The papers are obsessed this morning with the discovery of a fat gene that could explain why certain people cannot shed weight.
Scientists find fatness gene reports the Telegraph
More than half of the population carries a gene that makes people more likely to pile on the pounds, scientists announce today.
They hope the discovery could eventually lead to treatments to help people lose excess weight they carry simply because of their genetic make-up.
'Fat' gene found by scientists headlines the Times
A gene that contributes to obesity has been identified for the first time, promising to explain why some people easily put on weight while others with similar lifestyles stay slim.
People who inherit one version of the gene rather than another are 70 per cent more likely to be obese, British scientists have discovered. One in six people has the most vulnerable genetic make-up and weighs an average 3kg more than those with the lowest risk. They also have 15 per cent more body fat.
People who inherit one version of the gene rather than another are 70 per cent more likely to be obese, British scientists have discovered. One in six people has the most vulnerable genetic make-up and weighs an average 3kg more than those with the lowest risk. They also have 15 per cent more body fat.
There is an obesity gene is the front page of the Mail
The researchers spent 15 years analysing the DNA and health of more than 40,000 adults and children before pinpointing a gene called FTO, which is common in the UK.
Professor Graham Hitman, of Queen Mary’s School of Medicine in London, said: "We live in a blame culture, in which, when people gain weight, it is entirely their fault.
"This exciting research confirms that while improving lifestyle is still the key, some people will find it harder to change their weight than others."
Professor Graham Hitman, of Queen Mary’s School of Medicine in London, said: "We live in a blame culture, in which, when people gain weight, it is entirely their fault.
"This exciting research confirms that while improving lifestyle is still the key, some people will find it harder to change their weight than others."
SECRET OF WHY WE PILE ON THE POUNDS says the front of the Express
The new findings are the first to identify a common, population-wide genetic link to obesity. Experts hope the discovery will help them tackle rising levels of obesity, and the associated risk of type 2 diabetes. It might also point towards new drug treatments that stop people becoming grossly overweight.Obesity greatly increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and has also been linked with cancer. Each year it causes tens of thousands of premature deaths and costs the country an estimated £7 billion.
Away from the health obsession the Indpendent leads with the bombing inside the Green zone in Baghdad.
A bloody message from Iraq: nowhere is safe...
Nowhere is safe. Insurgents struck in the heart of the Green Zone yesterday, one of the most heavily defended places in Baghdad. The symbolism - and the bloody message - was clear with this attack on the home to the US-imposed democracy.
A suicide bomber cleared at least eight rings of security to blow himself up in the Iraqi parliament, killing eight people including three lawmakers as they were eating lunch. It was the most deadly attack mounted from within the Green Zone.
In a separate attack, the Iraqi capital was cut in two as one of the main bridges over the Tigris was blown up earlier in the day.
A suicide bomber cleared at least eight rings of security to blow himself up in the Iraqi parliament, killing eight people including three lawmakers as they were eating lunch. It was the most deadly attack mounted from within the Green Zone.
In a separate attack, the Iraqi capital was cut in two as one of the main bridges over the Tigris was blown up earlier in the day.
Although it also carries a medical story prominently
The prospect of all-female conception
Women might soon be able to produce sperm in a development that could allow lesbian couples to have their own biological daughters, according to a pioneering study published today.
Scientists are seeking ethical permission to produce synthetic sperm cells from a woman's bone marrow tissue after showing that it possible to produce rudimentary sperm cells from male bone-marrow tissue.
The researchers said they had already produced early sperm cells from bone-marrow tissue taken from men. They believe the findings show that it may be possible to restore fertility to men who cannot naturally produce their own sperm.
Scientists are seeking ethical permission to produce synthetic sperm cells from a woman's bone marrow tissue after showing that it possible to produce rudimentary sperm cells from male bone-marrow tissue.
The researchers said they had already produced early sperm cells from bone-marrow tissue taken from men. They believe the findings show that it may be possible to restore fertility to men who cannot naturally produce their own sperm.
Scientists grow sperm from bone marrow reports the Mail
A transplant technique has been devised that could effectively remove men from the process of creating life.
Scientists have grown human sperm cells from bone marrow, it emerged last night.
They say this may lead to groundbreaking treatment for thousands of men, including cancer patients left sterile by chemotherapy.
But the technique provoked an ethical storm and could soon be jettisoned by the Government over concerns about the safety of using artificial sperm.
Scientists have grown human sperm cells from bone marrow, it emerged last night.
They say this may lead to groundbreaking treatment for thousands of men, including cancer patients left sterile by chemotherapy.
But the technique provoked an ethical storm and could soon be jettisoned by the Government over concerns about the safety of using artificial sperm.
Iraqi MPs killed by Green Zone bomber says the Guardian
American and Iraqi officials were last night conducting an urgent investigation into security at the Iraqi parliament after a suicide bomber executed the most brazen attack yet on the country's new democratic institutions, detonating a bomb that killed at least eight people including three MPs.
Security officials could not explain how the perpetrator of an attack on the parliament canteen could have spirited explosives through the series of checkpoints that control access to the parliament which lies at the heart of the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad.
Security officials could not explain how the perpetrator of an attack on the parliament canteen could have spirited explosives through the series of checkpoints that control access to the parliament which lies at the heart of the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad.
STRIKE AT THE HEART says the Mirror.
The parliament bomber blasted the building's cafeteria in the most devastating breach of security so far.
Wearing an explosives vest, he passed through an outer checkpoint manned by US and Iraqi troops and multiple inner checkpoints guarded by security contractors.
But he was aided by the failure of a security scanner checking pedestrians. One appalled witness said: "I saw a ball of fire and heard a huge, loud explosion. There were pieces of flesh floating in the air." Up to 30 people were injured.
At least three MPs are believed to have died. Among them was Mohammed Awadh, a member of the biggest Sunni bloc in the parliament. A Shia member of government is also believed to have been killed.
Wearing an explosives vest, he passed through an outer checkpoint manned by US and Iraqi troops and multiple inner checkpoints guarded by security contractors.
But he was aided by the failure of a security scanner checking pedestrians. One appalled witness said: "I saw a ball of fire and heard a huge, loud explosion. There were pieces of flesh floating in the air." Up to 30 people were injured.
At least three MPs are believed to have died. Among them was Mohammed Awadh, a member of the biggest Sunni bloc in the parliament. A Shia member of government is also believed to have been killed.
The Mirror reports the breaking news from overnight
3 DIE AS RIG SHIP CAPSIZES
THREE crew were confirmed dead last night after an oil rig support ship capsized.
And hopes were fading for another five of the 15 on board who were trapped in the hull of the Bourbon Dolphin.
Coastguards will continue looking this morning - but a spokeswoman said: "The search and rescue operation will be changed to a search and recovery operation."
The ship keeled over 100 miles off Shetland as it handled an anchor from the drilling rig Transocean Rather.
A coastguard helicopter and RAF Nimrod were scrambled and lifted seven of the survivors to Shetland from where they were taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick.
And hopes were fading for another five of the 15 on board who were trapped in the hull of the Bourbon Dolphin.
Coastguards will continue looking this morning - but a spokeswoman said: "The search and rescue operation will be changed to a search and recovery operation."
The ship keeled over 100 miles off Shetland as it handled an anchor from the drilling rig Transocean Rather.
A coastguard helicopter and RAF Nimrod were scrambled and lifted seven of the survivors to Shetland from where they were taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick.
Three dead, five missing as North Sea rig boat capsizes says the Times
There were fears that the missing five were trapped in the hull of the upturned boat, potentially submerged in very cold water with limited oxygen.
When the Norwegian vessel overturned off Shetland ten crew were rescued quickly but the coastguard confirmed late last night that three of them had died. The remaining seven were airlifted to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick.
When the Norwegian vessel overturned off Shetland ten crew were rescued quickly but the coastguard confirmed late last night that three of them had died. The remaining seven were airlifted to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick.
The Telegraph reports that
MoD ignored watchdog's offer to help captives
The Press Complaints Commission warned the MoD last week that the return of the 15 personnel would turn into a media circus that would require careful management. An offer by the PCC to telephone newspapers and urge them to stay away from the homes of the service personnel was spurned, The Daily Telegraph has learned.
Two emails, complete with a 24-hour emergency telephone number for the hostages' families, were sent to the MoD detailing the industry's harassment code. They were not acknowledged.
Two emails, complete with a 24-hour emergency telephone number for the hostages' families, were sent to the MoD detailing the industry's harassment code. They were not acknowledged.
Meanwhile the Independent reveals
Petition over Navy stories demands 'heads must roll'
Des Browne, the Defence Secretary, was looking increasingly isolated yesterday as the backlash intensified over his handling of the sale of sailors' stories.
A petition to No 10 demanding that "heads should roll" over the affair attracted more than 1,000 signatures in a matter of hours.
Meanwhile, Downing Street moved to distance itself still further from the decision to allow sailors freed from Iran to sell accounts of their captivity to the media, insisting that no staff at No 10 had "anything to do" with the decision to authorise the sale of stories.
The opposition also ratcheted up the pressure on Mr Browne, amid speculation about his long-term future. Conservatives and Liberal Democrats insisted that the Defence Secretary still had a string of questions to answer about the decision to authorise the sale of stories, and the circumstances under which the 15 naval personnel were captured by Iranian forces last month.
A petition to No 10 demanding that "heads should roll" over the affair attracted more than 1,000 signatures in a matter of hours.
Meanwhile, Downing Street moved to distance itself still further from the decision to allow sailors freed from Iran to sell accounts of their captivity to the media, insisting that no staff at No 10 had "anything to do" with the decision to authorise the sale of stories.
The opposition also ratcheted up the pressure on Mr Browne, amid speculation about his long-term future. Conservatives and Liberal Democrats insisted that the Defence Secretary still had a string of questions to answer about the decision to authorise the sale of stories, and the circumstances under which the 15 naval personnel were captured by Iranian forces last month.
Why Faye told story to The Sun says the paper,former SAS man Andy Mcnab writes
THEY volunteered to serve Britain by patrolling some of the world’s most dangerous waters.
Faye Turney, Arthur Batchelor and the Navy hostages were then put through a harrowing ordeal beyond most people’s imagination.
Held captive, they were led to believe they might never see their loved ones again.
When they returned safe and well they should have been given heroes’ welcomes.
Instead the armchair generals at home — led by an at times hysterical Daily Mail — have tried to pour scorn on these brave sailors.
Faye Turney, Arthur Batchelor and the Navy hostages were then put through a harrowing ordeal beyond most people’s imagination.
Held captive, they were led to believe they might never see their loved ones again.
When they returned safe and well they should have been given heroes’ welcomes.
Instead the armchair generals at home — led by an at times hysterical Daily Mail — have tried to pour scorn on these brave sailors.
The Guardian continues with its Russian theme ,its top story claiming
'I am plotting a new Russian revolution'
The Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky has told the Guardian he is plotting the violent overthrow of President Putin from his base in Britain after forging close contacts with members of Russia's ruling elite.
In comments which appear calculated to enrage the Kremlin, and which will further inflame relations between London and Moscow, the multimillionaire claimed he was already bankrolling people close to the president who are conspiring to mount a palace coup.
In comments which appear calculated to enrage the Kremlin, and which will further inflame relations between London and Moscow, the multimillionaire claimed he was already bankrolling people close to the president who are conspiring to mount a palace coup.
Also given prominent coverage in the Express
EXILED TYCOON PLOTS PUTIN OVERTHROW
Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky has claimed he is plotting the overthrow of Russian president Vladimir Putin from his base in London.
Mr Berezovsky, who has an estimated fortune of £850 million, told the Guardian that he is bankrolling people close to the president who are planning a coup.
the Mirror tells the story of the teenage party that got out of hand
THE PARTY ANIMALS
£30,000 DAMAGE AFTER 17-YEAR-OLD'S NET INVITE LURES 200 YOBS TO HER BASH
MUM Elaine Bell had one last message for her daughter Rachael as she left on an Easter break - don't invite any mates round.
But Rachael, 17, had other ideas and advertised a party at her mum's £300,000 home on the internet.
The invitation was hacked into by louts who re-circulated it on the web subtitled: "Let's trash the average family-sized house disco party."
Incredibly, 200 yobs high on drugs and looking for drink and sex descended on the four-bedroom detached property. Then they went on a wrecking spree until 4am.
When teacher Elaine, 48, returned she found they had caused an appalling £30,000 damage.
Beer, wine and lager were poured over stair carpets and bedding and pictures removed from walls.
Elaine's wedding dress, kept under wraps in her bedroom for 20 years, was urinated on.
All the household furnishings, including a three-piece suite, were vandalised. Carpets were burned by discarded cigarettes.
But Rachael, 17, had other ideas and advertised a party at her mum's £300,000 home on the internet.
The invitation was hacked into by louts who re-circulated it on the web subtitled: "Let's trash the average family-sized house disco party."
Incredibly, 200 yobs high on drugs and looking for drink and sex descended on the four-bedroom detached property. Then they went on a wrecking spree until 4am.
When teacher Elaine, 48, returned she found they had caused an appalling £30,000 damage.
Beer, wine and lager were poured over stair carpets and bedding and pictures removed from walls.
Elaine's wedding dress, kept under wraps in her bedroom for 20 years, was urinated on.
All the household furnishings, including a three-piece suite, were vandalised. Carpets were burned by discarded cigarettes.
The Sun claims that
MADGE JETS TO AFRICA TO CHOOSE ANOTHER TOT
MADONNA “set her heart” on adopting Malawian tot Grace after watching video footage of her playing in an orphanage.
She fell for the smiling three-year-old as she viewed a documentary about a £2million day care home she is funding for orphans in the impoverished African country.
A source close to the star, who last year adopted Malawian lad David Banda, said yesterday: “Madonna saw a film of children at a place called The Consol Home.
“She spotted a beautiful girl called Grace who lit the room with her smile, and fell head over heels for her.
She fell for the smiling three-year-old as she viewed a documentary about a £2million day care home she is funding for orphans in the impoverished African country.
A source close to the star, who last year adopted Malawian lad David Banda, said yesterday: “Madonna saw a film of children at a place called The Consol Home.
“She spotted a beautiful girl called Grace who lit the room with her smile, and fell head over heels for her.
Wolfowitz says sorry for helping partner's career reports the Independent
Paul Wolfowitz, fighting off calls for his resignation as president of the World Bank, has apologised for helping his girlfriend get transferred to a high-paying job outside the institution.
"With hindsight I wish I had trusted my original instincts and kept myself out of the negotiations," he said yesterday. "I made a mistake, for which I am sorry."
Mr Wolfowitz, a former US deputy Defence Secretary and one of the leading architects of the invasion of Iraq, helped his girlfriend of five years, Shaha Riza, get transferred to a high-paying job at the State Department. His involvement brought accusations of favouritism and calls for him to stand down.
"With hindsight I wish I had trusted my original instincts and kept myself out of the negotiations," he said yesterday. "I made a mistake, for which I am sorry."
Mr Wolfowitz, a former US deputy Defence Secretary and one of the leading architects of the invasion of Iraq, helped his girlfriend of five years, Shaha Riza, get transferred to a high-paying job at the State Department. His involvement brought accusations of favouritism and calls for him to stand down.
A story covered by most of the papers including the Telegraph
World Bank chief fights for his job over pay deals for his girlfriend
Mr Wolfowitz admitted approving large pay rises for Shaha Ali Riza, a British woman of Libyan origin, who has been his partner since he separated from his wife six years ago.
Mr Wolfowitz was the intellectual architect of the invasion of Iraq and a leading thinker in the neo-conservative movement while in his previous job as deputy defence secretary.
When he became president of the World Bank in 2005, Miss Riza worked for the organisation as a communications officer covering the Middle East.
Mr Wolfowitz was the intellectual architect of the invasion of Iraq and a leading thinker in the neo-conservative movement while in his previous job as deputy defence secretary.
When he became president of the World Bank in 2005, Miss Riza worked for the organisation as a communications officer covering the Middle East.
The Guardian reports that
Ryanair boss plans £7 tickets to America
Michael O'Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, said yesterday he was planning to bring his no-frills approach to transatlantic flights, offering one-way tickets from less than £7.
The market is poised for significant changes in the wake of the recent "open skies" agreement between the US and EU and Mr O'Leary said he was looking to set up a new airline with a fleet of up to 50 planes within the next three to four years.
The market is poised for significant changes in the wake of the recent "open skies" agreement between the US and EU and Mr O'Leary said he was looking to set up a new airline with a fleet of up to 50 planes within the next three to four years.
£185,000 in fines for householders who put rubbish out at wrong time reports the Times
Thousands of people across the country have been fined for putting out their rubbish on the wrong day.
More than a dozen councils have levied fines since the introduction of legislation a year ago enabling local authorities to pursue residents, a Times investigation has found.
Fixed penalties totalling more than £185,000 have been issued to people who put their rubbish out for the binmen too early, even if they breached the council’s time limit by only a few hours. Some householders have been targeted for leaving wheelie bins on the street.
Campaigners and residents attacked the measures last night, calling them heavy-hand-ed, and urged councils to take a more lenient approach.
More than a dozen councils have levied fines since the introduction of legislation a year ago enabling local authorities to pursue residents, a Times investigation has found.
Fixed penalties totalling more than £185,000 have been issued to people who put their rubbish out for the binmen too early, even if they breached the council’s time limit by only a few hours. Some householders have been targeted for leaving wheelie bins on the street.
Campaigners and residents attacked the measures last night, calling them heavy-hand-ed, and urged councils to take a more lenient approach.
Finally the Mirror reports on a strange relationship
WE'RE BROTHERS IN FARMS?
GORDON Brown and David Cameron are both descended from farmers who lived 150 miles apart, records reveal.
According to the census of 1841 - available online for the first time today - the Chancellor's great-great-grandfather, John Brown, tilled the soil in Aberdeen. Meanwhile, Mr Cameron's ancestor Ewen is listed as a farmer in Invernesshire.
But while the Browns continued to work the land, the Camerons quickly went up in the world.
The Tory leader's great-greatgrandfather Sir Ewen Cameron, named after his farmer grandfather, was head of HSBC Bank and one of Scotland's most successful financiers.
According to the census of 1841 - available online for the first time today - the Chancellor's great-great-grandfather, John Brown, tilled the soil in Aberdeen. Meanwhile, Mr Cameron's ancestor Ewen is listed as a farmer in Invernesshire.
But while the Browns continued to work the land, the Camerons quickly went up in the world.
The Tory leader's great-greatgrandfather Sir Ewen Cameron, named after his farmer grandfather, was head of HSBC Bank and one of Scotland's most successful financiers.
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