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CHILDREN of working mothers are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study. Researchers found that kids whose mothers work full time are more prone to putting on weight because they don’t get enough sleep. In the study, published in the journal Sleep Medicine, every hour of extra sleep above the average was associated with a nearly 7 per cent lower weight. The researchers followed 247 mother-child pairs – of which two-thirds of the mothers were employed full time – for a year, calculating the children’s body mass index at the beginning

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of the study and again at the end. At the second weigh-in, 17 per cent of the children were found to be over-

Irish children among the fattest in Europe weight and 12 per cent were obese. The children of mothers in full-time work got fewer hours of sleep on average than those whose mothers worked fewer than 20 hours per week, and were more likely to be overweight.

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Fewer than one in five of the youngsters in the US study were getting the recommended 11 to 12 hours’ sleep a night, while the average night’s sleep was 9.6 hours. Janet Liechty, a professor of medicine at the University of Illinois and one of the study’s authors, said: ‘We think that it might be the more hours that mothers are working, the less time they have, and there may be some trade-off going on: Do I spend quality time with my child or do we get to bed early?’ The study follows recent findings from health experts that Ireland’s children are amongst the fattest in Europe.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014 METRO HERALD

On form: One Direction accept one of three awards in Los Angeles

‘Gushing’ 1D top honours list at US music awards

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ONE DirEctiON and Niall Horan lit up the American Music Awards by picking up three trophies. the boys were thrilled with the hat-trick and heaped praise on the thousands of fans who voted for them. ‘this has been a real perfect day… America feels like a second home to us,’ Liam Payne, 21, told an audience in Los Angeles. ‘it’s amazing because we worked so hard on these last two albums.’ While Harry Styles, 20, later tweeted: ‘thank you to @theAMAs for having us. thank you so much to everyone who voted. You make us feel very welcome and it’s lovely. All the love.’ Meanwhile, Sam Smith, 22, scooped the award for favourite male pop artist after seeing off competition from Pharrell and John Legend.

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‘Genuinely from my heart i didn’t think i was going to be winning this. this is unreal,’ he said. ‘But mainly, thank you to my fan base,’ he added. ‘You guys are amazing, and last year i wrote an album about being lonely and tonight, i couldn’t feel further from lonely, so thank you so much.’ Flying the flag for Scotland was DJ calvin Harris who won the gong for this year’s best electronic dance music. But it was Jennifer Lopez, 45, and iggy Azalea, 24, who lit up the Nokia theatre with their performance of Booty on Sunday. At one point the duo were backto-back and rubbing up against each other with their sizeable derrieres before Azalea spanked JLo’s booty several times.

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Best artist – One Direction New artist – 5 Seconds Of Summer Single – Dark Horse, Katy Perry/Juicy J Pop/rock male artist – Sam Smith Pop/rock female artist – Katy Perry Pop/rock band – One Direction Pop/rock album – Midnight Memories, One Direction Electronic dance music – Calvin Harris Rap/Hip hop artist – Iggy Azalea Rap/Hip hop album – The New Classic, Iggy Azalea Latin artist – Enrique Iglesias Soul/r’n’b male artist – John Legend Soul/r’n’b female artist – Beyoncé Soul/r’n’b album – Beyoncé, Beyoncé Country male artist – Luke Bryan Country female artist – Carrie Underwood Country band – Florida Georgia Line Country album – Just As I Am, Brantley Gilbert Alternative rock artist – Imagine Dragons Dick Clark Award for Excellence – Taylor Swift Soundtrack – Frozen

METRO HERALD Tuesday, November 25, 2014

State broadband plan is rolled out for 2021

EvEry household will have access to highspeed broadband by the end of decade, the Government has pledged. Communications Minister Alex White said the 600,000 or so homes and 100,000 businesses which do not currently have broadband, will by 2021. The scheme is expected to cost €500million – a figure that the Government plans to offset via the European Investment Bank.

30 IRA abusers ‘may be living in the South’ GArDAÍ are investigating reports more than 30 alleged IrA sex abusers might be living in the republic. The force has passed the names on to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, which is working with gardaí. Justice Minister Justice Frances Fitzgerald yesterday confirmed the Government is considering the establishment of a crossborder inquiry into the allegations.

‘Perfect storm’ facing those with no pension IrELAND’S ‘squeezed middle’ faces a significant drop in income on retirement according to a survey of 5,000 defined contribution pensions by a financial services company. John Mercer, a DC specialist with Mercer said projected retirement income for 35 to 45-year-old DC members is only 22 per cent of their final salary and they are facing ‘a perfect storm’.

Irish writing talent making a big Impac Five Irish novels are among 142 titles vying for the International Impac Dublin Literary Award. The titles are The Herbalist by Niamh Boyce (right), The Guts by roddy Doyle, TransAtlantic by Colum McCann, The rising Of Bella Casey by Mary Morrissy (centre) and The Thing About December by Donal ryan (left). The winner is revealed on June 17 Picture: jAson clArke

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an MP from northern Ireland has received a death threat after poking fun at the Irish language. Democratic Unionist (DUP) east Derry MP Gregory Campbell made comments which Sinn Féin said were disrespectful to the language. he also rejected calls for a law protecting it. a DUP spokesman said: ‘Police contacted him and made him aware of a serious threat to his life.’ Party leader Peter Robinson defended remarks made by his party colleague at Saturday’s DUP conference. Mr Campbell told delegates that the DUP would treat Sinn Féin’s ‘entire wish list’ as no more than toilet paper. he said that included calls for an Irish language act.

by MicHAEL McHugH Sinn Féin and the staunchly-unionist DUP are the two largest parties in the powersharing administration at Stormont. at the conference, Mr Campbell also referred to comments he made in the assembly earlier in the month.

‘The mockery reflects badly on this house’ he began an address with ‘Curry my yoghurt can coca coalyer’, in imitation of the Irish sentence ‘go raibh maith agat, Ceann Comhairle’ which translates as ‘thank you, Speaker’. he was banned from addressing the assembly for a day for failing to apologise.

Sinn Féin assemblyman and Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin told the chamber: ‘The spirit of mockery was blatant and reflects badly upon this house and the deputy speakers.’ On Saturday, Mr Campbell started his speech at the conference by saying it was always good to start the day with a healthy breakfast. he then brought out a tub of yoghurt and said: ‘So I got some yoghurt today. ‘and I’m looking forward to lunch, because they tell me there’s some curry there.’ Mr Campbell has been an MP since 2001. he is a former culture minister in the powersharing ministerial executive at Stormont and has been a trenchant critic of Sinn Féin.

Anglo case requires ‘bigger jury panel’ The STaTe requires an enlarged jury panel to deal with the case of ex-anglo executive William Mcateer and three co-accused on charges of conspiring to mislead investors about the value of the bank’s deposit books. The four men’s attendance was excused at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court yesterday morning after a trial date was previously set for January 11, 2016. Mr Mcateer, 63, who has an address at Greenrath, Tipperary town, will stand trial alongside three other anglo and Irish Life and Permanent officials. They are: John Bowe, 50, from Glasnevin, Dublin, who had been head of capital markets at anglo Irish Bank; Denis Casey, 54, from Raheny, Dublin, who was chief

Anglo: executives face court case executive of Irish Life and Permanent (IL&P) until 2009; and Peter Fitzpatrick, 61, from Malahide, Dublin, who had been IL&P’s former director of finance. They have been charged with conspiring to mislead investors by trans-

ferring €7.2billion to make the bank appear more valuable between March and September 2008. Mr Bowe and Mr Mcateer also face one additional charge that they falsified accounts. The case was listed for mention before Judge Mary ellen Ring to monitor the progress of disclosure. Counsel for the prosecution, Diana Stuart BL, said the first stage of disclosure is almost complete and requested a new date for mention to allow for the process to be monitored. Ms Stuart said the State would also like to make an application for an enlarged jury panel to deal with the trial and said she was putting the court service on notice of this fact. Judge Ring adjourned the case until July 1.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 METRO HERALD

NI ‘torture’ case ‘should be reopened’ Amnesty International has demanded the reopening of a landmark case against Britain over the alleged use of torture in northern Ireland during the troubles. Ireland took the case of the so-called Hooded men to the european Court of Human Rights in 1971, alleging a breach of the european Convention on Human Rights. they were 14 Catholic men interned that year – detained indefinitely without trial – who claimed they were sub-

It is claimed the UK withheld evidence jected to a number of torture methods. these included: Hooding, stress positions, white noise, sleep deprivation and deprivation of food and water, along with beatings and death threats. they were hooded and flown by helicopter to a secret location, thought to be a British army camp at Ballykelly, outside Derry.

Google troll case settled

GOOGLE has settled a case in the UK High Court with a British businessman who said he was the victim of ‘extreme internet trolling’. Daniel Hegglin had wanted Google to take steps to ensure that abusive material posted about him did not appear in search results. A lawyer for Mr Hegglin told the judge the dispute had been settled. A Google lawyer said Mr Hegglin’s case was exceptional.

by cON DOHERTy A documentary by RtÉ in June revealed fresh evidence that the British government authorised the ‘deep interrogation’ tactics at the highest levels. It included a 1977 letter from then home secretary merlyn Rees to then prime minister James Callaghan in which he states his view that the decision to use ‘methods of torture in northern Ireland in 1971/72 was taken by ministers, in particular Lord Carrington, then secretary for defence’. Amnesty International said the documents show the UK government withheld crucial evidence from the european Court of Human Rights during the original hearing and senior government ministers sanctioned the use of torture, which they had denied. the evidence could have led to a different finding by the court, it said. In the original case against Britain, the court found the Hooded men were subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment but ruled it was not torture.

US defence boss quits

We’re so proud of you, dad Anthony Pepeno and his children Baraka, 7, and Maria, 6, after he was awarded Irish citizenship at a ceremony in UCC Picture: daragh mcsweeney

AMERICA’S defence secretary Chuck Hagel has resigned after growing tension with the White House. The only Republican in the national security team is leaving after less than two years at the Pentagon. Policy differences on how to handle the rise of IS in Syria and Iraq and Russia’s provocations in Ukraine are thought to have divided Hagel, 68, and the administration. He said yesterday the job had been his life’s ‘greatest privilege’.

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Olly Murs, 30, was runner-up on the 2009 series of The X Factor. He has had numerous hit singles and recently collaborated with Paul Weller

What can we expect from your new album? A fun, feel-

good record with some balls behind it. It’s a roller coaster of emotions. It’s got more of a grown-up sound but still keeps that cheekiness and fun to it. You grow as an artist and take things up to another level.

You hadn’t written songs before the first album, right?

No, I hadn’t. I was learning my trade and having input into the sessions but, as the years have gone on, I’ve got more involved. There’s a couple on the album I didn’t write, one by Ryan Tedder and the one with Demi Lovato. It doesn’t bother me as long as I’ve got quality songs.

Was it intimidating to write with Paul Weller? Massively,

and I had to take away the fact I’m a big fan. I wanted it to be amazing and a really good song. He wrote the song originally, sent it to me and I wanted to get my personality on it a bit more, so I rewrote the chorus and it was perfect. He loves

it. It was a great experience.

How did that collaboration happen? I was at a Paolo Nutini

gig. He turned up. I got a picture with him and he asked if I had an album coming up. He offered to send me a song. I heard it, loved it, wanted to put my stamp on it and Bob’s your uncle. We got on really well and had a laugh together. Paul saw I’m not the typical X Factor artist – people think we’re all puppets and get given songs to sing. He heard my music, heard me do a version of Town Called Malice on tour, saw I’m a proper artist and wanted to get involved.

Has anyone else surprised you? Susan Boyle came

to a gig. John Bishop came to one, so did Joe Hart. I don’t know, you’ll have to ask people. It’s always nice to get support from industry people.

How are things going in the US? I toured with One

Direction over there. Troublemaker did well for me in the US and we want to go again. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. You’ve got to go and put the effort in. I don’t want to force anything. I’ll go over, work hard and we’ll see.

You’ve said some artists make you feel you’re ‘not part of the cool gang’. When did it last happen? It’s not like

in the school playground when people come up to you and call you names but you can tell from how certain artists are with you when you’re in certain situations. It’s just one of those things. I love The X Factor, I love the show and obviously other people don’t but it’s up to them. That stigma is wearing off, definitely. It’s pretty much gone now but it’s always going to be around.

What misconceptions are there of you? What you see is

what you get with me. I’m an upbeat guy. I’m just a regular,

“ It wasn’t gold they were giving out, but to me that sleeping bag meant so much. ” Each day frightening numbers of people, families and children are now falling into homelessness. The numbers sleeping rough in the Dublin region alone has increased by over 20% in the last year. Homelessness can happen to anyone and as more and more people turn to their services for help, Dublin Simon Community are appealing for your support. Your generosity will ensure that people like Tracey will not have to spend this winter, or any other winter, desperately seeking somewhere safe to spend the night. “ As recently as last winter, from October right up to April, I would have slept out most nights, at least four nights out of every week. You stick with people that are like you so you feel like you belong. You’re all escaping something, but no matter how bad you are there’s always someone worse. “ I wasn’t able to handle the death of my mother and had to ask my family to look after my children. Then when my partner passed away a couple of years ago, I ran… I just couldn’t go back to the house. That’s how I ended up homeless. “ Living on the streets, you don’t know from one end of the day to the other where you’re going to end up. A lot of times there were no beds available so you would have to ring up to get a sleeping bag. It wasn’t gold they were giving out, but to me that sleeping bag meant so much. You then need to rummage around, looking for cardboard to lie on for the night. “ If I was lucky enough to have any change, I would get on the buses or the trains, just to get in out of the cold

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Paul Weller offered to send me a song. I heard it, loved it and wanted to put my stamp on it normal guy who is lucky enough to sing for a living.

Who have you learned the most from? Steve Robson and

Claude Kelly, who I’ve written my singles with. I get on with them really well. Robbie Williams has given me good advice because he’s been through so much. He told me to be myself, don’t try to be someone I’m not and to write songs that are personal to me.

You’ve got your own TV special coming up. Who will be appearing with you? I

can’t tell you but I’m really excited about it. It’s a dream come true. It’ll be a right laugh.

What’s been your proudest achievement so far? Going to

the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro. I got two tickets because Sony were big partners in the World Cup this year. It was a great experience and something I won’t forget. Andrew Williams

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and space out my day. I’ve gone all over the country, just to get a bit of heat and be able to use the bathroom. ” “ One day my social worker got in touch with the Simon Community and put my name forward for a place in their treatment and recovery services. I was nervous going in and it was a challenge every day, but that made me want to do it more. I was saying to myself “ Yes, I’m going to do this. ” “ I’ve always loved sport and football. When I came into Simon I started doing classes with Health and Wellbeing. Not just sport but everything that goes with it, sleep, nutrition and relaxation. I’m loving it! It’s just doing so much for me, mentally, physically and emotionally. Now people aren’t afraid to sit beside me. Now I look like anybody on that bus or that train. It means the world. “ Simon services need to be seen to be appreciated, to see what they are doing for people. The Simon Community is a lifeline. In some cases, and in my own, it’s a matter of life and death. ”

With the encouragement and care of Simon, Tracey has now moved on from homelessness. Because of the support of people like you, she is living in our residential aftercare service and has recently started a Pre-Employment Course. She is currently the star of the Simon Football Team and is looking forward to what the future has to bring. A gift of whatever you can afford will help people like Tracey this winter. Please log onto www.dubsimon.ie or call 1850 400 321 to show your support.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014 METRO HERALD

We’re sitting on a bonanza of foreign cash in our homes

n o i s s e s s o p n i y r r e P of Super Bowl gig

No.1 choice: Katy Perry is currently on tour in Australia

by LukE HOLOHAn IRISH tourists are unwittingly sitting on a crock of foreign gold, a currency exchange company has said. According to No.1 Currency, if you are the jet-setting kind and have travelled outside of the eurozone at least once this year, then you are likely to have almost €100 in foreign currency in your home. In total, the money exchange service estimates there is more than €110million in different notes and coinage lying in households around the country. In a survey carried out by the company, 87 per cent of Irish adults admitted to having one or more types of foreign cash at home. Some 45 per cent said they intended to hold on to it until their next travels, with only one in five indicating they will convert the money back to euro. Simon Phillips, head of retail for No.1 Currency in Ireland, said: ‘After every trip abroad, most of us end up with a few £10 notes or US dollars in the bottom of our bags or at the back of our wallets. ‘However, with more and more people travelling outside of the eurozone to the US, UK, Canada and Australia, all of this currency adds up to a

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TV3’s Toy Show a hit ChrisTmas may have come early for TV3 with the announcement of last week’s television ratings. The broadcaster has disclosed viewing figures for The Christmas Toy show, which reveal an average of 472,100 tuned in to watch the festive show last Friday. in all, 1.1million settled down in front of their screens for the 90minute show, which saw Brian mcFadden host alongside Xposé’s Karen Koster in front of a live audience at the rDs. TV3 executive producer Victoria Brian said: ‘The fantastic ratings prove that there really is room for two toy shows in ireland.’

Spar ‘abuse’ post spirals

Bounty: We all keep holiday coins whopping €110million in people’s homes across the country.’ He added: ‘While many people prefer to hold on to their leftover currency to use on another trip, it can all add up and, if exchanged back to euro, could make the difference of an extra €100 towards the Christmas present list.’ The survey also reveals where in the world most of this currency is from. The United Kingdom is the most frequent destination for Irish people (44 per cent), with the pound sterling reportedly lining our pockets. Dollars from the United States, Australia and Canada are also said to make up a large proportion of this tourist hoard.

KATY PERRY has been confirmed as the star act at the next Super Bowl. The 29-yearold singer says she’s got some ‘insane ideas’ for the February event, including spraying the stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in glitter. About 110million viewers will watch the biggest sporting event in the US.

a maN who wrote a Facebook post about homophobic abuse he suffered has said he never intended it to go public and revealed he is getting threats over the incident. Colm was the subject of homophobic comments while shopping in spar on Baggot street until a cashier stepped in and told his abusers to leave the store. speaking to The Outmost, he said: ‘i didn’t mean to report this sensational story of “my horrific homophobic attack”. it [intervention] was just a nice thing that happened and i wanted to share it with friends.’ he said he has been criticised over words he used to describe one of his abusers in the post.

Couple still celebrating after 88 years of marriage Together: The couple and Karam in 1965, right piCtures: ross parry

A HUSBAND and wife, who are the world’s oldest married couple, have celebrated their joint birthdays. Karam Chand, 109, and his wife Kartari, 102, were both born in November and have a combined age of 211. They celebrated with four generations of their family at their home in Bradford, UK, on Sunday. They tied the knot 88 years and 349 days ago on December 11, 1925, after meeting in India as teenagers.

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other and we are ar family focused, it’s simple really.’ r Their son Paul, one of eight children, said: ‘People are so childr impressed by my parents. They impr always ask me: ‘‘What do you eat? ‘ What are ar you feeding them and how do they stay so healthy?’’ health ‘I tell them: “If I knew that I would be eating the same thing wo myself.”’ myself

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letting it all hang out: Charli XCX vamps it up for the show

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final performances on The X Factor. ‘You are going to have absolutely zero problems now with chicks,’ the music mogul, 55, told his charge. But Cowell confessed that he was glad Ritchie, this year’s ‘joke’ act, had finally been voted off the show. ‘If he had lasted one more week, we could have had a Facebook campaign (for Ritchie to

ED SHEERAN says ditching booze for dancing has given him his trimmer frame. ‘I was never really happy with my image. I was eating fried food and drinking beer every day,’ the 23-yearold told The Hits Radio. ‘I enjoyed dancing and I lost weight. You don’t have to kill yourself by getting into shape. Just eat right and don’t drink every day.’

win),’ he said. ‘I don’t think that would be fair on people like Fleur [East] and Ben [Haenow].’ Cowell thinks that his twoo remaining acts and Lauren Platt will likely make this year’s final three. ‘That would be a great final – where you just don’t know who is going to win,’ Cowell added.

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FACTOR reject Stevi Ritchie is ready for new love conquests now that he has been voted off the show. The 33-year-old had a muchpublicised fling with fellow wannabe Chloe-Jasmine Whichello – but that is now over. Asked if he was planning to spend more time with the 24-year-old model, Ritchie told Guilty Pleasures: ‘Is there any romance? She is a nice girl, but… no.’ But the Essex boy’s mentor, Simon Cowell, says that Ritchie will have no problems securing dates after baring his chest in his

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Teary Selena struggles to hold back emotions A TEARY-eyed Selena Gomez gave an emotional performancee of her single The Heart Wants What It Wants at the American Music Awards. The 22-year-old belted out the tune, believed to be about her on-off romance with Justin Bieber, to the starstudded crowd in Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre. Towards the end, Gomez appeared to ing ‘I mouth ‘thank you Jesus’ before repeating as s time e ee thre one’ the were thought you the lights faded to black. as spotted Her best pal Taylor Swift, 24, was Gomez’s ng audi appl e whil ed also teary-ey turn on stage.

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Iggy lets her tunes do the talking after Eminem jibe Award-winner beats rival who used her name in torrid track

GGY AZALEA showed her class when she beat Eminem to a prestigious prize – days after he released a ‘rape rap’ featuring her name. The Fancy hitmaker passed up the chance to rub her rival’s nose in it, however, as she won the hip hop category at the American Music Awards. Instead, she acknowledged him gracefully, saying: ‘I can stand here against Eminem and Drake, and come out with this, it’s amazing.’ The 24-year-old was less restrained when she responded to Eminem’s track Vegas on Twitter

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last week, saying that she was bored with ‘old men threatening young women as entertainment’. Fans shared her disgust after the 42-year-old rapped: ‘Put that s*** away, Iggy. You don’t wanna blow that rape whistle on me. Scream! I love it.’ However, Azalea – from Mullumbimby in New South Wales, Australia – was in a much happier place after winning her first ever award at the prestigious bash in LA. ‘It means so much to win best hip hop, because hip hop is what inspired me to move to America and pursue my dreams,’ the starlet said. ‘It helped me when I was a teenager to escape and get through life to better times.’

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LORDE has been flirting with porn star James Deen on Twitter. The love-in began when Assume The Position star Deen said Lorde was ‘f***ing awesome’. The singer was quick to reply that she was just as enthusiastic about his work. The 18-year-old told him she ‘adored’ his 2012 GQ profile. Deen, 28, who dates fellow porn star Joanna Angel, replied: ‘Why thank you. Please forever continue to be awesome!’

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Drain baby’s mother ‘faces 25 years jail’ A MOTHER who allegedly tried to kill her newborn son by dumping him in a drain faces 25 years behind bars. Saifale Nai, 30, has been charged with attempted murder in Australia after the boy was found in the 2.5m storm drain, where he had survived for five days. The baby was wrapped in a hospital blanket, and police in Sydney used medical records to trace Ms Nai. Officers say the boy, born on Monday last week, was squeezed through the narrow opening of the motorway drain when he was a day old. He was found on Sunday by cyclist David Otte, who heard his cries. Ms Nai, who lives in the Quakers Hill suburb, will remain in police custody until a court hearing on Friday.

Her son is in a serious but stable condition in hospital. He is malnourished and dehydrated but is expected to recover. Gynaecologist Andrew Pesce, a former president of the Australian Medical Association, said the ordeal could leave him with long-term problems such as brain damage: ‘I would have thought he wouldn’t have been able to survive for much longer if he didn’t start getting fed.’ But he said healthy newborns had reserves to cope with malnutrition, and often lost 10 per cent of their birth weight because mothers could take a few days to produce sufficient milk. Last night, police revealed it took six men to lift a 200kg concrete lid covering the drain to rescue the child.

Breaking Bad – or barking mad... Two men have been arrested after a maisonette they were allegedly using as a meth lab in West Heath, Birmingham, UK, exploded. The pair, aged 27 and 30, are in hospital after suffering serious but not lifethreatening burns in the blast that was like a scene from TV hit Breaking Bad Picture: mike joNes/cAters

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AMERIcA: Aid worker Peter Kassig, who was beheaded by Islamic State militants in Syria, was praised for his humanitarian work at a memorial service attended by hundreds of people. The 26-year-old – who took the name Abdul-Rahman after converting to Islam – was remembered as a good son, who dedicated himself to helping others. The Indianapolis service included readings from the Bible and the Koran.

Italian woman joins team on space station The International Space Station is housing two women on longterm missions for only the second time in its 16-year history. Samantha Cristoforetti, who is also Italy’s first woman to go into space, joins Russian cosmonaut elena Serova on the space station, where she will complete a five-month mission. Cristoforetti, 37, has studied in Germany, France and Russia and is a captain in the Italian Air Force. In 2009, she was chosen as one of only six people from 8,000 european applicants to join the european Space Agency astronaut corps. She speaks five languages and is learning Chinese in her spare time.

THAILAnD: A journalist has been sentenced to four years in jail for defaming King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Nut Rungwong, editor of the blocked Thai e-News website, admitted the charge over an article by academic Giles Ji Ungpakorn, who fled to Britain in 2009.

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InDIA: Campaigners are calling for a ban on capturing monkeys to be lifted after a woman was killed by a pack of primates. They say laws stopping the animals being culled or sold for research has led to an explosion in the number of vicious monkeys.

swITzERLAnD: An alligator thought he had scored after he mistook the sound of a grenade with a female’s mating call. Randy hektor, 41, had to be calmed down with a sedative at Walter Zoo.

Boy, 12, waving toy gun is shot dead by police A boy of 12 has died after being gunned down by US police officers who challenged him as he waved a replica handgun in a playground. Tamir Rice died from stomach wounds inflicted by officers responding to an emergency call in Cleveland, ohio, about someone brandishing a

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‘probably fake’ gun in a park. one officer fired twice after Tamir pulled the weapon – which turned out to be a bb (airsoft) gun – from his trousers. Deputy police chief Ed Tomba said the boy had not pointed it at police and did not make any verbal threats but grabbed the bb gun after being told to raise his hands. ‘That’s when the officer fired,’ he added. Tamir was taken to MetroHealth Medical Centre in Cleveland where he died on Sunday. The family’s lawyer, Timothy Kucharski, said: ‘We are going to find out what happened.’ Jeff Follmer, president of a police union, insisted the officers were not told the caller thought the gun might be fake.

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n response to the front page ‘Hunt for gunman in drag after raid’ headline story, a man ‘in a dress and wig’ does not mean he’s in drag. It’s just means he (stupidly) thinks dressing up will make it harder for him to get caught. Drag is an art form, that both men and women can use as a form of expression. It takes yonkers to perfect and balls to do it. I admire drag queens for what that do. They are amazing. In the words of rupaul, don’t be afraid to use all the colours in the crayon box. Keep on keepin’ on, hunties! Marissa

■ The Immigrant Council, among other groups, seems free to push its ideal of more immigrants with more rights. Why does it have such access and backing to do this? Were do they get the mandate for this? Sean

■ €539m is the final estimated cost of installation of water meters according to ervia. That is €539m spent without a drop of water saved or lead pipe replaced. There really are no words. It’s also an overspend of €107m. The figures were underestimated just as the Fine Gael-Labour Government has underestimated the public feeling on the water tax. There really are no words.

■ First we have Ireland’s amazing performance on saturday – that not only saw the players hold out against Australia but also head coach Joe schmidt soldier through appendicitis – but then Katie Taylor claims another world title. To both of these teams – there are people around Katie who help her get where she is – we are all so, so proud. Come on, Ireland! Davy

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Cowell loses X Factor after Madonna snub Pop icon not interested in performing on struggling show

HE’S used to getting what he wants but Simon Cowell admits Madonna rejected his invitation to perform on this year’s X Factor final. The music mogul is desperate to get the 56-year-old Queen of Pop to sing on stage with a finalist.

He revealed that he has no plans to relocate to the US ‘Is there any artist I want on the show I haven’t had before? Madonna,’ he told Metro Herald from his X Factor dressing room on Sunday. ‘Will she be on the final? I don’t think so. But there’s always next year. We always send an invite out.’ Amid rumours that he is set to quit the

by SEAMUS DUFF X Factor to relaunch the American version of the show, the judge revealed he had no plans to relocate to the US. ‘It’s a question of when. I’m not sure I would want to go back there and do it. I like doing the show here,’ the 55-yearold said. ‘There is another show I think will be on in America, a new one, which we’ve been working on for a few months. I can’t tell you [what it is, but] it is something I’m excited about.’

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Nerve cells synthesised for pain-relief studies

ScientiStS have created ‘pain in a dish’ by converting skin cells into sensitive neurons. the lab-generated nerve cells respond to a range of pain stimulation, including physical injury, inflammation and chemotherapy and could be used to develop better painrelieving drugs. A team at Harvard Medical School used proteins that control gene activity to transform mouse and human skin cells directly into pain-sensing neurons. the findings are reported in the journal nature neuroscience.

Father of DNA’s Nobel medal under hammer A nobel Prize gold medal awarded to US scientist Dr James Watson, a co-discoverer of DnA, is expected to sell for up to €2.8million at auction next month in new York. Watson, along with Francis crick and Maurice Wilkins, unravelled the double-helix structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DnA) in england in 1953 in a discovery that heralded the modern era of biology. the medal – the first to be offered by a living recipient – will go under the hammer on December 4 at christie’s.

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Homosexuality link to social bonding

Homosexual behaviour may have evolved to promote social bonding in humans, according to new uK research. Dr Diana Fleischman, of the university of Portsmouth, says the results of a preliminary study provide the first evidence that our need to bond with others increases our openness to homosexual behaviour. she examined the relationship between progesterone and sexual attitudes to explore the role homosexual behaviour may have

played in human evolution. In research published in the journal archives of sexual Behaviour, they found heterosexual women with higher levels of progesterone more likely to be open to engaging in sexual behaviour with other women. similarly, when heterosexual men are subtly reminded of the importance of having male allies, they report more positive attitudes toward engaging in sexual behaviour with other men. Dr Fleischman said this pattern

was particularly obvious in men with high levels of progesterone, known to contribute to social bonds. It is one of the main hormones responsible for caring or friendly behaviour and levels rise when people interact closely. Women’s levels peak after ovulation when the chance of pregnancy is reduced. Dr Fleischman said: ‘The results of our study are compelling because using two very different methods, they arrived at the same conclusion.’

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1 Chris Hemsworth plays the toothsome Norse god in Thor: The Dark World

Today’s Film: Thor: The Dark World Sky Sci Fi/Horror, 9pm

Chris Hemsworth, officially the Sexiest Man Alive On The Planet – well, at least according to People magazine – stars as the chiselled Norse god in this 2013 mythical action caper. You might question whether all Viking gods had such perfect teeth, but it’s a lively romp which dabbles in the dark arts to good effect.

2 James Nesbitt is still searching for his son in abduction mystery The Missing

The Missing

BBC1, 9pm Back and forth we go in this jigsaw puzzle of an abduction mystery, clues from eight years past snagging away at scars that haven’t healed in the present. The best way of keeping tabs where you are is Tcheky Karyo’s hair, much shaggier in the present day than back in 2006. Whatever time frame we’re in, James Nesbitt hangs on the cusp of anger and despair whatever time of day or year it is. Will Paris provide any answers?

5 Kathy Burke takes on Queen Elizabeth in the gleeful impressions show Psychobitches

3 Grant Gustin speeds his way to victory in The Flash

The Flash

Sky1, 8pm You’ve got to love Barry/Flash (Grant Gustin). No matter how awesome the powers of the villains that he faces off against, he still reckons his super sprint skills will save the day. Tonight, he’s up against a super soldier with an explosive touch.

Imagine… The One And Only Mike Leigh

BBC1, 11.05pm Director Mike Leigh, whose latest release Mr Turner is attracting rave reviews, is the latest to be given the Alan Yentob profile treatment. Leigh is well worth the attention but wouldn’t this BBC arts flagship show benefit from a broader approach than Yentob’s chummy chats?

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Our own Sharon Horgan – sister of rugby legend Shane – stars in this scurrilous impressions show which gives a clutch of female comedy talent free rein to indulge their comedic fantasies. Kathy Burke takes on Queen Elizabeth while Doctor Who’s Michelle Gomez tears up the screen as Margaret Thatcher.

Director Mike Leigh is in the spotlight in Alan Yentob’s Imagine…

YOUR gUIDE TO THIS EvENINg’S ESSENTIAL vIEWINg The Real Tom Thumb: History’s Smallest Superstar BBC4, 9pm

With American Horror Story: Freak Show going strong on Fox, here’s an interesting addendum: a full length life story of the 3ft 4in Tom Thumb (real name Charles Stratton), whose public appearances pulled in packed crowds around the world in the 1840s. Far from bemoaning his fate, Thumb/Stratton made the most of the tiny hand he’d been dealt with. There’s a moral for all of us in that.

Champions League Live

TV3 & UTV, 7.30pm Manchester City’s protracted tale of woe in the Champions League has continued this season and they now face the particularly daunting prospect of needing a victory over tonight’s esteemed visitors Bayern Munich to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.

The Paedophile Next Door C4, 9pm Scarcely a week goes by, it seems,

without a shock paedophile exposé in the headlines. This report aims to tackle the issue head-on by hearing the frank views of a paedophile. Uneasy viewing – but only by understanding the root of the problem can progress be made.

Martha do their best to stall InterServices Intelligence. It’s all ratchetting up nicely so let’s just hope Homeland crescendos in worthy fashion.

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Kudos to the ink artists who ply their inky trade in LA’ Venice Beach and Hollywood Boulevard: they don’t exploit those who are under the influence and a tad emotional. Just as well when a client arrives wanting a third eye on her face.

RTÉ2, 9pm After last week’s hallucinatory nightmare, Carrie is left clutching at straws as she tries to defend her corner. She tries a last-ditch operation, while Lockhart and

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App-y nando’s Peri-Peri chicken, Portugal’s tasty flame-grilled dish, has taken the country by storm since Nando’s – a finger lickin’ favourite for everyone from Jay-Z to our own Niall Horan – hit Irish shores a few years back. Customers can now download a new app which allows them to order their dishes, pay online and select the time they would like to collect their order from any of the eight Nando’s restaurants across the country. See Nandos.ie for details

Kudos to 22-year-old Matthew Logan from Chapter One who was awarded the Euro-Toques Young Chef Of The Year Award on Sunday. Following a tense cook-off at a pop-up event on Capel Street at the weekend, Logan beat off stiff competition from four fellow finalists to take the prestigious gong and will now go on to work under the direction of two-star Michelin chef Philip Howard at The Square in London. www.youngchef.ie

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A mug of warm cider is just the ticket when it comes to staving off the end-of-autumn blues. With this in mind, The Marker Hotel on Grand Canal Square has teamed up with Orpens to create a limited-edition yuletide drink, Orpens Winter Cider. The beverage can be enjoyed cold or warm thanks to a special ‘spiced’ brew designed by the hotel’s executive chef, Gareth Mullins. Drink in-house or buy a bottle to take away from The Marker’s Christmas Shop which opens on December 6. See www.themarkerhoteldublin.com

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IngredIents makes 4 ramekins 100g chocolate te (70 per cent cocoa solids) ♦ 30g unsalted butter ♦ 2 esso egg yolks ♦ 3 egg whites ♦ 1 shot of dark espresso ange ♦ A drop of orange oil (or a bit of very fine orange zest, or a bit of Cointreau/Grand Marnier,, or nothing at all) ♦ 15g sugar method step 1 Either in the microwave or in a

bowl over boiling water (making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water), melt the chocolate and butter until smooth. e and step 2 Whisk the egg yolks until nearly white thick in consistency. step 3 Gently stir the yolks into the butter and chocolate, then stir in the coffee and the orangey bit, if using. s, add the step 4 Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, o get that sugar and whisk for just a minute more to shine. step 5 Beat a third of the egg white into the xt chocolate until nice and smooth, then do the next es of an lot more gently and the last with the strokes angel. Neither over-mix nor leave white streaks, then put the mousse into small glass or china jars and leave in the fridge for an hour. Enjoy!

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pressure tumbling down and leave the outside world forgotten. Exotic blooms, dramatic bamboo trees and gurgling waterfalls will make you feel that life is very good indeed. Add in the über-healthy menus, antioxidant juices and stylish rooms, and you’ll be positively glowing before the week is out. From €2,950 for a four-day retreat, for two people sharing. comoshambala.com

Ultimate

soul soothers 2015 is beckoning, along with resolutions to not let stress take over and find inner peace. These once-in-a-lifetime holistic and spiritual retreats should inspire a calmer you. By Angelina Villa-Clarke

Positive thinking

SLEEp EASy

Lucknam Park, Bath, UK This country house hotel set in a pristine 500-acre estate may look olde worlde but appearances can be deceptive. Aside from the romantic decor and Michelinstarred restaurant, Lucknam Park also has a cutting-edge Wellness Centre. It is the only hotel in the UK to offer Haslauer Reflective Sunlight Therapy, which helps sufferers of seasonal affective disorder by giving a boost of artificial sunlight in a specially devised suite. Combine this with a Mindful Cooking course, where you’ll learn the principles of mindfulness in relation to creating nourishing meals, and you’ll depart with a sunnier disposition. Haslauer Reflective Sunlight Therapy from €38 for 40 minutes. One-day cookery courses from €220 per person. www.lucknampark.co. uk

The luxurious SHA Wellness Clinic (left) is set in the mountains near Alicante and boasts an A-list clientele – think Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell and Gwyneth Paltrow

Meditation heaven

Ananda, Himalayas, India Ananda is the holy grail of spiritual retreats and is based near Rishikesh in north India, the birthplace of yoga. It is renowned for ayurveda traditional medicine, yoga and meditation, and offers a rounded experience to a stellar guest list. Next month sees the launch of a

yogic cleanse programme led by yogic master Kirit Thacker, which will feature hatha yogic cleansing techniques, known as shatkriya, to detoxify the body. Meditation practices such as trataka (starring at a fixed object), yogic breathing and an ayurvedic diet also feature during the seven or 14-day programme. Expect a detoxified

mind and body, and a new you. From €482 per person per night. anandaspa.com

Sort out your stress

Como Shambhala Estate, Bali, Indonesia If you are feeling frazzled and out of sync, a four-day stress management course at the idyllic Get a grip: (From left) Detoxify your body with a massage high up in the Himalayas; head to tropical Bali for a four-day stressmanagement course; learn new and surefire ways of how to get a good night’s sleep down in sunny Spain

Como Shambhala Estate in Bali should help you unwind. Private therapeutic yoga classes, wellbeing lectures, massages and aqua therapy are included, as is a personal assistant. Simply meandering around this magical hideaway will bring your blood

Greece brightening

Serenity Retreat, Lefkada, Greece Set up by zen meditation teacher Kim Bennett, Serenity Retreats are aimed at solo travellers looking for selfdevelopment. The week-long retreat has an easy-breezy approach and while there are mindfulness walks, guided meditations and excursions on offer, nothing is compulsory. ‘Our emphasis is on giving our guests space,’ Bennett says. ‘Our accommodation is on the beach

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Right balance: A beautiful setting such as Mauritius (left) or Italy (top) can do wonders for the soul while you improve your posture

and we encourage guests to sit and do nothing other than watch the sea and the mountains for a restorative effect.’ From €500 per person per week, www.serenityretreat.co.uk

Beat the toxins

Reclaim Yourself Retreat, Suffolk, UK Kick-start the new year as you mean to go on with a rejuvenating detox yoga weekend. Taking place in an atmospheric 16th-century house outside the pretty village of Lavenham in England, it offers dynamic flow yoga, meditation, hot stone and sports massages and detoxing foods. You’ll leave feeling energised with improved muscle tone, glowing skin and increased flexibility. From €475 for the weekend, Jan 30 to Feb 1, 2015. reclaimyourself.co.uk

And... sleep

SHA Wellness Clinic, Alicante, Spain Sleep deprivation can affect all areas of your life and can be the cause of premature ageing, among other health problems. The luxurious SHA Wellness Clinic in the mountains near Alicante boasts an A-list clientele (think Kylie, Naomi and Gwyneth) and has made its name as one of the world’s leading clinics by blending Eastern philosophies with contemporary Western techniques. Its seven-day sleep recovery programme includes medical consultations, night polysomnographic diagnosis, sessions with a personal trainer, consultations with a psychologist and a wealth of activities and treatments. Get ready to press the snooze button. Sleep recovery programme from

€2,780 per person based on a seven-night stay, not including accommodation. www.shawellnessclinic.com

Walk tall into 2015

Lefay Spa, Lake Garda, Italy Improve your posture and you can also improve your mindset. A sojourn at Lefay Spa, set on the shores of Lake Garda, can help you achieve this. Calling on the principles of ancient Chinese medicine, it offers a five-day posture package. Designed to rebalance energy lines, you’ll also experience Chinese manipulative therapy, flotation treatments and massages to regulate the muscular structure of the body. Special osteopathic treatments, such as an innovative craniosacral biodynamic treatment, can also be added in. The postural programme including full board is €2,170 for five nights. www.lefayresorts.com

Wake up your soul

Shanti Maurice, Mauritius Simply being in a beautiful setting does wonders for the soul, and Shanti Maurice certainly delivers on that front with its tropical gardens and picture-postcard beach location. It also goes one step further. The holistic biostation, in the resort’s renowned Nira Spa, focuses on holistic treatments to achieve a balance between the inner and outer selves. The Shanti Touch, for instance, involves a variety of rhythmic flowing movements that treat the back, shoulders, neck and scalp while releasing tension. Seven nights costs from €5,440, based on two people sharing on a half board basis. www.shantimaurice.com

TRAvEL DEALs Of THE wEEk n Destination: Lapland. Price: From €1,209 (adult)/€999 (child). Details: 2 nights, 3* accommodation; departs Dublin December 15 & 17; flights, transfers and taxes, 20kg luggage allowance and guide, includes Reindeer ride, Husky rides, meals, ski suits and boots and private meeting with Santa. Contact: Sunway Holidays, tel: (01) 2311800. n Destination: Argentina. Price: €8695pp + taxes. Details: December 1; 4* accommodation, 10-night cruise, 3 nights in Buenos Aires, 2 nights in Tierra del Fuego, a helicopter trip, return flights and transfers. Contact: tel: (01) 2412360/89, email: info@nuevomundo.ie. n Destination: San Francisco and All-Inclusive Golden Gate Alaska Cruise. Price: €3325pp. Details: May 13, 2015, 2 nights 3* accommodation, 11-night cruise; return flights to San Francisco ex. Dublin, free drinks, gratuities and up to $300 onboard spend, taxes and charges. Contact: www.travelmood.ie, tel: (01) 4331023.

n Destination: South Africa – Cape Town & winelands. Price: from €1169pp. Details: May 2015; 7 nights B&B in a 4* hotel; full day tour to winelands of Paarl and Stellenbosch; flights, taxes. Departure. Contact: www. sunway.ie, tel: (01) 2311800. n Destination: Miami and Eastern Caribbean. Price: €1540pp; upgrade to 4* hotel from €270pp or to 5* resort from €285pp. Details: May 6, 2015; 3 nights at a 3* hotel & spa and 7-night cruise; return flights ex Dublin including taxes, onboard credit of between $50 and $200 OBC per stateroom. Contact: American Holidays, tel: (01) 6733835, www.americanholidays.com. n Destination: Isla Mujeres Cancun. Price: €2199pp. Details: May 2015; 7 nights 5* allinclusive accommodation; return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights accommodation, transfers, taxes and charges. Price based on two people. Other dates and durations available. Contact: www. travelmood.ie, tel: (01) 433 1023.

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hot stuff: dragon age ● Dragon Age: Inquisition (360/PS3/XO/ PS4/PC) is the third, and most epic, roleplayer in the fantasy series so far. Filled with political intrigue and monster-mashing in equal measure, it’s a fitting ending to a storyline started five years ago. ● Filling the gap before Dead Island 2 next year, Escape Dead Island (360/PS3/PC) is a cartoonified zombie adventure with a style all of its own that still promises plenty of scares. ● Sega’s Sonic The Hedgehog has found an unlikely home on Nintendo consoles. His latest adventures, Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyric (Wii U) and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (3DS), return him to his platform game roots. ● Having been released recently on the Xbox 360 and PS3, WWE 2K15 on XO and PS4 means we’re now treated to Lycra-clad musclemen in the greatest resolution yet. ● Watch Dogs (Wii U) was released on other consoles months ago but Nintendo owners won’t mind finally getting their hands on one of the most interesting openworld games out there. ● The PS Vita has seen a sales boost since adding the ability to play PS4 games remotely but Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (PSV) could draw even more interested eyes to the portable console – turn to p56 for our guide to the best handhelds and gaming tablets around this Christmas.

up your street: Watch dogs

foes in high places

lthough Far Cry 4 has to tackle yet another Call of Duty release and halo: the Master Chief Collection in the Christmas bun-fight, its impact deserves to be immediate. the open world that’s yours to explore is a fictional himalayan region called Kyrat where you go around shooting enemies – and honey badgers – to liberate an enslaved populace from a despotic ruler. As Ajay ghale, you’ve arrived in your mum’s homeland to scatter her ashes but very soon (in one of the most thrilling game openings ever) discover a second agenda to her final wishes. this leads you to join and consequently become the most pivotal member of rebel fighters the golden Path.

ThE BIg RELEASE far cry 4 (18) XO/PS4/360/PS3/PC Countless missions and side missions await as you take on your ‘uncle’, Pagan Min, for control of the region. Far Cry 4 offers an impressive selection of mission types, co-op gameplay and one of the most rounded villains of any video game. Where it truly excels, though, is in its range of options. You can wander off the beaten path and ignore the storyline for hours on end, be it hunting indigenous wildlife for their skins, meat or as bait, or even picking flowers to be made into medicines and the like. In addition, as almost all vehicles are available to be driven, so there’s an incentive for exploration too. Missions themselves can be played pretty much any way you

fancy. take over an outpost by running in with guns blazing or shoot the lock off a gate and let an elephant run riot – it’s entirely up to you. Far Cry 4 has hours and hours

grand ThefT auTo V (18) XO/PS4 You would think Grand Theft Auto V for new consoles would essentially be the same game released last year for the Xbox 360 and PS3 with a nice lick of paint. After all, it broke video game records and won awards. Well, it has had a mighty facelift in graphical presentation, but the big deal here is that you can now play the whole thing from a firstperson perspective. This changes the action so radically that even those who have completed the original release will feel the

benefit. It’s a masterstroke because while the first GTA V was a superb lesson in interactivity, this version now allows people to drive cars, planes and such from the cockpit – a revelation. Car chases are more tangible when looking at them through your own eyes, while shoot-outs are more heart-racing. Then, of course, you have the incredible plot structure of a GTA game and the cinematic presentation as before. Very, very clever indeed. RH

of gameplay in its bones – more than most rivals on the market today – yet never feels too repetitive. It is a staggering achievement that shouldn’t be overlooked. Rik Henderson

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METROSCOPE by Patrick Arundell

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Aries Mar 21 – Apr 20

Though life may be exciting, perhaps encouraging you to be impulsive, today’s Capricorn moon sounds a note of caution that you’d best pay attention to. Its link to Pluto hints that you may have deadlines to meet or need to deal with someone in authority.

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Taurus Apr 21 – May 21

New ideas show up that can encourage you to invest in your home or perhaps find ways to earn a bit of extra cash. An optimistic alignment may push you to have a go, as you could benefit from changes in one or both areas.

METROKU Easy, Moderate and Challenging

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Gemini May 22 – Jun 21

Don’t waste too much energy or money on activities that aren’t on your wavelength. The reason being that the Mercury-Saturn link suggests you have more than enough on your plate right now, so it will help to pace yourself for a day or two. For your forecast, call 15609 114 72

cancer Jun 22 – Jul 23

Be patient where affairs of the heart are concerned as the current alignments suggest it’s only temporary. The same is true if you’re keen to unleash your creativity and feel blocked.

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Leo Jul 24 – Aug 23

With opportunities to enjoy life, you may want to drop anything that seems like hard work and focus on having fun instead. Yet, there may be responsibilities at home and tasks at work to attend to. Today, though, it will be your attitude that counts.

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Virgo Aug 24 – Sep 23

An out-of-the-blue idea could have moneymaking potential and with Mars in Capricorn lending a practical yet creative approach, this can help you to succeed. On another note, people may have a tendency to drop round unexpectedly. For your forecast, call 15609 114 75

Libra Sep 24 – Oct 23

The continuing Sun-Neptune square suggests that although romance can beckon, it may be the source of disappointment. What someone says and does can conflict. If this is a new person, it’s best to get to know them better before becoming more intimate. For your forecast, call 15609 114 76

scorpio Oct 24 – Nov 22

Saying it like it is may seem like a good idea but if you do, you might attract negative reactions. Instead, consider keeping quiet or employing a sensitive approach to any edgy situations you encounter.

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sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 21

An awkward conversation can encourage uncertainty or confusion. However, a fresh perspective could give you renewed incentive to resolve things. Talking with a friend can reveal a better angle, allowing you to make a more informed decision.

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capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 20

Social interactions may seem overly formal and could also prove to be expensive. Think carefully before you accept any invitations. Later, a VenusUranus link offers insights into relationships and might help improve your connection with a relative. For your forecast, call 15609 114 79

Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19

Chatting with friends can bring up interesting ideas, one of which could be a game-changer. In addition, a friend’s brighter outlook may help you see the positive side of a situation that’s been causing you angst. For your forecast, call 15609 114 80

Pisces Feb 20 – Mar 20

Appraise your resources and consider all the facts before you commit to anything. The Capricorn moon also hints at an intense meeting which could stir up feelings. For your forecast, call 15609 114 81

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Solutions to previous puzzle: Across: 1 Fashionable; 9 Riddled; 10 Outre; 11 Panic; 12 Teacher; 13 Neatly; 15 Status; 18 Unaware; 20 Put on; 22 Trend; 23 Diocese; 24 Predominate. Down: 2 Add on; 3 Helical; 4 Oddity; 5 Aroma; 6 Latchet; 7 Propinquity; 8 Represented; 14 Amateur; 16 Typhoon; 17 Seldom; 19 Aided; 21 Treat.

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spORT DigEsT England tie excites Ashley-Cooper Rugby Australia

winger Adam AshleyCooper believes Saturday’s Test against England will give the Wallabies a strong taste of what’s to come at the World Cup next year. Australia take on Stuart Lancaster’s side at Twickenham ahead of their Pool A match-up at the same venue next October. England and Australia will also have to battle it out with Wales, Fiji and Uruguay for qualification to the knock-out stages. ‘It’s a tough pool and you can certainly treat Saturday’s match as a warm-up game for that World Cup match,’ Ashley-Cooper (pictured) said. ‘And off the back of two disappointing weeks, we certainly want to respond and we’ll be looking to do that.’

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sexton impressed with ireland’s young guns by DAnny HOgAn

AS IrelAnd finished 2014 on a high note against Australia Johnny Sexton believes the future is bright because of the quality of attacking talent coming through. The calendar year has seen Ireland win nine games from ten with their only loss coming narrowly against england. despite the retirement of Brian O’driscoll, plenty of options have been trialled in midfield and with a host of attack-

McGettigan set for European medal

‘I’m fresher, I feel better mentally’

ATHLETics Wicklow’s Roisin

McGettigan will be awarded a European bronze medal at the National Athletics Awards for the 1500m from the 2009 European Indoor Championships in Turin following the banning of winner Anna Alminova of Russia due to a doping offence. The retired McGettigan will now enter the record books as the bronze medallist, making it Ireland’s 21st European Indoor medal. John Foley CEO of Athletics Ireland called the move ‘right and fitting’.

UP AND AWAY: Aer Lingus ambassador Johnny Sexton launched the airline’s winter offers to North America and beyond, which includes up to 54 weekly direct transatlantic flights starting from only €209 for travel between January 1 and March 31. Aer Lingus’ summer schedule for 2015 includes the introduction of a new service from Dublin to Washington, a daily service from Dublin to San Francisco and a third daily service from Dublin to New York picture: iNpHO

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ing talent due to return, Sexton is excited about what’s coming down the line 11 months before the World Cup. Connacht’s 21-year-old centre is one of the younger players who has made a breakthrough against South Africa and Australia and he made a big impression on the out-half. ‘(robbie Henshaw) is coming on in leaps and bounds. He would say himself he’s got so much more improvement,’ said

Sexton. ‘He’s so young, only 21. It’s frightening to think what he could achieve if he keeps improving the way he is.’ Another player who got a chance to shine in the win over Georgia was Ulster centre Stuart Olding, another who Sexton is tipping for a big future. ‘He will be a great option going forward. He seems to have that second five-eights as they call it in the southern hemisphere. He has that potential. He showed some great things in training and I’m really looking forward to working with him,’ said the star. In his second and final year with racing Metro, Sexton also insisted he was in much better condition this term compared to his struggles last year. ‘I had played 14 games in 13 weeks with racing last year. I got an injury against Australia and played injured against new Zealand; whereas this year I played five [club games] having broken my jaw. I was fresher, I felt better mentally, worlds apart from this time last year, I’m sure that will stand me in good stead,’ he added.

After the in-fighting, feuding, intrigue and fear of failure, in the end Lewis Hamilton was simply...

unstoppable

It’s a rIvalry that, at times, has been turbulent but on sunday night lewis Hamilton and Nico rosberg finally put their differences to rest and hugged each other after a hard-fought season. the German was gracious in defeat, acknowledging it was lewis, his friend since childhood, who had been the driver of the year. With 11 victories from 19 races, Hamilton was the worthiest winner and the sense of relief his Mercedes did not let him down was palpable in the pits. that is not to say he didn’t feel the pressure, though. He admitted after the race he had slept badly the night before, waking at 5am and going for a run to clear his head. His family made a surprise visit to watch their boy become a double world champion. lewis had not invited

them for fear it would be distracting, but as it turned out it capped off the perfect day. Power unit problems scuppered rosberg’s title hopes but ultimately the championship was seized by Hamilton before the first corner. His start from second on the grid – Nico having beaten him to pole for the 11th time – was, in his own words ‘absolutely phenomenal’. He roared past rosberg and disappeared into the distance. ‘It felt like the best start I’ve ever had.’ the history books will suggest the title fight wasn’t as tense as it was in reality. Hamilton scored 67 more points than his team-mate.

Just champion: Hamilton crosses the finishing line in Abu Dhabi on Sunday

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Ag Agbonla-score: The Villaa skipper celebrates his goal but the hosts were eventuallyy pegged back b by Clyne’s late leveller (below)

Chelsea old boys’ network? No way Jose’s having that JOSE MOURINHO and Roberto Di Matteo have both insisted there is no place for sentiment tonight. Mourinho takes his runaway Premier League leaders to Gelsenkirchen in Group G aiming to ensure progression to the knockout stages. Up against him is the only man to have led the Blues to the European Cup, Italian Di Matteo. Despite a fleeting spell in charge at Stamford Bridge – Di Matteo had eight months in charge after stints as assistant manager and caretaker

Roberto who? Jose Mourinho doesn’t even want to talk about Roberto Di Matteo boss – he did land the biggest club prize of all, winning the Champions League in 2012 in an amazing final against Bayern Munich on German soil. He was

axed six months later. Mourinho was in no mood to discuss his opposite number yesterday, saying: ‘I am not here to speak about Roberto Di Matteo.’

arsenal need to ‘strengthen’

Games Lambert has won from his century of matches in charge

Clyne in time as saints hold Villa

PAUL LAMBERT’S 100th match in charge of Aston Villa ended in disappointment last night as Nathaniel Clyne scored a late equaliser for Southampton. While Saints preserved an unbeaten run stretching back six matches, for Villa – two points off the drop – it is eight without a win. But for so long it had all looked positive as the club celebrated their 140th anniversary at Villa Park. Even second-placed Southampton, who have looked so impressive this season, turned up bearing gifts. Having looked out of sorts,

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by Matthew Nash the visitors conceded on the half hour as Fraser Forster raced out of his goal to deal with Ciaran Clark’s long punt upfield. However, home skipper Gabriel Agbonlahor was quicker to the ball, nicking it away from Forster and rolling in only his team’s

second goal in eight outings. Despite the visitors enjoying the lion’s share of possession, they couldn’t carve out any chances until 20 minutes from time, Villa keeper Brad Guzan punching away Dusan Tadic’s rasping free-kick. Saints came slowly back into the game but Villa could have been out of sight had Andreas Weimann not skied his shot after a breakaway. The almost-inevitable leveller came with nine minutes left as Ryan Bertrand pulled the ball back for England’s Clyne to finish neatly and ruin Lambert’s big night.

ARSENAL’S second largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov has told Arsene Wenger to learn from his mistakes and strengthen to compete with the best in Europe. The Russian billionaire was keen to emphasise his admiration for

Wenger but believes the Frenchman is letting principles stand in the way of success. Usmanov said: ‘We need to strengthen every position to play on the level of such teams as Chelsea and Manchester City... Real Madrid, Barcelona and other clubs.’

Pellegrini rounds on non believers

‘Trust’: Manuel Pellegrini

MANUEL PELLEGRINI has hit out at doubters who wrote off his Manchester City side and claims they will fight to keep Champions League hopes alive. City host Bayern Munich in a crucial clash at the Etihad Stadium tonight knowing anything but victory could effectively end their hopes for another year. Their failure to make any apparent headway has brought criticism but Pellegrini remains confident. He said: ‘I don’t know who those people are who don’t believe what we can do. I am sure this team – and me personally – have a lot of trust that we can do it. Victory over a Bayern side already through to the last 16 might not only revive Champions League hopes but provide impetus for the rest of the season. Pellegrini said: ‘[It could have] an impact. Nobody in the team is happy the way we have played this stage of the group.

fOOTbALL DigEsT

Togetherness key for Lallana aDaM lallaNa believes sticking together is the key to liverpool turning around their season. Sunday’s 3-1 loss at crystal Palace was the reds’ fourth successive defeat in all competitions and leaves Brendan rodgers’ men 12th in the Premier league, just four points above the relegation zone. liverpool have another big game tomorrow when they meet minnows ludogorets, with victory imperative to keep alive their hopes of qualifying

for the knockout stages of the champions league. The midfielder said: ‘It [defeat] was disappointing, especially after going in front so early. It was a great platform for us to push on. ‘But we didn’t do that – we take full responsibility for that. We have got a tough game on Wednesday so we need to be together for that one. We need to win to stay in the competition, so the lads will be fighting for their lives to do that.’

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Stick it out: Lallana

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United won’t whine over fan

MaNcheSTer United will not lodge a complaint over an incident at the emirates Stadium on Saturday which saw an arsenal fan throw wine at the visitors’ bench. a fan was arrested following the incident after United took the lead in the 2-1 win. a United spokesman said: ‘There was an incident but arsenal’s staff and stewards acted quickly and professionally to it. contrary to reports, we will not be making a complaint to the Fa.’

Vermaelen may face op, say Barca BarceloNa defender Thomas Vermaelen may require surgery to cure his thigh injury. The Belgium centre half is still waiting to make his competitive debut for Barcelona after joining from arsenal in the summer. ahead of tonight’s champions league tie at aPoel Nicosia, Barca sports director andoni Zubizarreta said: ‘We don’t know if Vermaelen is now going to need surgery, we are studying the situation. We are evaluating what is best.’

SPORT gOLDEN girl

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Gab’s gift not enough as Saints nip in for late point

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Five in a row: Katie Taylor kisses her gold medal in South Korea yesterday pIcture: Inpho

Bray legend wins 17th title

Focus is on improving for Six Nations

by DANNy HOgAN

THERE’S plenty more to come, insisted Johnny Sexton just days after Ireland completed a Guinness Series clean sweep by beating Australia. Coupled to their win over South Africa, confidence is high that the Six Nations title holders can kick on and defend their title by winning a Grand Slam. Yesterday, Ireland outhalf Sexton claimed that the plan will be for Ireland to unleash more attacking play in 2015. ‘Yeah, we didn’t show a whole lot which will be good for when we come to the Six Nations when we can use what

we had planned to use and we’ll take that positive,’ said Sexton, who added that Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will review their wins like losses. ‘Look, it’s great we’re talking about all of these deficiencies in our play after three wins. It’s a nice place to be and a good thing that we’re doing it. We’d probably be talking about the same things if we’d have lost, it’s what we’ll do when we meet to review it. We’ll pretend like we did lose and take everything as it was. We know we’ve plenty to improve on, but we’ll work on that and will improve by the Six Nations.’

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KATIE TAylOR claimed her record-equalling fifth consecutive gold medal at the Women’s World Championships in South Korea yesterday. Taylor beat Azerbaijan’s yana Allekseeva by unanimous decision to match the achievement of India’s Mary Kom, who won five titles between 2002 and 2010. ‘It’s an absolute privilege to equal that record of five world titles, I thank God for another great victory,’ said Taylor. Taylor has now won 17 major titles – one Olympic, five World, six European and five European Union – since 2005.

Watch this space: Sexton hinted Ireland have kept some artillery in reserve for the Six Nations pIcture: Inpho

Ror-ing back: Australian Open

McIlroy back where glory trail began RORy McIlROy will look to successfully defend the title which kickstarted his resurgence at this week’s Australian Open in Sydney. Given the world No.1’s brilliant performances this year, which brought major victories in the Open and US PGA Championship and two other wins, it is hard to believe just how bad 2013 was in comparison. McIlroy struggled to adapt to his new equipment, fell out with his management company and walked off the course during his defence of the Honda Classic, not to mention labelling his own play ‘brain dead’ when missing the cut in the Open. The 25-year-old had to wait until December to win his first tournament of 2013 at Royal Sydney, denying home

‘I came through this year stronger’ favourite Adam Scott the triple crown after the Masters champion had won the Australian PGA and Australian Masters. Twelve months on McIlroy returns to Sydney – albeit a different golf course – already thinking about completing a career grand slam in the Masters next April and brimming with confidence. ‘This year has been full of ups and downs, mainly ups, which is a great thing,’ said McIlroy, who won the BMW PGA Championship in May just days after calling off his wedding to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. ‘I learned a lot from it and I feel like I came through this year stronger and wiser, and I can go into 2015 in a much better place. I’m happy with the success that I’ve had and I feel like there’s been a lot that I’ve learned this year as well.’

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