Suspects known to security services 

Video: Runher Stormont October 2012

Video: Runher Coastal Challenge

A little glance back at the Runher Coastal Challenge from Friday 25 May 2012.

Video: Killers 'of Nigerian background'

It is understood the men, who are being treated in separate hospitals while under arrest, are most likely to be British citizens converted to a radical form of Islam.

Grandmother trumped in court case new

US jurors sided with billionaire Donald Trump and against an 87-year-old grandmother who took him to court alleging that the star of the US version of The Apprentice cheated her in a skyscraper condominium deal.

Google goes to Galapagos Islands

Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Markets fall as Japan stocks slide

Financial markets around the world have fallen after Japanese stocks suffered their biggest slide since the country was hit by a devastating tsunami more than two years ago.

Markets fall as Japan stocks slide

Financial markets around the world have fallen after Japanese stocks suffered their biggest slide since the country was hit by a devastating tsunami more than two years ago.

Court rejects Pussy Riot parole bid

A Russian court has denied parole to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group. The decision followed a plea by Sir Paul McCartney for authorities to consider releasing band members on parole.

Rafsanjani hits at Iran's rulers

Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has strongly criticised the policies of the country's ruling clerical establishment, days after a constitutional watchdog banned him from running in the June 14 elections.

Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown new

They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.

Ireland face tough chase

Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in Dublin in the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan.

Ferdinand targets further trophies

Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

Wilshere calls for improved start

Jack Wilshere has warned Arsenal cannot afford another slow start next season if they are to mount a sustained challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

David Moyes delighted after Rio Ferdinand agrees contract at Manchester United

Rio Ferdinand has ended speculation that he could leave Old Trafford this summer by signing a new contract at Manchester United.

Tindall handed Barbarians captaincy

Mike Tindall will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Good ground for Curragh classics

Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.

O'Brien quartet head for Guineas

Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Injury could help Andy Murray in bid to win Wimbledon

Pardew to focus on summer plans

Alan Pardew is contemplating his preparations for the new season after holding talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Brooker joins Warriors

Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.

James Lawton: Sergio Garcia cracks as major fault line with Tiger Woods opens up again

One way or another, Sergio Garcia has been picking a fight with Tiger Woods for 14 years now but he doesn't seem to learn, does he? Some guys don't only have your number, they can pretty much claim outright ownership.

Bieber makes guests sign waiver?

Justin Bieber reportedly asks guests who visit his home to sign a secrecy agreement - which could land them a five million dollar fine if they break it.

Lauper: Broadway is a happy place

Cyndi Lauper says Broadway is a much more pleasant place to work than the music industry.

Iron Maiden frontman's charity ride

He has already run to the hills, but now Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is preparing to pedal to the festival.

Seyfried in talks for Stiller film

Amanda Seyfried is in talks to star in indie film While We're Young.

Frank Ocean: Clean home makes me happy

Frank Ocean has joked he’s happiest when his carpet is freshly vacuumed.

Amanda Bynes ‘kicked off private jet’

Amanda Bynes reportedly asked a pilot to google her as she failed to produce identification before boarding a private jet.

Editors Viewpoint: Massey Force One

It sounds like the plot of a budget Irish thriller movie.

Editors Viewpoint: Electricity rise is a shock to system

The near 18% increase in the price of electricity announced by Power NI will be punishing for many businesses and households who are already struggling to make ends meet in the face of other cost of living increases.

Lindy McDowell: It's a tall order, but Charles deserves a dignified burial

To mark the snappily entitled Dying Matters Awareness Week, our local Public Health Agency has been running a campaign which, in the immortal language of leaflet-speak, is aimed at highlighting "end of life issues."

Lindy McDowell: Why Pippa should say 'I do' to a job

Does Pippa Middleton tour the country, fascinator on stand-by, actively seeking out society weddings to attend?

Lindy McDowell: Sometimes it takes a Jeremiah to see reality of bitter life here

I feel a bit like one of those slaves in the old Spartacus movie (the one currently aped in the TV ad) where supporters stand up one-by-one to defend the leader of their revolt by claiming to be that man. "I'm Spartacus!"

News Analysis: An age-old problem that must be tackled head-on

It is important to say at the outset that I am sorry for any stress and anxiety caused over the last few weeks to any older person currently residing in our statutory residential care homes and their families.

Robert Fisk: Why Belfast is still more X-Files than The Fall

The Brits have always been sending their experts to Northern Ireland to show the locals how to do their job. The G8 summit is going to have 3,600 of the boys and girls in blue arriving from the mainland in a month's time to teach the PSNI how to do their job.

Letters: Celebrate the differences in relationships

THE gay marriage Bill (News, May 21) confuses equality and sameness. True equality will only emerge when the fundamental differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships are openly celebrated and respected.

Letters: Allow same-sex couples to marry

AS a happily married couple, we can see no way in which the introduction of same-sex marriage would diminish our own union.

Northern Ireland healthcare firm lands business in Brazil

A Northern Ireland medical firm has secured its first lucrative business deal in Brazil.

Cold comfort for customers as SSE sees profits rocket

AIRTRICITY owner SSE pocketed a 28% profits boost as UK households turned up their heating to keep out the bitter winter weather.

Retail sales dip deals fresh blow to economy

Warning: HSBC chief economist Simon Wells

IT firm eyes drive for autistic staff to gain edge on rivals

The German IT firm SAP wants to employ people with autism to give itself a competitive advantage over its rivals.

Public borrowing down to £6.3bn

Public sector borrowing dipped to £6.3bn in April to give the Government breathing space in attempts to slash the deficit.

New figures give manufacturers cause for cautious optimism

The UK's manufacturers are still struggling to recover from the economic downturn but remain hopeful about prospects improving soon, figures have shown.