thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Uber driver cleared of a Buckingham Palace sword attack boasted that he had deceived jurors before p

An Uber driver cleared of a Buckingham Palace sword attack boasted that he had deceived jurors before plotting a string of terror attacks , a court heard .
Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson QC said that Mohiussunnath Chowdhury , 28 , was `` motivated by dreams of martyrdom for the cause of Islam , and inspired by preachers of hate '' like former al-Qaeda spokesman Anwar Al-Awlaki .
Mr Atkinson told a jury at London 's Woolwich Crown Court that Chowdhury had been found not guilty at the Old Bailey of a terror charge after attacking police officers with a sword outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that incident , two unarmed officers suffered cuts to their hands when they fought to disarm him near the Queen 's London residence as Chowdhury shouted repeatedly `` Allahu Akbar '' ( God is the greatest ) .
After he was cleared at the Old Bailey , Chowdhury was driven by `` dreams of martyrdom '' and by 2019 was planning to kill members of the public at busy tourist hotspots such as London 's Madam Tussauds and the Gay Pride parade while his sister did nothing to stop him , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confiding his plans to undercover police officers who had him under surveillance , the court heard .
Mr Atkinson said : `` Believing them to be as sincerely committed as he was , he told them of his devotion to the cause of violent Islamic extremism , the basis for this devotion and the skewed religious beliefs that underpinned it . ''

An Uber driver cleared of a Buckingham Palace sword attack boasted that he had deceived jurors before plotting a string of terror attacks, a court heard.
Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson QC said that Mohiussunnath Chowdhury, 28, was "motivated by dreams of martyrdom for the cause of Islam, and inspired by preachers of hate" like former al-Qaeda spokesman Anwar Al-Awlaki.
Mr Atkinson told a jury at London's Woolwich Crown Court that Chowdhury had been found not guilty at the Old Bailey of a terror charge after attacking police officers with a sword outside Buckingham Palace in August 2017.
In that incident, two unarmed officers suffered cuts to their hands when they fought to disarm him near the Queen's London residence as Chowdhury shouted repeatedly "Allahu Akbar" (God is the greatest).
After he was cleared at the Old Bailey, Chowdhury was driven by "dreams of martyrdom" and by 2019 was planning to kill members of the public at busy tourist hotspots such as London's Madam Tussauds and the Gay Pride parade while his sister did nothing to stop him, according to Mr Atkinson.
But Chowdhury was unwittingly confiding his plans to undercover police officers who had him under surveillance, the court heard. Mr Atkinson said: "Believing them to be as sincerely committed as he was, he told them of his devotion to the cause of violent Islamic extremism, the basis for this devotion and the skewed religious beliefs that underpinned it."


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Britain to overtake European rivals in full-fibre broadband race

Ofcom has forecast that Britain will quickly overtake European rivals in the race to build full-fibre broadband networks after revealing a market shake-up designed to unleash investment .
Jonathan Oxley , the communications watchdog ’ s interim chief executive , said that the new regime should mean that the UK will overhaul the lead of France and Spain by the middle of the decade .
Ofcom announced proposals to loosen regulations on BT ’ s network arm , Openreach , and tip the balance of the market in favour of the infrastructure investment demanded by the Government .
Mr Oxley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that by the middle of the decade the UK should catch up with the leading European competitors and I think overtake them in terms of full fibre coverage and penetration.
” Currently only about one in 10 British homes and businesses are connected to a full-fibre network , compared with four out of five Spanish premises .
The technology offers faster internet access and much greater reliability than is possible via ageing copper telephone wires .
Ofcom ’ s new regime is meant to encourage BT to invest by allowing Openreach to effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quickly shift customers off copper and onto newly installed fibre .
The old network will be gradually shut down as the rollout progresses to save costs .

Ofcom has forecast that Britain will quickly overtake European rivals in the race to build full-fibre broadband networks after revealing a market shake-up designed to unleash investment.
Jonathan Oxley, the communications watchdog’s interim chief executive, said that the new regime should mean that the UK will overhaul the lead of France and Spain by the middle of the decade.
Ofcom announced proposals to loosen regulations on BT’s network arm, Openreach, and tip the balance of the market in favour of the infrastructure investment demanded by the Government.
Mr Oxley said: “This gives me confidence that by the middle of the decade the UK should catch up with the leading European competitors and I think overtake them in terms of full fibre coverage and penetration.”
Currently only about one in 10 British homes and businesses are connected to a full-fibre network, compared with four out of five Spanish premises. The technology offers faster internet access and much greater reliability than is possible via ageing copper telephone wires.
Ofcom’s new regime is meant to encourage BT to invest by allowing Openreach to effectively force broadband retailers including Sky and TalkTalk to quickly shift customers off copper and onto newly installed fibre. The old network will be gradually shut down as the rollout progresses to save costs.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--48 hours in. . . Shanghai, an insider guide to China's cosmopolitan city

The city of the future with a beguiling past It 's China 's most cosmopolitan city , with a population @ @ @ @ @ , including more than 160,000 millionaires and a couple of dozen billionaires .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ dealers , go-getters and glamour pusses , big business and flash brands – but it @ @ @ @ @ money .
Beyond the 100-storey buildings , glowing pink and purple Pearl Tower and business-like @ @ @ @ @ 'll find quiet tree-lined streets , sweet boutiques and artsy cafés in the Former French @ @ @ @ @ majestic waterfront promenade ; one of the finest collections of Art Deco architecture anywhere in @ @ @ @ @ as Buddhist temples , ancient gardens and a handful of lilong ( low-rise , gated @ @ @ @ @ to escape the wrecking ball , for now .

International dialling code: +86
Local laws and etiquette
• Tipping isn't expected but is appreciated. A 10 per cent service charge is often added at high-end establishments and international hotels.
• Business cards should be given and received with two hands and read and admired before being put away.
• Gift-giving is an important part of the culture and if you're invited to someone's home you should not arrive empty handed. A bottle of spirits, tea, sweets or a small ornament are acceptable presents.
• Never use chopsticks to point at anything and never stick them upright in food, a taboo practice associated with funeral rites.
• Homosexuality is increasingly visible in Shanghai. There is a small but lively gay bar scene and an annual Pride event.
Author bio
Lee makes two or three visits a year to shape-shifting Shanghai from Hong Kong to keep up with all the latest goings-on.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Crystal Palace lead interest in Kyle Walker-Peters loan move but Tottenham favour permanent deal

Tottenham Hotspur would prefer to sell Kyle Walker-Peters this month with Crystal Palace at the front of the queue of @ @ @ @ @ right back .
Palace are preparing an offer to take Walker-Peters on loan until the @ @ @ @ @ but Spurs would favour a permanent deal and could wait to see if they receive @ @ @ @ @ Brighton have also been linked with Walker-Peters , although Palace believe they can complete a @ @ @ @ @ month .
Palace have prioritised a right-back and at least one new striker , as @ @ @ @ @ strengthen his squad .
Walker-Peters has only made one appearance since Jose Mourinho replaced Mauricio @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham , despite the club ’ s lack of options at right-back .
Spurs sold @ @ @ @ @ in the summer without replacing him and Mourinho has relied on Serge Aurier since his @ @ @ @ @ also act as a makeshift right-back , but Moussa Sissoko , who filled in there @ @ @ @ @ through injury .

Tottenham Hotspur would prefer to sell Kyle Walker-Peters this month with Crystal Palace at the front of the queue of clubs interested in signing the right back.
Palace are preparing an offer to take Walker-Peters on loan until the end of the season, but Spurs would favour a permanent deal and could wait to see if they receive a bid.
Southampton and Brighton have also been linked with Walker-Peters, although Palace believe they can complete a move for the 22-year-old this month.
Palace have prioritised a right-back and at least one new striker, as manager Roy Hodgson attempts to strengthen his squad.
Walker-Peters has only made one appearance since Jose Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino as head coach at Tottenham, despite the club’s lack of options at right-back.
Spurs sold Kieran Trippier to Atletico Madrid in the summer without replacing him and Mourinho has relied on Serge Aurier since his appointment. Juan Foyth can also act as a makeshift right-back, but Moussa Sissoko, who filled in there under Pochettino, is out through injury.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Manchester United team only showing half of its potential, says Marcus Rashford as striker calls for

Manchester United team only showing half of its potential, says Marcus Rashford as striker calls for players to keep fighting

Marcus Rashford has issued a candid assessment of Manchester United ’ s current struggles by claiming the team is only performing at 50 per cent of its potential .
United have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions and their hopes of reaching the Carabao Cup final are hanging in the balance after a chastening 3-1 semi final , first leg defeat to rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Tuesday night .
Rashford scored his 14th goal in his past 19 matches for United in the City debacle and is one of the few players who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United ’ s problems have been compounded by serious injuries to key players , Scott McTominay , Paul Pogba and now Harry Maguire , but Rashford says they should still be showing a lot more as a team .
“ Nobody wants to lose .
Nobody started playing football to lose games .
I don ’ t think that ’ s the problem , ” the England striker said of recent criticism .
“ I think everyone knows that we want to win and that the team is fighting .
We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve a lot .

Marcus Rashford has issued a candid assessment of Manchester United’s current struggles by claiming the team is only performing at 50 per cent of its potential.
United have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions and their hopes of reaching the Carabao Cup final are hanging in the balance after a chastening 3-1 semi final, first leg defeat to rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
Rashford scored his 14th goal in his past 19 matches for United in the City debacle and is one of the few players who is enhancing his reputation this term.
United’s problems have been compounded by serious injuries to key players, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba and now Harry Maguire, but Rashford says they should still be showing a lot more as a team.
“Nobody wants to lose. Nobody started playing football to lose games. I don’t think that’s the problem,” the England striker said of recent criticism.
“I think everyone knows that we want to win and that the team is fighting. We have to continue to do that. Everything can improve a lot.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Metal pollution will hide British treasures forever, detectorists warn

Hidden historical treasures could remain undiscovered because metal pollution has blighted the soil , detectorists have warned .
The passionate @ @ @ @ @ disrupted by heaps of shredded aluminum and even hypodermic needles while searching UK farms for @ @ @ @ @ next great historical hoard will forever remain hidden beneath the polluted soil , kept from @ @ @ @ @ metallic waste which is sending search equipment “ berserk ” .
Tens of thousands of @ @ @ @ @ year through metal detecting , with some fortunate finds are worth millions , and boasting @ @ @ @ @ passionate about the pastime and its part in British heritage want land laden with waste @ @ @ @

Hidden historical treasures could remain undiscovered because metal pollution has blighted the soil, detectorists have warned.
The passionate hobbyists claim their machines are disrupted by heaps of shredded aluminum and even hypodermic needles while searching UK farms for artefacts.
Detectorists fear the next great historical hoard will forever remain hidden beneath the polluted soil, kept from museums by a layer of metallic waste which is sending search equipment “berserk”.
Tens of thousands of antique items are found each year through metal detecting, with some fortunate finds are worth millions, and boasting huge historical value.
Those passionate about the pastime and its part in British heritage want land laden with waste metal to cleared.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Jesse Lingard hiring Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola raises eyebrows at Manchester United

Jesse Lingard ’ s decision to team up with Paul Pogba ’ s agent has caused considerable unease at Manchester United .
The England forward has recently joined forces with Mino Raiola , the long-term representative of his friend and United team-mate , Pogba .
But Telegraph Sport understands that the partnership has raised eyebrows at Old Trafford and sparked concerns about the longer-term future of the player given the club ’ s tempestuous relationship with Raiola .
Lingard ’ s substitution at the start of the second half of United ’ s dismal 3-1 defeat by Manchester City on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Old Trafford crowd , although the player was still believed to be feeling the effects of a recent illness .
Lingard - who is contracted to United until June 2021 , with the option of another year - has already been linked with moves to Leicester City and AC Milan in recent days .
In November , he was interviewed for the UTD Podcast , during which he talked about the deep bond he feels to the club and how , at times , he has found himself humming along to songs @ @ @ @ @ @

Jesse Lingard’s decision to team up with Paul Pogba’s agent has caused considerable unease at Manchester United.
The England forward has recently joined forces with Mino Raiola, the long-term representative of his friend and United team-mate, Pogba.
But Telegraph Sport understands that the partnership has raised eyebrows at Old Trafford and sparked concerns about the longer-term future of the player given the club’s tempestuous relationship with Raiola.
Lingard’s substitution at the start of the second half of United’s dismal 3-1 defeat by Manchester City on Tuesday night was cheered by sections of the Old Trafford crowd, although the player was still believed to be feeling the effects of a recent illness.
Lingard - who is contracted to United until June 2021, with the option of another year - has already been linked with moves to Leicester City and AC Milan in recent days. In November, he was interviewed for the UTD Podcast, during which he talked about the deep bond he feels to the club and how, at times, he has found himself humming along to songs from the stands while playing.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Ottawa shooter at large after one left dead

One person was shot dead and three were seriously wounded in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday , about a kilometre ( @ @ @ @ @ , police said .
Police in the Canadian capital responded to reports of multiple gun @ @ @ @ @ time , and three people were rushed to the hospital , a statement said .
@ @ @ @ @ , it said .
No further details were provided .
Local media cited police Inspector @ @ @ @ @ to be a targeted shooting .
In 2014 , a gunman attacked parliament and a @ @ @ @ @ a nearby war memorial .
The attacker was shot dead by parliament security personnel , @ @ @ @ @ classified as a terrorist attack .

One person was shot dead and three were seriously wounded in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday, about a kilometre (0.6 miles) from parliament, police said.
Police in the Canadian capital responded to reports of multiple gun shots at about 7.30am local time, and three people were rushed to the hospital, a statement said.
Police were seeking a suspect, it said. No further details were provided.
Local media cited police Inspector Francois D'Aoust saying it appeared to be a targeted shooting.
In 2014, a gunman attacked parliament and a soldier was fatally shot at a nearby war memorial. The attacker was shot dead by parliament security personnel, and the shooting was later classified as a terrorist attack.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--German photography studios protest government's new planned passport rules

Photography studios in Germany are protesting at plans to make people use official government photo booths for their passport pictures @ @ @ @ @ is planning to spend up to €177 million ( £150m ) purchasing its own photo @ @ @ @ @ are security reasons .
Horst Seehofer , the interior minister , is reportedly concerned that @ @ @ @ @ be used to manipulate commercially taken photographs for criminal or terror purposes .
The concerns @ @ @ @ @ software which allows photographs of two different people to be blended into a single image @ @ @ @ @ draft legislation leaked to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper .
This could enable “ not only @ @ @ @ @ possibly also another person whose facial features are included in the passport picture to use @ @ @ @ @ border , ” the draft legislation reads .
“ The passport ’ s role as @ @ @ @ @ threatened .
”

Photography studios in Germany are protesting at plans to make people use official government photo booths for their passport pictures.
The German interior ministry is planning to spend up to €177 million (£150m) purchasing its own photo booths for what it says are security reasons.
Horst Seehofer, the interior minister, is reportedly concerned that modern picture editing software could be used to manipulate commercially taken photographs for criminal or terror purposes.
The concerns focus on “morphing” software which allows photographs of two different people to be blended into a single image, according to details of draft legislation leaked to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper.
This could enable “not only the passport holder, but possibly also another person whose facial features are included in the passport picture to use the passport to cross the border,” the draft legislation reads. “The passport’s role as an identity document is essentially threatened.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Wednesday evening news briefing: Questions on how plane crashed in Iran on night it fired 22 missile

Wednesday evening news briefing: Questions on how plane crashed in Iran on night it fired 22 missiles at Western Forces

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned the UK there are `` tough talks ahead '' in free trade negotiations over the next year .
Mrs von der Leyen said the UK can not expect free movement of goods and services without free movement of people , and there would be a `` more distant partnership '' between the UK and EU in future .
She spoke at the London School of Economics , her alma mater , before meeting the Prime Minister for talks in Downing Street this afternoon .
But who is Mrs von der Leyen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the EU Commission president who said `` Brexit is a loss for everyone '' .
Trick revealed for how to avoid the 'commuter cold' It is the time of year when everyone seems to get struck down with a winter cold .
But if you want to avoid the sniffles , you may want to be more careful when picking your seat on the train or bus .
It appears the way to avoid the dreaded commuter cold is to take a window seat .
Here 's why and read more easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of The Telegraph 's 100 Health Hacks For 2020 .
• Not 'posh enough ' | Student killed herself after jibes , inquest hears • Stop and search | 'Relentless ' use reducing murders , says police chief • Rio Ferdinand | 'Buying a house as painful as lack of England trophy' As ferocious blazes have destroyed 8.4 million hectares of Australian bushland – an area larger than Scotland – it is estimated 40 per cent of the country 's 80,000 endangered koalas have been killed .
Read the story of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrific burns and watch how the fires have swept the nation , killing millions of animals .

Warning on free trade talks as Von der Leyen meets PM
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned the UK there are "tough talks ahead" in free trade negotiations over the next year. Mrs von der Leyen said the UK cannot expect free movement of goods and services without free movement of people, and there would be a "more distant partnership" between the UK and EU in future. She spoke at the London School of Economics, her alma mater, before meeting the Prime Minister for talks in Downing Street this afternoon. But who is Mrs von der Leyen? Chris Graham has written this profile of the EU Commission president who said "Brexit is a loss for everyone".
Trick revealed for how to avoid the 'commuter cold'
It is the time of year when everyone seems to get struck down with a winter cold. But if you want to avoid the sniffles, you may want to be more careful when picking your seat on the train or bus. It appears the way to avoid the dreaded commuter cold is to take a window seat. Here's why and read more easy techniques for avoiding illness and relieving pain as part of The Telegraph's 100 Health Hacks For 2020.
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Video: Millions of animals killed in Australian wildfires
As ferocious blazes have destroyed 8.4 million hectares of Australian bushland – an area larger than Scotland – it is estimated 40 per cent of the country's 80,000 endangered koalas have been killed. Read the story of the koala hospital helping animals recover from horrific burns and watch how the fires have swept the nation, killing millions of animals.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall handed driving ban

Princess Anne 's daughter Zara Tindall has been handed a driving ban after speeding through the Cotswolds in her LandRover @ @ @ @ @ and granddaughter of the Queen was caught going 91 mph close at Dartley Bottom in @ @ @ @ @ Mrs Tindall already had nine points on her licence for other driving offences , leading @ @ @ @ @ a mandatory six-month ban after imposing a further four points .
The wife of former @ @ @ @ @ Mike Tindall did not attend court as she was in Australia , where she has @ @ @ @ @ behind the wheel .
Through her lawyer she pleaded guilty to driving in excess of @ @ @ @ @ Cirencester on November 6th last year .
Barry Warburton , representing Mrs Tindall , told @ @ @ @ @ instructed to speak on her behalf as she is abroad .

Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall has been handed a driving ban after speeding through the Cotswolds in her LandRover.
The 38-year-old equestrian star and granddaughter of the Queen was caught going 91 mph close at Dartley Bottom in rural Gloucestershire last year.
Mrs Tindall already had nine points on her licence for other driving offences, leading magistrates in Cheltenham to issue a mandatory six-month ban after imposing a further four points.
The wife of former Gloucester and England rugby back Mike Tindall did not attend court as she was in Australia, where she has been advised not to get behind the wheel.
Through her lawyer she pleaded guilty to driving in excess of 70mph on the A417 near Cirencester on November 6th last year.
Barry Warburton, representing Mrs Tindall, told the court he had been instructed to speak on her behalf as she is abroad.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Facebook and eBay to crack down on fake reviews after CMA warning

Facebook and eBay have vowed to tackle fake and misleading product reviews on their websites under threat of a crackdown @ @ @ @ @ US tech titans have entered into agreements with the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA @ @ @ @ @ and respond to fake reviews more quickly , after the watchdog first urged them to @ @ @ @ @ .
The false reviews are often posted in exchange for money or free goods , @ @ @ @ @ popular than they are - potentially misleading thousands of buyers .
Although the CMA said @ @ @ @ @ reviews were being allowed intentionally , it ordered the pair to conduct investigate and make @ @

Facebook and eBay have vowed to tackle fake and misleading product reviews on their websites under threat of a crackdown by competition regulators.
The US tech titans have entered into agreements with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to find, investigate and respond to fake reviews more quickly, after the watchdog first urged them to act in June last year.
The false reviews are often posted in exchange for money or free goods, and make products appear more popular than they are - potentially misleading thousands of buyers.
Although the CMA said it did not believe the reviews were being allowed intentionally, it ordered the pair to conduct investigate and make changes.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--FA should have rejected deal with gambling firm - it's a completely inappropriate arrangement

It was an extraordinary decision by the FA board to accept a `` bet-to-view '' deal .
Once again a football board 's desire for cash is blinding its sporting objectives .
I believe other national governing bodies have turned down sponsorship deals when they feel it 's inappropriate to be associated with them .
It 's right that boards do make those difficult choices , even though their need for cash is often very strong .
They do need to make those difficult decisions .
When I sat on the board four years ago , there were very clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some brands were turned down even though the money was good because the association with them was not deemed right .
I assume the current board , if they were able to block the betting streaming , would have done .
There 's enough controversy around betting advertising in football without creating a system where you have to actually lay a bet to watch a match .
The timing is dreadful as the work the BBC have done in recent years has been fantastic .
The FA People 's Cup , and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some life back into the FA Cup .
So it 's an awful time to create this negativity again , especially after such low attendances this past weekend for the third round .

Sarina Wiegman in line for honorary damehood as No 10 relaxes honours limits on Lionesses


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Major international airlines reroute flights around Middle East following dangerous US-Iranian tensi

Major international airlines reroute flights around Middle East following dangerous US-Iranian tensions

Major international airlines are cancelling and rerouting flights around the Middle East amid dangerous US-Iranian tensions after Iran ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ballistic missiles at military bases housing US troops in Iraq was followed by a mysterious @ @ @ @ @ s capital that killed over 170 people .
While there is little immediate evidence to @ @ @ @ @ connected , Ukraine 's Prime Minister , Oleksiy Honcharuk , cautioned against speculation but refused @ @ @ @ @ Three British people were passengers on the Boeing 737-800 that crashed in Tehran just minutes @ @ @ @ @ morning .
All 176 people on the plane were killed .
Soon after the Iranian @ @ @ @ @ Federal Aviation Agency restricted commercial flights “ from operating in the airspace over Iraq , @ @ @ @ @ of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
” Airline companies across the globe @ @ @ @ @ avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace until further notice .
Such restrictions are often precautionary to @ @ @ @ @ confused for ones engaged in armed conflict .

Major international airlines are cancelling and rerouting flights around the Middle East amid dangerous US-Iranian tensions after Iran’s firing of over two dozen ballistic missiles at military bases housing US troops in Iraq was followed by a mysterious airplane crash in Iran’s capital that killed over 170 people.
While there is little immediate evidence to suggest the two incidents are connected, Ukraine's Prime Minister, Oleksiy Honcharuk, cautioned against speculation but refused to rule it out.
Three British people were passengers on the Boeing 737-800 that crashed in Tehran just minutes after taking off on Wednesday morning. All 176 people on the plane were killed.
Soon after the Iranian attack, America’s Federal Aviation Agency restricted commercial flights “from operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.”
Airline companies across the globe have said that they will avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace until further notice. Such restrictions are often precautionary to prevent civilian aircraft from being confused for ones engaged in armed conflict.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Iran plane crash: British newlywed was only on doomed flight because he stayed in Tehran to prolong

Iran plane crash: British newlywed was only on doomed flight because he stayed in Tehran to prolong wedding celebrations

One of the three Britons killed in the Iran plane crash was only aboard the doomed flight because he and @ @ @ @ @ in the Iranian capital to pick up their wedding photographs .
All 176 passengers aboard @ @ @ @ @ were killed after it crashed into a field outside Tehran .
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft @ @ @ @ @ Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital .
The three Britons killed in a plane @ @ @ @ @ unofficially identified as Mohammad Reza Kadkhoda Zadeh , 40 , Saeed Tahmasebi Khademsadi , 35 @ @ @ @ @ 42 .
The names of the passengers appeared on an unofficial passenger list posted on @ @ @ @ @ .
They included three people travelling on British passports .
The Telegraph has confirmed the @ @ @ @ @ and relatives of the three people thought to have died .
It is not clear @ @ @ @ @ to Iran 's missile attacks on US bases in Iraq on Wednesday morning .

One of the three Britons killed in the Iran plane crash was only aboard the doomed flight because he and his wife had waited behind in the Iranian capital to pick up their wedding photographs.
All 176 passengers aboard the Ukraine International Airlines flight were killed after it crashed into a field outside Tehran. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital.
The three Britons killed in a plane crash in Tehran have been unofficially identified as Mohammad Reza Kadkhoda Zadeh, 40, Saeed Tahmasebi Khademsadi, 35, and Sam Zokaei, 42.
The names of the passengers appeared on an unofficial passenger list posted on Facebook by a Ukrainian blogger. They included three people travelling on British passports. The Telegraph has confirmed the identities with neighbours, friends and relatives of the three people thought to have died.
It is not clear whether the incident is related to Iran's missile attacks on US bases in Iraq on Wednesday morning.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Deliveroo to grow Edinburgh team

Deliveroo to grow Edinburgh team

Deliveroo has suggested it will shift more of its operations from London to Scotland in the future , having for years run its UK operations solely out of London .
Deliveroo said it will open a new headquarters in Edinburgh in April .
It will create 60 new jobs in the city , with roles for software engineers , data scientists and product managers .
In future , the company said it plans to move more of its existing teams to the city , saying its hub would `` eventually house other areas of the company ’ s technical organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an Edinburgh-based software company Deliveroo bought last year .
Ten Cultivate employees will also be joining Deliveroo , alongside the 60 new hires , the company said on Wednesday .
It said the move gave it access to `` an excellent talent pool of high skilled people and university graduates '' , and reflected the `` strength of the tech sector and the scale of our ambition for Edinburgh '' .
The timing of the decision is likely to prompt questions over whether it is part of a wider move by Deliveroo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Tech Nation , the median salary for all technology roles in London is more than £10,000 higher than it was in Edinburgh , at around £53,300 .
Office rents are also cheaper in the Scottish capital .
Recent figures from Savills suggested companies would pay on average £65 per square foot in the City of London , compared to around £35 per square foot in central Edinburgh .

Deliveroo has suggested it will shift more of its operations from London to Scotland in the future, having for years run its UK operations solely out of London.
Deliveroo said it will open a new headquarters in Edinburgh in April. It will create 60 new jobs in the city, with roles for software engineers, data scientists and product managers.
In future, the company said it plans to move more of its existing teams to the city, saying its hub would "eventually house other areas of the company’s technical organisation". These will work alongside Cultivate, an Edinburgh-based software company Deliveroo bought last year.
Ten Cultivate employees will also be joining Deliveroo, alongside the 60 new hires, the company said on Wednesday.
It said the move gave it access to "an excellent talent pool of high skilled people and university graduates", and reflected the "strength of the tech sector and the scale of our ambition for Edinburgh".
The timing of the decision is likely to prompt questions over whether it is part of a wider move by Deliveroo to trim costs.
According to research from Tech Nation, the median salary for all technology roles in London is more than £10,000 higher than it was in Edinburgh, at around £53,300.
Office rents are also cheaper in the Scottish capital. Recent figures from Savills suggested companies would pay on average £65 per square foot in the City of London, compared to around £35 per square foot in central Edinburgh.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Donny van de Beek of Ajax a £50million target as Manchester United seek to solve midfield crisis

Manchester United are giving serious consideration to a move for Donny van de Beek , the highly regarded young Ajax and Holland midfielder .
Van de Beek has emerged as one of United ’ s leading transfer targets as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seeks to address the shortcomings in midfield that have been exacerbated by injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba .
United remain adamant that no one at the club will be pushing the panic button in the wake of a chastening 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s problems .
Solskjaer and United ’ s hierarchy are determined to make signings that will help usher in long-term improvement after an acceptance that the club ’ s strike rate in the transfer market in recent years has been far from good enough and a significant factor behind their current woes .
But the United manager is eager to bring in a midfielder this month if the right deal can be struck and believes Van de Beek is one of those that fits the bill as he aims to bring more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Manchester United are giving serious consideration to a move for Donny van de Beek, the highly regarded young Ajax and Holland midfielder.
Van de Beek has emerged as one of United’s leading transfer targets as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seeks to address the shortcomings in midfield that have been exacerbated by injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba.
United remain adamant that no one at the club will be pushing the panic button in the wake of a chastening 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford on Tuesday night that deepened Solskjaer’s problems.
Solskjaer and United’s hierarchy are determined to make signings that will help usher in long-term improvement after an acceptance that the club’s strike rate in the transfer market in recent years has been far from good enough and a significant factor behind their current woes.
But the United manager is eager to bring in a midfielder this month if the right deal can be struck and believes Van de Beek is one of those that fits the bill as he aims to bring more creativity and cutting edge to the midfield.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Brigitte Macron launches first major public role at hospital charity as husband faces ire of French

Brigitte Macron launches first major public role at hospital charity as husband faces ire of French doctors

France ’ s First Lady Brigitte Macron took up her first high-profile public role on Wednesday at the helm of a hospital charity just as her husband is facing an unprecedented revolt among medical staff over working conditions .
Mrs Macron , 66 , has kept a low profile since her husband Emmanuel , 42 , was elected French president in May 2017 , with most of her solo visits to charities and other venues only leaked to the press after the event .
But on Wednesday she took the helm the Hospitals of Paris-Hospitals of France Foundation , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals by urging the French to hand over their `` pièces jaunes '' , or spare copper change .
Bernadette Chirac , widow of the late French president Jacques Chirac , became a national icon as president of the charity for more than three decades , raising some €98 million ( £85m ) in that time .
Ailing and aged , she urged Mrs Macron to replace her last year .
On Wednesday , Mrs Macron launched the 31st such charity collection campaign in the presence of Didier Deschamps , coach of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup in 2018 and who played in the 1998 side that won the tournament at home .

France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron took up her first high-profile public role on Wednesday at the helm of a hospital charity just as her husband is facing an unprecedented revolt among medical staff over working conditions.
Mrs Macron, 66, has kept a low profile since her husband Emmanuel, 42, was elected French president in May 2017, with most of her solo visits to charities and other venues only leaked to the press after the event.
But on Wednesday she took the helm the Hospitals of Paris-Hospitals of France Foundation, which every year raises money for children in hospitals by urging the French to hand over their "pièces jaunes", or spare copper change.
Bernadette Chirac, widow of the late French president Jacques Chirac, became a national icon as president of the charity for more than three decades, raising some €98 million (£85m) in that time. Ailing and aged, she urged Mrs Macron to replace her last year.
On Wednesday, Mrs Macron launched the 31st such charity collection campaign in the presence of Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national football team that won the World Cup in 2018 and who played in the 1998 side that won the tournament at home.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Winter wonderlands: The world's most magical frozen family holidays

In northern Sweden , 100 miles beyond the Arctic Circle , winter arrives with all the drama of a trumpet fanfare .
It swaggers in as early as October and by November the whole place is in lockdown , buried beneath colossal banks of snow .
Winter here is not grey and pallid .
Neither is it insipid , drizzly , and merely chilly .
In northern Sweden , winter sparkles .
It is sharp , bracing and carries a thrilling hint of danger .
It seizes you by the throat and takes your breath away , literally , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fussy details have vanished – rivers , lakes , forests , low-lying houses , elderly people lingering too long on street corners – all gone , and in their place that fathomless whiteness , the world buried beneath wind-sculpted shapes .
It is ravishingly and stunningly beautiful .
So at least I was telling my daughter , Sophia .
She listened patiently to my rhapsodies , with an expression of polite scepticism .
In Britain , winter seems to be a time for hibernation , a withdrawal into cosy domesticity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But in places where winter is a serious affair , places such as northern Sweden , it is all go .
I grew up in Canada , where the first snowfall was greeted with whoops of joy .
For a child , winter was a season full of great stuff to do – ice skating and ice hockey , skiing and toboganning – and unlimited mugs of steaming hot chocolate .
We live in Dorset , which is a little short on 10ft snow drifts .
And so I had the idea that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a real winter .
And all the raving about fun activities had done the trick .
She had come around to the idea , though admitted to being a trifle concerned about the weather conditions .
“ Is it going to be very cold , papa ?
” she asked .
Sophia is half Italian and views cold the way Eskimos in a snug igloo view a sudden thaw .
“ A little cold , darling , ” I lied .
“ We will just need to wrap up warm.
” I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mention that we were heading 100 miles inside the Arctic Circle , to Kiruna , a place where lakes freeze like icebergs .
Even for Swedes , this is a long way north .
Gothenburg is closer to Venice than it is to Kiruna .
At tiny Kiruna airport , it was so cold they were spraying the aircraft wings with a special formula so they wouldn ’ t freeze and fall off like icicles .
As the door of our plane opened , Sophia and I stepped out into buttock-clenching , eyelid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Sophia gasped .
“ My cheeks are fire.
” For a moment I thought she was going to turn and bolt back inside the aircraft and its 24C sanctuary .
In the rented Volvo – its industrial heating system had soon turned the car into a sauna – I glanced at Sophia in the rear-view mirror .
She was gazing out at the icebound world with an expression that was probably best described as catatonic shock .
Whirlwinds of snow were battering the windows .
The dashboard reported an outside temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an icy road that ran between snow drifts as tall as hedgerows .
From time to time the forests broke and houses appeared , even tiny hamlets .
Curiously , we saw few people , as if the inhabitants had fled or died .
After a couple of hours we arrived at Lapland Guesthouse , where we were greeted by Johan , a cheery bear of a man .
An equally cheery fire was roaring in the grate .
Sophia , silent since our arrival at Kiruna , sat so close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to catch fire .
Lunch was laid – smoked fish , meatballs with lingonberry sauce , braised turnip , bread as firm as Johan ’ s handshake and several surprisingly yummy things that involved cabbage .
Lapland Guesthouse on the banks of the Lainio river is a collection of traditional claret-coloured wooden houses with rooms as cosy as a hot rum toddy .
There are wooden dressers and wall cupboards , grandfather clocks and wide wooden floorboards , fat pot-bellied stoves and painted chairs and , according to Johan , several ghosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With snow banked up to the windowsills , and frost patterns etched across the panes , it looked like something out of Doctor Zhivago .
Throw in Julie Christie , and it would be paradise .
At meal ’ s end coffee arrived , served in a kasa , a drinking vessel resembling a wooden ladle .
Then , suddenly , we were heading out .
First up was snowmobiling .
But before we could take off across the snowy wastes , there was the small matter of wrapping up warm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is such a complex procedure that it requires a special room .
We scooted along a path between 10ft drifts into the Great Dressing Room , where we found ranks of boots with felt liners , reindeer skin waistcoats , woollen balaclavas , fur-lined caps , several barrels of gloves and , finally , the all-enveloping padded onesies , with ventilation zips , snow cuffs , inner membranes , outer membranes , sealed seams , and absolutely no possibility of going to the loo once you were locked inside .
Astronauts have less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waddled out to the snowmobiles like Neil Armstrong setting off to the moon .
In a moment we were hurtling across a frozen lake aboard the big beasts .
In the silent magical world that are winter landscapes , with their wind-smoothed drifts and the virgin expanses of snow , snowmobiles are a menace .
They are loud and intrusive .
But for sheer adrenalin-fuelled fun , they are up there with bungee jumping at Victoria Falls .
Sophia and I roared away into a wintry vastness , laughing and shouting .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our nostrils and 1000cc ’ s beneath our bottoms , we were turning into Vikings .
Had there been a native village among the trees , we would have roared up and demanded ransom .
A couple of cross-country skiers brought us to our senses .
Grinning like the Joker , we stopped to say hello .
The skiers – a couple of wholesome outdoorsy types – looked at us disapprovingly .
We turned off the engines and were enveloped in the towering winter silence they had been enjoying before we turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a snowy owl appeared .
Without speaking , one of the skiers raised an arm to point it out , ghosting over the flat expanse ahead of us .
Its wing span must have been five feet .
Suddenly , it banked and plunged , feet first , into the snow .
An instant later , it re-emerged , wings flapping , with something in its claws .
The skiers looked meaningfully at us .
“ They hunt by sound , ” they whispered .
“ In the silence , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet of snow.
” The following day we had an appointment with dogs .
At Pinetree Lodge , a smart rustic resort overlooking a frozen lake , we met another Johan .
Though he runs the lodge , he confessed that the whole thing was really just an excuse to be with the dogs .
He adored them .
In this he had much in common with Sophia .
Surrounded by eight eager tail-wagging sled dogs , she was in heaven .
Sled dogs are astonishingly keen .
Once the team were hitched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sled , wrapped in furs , I released the snow anchor gingerly .
Immediately , dogs , sled , Sophia and I lurched forward with the kind of g-force that would have impressed Lewis Hamilton .
For a moment I seemed to be horizontal , flapping at the back of the sled like a tattered banner .
Mercifully , the dogs were doing the driving .
Had I known sled dog for “ right ” or “ left ” , we would have ended up in a snow drift .
My role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs settled into a gentle run , we had time to admire the scenery .
A soft mist of falling snow had descended , covering everything in white icing .
Our trail led through woods , then broke free into open expanses as we crossed frozen lakes before curving again through trees knee deep in drifts .
Sophia pointed to branches that were mantled and bowed with spectacular burdens of snow .
In this white world , all was stillness , and silence .
The only sounds were the soft padding of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runners .
Somewhere , on the edge of a snow-covered lake , we stopped for lunch .
Johan hollowed a shelter in a deep drift , started a small fire , and laid down furs to sit on .
Then we heated a wonderful stew .
The dogs lay down in the snow as if they were in front of a log fire .
Sophia ’ s cheeks , framed by her fur hood , were flushed pink .
She ladled more stew into her wooden bowl before settling back down among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , papa , ” she said patiently , now suddenly a veteran .
“ It is just a matter of wrapping up warm.
” SAS ( flysas.com ) flies daily from London to Kiruna via Stockholm from £155 return .
A four-night package at the Lapland Guesthouse , including flights , transfers , full board , and excursions , costs from £2,120 per person .
Ask for the Lapland Guesthouse package with Regent Holidays ( 01174 534 955 ; regent-holidays.co.uk ) .
Pinetree Lodge full board and excursion packages ( explorethenorth.se ) start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a half day husky tour is £76.50 per person .
Tempted to treat your family , and yourself to a taste of deep midwinter ?
Here are half a dozen ideas that suit children as well as adults .
Prices are for this winter , but are subject to change .
February half-term departures are generally available unless stated otherwise .
Give the children an unforgettable geography lesson in frozen lakes , glaciers , hot springs and lava fields on a new , four-night family itinerary , “ Northern Lights , Glaciers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Borgafjordur ( 90 minutes ’ drive north-east of capital Reykjavik ) , with swimming pool and children ’ s menu , makes a good vantage point for viewing the Northern Lights and visiting Europe ’ s second-largest glacier for a 300m walk though Langjokull ice cave .
A night in the Frost & Fire hotel in Hveragerdi is well located for the Gullfoss waterfall and geysers of Geysir and Strokkur .
From £527 per person , based on two adults and two children ( under 11 ) , including five days ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ track through snow-laden trees to reach Chalet Twenty26 , a tranquil and romantic wooden chalet set atop a hill near Morzine , in Haute-Savoie , France .
With four luxurious bedrooms , this fully catered lodge comes with a team of staff and basement spa with hydrotherapy shower , steam room and treatment room with freestanding bath and separate relaxation zone with nail bar , all serviced by Bamford therapists .
The outside spa area on the same level boasts a swimming pool with training jet , hot tub and barrel-shaped cedar wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families with children aged from around three to 13 years ( older teenagers may find the location too remote ) for snowshoeing , tobogganing and outdoor fun .
A seven-night snowshoe and spa break costs from £968 per person , including drinks , afternoon teas , dinner and chauffeur .
Flights and transfers not included .
Combine a city break in Tromso with excursions into remote Norwegian regions , miles from city lights on a three-night “ Family Winter Adventure ” itinerary geared to families .
Included in the tour is an evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a husky camp , alongside a reindeer sledding experience with a Sami guide and a northern lights cruise on an electric catamaran with an experienced guide .
Families can also opt to add on an extra night in Tromso and a tour of the city , as well as a snowshoeing excursion .
From £730 per person excluding flights .
Head to a remote base in a spectacularly wintry setting at the edge of Oulanka National Park in Finnish Lapland for an eight-day “ Finnish Winter Adventure ” .
Stay in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a mezzanine floor sleeping up to two children , while larger families are allocated two rooms .
Activities include dogsledding , snowshoeing , cross-country skiing , an optional snowmobile safari and visit to a reindeer farm and sleigh ride .
Throughout the week there ’ s a chance to take part in snow-based games , whether sledging , making snowmen or building snow forts .
The menu includes elk and vendace ( a freshwater fish ) , plus freshly picked lingonberries or cloud berries .
From £1,899 ( adult ) , £1,424 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , including flights .
5 .
Off the beaten track in Canada Discover the vast , snowy wilderness and native wildlife of Quebec on an nine-day “ Eastern Cities and Winter Activities ” tour .
From Montreal , this winter itinerary takes in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts , home to red deer , wolf , bison and raccoons , for a three-night stay in remote chalets .
Activities include snowshoeing , dog-sledding , ice skating and snow-sliding on inflatable rubber tubes .
Join a cross-country dog sledding expedition to explore hushed , snow-blanketed forests .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading back to a remote cabin to warm up is an itinerary highlight .
The tour finishes with a tour of old Quebec .
From £3,225 ( adult ) , child rates calculated on a case-by-case basis , including flights .
Book a seven-night break to remember at Sweden ’ s coolest accommodation , the Icehotel Jukkasjarvi , built from ice from the River Thorne .
Newly built every year , it melts in the spring sunshine and is redesigned the following year .
Although primarily geared to older guests , families with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside and visit the icy structure during the day .
On-site activities , including husky sledding , reindeer or moose safaris and snowmobiling , are suitable for children aged eight years and over .
Snowshoeing , cross-country skiing and ice driving also available .
From £1,300 per person , including flights and transfers .

In northern Sweden, 100 miles beyond the Arctic Circle, winter arrives with all the drama of a trumpet fanfare. It swaggers in as early as October and by November the whole place is in lockdown, buried beneath colossal banks of snow.
Winter here is not grey and pallid. Neither is it insipid, drizzly, and merely chilly. In northern Sweden, winter sparkles. It is sharp, bracing and carries a thrilling hint of danger. It seizes you by the throat and takes your breath away, literally, in dramatic steaming plumes. All the country’s fussy details have vanished – rivers, lakes, forests, low-lying houses, elderly people lingering too long on street corners – all gone, and in their place that fathomless whiteness, the world buried beneath wind-sculpted shapes. It is ravishingly and stunningly beautiful.
So at least I was telling my daughter, Sophia. She listened patiently to my rhapsodies, with an expression of polite scepticism.
In Britain, winter seems to be a time for hibernation, a withdrawal into cosy domesticity, the fireside and the warming Aga. But in places where winter is a serious affair, places such as northern Sweden, it is all go. I grew up in Canada, where the first snowfall was greeted with whoops of joy.
For a child, winter was a season full of great stuff to do – ice skating and ice hockey, skiing and toboganning – and unlimited mugs of steaming hot chocolate.
"For a child, winter is a season full of great stuff to do – and unlimited mugs of steaming hot chocolate" Credit : ALAMY
We live in Dorset, which is a little short on 10ft snow drifts. And so I had the idea that it was time for Sophia to experience a real winter. And all the raving about fun activities had done the trick. She had come around to the idea, though admitted to being a trifle concerned about the weather conditions.
“Is it going to be very cold, papa?” she asked. Sophia is half Italian and views cold the way Eskimos in a snug igloo view a sudden thaw.
“A little cold, darling,” I lied. “We will just need to wrap up warm.” I felt it wasn’t the moment to mention that we were heading 100 miles inside the Arctic Circle, to Kiruna, a place where lakes freeze like icebergs. Even for Swedes, this is a long way north. Gothenburg is closer to Venice than it is to Kiruna.
At tiny Kiruna airport, it was so cold they were spraying the aircraft wings with a special formula so they wouldn’t freeze and fall off like icicles. As the door of our plane opened, Sophia and I stepped out into buttock-clenching, eyelid freezing, toe-curling cold.
“Papa,” Sophia gasped. “My cheeks are fire.” For a moment I thought she was going to turn and bolt back inside the aircraft and its 24C sanctuary. In the rented Volvo – its industrial heating system had soon turned the car into a sauna – I glanced at Sophia in the rear-view mirror. She was gazing out at the icebound world with an expression that was probably best described as catatonic shock. Whirlwinds of snow were battering the windows. The dashboard reported an outside temperature of -20C.
We were heading east on an icy road that ran between snow drifts as tall as hedgerows. From time to time the forests broke and houses appeared, even tiny hamlets. Curiously, we saw few people, as if the inhabitants had fled or died.
After a couple of hours we arrived at Lapland Guesthouse, where we were greeted by Johan, a cheery bear of a man. An equally cheery fire was roaring in the grate. Sophia, silent since our arrival at Kiruna, sat so close to it, I worried her hair was going to catch fire. Lunch was laid – smoked fish, meatballs with lingonberry sauce, braised turnip, bread as firm as Johan’s handshake and several surprisingly yummy things that involved cabbage.
Lapland Guesthouse on the banks of the Lainio river is a collection of traditional claret-coloured wooden houses with rooms as cosy as a hot rum toddy.
There are wooden dressers and wall cupboards, grandfather clocks and wide wooden floorboards, fat pot-bellied stoves and painted chairs and, according to Johan, several ghosts who have come along for the ride. With snow banked up to the windowsills, and frost patterns etched across the panes, it looked like something out of Doctor Zhivago. Throw in Julie Christie, and it would be paradise.
"The rooms at Lapland Guesthouse are as cosy as a hot rum toddy"
At meal’s end coffee arrived, served in a kasa, a drinking vessel resembling a wooden ladle. Then, suddenly, we were heading out. First up was snowmobiling. But before we could take off across the snowy wastes, there was the small matter of wrapping up warm.
In the Arctic, wrapping up warm is such a complex procedure that it requires a special room. We scooted along a path between 10ft drifts into the Great Dressing Room, where we found ranks of boots with felt liners, reindeer skin waistcoats, woollen balaclavas, fur-lined caps, several barrels of gloves and, finally, the all-enveloping padded onesies, with ventilation zips, snow cuffs, inner membranes, outer membranes, sealed seams, and absolutely no possibility of going to the loo once you were locked inside. Astronauts have less complicated gear. Kitted up, we waddled out to the snowmobiles like Neil Armstrong setting off to the moon.
"With cold tears in our eyes, icicles in our nostrils and 1000cc’s beneath our bottoms, we were turning into Vikings" Credit : Asmus Koefoed - Fotolia
In a moment we were hurtling across a frozen lake aboard the big beasts. In the silent magical world that are winter landscapes, with their wind-smoothed drifts and the virgin expanses of snow, snowmobiles are a menace. They are loud and intrusive. But for sheer adrenalin-fuelled fun, they are up there with bungee jumping at Victoria Falls.
Sophia and I roared away into a wintry vastness, laughing and shouting. With cold tears in our eyes, icicles in our nostrils and 1000cc’s beneath our bottoms, we were turning into Vikings. Had there been a native village among the trees, we would have roared up and demanded ransom.
A couple of cross-country skiers brought us to our senses. Grinning like the Joker, we stopped to say hello. The skiers – a couple of wholesome outdoorsy types – looked at us disapprovingly. We turned off the engines and were enveloped in the towering winter silence they had been enjoying before we turned up.
It was at this moment that a snowy owl appeared. Without speaking, one of the skiers raised an arm to point it out, ghosting over the flat expanse ahead of us. Its wing span must have been five feet. Suddenly, it banked and plunged, feet first, into the snow. An instant later, it re-emerged, wings flapping, with something in its claws. The skiers looked meaningfully at us. “They hunt by sound,” they whispered. “In the silence, they are able to hear mice moving beneath three feet of snow.”
The following day we had an appointment with dogs. At Pinetree Lodge, a smart rustic resort overlooking a frozen lake, we met another Johan. Though he runs the lodge, he confessed that the whole thing was really just an excuse to be with the dogs. He adored them. In this he had much in common with Sophia. Surrounded by eight eager tail-wagging sled dogs, she was in heaven.
"Mercifully, the dogs were doing the driving. Had I known sled dog for 'right' or 'left', we would have ended up in a snow drift" Credit : Robin Olofsson
Sled dogs are astonishingly keen. Once the team were hitched, and Sophia was settled on to the sled, wrapped in furs, I released the snow anchor gingerly. Immediately, dogs, sled, Sophia and I lurched forward with the kind of g-force that would have impressed Lewis Hamilton. For a moment I seemed to be horizontal, flapping at the back of the sled like a tattered banner.
Mercifully, the dogs were doing the driving. Had I known sled dog for “right” or “left”, we would have ended up in a snow drift. My role was confined to braking.
As the dogs settled into a gentle run, we had time to admire the scenery. A soft mist of falling snow had descended, covering everything in white icing. Our trail led through woods, then broke free into open expanses as we crossed frozen lakes before curving again through trees knee deep in drifts. Sophia pointed to branches that were mantled and bowed with spectacular burdens of snow. In this white world, all was stillness, and silence. The only sounds were the soft padding of the dogs, the murmur of the sled runners.
Somewhere, on the edge of a snow-covered lake, we stopped for lunch. Johan hollowed a shelter in a deep drift, started a small fire, and laid down furs to sit on. Then we heated a wonderful stew . The dogs lay down in the snow as if they were in front of a log fire. Sophia’s cheeks, framed by her fur hood, were flushed pink.
“Are you cold, darling?” I asked.
She ladled more stew into her wooden bowl before settling back down among the furs.
“This is the Arctic, papa,” she said patiently, now suddenly a veteran. “It is just a matter of wrapping up warm.”
Getting there
SAS (flysas.com) flies daily from London to Kiruna via Stockholm from £155 return.
Staying there
A four-night package at the Lapland Guesthouse, including flights, transfers, full board, and excursions, costs from £2,120 per person. Ask for the Lapland Guesthouse package with Regent Holidays (01174 534 955; regent-holidays.co.uk).
Pinetree Lodge full board and excursion packages (explorethenorth.se) start from £76 per night. The price of a half day husky tour is £76.50 per person.
More information
Swedish Lapland Tourist Board (swedishlapland.com).
Six more frozen family holidays
By Sophie Butler
Tempted to treat your family, and yourself to a taste of deep midwinter? Here are half a dozen ideas that suit children as well as adults. Prices are for this winter, but are subject to change. February half-term departures are generally available unless stated otherwise.
1. Winter landscapes in Iceland
Give the children an unforgettable geography lesson in frozen lakes, glaciers, hot springs and lava fields on a new, four-night family itinerary, “Northern Lights, Glaciers and Waterfalls”. The Husafell Hotel in Borgafjordur (90 minutes’ drive north-east of capital Reykjavik), with swimming pool and children’s menu, makes a good vantage point for viewing the Northern Lights and visiting Europe’s second-largest glacier for a 300m walk though Langjokull ice cave. A night in the Frost & Fire hotel in Hveragerdi is well located for the Gullfoss waterfall and geysers of Geysir and Strokkur. From £527 per person, based on two adults and two children (under 11), including five days’ car rental.
Gullfoss waterfall Credit : aaron_huang86 - Fotolia
Discover the World (01737 214291; discover-the-world.co.uk).
2. Remote chalet in the Alps
Climb up a steep track through snow-laden trees to reach Chalet Twenty26, a tranquil and romantic wooden chalet set atop a hill near Morzine, in Haute-Savoie, France. With four luxurious bedrooms, this fully catered lodge comes with a team of staff and basement spa with hydrotherapy shower, steam room and treatment room with freestanding bath and separate relaxation zone with nail bar, all serviced by Bamford therapists. The outside spa area on the same level boasts a swimming pool with training jet, hot tub and barrel-shaped cedar wood sauna. It’s best for families with children aged from around three to 13 years (older teenagers may find the location too remote) for snowshoeing, tobogganing and outdoor fun. A seven-night snowshoe and spa break costs from £968 per person, including drinks, afternoon teas, dinner and chauffeur. Flights and transfers not included.
The hot tub at Twenty26
Chalet Twenty26 (theboutiquechalet.com).
3. Arctic wilderness in Norway
Combine a city break in Tromso with excursions into remote Norwegian regions, miles from city lights on a three-night “Family Winter Adventure” itinerary geared to families. Included in the tour is an evening excursion to catch sight of the lights in a husky camp, alongside a reindeer sledding experience with a Sami guide and a northern lights cruise on an electric catamaran with an experienced guide. Families can also opt to add on an extra night in Tromso and a tour of the city, as well as a snowshoeing excursion. From £730 per person excluding flights.
The Northern Lights near Tromso Credit : ALAMY
Fjord Travel (+47 (0) 5513 1310; fjordtravel.no).
4. Wilderness base in Finland
Head to a remote base in a spectacularly wintry setting at the edge of Oulanka National Park in Finnish Lapland for an eight-day “Finnish Winter Adventure”. Stay in a cluster of wooden buildings. Family rooms have a mezzanine floor sleeping up to two children, while larger families are allocated two rooms. Activities include dogsledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, an optional snowmobile safari and visit to a reindeer farm and sleigh ride. Throughout the week there’s a chance to take part in snow-based games, whether sledging, making snowmen or building snow forts. The menu includes elk and vendace (a freshwater fish), plus freshly picked lingonberries or cloud berries. From £1,899 (adult), £1,424 (child aged five to 14 years), including flights.
Wintry Quebec Credit : istock
Exodus (020 3811 5924; exodus.co.uk).
5. Off the beaten track in Canada
Discover the vast, snowy wilderness and native wildlife of Quebec on an nine-day “Eastern Cities and Winter Activities” tour. From Montreal, this winter itinerary takes in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, home to red deer, wolf, bison and raccoons, for a three-night stay in remote chalets. Activities include snowshoeing, dog-sledding, ice skating and snow-sliding on inflatable rubber tubes. Join a cross-country dog sledding expedition to explore hushed, snow-blanketed forests. Ice fishing on the silent lakes before heading back to a remote cabin to warm up is an itinerary highlight. The tour finishes with a tour of old Quebec. From £3,225 (adult), child rates calculated on a case-by-case basis, including flights.
Sweden’s coolest accommodation, the Icehotel Jukkasjarvi
Audley Travel (01993 662012; audleytravel.com)
6. Icehotel in Sweden
Book a seven-night break to remember at Sweden’s coolest accommodation, the Icehotel Jukkasjarvi, built from ice from the River Thorne. Newly built every year, it melts in the spring sunshine and is redesigned the following year. Although primarily geared to older guests, families with young children can book the warm accommodation alongside and visit the icy structure during the day. On-site activities, including husky sledding, reindeer or moose safaris and snowmobiling, are suitable for children aged eight years and over. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice driving also available. From £1,300 per person, including flights and transfers.
Scott Dunn (020 3733 1664; scottdunn.com).


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--7 new Veganuary lunches – tested by a vegan and an omnivore

No one expected a sausage roll to be so newsworthy .
But Greggs ’ s vegan version , launched last @ @ @ @ @ that it put a rocket under the company ’ s profits .
To most palettes @ @ @ @ @ roll was indistinguishable from the meat version , with rich pastry encasing a lovely heft @ @ @ @ @ This week , days after Greggs launched another vegan offering , a fake steak bake @ @ @ @ @ , after a “ phenomenal ” year , they would be sharing in a £7m @ @ @ @ @ outlets are producing rival products .
This week , Pret launched its first butter-less croissant @ @ @ @ @ itself “ KFV ” to promote a meat-free alternative to its classic chicken Fillet Burger @ @ @ @ @ Veganuary-ready offerings to the test , the Telegraph invited two of our writers to try @ @ @ @ @ vegan , the other an omnivore .
Here are their verdicts .

No one expected a sausage roll to be so newsworthy. But Greggs’s vegan version, launched last January, was so tasty that it put a rocket under the company’s profits.
To most palates, the £1 vegan sausage roll was indistinguishable from the meat version, with rich pastry encasing a lovely heft of “soy-sage”.
This week, days after Greggs launched another vegan offering, a fake steak bake, staff were told that, after a “phenomenal” year, they would be sharing in a £7m bonus.
Other high street outlets are producing rival products. This week, Pret launched its first butter-less croissant, just as KFC rebranded itself “KFV” to promote a meat-free alternative to its classic chicken Fillet Burger.
To put these new Veganuary-ready offerings to the test, the Telegraph invited two of our writers to try them: one of them vegan, the other an omnivore.
Here are their verdicts.
1. McDonald’s Veggie Dippers (£3.59)


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Ofcom broadband changes spell end of one of election's biggest battles

It was one of the biggest battlegrounds of 2019 's bitter general election , as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and @ @ @ @ @ over ways to narrow the digital divide caused by slow or non-existent internet speeds in @ @ @ @ @ Kingdom .
Mr Johnson pledged to roll out full fibre broadband to all homes across @ @ @ @ @ boast speeds of up to one gigabit .
The Conservative leader committed £5bn of public @ @ @ @ @ roll out .
Mr Corbyn , meanwhile , proposed a plan that would have nationalised @ @ @ @ @ of the Openreach network , and imposed a tax on internet giants to fund free @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn said the service would have become a “ treasured public institution for the 21st @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Johnson described the Labour party ’ s ambitions as a “ crazed communist @ @ @ @ @ event in Oldham in November .

It was one of the biggest battlegrounds of 2019's bitter general election, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tussled over ways to narrow the digital divide caused by slow or non-existent internet speeds in rural areas of the United Kingdom.
Mr Johnson pledged to roll out full fibre broadband to all homes across the country, which would boast speeds of up to one gigabit. The Conservative leader committed £5bn of public funds to aid in the roll out.
Mr Corbyn, meanwhile, proposed a plan that would have nationalised parts of BT, owners of the Openreach network, and imposed a tax on internet giants to fund free broadband for all. Mr Corbyn said the service would have become a “treasured public institution for the 21st century”.
In response, Mr Johnson described the Labour party’s ambitions as a “crazed communist scheme” during a campaign event in Oldham in November.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--The ultimate veggie brunch recipe

The ultimate veggie brunch recipe

The leftover flesh of the sweet potato can be mashed and eaten with this dish .
I also like to throw a few extra sweet potatoes into the oven , so I ’ ve got them ready to be stuffed for a busy week .
• 2 medium tomatoes , halved , or a few bunches of cherry tomatoes • Preheat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas mark 9 and roast the sweet potatoes whole on a tray for 20 minutes .
• While they ’ re roasting , slice off the mushroom stalks ( which you can roughly chop and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cube of butter and some salt and pepper on the mushrooms and halved tomatoes .
• Top the tomatoes with the herbs and add the garlic to the mushrooms , then add everything to the tray with the sweet potatoes and roast for another 20 or so minutes .
The sweet potatoes should be tender , and the tomatoes and mushrooms going golden at the edges .
Meanwhile , chop the halloumi into chunks .
• Remove the vegetables from the oven and slice into the sweet potatoes lengthways – you might want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potatoes in place , as they will be hot !
Scoop out half of the sweet-potato flesh in each one and set aside for another meal ( or eat with this ) .
• Sprinkle some salt and pepper and a little butter into the sweet potato , then crack an egg into each one , and on to the mushrooms , and season each egg – I like to add some chilli flakes or a little dollop of harissa .
• Scatter the greens and halloumi around the tray and bake for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eggs have set , the yolks are still a little soft and the halloumi is golden .
• Chuck the fresh leaves into the pan to wilt and serve straight away with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chives .
Recipe from Eat Green : Delicious Flexitarian Recipes for Planet-Friendly Eating , by Melissa Hemsley ( Ebury Press , £20 ) .
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The leftover flesh of the sweet potato can be mashed and eaten with this dish. I also like to throw a few extra sweet potatoes into the oven, so I’ve got them ready to be stuffed for a busy week.
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 50 minutes
SERVES
4
INGREDIENTS
3 large sweet potatoes
2 large flat mushrooms, such as portobello
2 medium tomatoes, halved, or a few bunches of cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp butter, roughly chopped
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme or 1 tbsp fresh leaves
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
200g halloumi
4 eggs
chilli flakes or harissa (optional)
200g spinach, kale or chard, finely chopped
4 handfuls of watercress, rocket or lamb’s lettuce
squeeze of lemon juice
fresh chives, chopped, to garnish
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas mark 9 and roast the sweet potatoes whole on a tray for 20 minutes. While they’re roasting, slice off the mushroom stalks (which you can roughly chop and add later). Pop a little cube of butter and some salt and pepper on the mushrooms and halved tomatoes. Top the tomatoes with the herbs and add the garlic to the mushrooms, then add everything to the tray with the sweet potatoes and roast for another 20 or so minutes. The sweet potatoes should be tender, and the tomatoes and mushrooms going golden at the edges. Meanwhile, chop the halloumi into chunks. Remove the vegetables from the oven and slice into the sweet potatoes lengthways – you might want to use a fork to hold the potatoes in place, as they will be hot! Scoop out half of the sweet-potato flesh in each one and set aside for another meal (or eat with this). Sprinkle some salt and pepper and a little butter into the sweet potato, then crack an egg into each one, and on to the mushrooms, and season each egg – I like to add some chilli flakes or a little dollop of harissa. Scatter the greens and halloumi around the tray and bake for around 8 minutes until the whites of the eggs have set, the yolks are still a little soft and the halloumi is golden. Chuck the fresh leaves into the pan to wilt and serve straight away with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chives.
Recipe from Eat Green: Delicious Flexitarian Recipes for Planet-Friendly Eating, by Melissa Hemsley (Ebury Press, £20). Order your copy from books.telegraph. co.uk


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Are these unspoilt islands America's best-kept travel secret?

You might be only 40 minutes from Seattle as the seaplane descends and gently glides to a stop in the waters off San Juan Island , but you ’ re a world away from the Space Needle and Pike Place .
This archipelago is sparsely populated , green and open .
Away from the port of Friday Harbor , the roads on the 20-mile main island blur into the horizon with no traffic lights anywhere and barely another driver to be seen .
The pace of life is slow , there ’ s a friendly community spirit and the shoreline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles from the US northwest coast , was a border dispute which saw the armies of Britain and America nearly come to war – over a dead pig .
Nowadays , the islands are great whale-watching spots , especially on Orcas Island , even though it isn ’ t named after the local pods .
Some cruise lines , such as American Cruise Lines and UnCruise , call at San Juan Island .
But with their stunning scenery , charming seaside villages and whale watching , the islands are also a worthwhile extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area , either before or after a cruise from Seattle , gives the bonus of a bird ’ s eye view of the 400 islands – some of them just the size of a picnic table – shimmering in the Pacific .

You might be only 40 minutes from Seattle as the seaplane descends and gently glides to a stop in the waters off San Juan Island, but you’re a world away from the Space Needle and Pike Place.
This archipelago is sparsely populated, green and open. Away from the port of Friday Harbor, the roads on the 20-mile main island blur into the horizon with no traffic lights anywhere and barely another driver to be seen. The pace of life is slow, there’s a friendly community spirit and the shoreline remains unspoilt.
Yet here, 60 miles from the US northwest coast, was a border dispute which saw the armies of Britain and America nearly come to war – over a dead pig.
Nowadays, the islands are great whale-watching spots, especially on Orcas Island, even though it isn’t named after the local pods.
Some cruise lines, such as American Cruise Lines and UnCruise, call at San Juan Island. But with their stunning scenery, charming seaside villages and whale watching, the islands are also a worthwhile extension to a Seattle cruise.
Flying to the area, either before or after a cruise from Seattle, gives the bonus of a bird’s eye view of the 400 islands – some of them just the size of a picnic table – shimmering in the Pacific.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--France's national police chief resigns amid reports he is 'washed out' from handling yellow vest rev

France's national police chief resigns amid reports he is 'washed out' from handling yellow vest revolt

France ’ s national police chief has resigned after just two years in the job with colleagues reportedly saying he @ @ @ @ @ in particular after a gruelling 12 months tackling a violent “ yellow vest ” revolt @ @ @ @ @ head of the national police directorate , DGPN , since August 2017 and at 62 @ @ @ @ @ from compulsory retirement for senior civil servants .
According to several police sources cited by @ @ @ @ @ was on the verge of burnout after stewarding the 150,000-strong force through a bruising period @ @ @ @ @ in Paris and other big cities around France initially sparked by fuel tax hikes .
@ @ @ @ @ extreme violence , critics blasted the overall police reaction and described use of stun grenades @ @ @ @ @ as it led to dozens of protesters being maimed .
Several officers have been charged @

France’s national police chief has resigned after just two years in the job with colleagues reportedly saying he was “washed out” in particular after a gruelling 12 months tackling a violent “yellow vest” revolt.
Eric Morvan had been head of the national police directorate, DGPN, since August 2017 and at 62, is three years away from compulsory retirement for senior civil servants.
According to several police sources cited by Le Monde newspaper, he was on the verge of burnout after stewarding the 150,000-strong force through a bruising period of quasi-insurrection in weekly protests in Paris and other big cities around France initially sparked by fuel tax hikes.
While some protesters resorted to extreme violence, critics blasted the overall police reaction and described use of stun grenades and rubber bullets as heavy-handed as it led to dozens of protesters being maimed. Several officers have been charged.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Exclusive: Harry Maguire faces sustained spell on sideline after injury is confirmed as torn hip mus

Exclusive: Harry Maguire faces sustained spell on sideline after injury is confirmed as torn hip muscle

Harry Maguire has suffered a torn hip muscle in another big injury setback for Manchester United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently lost his two leading midfielders , Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba , to injury and now Maguire , his best defender , also faces the prospect of a sustained spell on the sidelines at a time when the United manager already has pressing issues in central defence .
Maguire missed United ’ s dismal 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in Tuesday night , when Phil Jones deputised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had pulled up in the first half of United ’ s goalless draw in the FA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday .
Solskjaer said United were close to substituting Maguire at half-time but that the England defender - who has a high pain threshold - insisted on playing on and , in turn , appears to have aggravated the problem .
Maguire looked in considerable discomfort as he left Molineux and subsequent scans are believed to have shown that the defender has suffered a muscle tear at the top of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right-back , was troubled by a hip problem during pre-season at the start of the season and another defender , Axel Tuanzebe , has also struggled with a hip injury this season .

Harry Maguire has suffered a torn hip muscle in another big injury setback for Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently lost his two leading midfielders, Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba, to injury and now Maguire, his best defender, also faces the prospect of a sustained spell on the sidelines at a time when the United manager already has pressing issues in central defence.
Maguire missed United’s dismal 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in Tuesday night, when Phil Jones deputised alongside Victor Lindelof in central defence.
He had pulled up in the first half of United’s goalless draw in the FA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Solskjaer said United were close to substituting Maguire at half-time but that the England defender - who has a high pain threshold - insisted on playing on and, in turn, appears to have aggravated the problem.
Maguire looked in considerable discomfort as he left Molineux and subsequent scans are believed to have shown that the defender has suffered a muscle tear at the top of his hip. Diogo Dalot, the United right-back, was troubled by a hip problem during pre-season at the start of the season and another defender, Axel Tuanzebe, has also struggled with a hip injury this season.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Primary school league table: Search and compare the best primary schools in your area

Thousands of primary schools across the country have their results figures published by the Department for Education on an annual @ @ @ @ @ results are for last year 's academic year , which ended in the summer of @ @ @ @ @ been ranked in our searchable league table according to the percentage of students achieving the @ @ @ @ @ for the best schools near you for GCSE results • Search for the best schools @ @ @ @ @ Our interactive tool allows you to search school results in your area and compare schools @ @ @ @ @ another .
Clicking on an individual school 's name brings up more detailed information , @ @ @ @ @ achieving the expected standard and the school 's progress scores for reading , writing and @ @ @ @ @ also display the school 's location and the total number of pupils .

Today, parents across the country will be finding out which primary school their child has been allocated.
Thousands of schools have their results figures published by the Department for Education on an annual basis.
This year's results are for last year's academic year, which ended in the summer of 2019. Each school has been ranked in our searchable league table according to the percentage of students achieving the expected standard.
Find your school
Our interactive tool allows you to search school results in your area and compare schools of your choice against one another.
Clicking on an individual school's name brings up more detailed information, including the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard and the school's progress scores for reading, writing and maths.
Individual school sections also display the school's location and the total number of pupils.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Scientists develop 'Shazam' for mosquitoes in a bid to combat deadly diseases

Scientists at Oxford University and Kew Gardens are turning smartphones into mosquito-sensing devices to locate and identify the disease-carrying insects @ @ @ @ @ million people each year .
Being able to survey mosquitoes and distinguish between harmless and @ @ @ @ @ fighting diseases such as malaria , which kills 400,000 people a year , and dengue @ @ @ @ @ spreading throughout the world .
Yet despite the huge toll mosquito-borne diseases wreak , identifying @ @ @ @ @ distribution remains time-consuming and highly-specialised work .
The difficulties mean many countries have little accurate @ @ @ @ @ are found , while climate change means their ranges are quickly changing .
But now @ @ @ @ @ the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew have developed a tool called Humbug to use smartphones to @ @ @ @ @ species by the tone of their buzzing .

Scientists at Oxford University and Kew Gardens are turning smartphones into mosquito-sensing devices to locate and identify the disease-carrying insects that kill more than a million people each year.
Being able to survey mosquitoes and distinguish between harmless and disease-carrying species is key to fighting diseases such as malaria, which kills 400,000 people a year, and dengue, outbreaks of which are spreading throughout the world.
Yet despite the huge toll mosquito-borne diseases wreak, identifying the insects and studying their distribution remains time-consuming and highly-specialised work.
The difficulties mean many countries have little accurate data on where different mosquitoes are found, while climate change means their ranges are quickly changing.
But now scientists at Oxford University and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew have developed a tool called Humbug to use smartphones to record mosquitoes and identify between species by the tone of their buzzing.


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Iran plane crash analysis: What happened mid-air and who has the black box?

The normal procedure in the event of an airliner crash is for the manufacturer , engine supplier and safety experts from their country to assist with local aviation regulators in the ensuing investigation .
However , work to discover the causes of the loss of the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 which crashed soon after take-off from Tehran is likely to be blocked by hostilities between Iran and the US .
On top of the current tensions , US sanctions already banned American companies from doing business in Iran , making it hard to see how Chicago-based Boeing could send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a joint-venture between American conglomerate GE and France ’ s Safran .
Boeing insiders say this is a factor behind the American aerospace giant ’ s cautious response to the incident .
Just under two hours after crash , Boeing tweeted that it was “ aware of media reports out of Iran and we are gathering more information ” .
Six hours later , the company issued a statement .
“ This is a tragic event and our heartfelt thoughts are with the crew , passengers , and their families , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in contact with our airline customer and stand by them in this difficult time .
We are ready to assist in any way needed .
”

The normal procedure in the event of an airliner crash is for the manufacturer, engine supplier and safety experts from their country to assist with local aviation regulators in the ensuing investigation.
However, work to discover the causes of the loss of the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 which crashed soon after take-off from Tehran is likely to be blocked by hostilities between Iran and the US.
On top of the current tensions, US sanctions already banned American companies from doing business in Iran, making it hard to see how Chicago-based Boeing could send staff there, or engine supplier CFM, a joint-venture between American conglomerate GE and France’s Safran.
Boeing insiders say this is a factor behind the American aerospace giant’s cautious response to the incident.
Just under two hours after crash, Boeing tweeted that it was “aware of media reports out of Iran and we are gathering more information”.
Six hours later, the company issued a statement. “This is a tragic event and our heartfelt thoughts are with the crew, passengers, and their families,” the company said. “We are in contact with our airline customer and stand by them in this difficult time. We are ready to assist in any way needed.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Maria Sharapova criticises 'second-tier' Brisbane International after men's matches force women off

Maria Sharapova criticises 'second-tier' Brisbane International after men's matches force women off court

Maria Sharapova has called out organisers of the Brisbane International , saying the women 's tournament feels like a `` second-tier event '' after the men 's ATP Cup forced its matches off the main court .
As a premier WTA event , this year the Brisbane International has had to vie for court time alongside the inaugural ATP Cup at the Queensland Tennis Centre .
It has meant that for the first three days of the week-long Brisbane event the men 's team tournament 's scheduling , which included Australia 's match against Greece , has monopolised the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event is playing host to six of the women 's top 10 players in the world , including world No 1 , Queensland-born Ash Barty who , thanks to a first round bye , will begin her campaign on the Pat Rafter Arena on Thursday .
Speaking after her first-round loss to American Jennifer Brady - which was played on an outside court - Sharapova said the women deserved a better showing .
“ You definitely recognise it and notice it [ starting on outside courts ] , it feels like a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
“ It ’ s definitely a bit of a strange strategic move .
“ I think there ’ s a lot of girls that are deserving of that centre court spot in this draw , I think there are six out of [ the ] top 10 players [ in Brisbane ] .
”

Maria Sharapova has called out organisers of the Brisbane International, saying the women's tournament feels like a "second-tier event" after the men's ATP Cup forced its matches off the main court.
As a premier WTA event, this year the Brisbane International has had to vie for court time alongside the inaugural ATP Cup at the Queensland Tennis Centre. It has meant that for the first three days of the week-long Brisbane event the men's team tournament's scheduling, which included Australia's match against Greece, has monopolised the main stage Pat Rafter Arena.
The WTA event is playing host to six of the women's top 10 players in the world, including world No 1, Queensland-born Ash Barty who, thanks to a first round bye, will begin her campaign on the Pat Rafter Arena on Thursday.
Speaking after her first-round loss to American Jennifer Brady - which was played on an outside court - Sharapova said the women deserved a better showing .
“You definitely recognise it and notice it [starting on outside courts], it feels like a little bit of a second-hand event,” she said. “It’s definitely a bit of a strange strategic move.
“I think there’s a lot of girls that are deserving of that centre court spot in this draw, I think there are six out of [the] top 10 players [in Brisbane].”


thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Maria Sharapova says Brisbane feels like 'second tier event' after ATP Cup monopolises main court

Maria Sharapova has called out organisers of the Brisbane International , saying the women 's tournament feels like a `` second tier event '' after the men 's ATP Cup forced its matches off the main court .
As a premier WTA event , this year the Brisbane International has had to vie for court time alongside the inaugural ATP Cup at the Queensland Tennis Centre .
It has meant that for the first three days of the week-long Brisbane event the men 's team tournament 's scheduling , which included Australia 's match against Greece , has monopolised the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WTA event is playing host to six of the women 's top ten players in the world , including world No 1 , Queensland-born Ash Barty who , thanks to a first round bye , will begin her campaign on Pat Rafter on Thursday .
Speaking after her first-round loss to American Jennifer Brady - which was played on an outside court - Sharapova said the women deserved a better showing .
“ You definitely recognise it and notice it [ starting on outside courts ] , it feels like a little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ It ’ s definitely a bit of a strange strategic move .

Maria Sharapova has called out organisers of the Brisbane International, saying the women's tournament feels like a "second tier event" after the men's ATP Cup forced its matches off the main court.
As a premier WTA event, this year the Brisbane International has had to vie for court time alongside the inaugural ATP Cup at the Queensland Tennis Centre. It has meant that for the first three days of the week-long Brisbane event the men's team tournament's scheduling, which included Australia's match against Greece, has monopolised the main stage Pat Rafter Arena.
The WTA event is playing host to six of the women's top ten players in the world, including world No 1, Queensland-born Ash Barty who, thanks to a first round bye, will begin her campaign on Pat Rafter on Thursday.
Speaking after her first-round loss to American Jennifer Brady - which was played on an outside court - Sharapova said the women deserved a better showing .
“You definitely recognise it and notice it [starting on outside courts], it feels like a little bit of a second-hand event,” she said. “It’s definitely a bit of a strange strategic move.


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thetelegraph--2020-01-08--Rainbow pie with pistou and spelt olive oil pastry recipe

A vegan-friendly pie stuffed with vegetables – use whatever is in season , but always keep in the lentils , as they hold it all together .
For the pastry ( or use 500g shop-bought vegan shortcrust pastry ) • To make the pastry , mix everything together to make a dough and leave in a covered bowl for 30 minutes or up to two hours before using ( pop it in the fridge if it ’ s longer ) .
• Meanwhile rinse the lentils in a sieve , then put them in a pan with the turmeric , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of water .
Bring to the boil and simmer very gently for 45 minutes or until very thick – almost like mashed potato – and they measure about 600ml .
• Stir in the cumin and spread out on a baking sheet to cool .
• Steam or boil the parsnip slices until tender .
• Strip the chard leaves from the stems and chop the stems into 1cm lengths .
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt .
Cook until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ add the chopped chard stems .
Cook for five minutes then stir in the chard leaves and paprika .
Cook for another five minutes until tender .
Leave to cool .
• Roll out just under half the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 30cm circle , and lay on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment .
Spread half the lentils on the pastry , leaving an 8cm border .
Top with the beetroot and parsnips , then mound the chard on top .
Finish with the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with water .
• Roll out the rest of the pastry into a slightly larger circle – say 35cm .
Lift over the top of the vegetable mound .
Press the pastry edges together firmly .
Brush the pie with water and make a hole in the top for the steam to escape .
Bake for 40 minutes .
• Meanwhile , crush the garlic in a pestle and mortar with half a teaspoon of salt .
Add the basil leaves and pound to a mush .
Stir in the olive oil , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alternatively , whizz the garlic , basil and olive oil in a mini food processor ) .
• Spoon some of the pistou through the steam hole and serve the pie in wedges with the rest of the pistou trickled on top .

A vegan-friendly pie stuffed with vegetables – use whatever is in season, but always keep in the lentils, as they hold it all together.
Prep time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour 55 minutes
SERVES
Six
INGREDIENTS
For the pastry (or use 500g shop-bought vegan shortcrust pastry)
200g plain white flour, plus extra for dusting
200g spelt flour
100ml olive oil
1 tsp Marmite mixed with 150ml warm water
2 tsp (one sachet) easy blend yeast
For the filling
300g red lentils
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
350g parsnips, peeled and sliced
500g rainbow chard
2 tbsp olive oil
2 red onions, peeled and sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
350g cooked beetroot, sliced
For the pistou
1 garlic clove
Leaves from a large bunch of basil
100ml olive oil
METHOD