathrooms and toilets without having to pass through areas shared by another gender , and single sex day rooms .
The new figures show that by this definition , trusts have 668 mixed-sex wards and 803 mixed-sex communal areas .
The Freedom of Information data was provided to Health Service Journal , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 56 .
Of the reports , 491 were considered serious enough to refer to safeguarding services , and 104 were reported to the police .

More than 1,000 sexual assaults have been reported on NHS mixed-sex mental health wards since 2017, an investigation has found.
It follows calls for tighter rules to protect patients’ dignity and safety.
The figures show there were at least 1,019 reports of sexual assaults on mixed wards from April 2017 to October 2019.
Although trusts said they met official rules on single-sex accommodation, the wording allows them to have patients of different genders on the same ward, if the areas are divided up, as well as allowing shared lounges and bathrooms.
Just over a year ago, a Government-ordered review led by Sir Simon Wessely recommended that the Government "tighten" its definition of single-sex accommodation, to ensure wards were "genuinely" single sex.
This would mean entirely separate sleeping areas, access to bathrooms and toilets without having to pass through areas shared by another gender, and single sex day rooms.
The new figures show that by this definition, trusts have 668 mixed-sex wards and 803 mixed-sex communal areas.
The Freedom of Information data was provided to Health Service Journal, by 47 mental health trusts out of a total of 56.
Of the reports, 491 were considered serious enough to refer to safeguarding services, and 104 were reported to the police.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--UK forces 'on standby' in Middle East amid Iran tensions, announces Ben Wallace

UK forces are “ on standby ” to assist in the Middle East following the escalation of tensions with Iran , Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced .
Mr Wallace said the Government has taken “ urgent measures ” to protect British nationals and interests in the Gulf following the killing of General Qassim Soleimani in a US drone strike .
He added that it is for the US to explain if its decision was `` illegal or not '' , but said it was `` clear there was a case for self-defence '' .
The Commons statement revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helicopters and ships , were ready to assist in the crisis if needed .
Non-essential personnel had been relocated from Baghdad to Camp Taji , the military base 17 miles north of the Iraqi capital that is the current base for around 400 members of the Irish Guards .
`` As part of prudent planning , a small team has been sent to the region to provide additional situational awareness and contingency planning assistance , '' Mr Wallace told MPs .
The Defence Secretary urged Tehran not to retaliate for the strike on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pattern of “ aggressive behaviour '' including targeting dissidents in Europe and hijacking civilian ships `` was never going to go unchallenged '' .
`` Her Majesty 's Government urges Iran to return to the normal behaviour of the country it aspires to be and resist the urge to retaliate .

UK forces are “on standby” to assist in the Middle East following the escalation of tensions with Iran, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced.
Mr Wallace said the Government has taken “urgent measures” to protect British nationals and interests in the Gulf following the killing of General Qassim Soleimani in a US drone strike.
He added that it is for the US to explain if its decision was "illegal or not", but said it was "clear there was a case for self-defence".
The Commons statement revealed that UK forces in the region, including helicopters and ships, were ready to assist in the crisis if needed. Non-essential personnel had been relocated from Baghdad to Camp Taji, the military base 17 miles north of the Iraqi capital that is the current base for around 400 members of the Irish Guards.
"As part of prudent planning, a small team has been sent to the region to provide additional situational awareness and contingency planning assistance," Mr Wallace told MPs.
The Defence Secretary urged Tehran not to retaliate for the strike on General Soleimani, saying Iran’s pattern of “aggressive behaviour" including targeting dissidents in Europe and hijacking civilian ships "was never going to go unchallenged".
"Her Majesty's Government urges Iran to return to the normal behaviour of the country it aspires to be and resist the urge to retaliate.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Author says Pakistan satire confiscated as dictator's family fails to see funny side of exploding ma

Author says Pakistan satire confiscated as dictator's family fails to see funny side of exploding mangoes

An award-winning satire about a Pakistani former military dictator has been confiscated in a raid on the publisher , while the general 's descendants have launched libel action , the author has said .
Mohammed Hanif said people claiming to be from Pakistan 's powerful military spy agency , Inter-Services Intelligence ( ISI ) , had taken copies of his bestselling novel on Monday .
The incident was immediately condemned as the latest example in a crackdown on freedom of speech in Pakistan , where media organisations have claimed they have been intimidated to stop them criticising the military .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hanif had only recently been published in Urdu in Pakistan despite having been launched to acclaim in English in 2008 , when it was long-listed for the Man Booker prize .
The author said he had also received a defamation notice from the son of General Zia-ul-Haq , the former military leader whose superstitious paranoia and demise in a mysterious plane crash are caricatured in the book .
“ This afternoon some people claiming to be from the ISI barged into my Urdu publisher Maktaba Daniyal offices , confiscated all copies of Urdu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Mr Hanif said on Twitter .
He said the manager had been threatened and the officials had demanded information on Mr Hanif 's whereabouts .

An award-winning satire about a Pakistani former military dictator has been confiscated in a raid on the publisher, while the general's descendants have launched libel action, the author has said.
Mohammed Hanif said people claiming to be from Pakistan's powerful military spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), had taken copies of his bestselling novel on Monday.
The incident was immediately condemned as the latest example in a crackdown on freedom of speech in Pakistan, where media organisations have claimed they have been intimidated to stop them criticising the military.
A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif had only recently been published in Urdu in Pakistan despite having been launched to acclaim in English in 2008, when it was long-listed for the Man Booker prize.
The author said he had also received a defamation notice from the son of General Zia-ul-Haq, the former military leader whose superstitious paranoia and demise in a mysterious plane crash are caricatured in the book.
“This afternoon some people claiming to be from the ISI barged into my Urdu publisher Maktaba Daniyal offices, confiscated all copies of Urdu translation of A Case of Exploding Mangoes,” Mr Hanif said on Twitter.
He said the manager had been threatened and the officials had demanded information on Mr Hanif's whereabouts.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Chelsea accounts reveal Antonio Conte sacking was most expensive dismissal English football has ever

Chelsea accounts reveal Antonio Conte sacking was most expensive dismissal English football has ever seen

Antonio Conte ’ s bitter dismissal from Chelsea was the most expensive in English football history after the club lost two lawsuits to their former head coach .
Chelsea ’ s latest accounts have revealed that Conte ’ s departure , along with his backroom staff and together with the associated legal costs , cost the Blues £26.6million , while also showing that owner Roman Abramovich pumped a further £247m into the club .
The previous biggest Blues pay-out had been to Jose Mourinho , when he walked away with around £18m in compensation following his first Chelsea sacking in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United in December 2018 cost the Old Trafford club £19.6m .
Chelsea ’ s huge bill over Conte ’ s sacking was helped somewhat by the fact Maurizio Sarri also left the club in the same financial year , but his departure did not cost the club anything as he went straight to Juventus .
Conte is understood to have won a claim for unfair dismissal against Chelsea , earning him almost £100,000 as per the statutory maximum pay-out , and he is also believed to have been paid significant compensation following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ruled in the Italian 's favour .
The Premier League tribunal was private , but Conte is thought to have claimed for the £9m in wages he felt he was owed as per the final year that was left on his contract , plus damages for what he felt constituted being prevented from immediately finding another job .

Antonio Conte’s bitter dismissal from Chelsea was the most expensive in English football history after the club lost two lawsuits to their former head coach.
Chelsea’s latest accounts have revealed that Conte’s departure, along with his backroom staff and together with the associated legal costs, cost the Blues £26.6million, while also showing that owner Roman Abramovich pumped a further £247m into the club.
The previous biggest Blues pay-out had been to Jose Mourinho, when he walked away with around £18m in compensation following his first Chelsea sacking in 2007. Mourinho’s departure from Manchester United in December 2018 cost the Old Trafford club £19.6m.
Chelsea’s huge bill over Conte’s sacking was helped somewhat by the fact Maurizio Sarri also left the club in the same financial year, but his departure did not cost the club anything as he went straight to Juventus.
Conte is understood to have won a claim for unfair dismissal against Chelsea, earning him almost £100,000 as per the statutory maximum pay-out, and he is also believed to have been paid significant compensation following a Premier League managers’ arbitration tribunal that ruled in the Italian's favour.
The Premier League tribunal was private, but Conte is thought to have claimed for the £9m in wages he felt he was owed as per the final year that was left on his contract, plus damages for what he felt constituted being prevented from immediately finding another job.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Reynhard Sinaga: More victims come forward to claim they were attacked by Britain's worst ever seria

Reynhard Sinaga: More victims come forward to claim they were attacked by Britain's worst ever serial rapist

More alleged victims have come forward to claim they were attacked by Britain 's most prolific rapist , police have @ @ @ @ @ jailed for life on Monday after being convicted of carrying out 159 rapes and sexual @ @ @ @ @ between January 2015 and June 2017 .
But it is feared the Indonesian born student @ @ @ @ @ , who are yet to report offences to the police .
Following the announcement of @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police ( GMP ) set up a dedicated helpline and just 24 hours later @ @ @ @ @ men have already come forward to report attacks .
A spokesman for GMP said police @ @ @ @ @ reporting sexual abuse had seen `` a very positive response '' .
The spokesman added @ @ @ @ @ we are unable to give out specific numbers of calls made to the incident room @ @ @ @ @ the Major Incident Public Portal at this time .
`` However , we can confirm @ @ @ @ @ relate to potential further victims of Sinaga . ''

More alleged victims have come forward to claim they were attacked by Britain's most prolific rapist, police have confirmed.
Renyhard Sinaga was jailed for life on Monday after being convicted of carrying out 159 rapes and sexual assaults against 48 young men between January 2015 and June 2017.
But it is feared the Indonesian born student could have many more victims, who are yet to report offences to the police.
Following the announcement of Sinaga's conviction, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) set up a dedicated helpline and just 24 hours later the force confirmed that more men have already come forward to report attacks.
A spokesman for GMP said police said the incident room for reporting sexual abuse had seen "a very positive response".
The spokesman added: "For operational reasons we are unable to give out specific numbers of calls made to the incident room or information made online via the Major Incident Public Portal at this time.
"However, we can confirm that some of these reports relate to potential further victims of Sinaga."


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Tuesday evening news briefing: Mourners crushed to death at funeral of Iran's General Qassem Soleima

Tuesday evening news briefing: Mourners crushed to death at funeral of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani

A British teenager convicted of lying about being gang-raped by a group of Israeli tourists in a Cyprus holiday resort is on her way home to the UK today after the judge in the case gave her a four-month suspended sentence .
But her lawyers vowed to appeal the conviction at the Cyprus Supreme Court and said they were determined to clear her name – a process that could take years .
The 19-year-old shook her head as the sentence was read out but as judge Michalis Papathanasiou spoke , protesters outside chanted `` Cyprus justice , shame on you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not the victim '' .
You can watch her lawyer speak outside court .
Bafta has been faced with a wave of criticism after revealing none of its four acting categories featured nominations for people of colour .
Australian Margot Robbie was even nominated twice in the Supporting Actress category , for Bombshell and Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood .
On Twitter , the # BaftasSoWhite hashtag appeared as the nominations were being announced , with people pointing out the snubs for actresses like Jennifer Lopez , who is of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her critically acclaimed role in Hustlers .
In this analysis , Stuart Heritage tells anyone who thought it was all over for the white male that the Baftas prove we 're in a golden age for on-screen machismo .
• Labour race | Rebecca Long Bailey says she 's 'very different ' to Corbyn • Flight drama | Woman who headbutted medic while drunk is jailed • Duke and Duchess of Sussex | First public appearance in six weeks Video : Ball-shaped robot that rolls around your home Many Star Wars fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a little robot to help out .
That dream may become a reality after Samsung announced the launch of Ballie – a small yellow rolling robot , similar to the much-loved BB-8 droid from a galaxy far , far away .
Read on for details .

Teenager flying home after Cyprus gang rape case
A British teenager convicted of lying about being gang-raped by a group of Israeli tourists in a Cyprus holiday resort is on her way home to the UK today after the judge in the case gave her a four-month suspended sentence. But her lawyers vowed to appeal the conviction at the Cyprus Supreme Court and said they were determined to clear her name – a process that could take years. The 19-year-old shook her head as the sentence was read out but as judge Michalis Papathanasiou spoke, protesters outside chanted "Cyprus justice, shame on you," and "blame the rapist, not the victim". You can watch her lawyer speak outside court.
#BaftasSoWhite outcry over all-white acting nominees
Bafta has been faced with a wave of criticism after revealing none of its four acting categories featured nominations for people of colour. Australian Margot Robbie was even nominated twice in the Supporting Actress category, for Bombshell and Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood. On Twitter, the #BaftasSoWhite hashtag appeared as the nominations were being announced, with people pointing out the snubs for actresses like Jennifer Lopez, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, who missed out for her critically acclaimed role in Hustlers. In this analysis, Stuart Heritage tells anyone who thought it was all over for the white male that the Baftas prove we're in a golden age for on-screen machismo.
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Video: Ball-shaped robot that rolls around your home
Many Star Wars fans have imagined what it would be like having a little robot to help out. That dream may become a reality after Samsung announced the launch of Ballie – a small yellow rolling robot, similar to the much-loved BB-8 droid from a galaxy far, far away. Read on for details.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Nearly 900 pensioners died in British heatwaves last year as experts warn houses are too hot

Nearly 900 pensioners died because of heatwaves in Britain last year , new figures show , as experts warned that @ @ @ @ @ much heat .
The summer of 2019 saw three heatwaves , peaking in the baking @ @ @ @ @ July 28 when Britain ’ s hottest-ever temperature was recorded in Cambridge at 101.6F ( @ @ @ @ @ .
In the days surrounding the hottest day , an extra 572 pensioners died and @ @ @ @ @ deaths between the end of June to the end of August .
Bob Ward , @ @ @ @ @ on Climate Change at the London School of Economics ( LSE ) , said many @ @ @ @ @ been avoided if houses and care homes were built to stay cool .

Nearly 900 pensioners died because of heatwaves in Britain last year, new figures show, as experts warned that homes are keeping in too much heat.
The summer of 2019 saw three heatwaves, peaking in the baking week of July 21 to July 28 when Britain’s hottest-ever temperature was recorded in Cambridge at 101.6F (38.7C) on July 25.
In the days surrounding the hottest day, an extra 572 pensioners died and overall there were 892 excess deaths between the end of June to the end of August.
Bob Ward, of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change at the London School of Economics (LSE), said many of the deaths could have been avoided if houses and care homes were built to stay cool.
In recent decades, many homes were designed to be energy efficient, so they trap hot air rather than remove it, and only a small proportion of British houses have air conditioning.
Dr Ward said: “Tragically, many of these deaths are likely to have been preventable. Previous research has shown that many of the people who are killed by heatwave conditions die in their own homes or in care homes that overheat.
“The death toll is likely to rise unless there is strong action to protect those who are most vulnerable to hot weather.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--German mayor applies for gun licence after threats from far-Right

The mayor of a town in western Germany has applied for a gun licence to protect himself after receiving far-Right @ @ @ @ @ .
The case comes amid growing concern over the threat of violence from the far-Right @ @ @ @ @ involved has not come forward publicly and the case only emerged from official court papers @ @ @ @ @ North Rhine-Westphalia .
Details remain sketchy but according to local press reports the town has @ @ @ @ @ the mayor has been the targets of threats and “ hostile behaviour ” .
“ @ @ @ @ @ requests permission to acquire , own and carry weapons because of a particular risk situation @ @ @ @ @ a hearing in the regional capital , Düsseldorf , reads .
Germany has tough gun @ @ @ @ @ only granted to registered hunters and professional marksmen .

The mayor of a town in western Germany has applied for a gun licence to protect himself after receiving far-Right threats, it has emerged.
The case comes amid growing concern over the threat of violence from the far-Right in Germany.
The mayor involved has not come forward publicly and the case only emerged from official court papers in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Details remain sketchy but according to local press reports the town has a known far-Right problem and the mayor has been the targets of threats and “hostile behaviour”.
“The mayor of a municipality requests permission to acquire, own and carry weapons because of a particular risk situation,” an announcement of a hearing in the regional capital, Düsseldorf, reads.
Germany has tough gun laws and licences are generally only granted to registered hunters and professional marksmen.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Australia Day 2020: why the British sent convicts Down Under - and how they named the country

It 's a controversial date in Australia , but for many Down Under , Australia Day , which falls on @ @ @ @ @ is the perfect excuse for a few beers and a barbecue .
Marking the day @ @ @ @ @ settlers arrived on Australian shores for the first time and Captain Arthur Phillip raised the @ @ @ @ @ , the celebration has been part of the national calendar since 1935 , and a @ @ @ @ @ For millions it 's an opportunity to celebrate national pride , either by going to @ @ @ @ @ community or by meeting up with family and friends on the holiday .
But why @ @ @ @ @ travel to Australia and how did British explorer Captain Matthew ...

And 2021 was no different, as thousands of Australians protested against the celebration. Rallies took place across the country, with organisers asking protesters to wear face masks and remain socially distanced.
There are nearly 800,000 Aborigines in a population of 25 million in Australia, whose descendants date back about 50,000 years before British colonisers arrived. They suffer disproportionately high rates of suicide, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and imprisonment.
Protesters have demanded a treaty between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, recognition in the constitution, and an end to inequality. They also want the date of Australia Day to be changed, or abolished altogether.
Whether to change the date of Australia Day has been a subject of debate for many years, as has whether to change the Australian flag, which includes the British Union Jack.
The former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ruled out a change of flag. "That’s the one they have on their backpacks when they’re travelling overseas, that’s the flag that our soldiers have on their shoulder patches, that is our flag,” he told reporters.
How did Australia get its name?
From the 2nd century, Europeans referred to the vast expanse of land in the southern hemisphere as the 'unknown southern land' - or, in Latin, 'terra australis incognita'.
In 1644, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman used the name 'New Holland' to refer to the land. Although the Dutch made expeditions to the land many times over the following centuries, they never claimed any territory there, assuming that the lack of fertile soil would make it impossible to colonise.
When British explorer James Cook claimed Australia's east coast in 1770, he originally named it New Wales, before renaming it New South Wales.
It was Matthew Flinders, the British navigator who officially identified Australia as a continent, who suggested a return to the Latin name. In 1804, he referred to the land as Australia in a chart he created while held captive by the French in Mauritius.
However the name was met with disapproval back home. On his return to England, he published a book on his travels in 1814; the book was even renamed 'A Voyage to Terra Australis' without his consent. In it, he discussed his reasons for the name:
'There is no probability, that any other detached body of land, of nearly equal extent, will ever be found in a more southern latitude; the name Terra Australis will, therefore, remain descriptive of the geographical importance of this country, and of its situation on the globe.
'...Had I permitted myself any innovation upon the original term, it would have been to convert it into Australia; as being more agreeable to the ear, and an assimilation to the names of the other great portions of the earth.'
Flinders died in July 1814, and was buried at St James's Gardens, London. Ten years after his death, the name was officially accepted by the British Admiralty in 1824.
Some believed the explorer's grave was lost underneath a platform at London Euston, but in January 2019, archaeologists carrying out a mass excavation of graves to make way for the arrival of HS2 found his remains, with his name clearly engraved on the lead plate of his coffin.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Ben Stokes the hero again as England secure thrilling last-gasp Test victory in Cape Town to level S

Ben Stokes the hero again as England secure thrilling last-gasp Test victory in Cape Town to level South Africa series

Hello and welcome to what looks a fascinating culmination to this second Test match .
Just think , as our cricket correspondent Scyld Berry points out in his close of play piece from yesterday , this would have ended in a draw if this form of the game moves from five to four days : Before the scheduled close on day four , England ’ s players would have shaken hands with South Africa ’ s stubborn batsmen - if the game ’ s administrators had been allowed to impose their set of values , which are primarily financial .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ match will see drama of a kind that no other format in cricket - and no other sport - can offer .
The task is daunting for both sides .
For South Africa , the goal is to bat out an entire fifth day of a Test , having already repelled England for 56 overs .
The loss of Zubayr Hamza just before close yesterday was a blow , but they still have Pieter Malan at the crease unbeaten on 63 .
And what a find he looks .
Malan is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cap and leaves you wondering how he reached the age of 30 and played 148 first-class matches before it happened .
His technique and temperament look spot on for this level of cricket .
Yet he has a huge job if South Africa are to survive the day with eight wickets to play with .
From an England perspective , the sun is shining , the pitch has flattened out and the bowlers will have woken this morning fully aware of the grueling task ahead of them .
Taking eight wickets will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should n't they ?
They should be able to bowl a side out in almost 150 overs .
The assumption is they have two ways of doing so .
If the old ball starts reversing then James Anderson and Stuart Broad 's ears will prick up and wickets could start tumbling .
Then there is spin .
Dom Bess and perhaps Joe Denly will be given plenty of overs to bowl today .
How they fare could well determine the course of the match .
England start the day as favourites , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even if the maths seems plausible , a South Africa win looks highly unlikely .
But hey , day five of a Test match with all three results still in play .
Excellent .

Hello and welcome to what looks a fascinating culmination to this second Test match. Just think, as our cricket correspondent Scyld Berry points out in his close of play piece from yesterday, this would have ended in a draw if this form of the game moves from five to four days:
Before the scheduled close on day four, England’s players would have shaken hands with South Africa’s stubborn batsmen - if the game’s administrators had been allowed to impose their set of values, which are primarily financial. Instead, the fifth day of this match will see drama of a kind that no other format in cricket - and no other sport - can offer.
The task is daunting for both sides. For South Africa, the goal is to bat out an entire fifth day of a Test, having already repelled England for 56 overs. The loss of Zubayr Hamza just before close yesterday was a blow, but they still have Pieter Malan at the crease unbeaten on 63. And what a find he looks.
Malan is one of those batsmen who earns their first international cap and leaves you wondering how he reached the age of 30 and played 148 first-class matches before it happened. His technique and temperament look spot on for this level of cricket. Yet he has a huge job if South Africa are to survive the day with eight wickets to play with.
From an England perspective, the sun is shining, the pitch has flattened out and the bowlers will have woken this morning fully aware of the grueling task ahead of them. Taking eight wickets will be hard work. But they should win, shouldn't they? They should be able to bowl a side out in almost 150 overs.
The assumption is they have two ways of doing so. If the old ball starts reversing then James Anderson and Stuart Broad's ears will prick up and wickets could start tumbling. Then there is spin. Dom Bess and perhaps Joe Denly will be given plenty of overs to bowl today. How they fare could well determine the course of the match.
England start the day as favourites, but the draw remains a distinct possibility. Even if the maths seems plausible, a South Africa win looks highly unlikely. But hey, day five of a Test match with all three results still in play. Excellent.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Call for naked art classes to benefit children in UK schools

Campaigners have called for nude art classes in schools to improve body image issues caused by social media , and @ @ @ @ @ can take part .
Artists want models to disrobe for young people and display the @ @ @ @ @ distortions of shape , size , and normality young people receive online .
Life drawing @ @ @ @ @ and women should be part of a balanced curriculum , and that primary school students @ @ @ @ @ than adults made prudish by taboos , or judgemental by presumptions about what a body @ @ @ @ @ for Education would not stop schools exposing pupils to nude models in art classes , @ @ @ @ @ the judgement of teachers .
It is understood there are no explicit Government guidelines on @ @ @ @ @ have welcomed the freedom to make decisions on nudity in the art room .

Campaigners have called for nude art classes in schools to improve body image issues caused by social media, and teachers will decide if children can take part.
Artists want models to disrobe for young people and display the unfiltered human form, counteracting distortions of shape, size, and normality young people receive online.
Life drawing advocates believe sketching naked men and women should be part of a balanced curriculum, and that primary school students are more open to nudity than adults made prudish by taboos, or judgemental by presumptions about what a body should be.
The Department for Education would not stop schools exposing pupils to nude models in art classes, leaving decisions on age-appropriateness to the judgement of teachers.
It is understood there are no explicit Government guidelines on the practice, and headteachers have welcomed the freedom to make decisions on nudity in the art room.


thetelegraph--2020-01-07--Orange and pistachio cake recipe

Orange and pistachio cake recipe

Orange and pistachio are great culinary companions and work beautifully alongside the soft richness of the cream cheese .
Carve out a generous slice to have with your afternoon tea .
• Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5 .
Grease a 20cm square cake tin and line with baking paper .
• Put the pistachios in a small food processor and whiz to a fine crumb .
• Using an electric mixer , beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy .
Add the orange juice , orange zest and flour .
• Then add the beaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and stir until combined .
Reserve two tablespoons of the ground pistachios for decorating , then fold the remaining pistachios into the batter .
• Spoon the batter into the prepared baking tin and bake for 50 minutes , or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean .
Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin .
• Beat the cream cheese , butter and orange zest until smooth .
Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until well incorporated .
• Remove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer to a serving plate .
Spread the icing over the top and sprinkle with the reserved pistachios .
Recipe from A Simple Table by Michele Cranston ( Murdoch Books , £14.99 ) .
order your copy from books.telegraph.co.uk

Orange and pistachio are great culinary companions and work beautifully alongside the soft richness of the cream cheese. Carve out a generous slice to have with your afternoon tea.
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 50 minutes
SERVES
8-10
INGREDIENTS
90g pistachios
250g unsalted butter, softened
220g caster sugar
200ml fresh orange juice
2 tbsp finely grated orange zest
300g self-raising flour
4 large free-range eggs, beaten
For the cream-cheese icing:
250g cream cheese, softened
50g unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
185g icing sugar, sifted
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5. Grease a 20cm square cake tin and line with baking paper. Put the pistachios in a small food processor and whiz to a fine crumb. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the orange juice, orange zest and flour. Then add the beaten egg, a little at a time, and stir until combined. Reserve two tablespoons of the ground pistachios for decorating, then fold the remaining pistachios into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking tin and bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin. Beat the cream cheese, butter and orange zest until smooth. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until well incorporated. Remove the cooled cake from the tin and transfer to a serving plate. Spread the icing over the top and sprinkle with the reserved pistachios.
Recipe from A Simple Table by Michele Cranston (Murdoch Books, £14.99). order your copy from books.telegraph.co.uk