Edmonds: 'Negative Attitude' Caused Man's Cancer

Noel Edmonds has become involved in a Twitter row with a man who he suggested had cancer because of his "negative attitude".

The Deal Or No Deal presenter has been praising a machine he uses which is said to stimulate "cellular resonance" in the body.

He claims the EMPpad, which uses pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), "slows ageing, reduces pain, lifts depression" among other benefits.

But @VaunEarl, whose Twitter biography says he has kidney cancer, lymph node metastases and psoriatic arthritis, called the machine "quackery".

"This sort of quackery should be illegal if it isn't already," he wrote.

"I think Noel Edmonds should stick to what he's good at. Presenting quiz shows and beard trimming, rather than curing cancer."

Edmonds fired back: "Scientific fact-disease is caused by negative energy. Is it possible your ill health is caused by your negative attitude? #explore".

The TV host is a long-time fan of the device and has previously called it a "miracle pad", frequently recommending it to his followers.

But many other Twitter users were quick to mock him.

Edmonds also claimed that since he has started using the EMPpad he has been forced to cut his hair once a week.

EMPpad Limited said it does not pay Edmonds to advertise the product.

The Advertising Standards Authority said it is investigating the tweets and whether Edmonds is being paid by the company which makes the device.

It tweeted: "We are aware of concerns around claims for @EMP_Pad and we’ve received a complaint this morning which we are urgently looking into."

@VaunEarl's full name appears to be Vaun Earl Norman, and he also runs a blog titled My Adventures in Cancerland.

He replied to Edmonds: "Wow! How do you know I have a negative attitude. You have no idea who I am. #patronising #cancer...

"I'm the most positive person I know despite my disabilities and long term ill health. Weird."

He added: "Don't get me wrong I like Noel Edmonds, brilliant TV man. But much rather consult my Oncologist with 15 years experience than Mr Edmonds.

"I don't even mind Noel Edmonds using and offering 'positivity' tools. But cancer cures is a step too far."

EMPpad director Samuel Maddock said his company had not claimed its products prevent cancer.

"Although research using very low frequency and intensity PEMF to help address cancer has produced some promising early results, it is currently in the very early stages and EMPpad does not make the claim that PEMF therapy can prevent cancer," he said.

Popular MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Dies Aged 42

Mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice, who rose to internet fame in the early 2000s with videos of his unsanctioned street fights, has died at the age of 42.

Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, was taken to a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, Coral Springs Police Sergeant Carla Kmiotek said.

She said officers did not receive an emergency call from his home, but said: "There is no foul play suspected and there is no investigation."

The fighter's death was confirmed by his longtime manager Mike Imber.

He said: "We lost our brother today."

Slice in action in the UFC

Scott Coker, president of Bellator MMA for which Slice competed, said in a statement: "We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family.

"Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man."

The cause of his death is still unclear.

Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Slice attended the University of Miami and Bethune-Cook University.

He was a strip club bouncer when he began competing in unsanctioned street fights in 2003. Videos of his knockout victories in the bouts became wildly popular online.

He studied MMA and compiled a 5-2-1 career record between the UFC and Bellator, as well as a 7-0 record with six knockouts in seven professional boxing fights.

Slice last fought at Bellator 149 in February, where he defeated Dhafir "Dada 5000" Harris.

He later tested positive for steroids, wiping the victory from the record books.

EU Referendum: The Top EU Google Searches

Lithuanians are searching the internet to find out how they can gain UK citizenship in the event of Brexit, a new Google tool shows.

They are also keen to know whether they will be allowed to remain in the UK if the country votes to leave the EU on 23 June.

While in Poland, they want to know how the English say the word Brexit. (Ahem, Brexit).

In Croatia they are interesting in finding out the Queen’s view on whether the UK should leave the EU.

The search engine has released an interactive map of searches relating to the EU referendum and – not surprisingly – topping the list is "What is Brexit?"

So here are some of the 10 interesting questions people in the EU are asking about the referendum in the UK. And click for the link to the Google tool.

:: Lithuania

The fifth most-searched Brexit question: "How to get UK citizenship"

:: Latvia

The most-searched Brexit question: "What consequence will Brexit have on jobs?"

:: France

The third most-searched Brexit question: "Will I need a visa for the UK?"

:: Hungary 

Will the EU collapse if the UK leaves?

Hungary              

Will there be a Brexit domino effect?

:: Spain

The second most-searched Brexit question: "How would Gibraltar be affected by Brexit?"

:: Croatia

The fifth most-searched Brexit question: "Is the Queen supporting Brexit?"

:: Ireland

The fifth most-searched Brexit question: "What is wrong with the EU?"

:: Cyprus

The fourth most-searched Brexit question: "What effect will Brexit have on expats?"

:: Poland

The fourth most-searched Brexit question: "How do you say 'Brexit' in English?"

Restoration Work Begins On The Tomb Of Jesus

A team of experts have begun renovation work on the tomb in Jerusalem where Christians believe Jesus was buried.

The main aim of the project is to reinforce and preserve the edicule, the ancient chamber housing Jesus' tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

It is the first such work at the tomb since 1810, when the shrine was restored and given its current shape after a fire.

The edicule is an ornate structure with hanging oil lamps, columns and huge candlesticks.

It was erected above the spot where Christian tradition says Jesus' body was anointed, wrapped in cloth and buried before his resurrection.

A Washing of the Feet ceremony outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

It stands a few hundred metres from the site of his crucifixion.

With its stone staircases and gilded ornamentation, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of Christianity's holiest shrines.

Last year, Israeli police briefly shut down the building after antiquities experts deemed it unsafe.

The various Christian denominations who share the church have combined to get the reconstruction work done.

It is being carried out by a team of nine experts from Greece who have worked on the Acropolis in Athens.

A procession around Jesus' tomb inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Supervisor Antonia Moropolou said the tomb is stable but needs urgent attention because of damage caused by candle smoke, humidity and other factors.

"The marble and stone slabs have developed some deformations due to the stresses," she said.

She added that the structure also needs to be protected from the risk of earthquake damage.

The work is expected to cost around £2.25m and take between eight and 12 months.

Explosion hits bus stop in Turkey's Istanbul

An explosion has hit the central Istanbul district of Vezneciler, wounding several people, local media reported.

The blast struck near a bus stop on Tuesday morning, with many ambulances seen in the area.

The explosion occurred during the morning rush hour, as a police vehicle was passing the area, according to broadcaster NTV.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility but groups including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group and Kurdish separatists have carried out bombings in the past few years.

No Charges Against Family In Gorilla Death

An Ohio prosecutor said he will not charge the family of a three-year-old boy who got into a Cincinnati Zoo exhibit, leading to the fatal shooting of an endangered gorilla.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said in an afternoon news conference the "attentive" mother cannot be held responsible because the boy scampered off.

"If anyone doesn't believe a three-year-old can scamper off very quickly, they've never had kids," Mr Deters said.

"Because they can. And they do." 

Legal experts had said prosecution on child endangerment or similar charges seemed unlikely. 

The boy apparently climbed over the barrier on 28 May before falling about 15ft into a shallow moat.

A special response team shot and killed the gorilla, 17-year-old Harambe, after concluding the boy's life was at stake.

The zoo says it was the first such breach in Gorilla World's 38 years of existence.

The exhibit will reopen on Tuesday with a higher, reinforced barrier.

The parents welcomed Mr Deters' announcement that there would be no charges.

"The family is very pleased with this decision; it is what we expected," said their statement, reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

"This is one more step in allowing us to put this tragic episode behind us and return to our normal family life."

A family spokesperson said there are no plans to pursue a lawsuit against the zoo.

But the US Department of Agriculture is investigating the safety and operation of the attraction.

Banksy Surprises Children With School Mural

Elusive street artist Banksy has secretly painted a mural on a classroom wall after the school named one of its houses after him.

The 14ft artwork of a child with a stick chasing a burning tyre was created on the side of the building during the half-term holidays.

The piece, which has been confirmed as genuine, was discovered by site manager Jason Brady at Bridge Farm Primary in Bristol at 6.55am on Monday.

Headmaster Geoff Mason told Sky News he was "thrilled" by the design and insisted he did not know the artist was turning up beforehand.

Banksy also left a letter addressed to the caretaker where he thanked the school for "naming a house after me".

Pupils copy the design secretly left by Banksy

The artist added: "Please have a picture. If you don't like it feel free to add stuff, I'm sure the teachers won't mind.

"Remember - it's always easier to get forgiveness than permission. Much love, Banksy."

Pupils had taken part in a competition to name the school's houses, with the winners being Brunel, Cabot, Blackbeard and Banksy.

Charlie Luka, seven, won the competition to name one of the houses Banksy, and wrote to the secretive Bristol artist to tell him.

He said: "When I came into school this art showed up on the wall and I was so surprised.

"It's here because I won Banksy for the house design. I chose Banksy because he is so creative. I was so shocked and amazed."

Site manager Jason Brady found the artwork

Mr Mason said: "It was lovely that he responded to the children's letter and we're thrilled he has paid us a visit and left us our beautiful mural."

He added: "It was a shock when we suddenly found on our wall this mural. We didn't know he was coming. I had a phone call to say we had a visit from him.

"We were hoping we would get a response for the children but we weren't expecting anything on his scale, so it's fantastic."

Mr Mason said there are plans to put a transparent covering over the mural and then the pupils could add their own artwork on top.