Madonna has launched a new bid to adopt a second child from Malawi, despite already being told by the girl's family that they are not interested.
The singer, who finally managed to officially adopt Malawian boy David Banda earlier this year, is now trying to do the same for Mercy James. However, it is understood that, if she is successful, she will give the girl back to her family when she turns six years old.
This is the second time Madonna has attempted to adopt Mercy, following discussions with her family last year. The girl's grandmother Anaphiri Ngalande told reporters: "When Mercy is no longer a baby we want her back. I don't want the money they said they'd give me".