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Driver arrested over dribbler death new
A driver suspected of killing a man trying to dribble a football 10,000 miles from Seattle to Brazil for the World Cup has been arrested, police said.
Deaths in Afghan handover day blast new
At least three people have been killed as a large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital - the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the national army and police they have been training.
Obama defends spying programmes
Barack Obama has defended top secret National Security Agency spying programmes as legal and transparent - even though they are authorised in secret.
US names 'dangerous' Cuba prisoners
A list released by the US government has identified several dozen Guantanamo Bay prisoners who have been designated as too dangerous to release but who cannot be prosecuted.
FBI searches for Hoffa remains
FBI agents have been searching a suburban field for the remains of former US labour union chief Jimmy Hoffa, who went missing in 1975.
Supercomputer is world's fastest
China has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost twice as fast as the previous US holder and underlining the country's rise as a science and technology powerhouse.
Brazil cities hit by more protests
Protesters have massed in at least seven Brazilian cities for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events such as the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month.
Jackson promoter 'created conflict'
The promoter of Michael Jackson's ill-fated series of comeback shows created a conflict of interest with the singer's physician when it negotiated terms of his deal, an expert testifying for the superstar's mother has told a jury.
Manning list 'could prompt attacks'
A huge database of troop names and email addresses a US army private allegedly downloaded to a personal computer could be used by foreign adversaries to launch cyber attacks on service members, a government witness said as the trial of Bradley Manning entered its third week.
Osborne hopeful of progress on tax
Britain is hopeful of achieving "real concrete progress" at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland on tightening international tax rules which allow rich companies and individuals to avoid paying their fair share, Chancellor George Osborne has said.
G8 Summit: Vladimir Putin tackled by the West over his support of Syria's Assad regime
Western nations were on Monday evening facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
Coalition avoids collapse in TV row
Greece's deeply divided governing coalition has avoided collapsing in a dispute over prime minister Antonis Samaras's closure of state television.
Putin tackled over stance on Syria
Western nations are facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
G8: No agreement between Russia and America over Syrian civil war
Barack Obama has conceded there are "differing perspectives" between Washington and Moscow on Syria, following talks with Vladimir Putin.
Snowden defends spy programme leaks
Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency (NSA) leaker, has defended his disclosure of top-secret US spying programmes in an online chat with The Guardian and attacked US officials for calling him a traitor.
Europe 'will pay if it arms rebels'
Syria's president warned that Europe "will pay a price" if it delivers weapons to rebels fighting to topple him, saying in an interview that arming them would backfire as the "terrorists" return to their countries with extremist ideologies.
Public 'opposes arms for rebels'
A majority of the British public would not support moves by the Government to arm Syrian rebels opposed to Bashar Assad's regime, a poll has found.
Footballers kicked linesman to death after match
Six young footballers have been convicted of kicking to death a volunteer linesman after a game in the Netherlands.
David Cameron talks up free trade deal between US and Europe
Europe and America today launched talks on a free trade deal which Prime Minister David Cameron believes could add £100 billion to the world economy.
Four women among new US astronauts
The US space agency has eight new astronauts - its first new batch in four years.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
Zumba dancer and Ulster husband on terror charges
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Woman is killed in two car motorway crash new
A woman has died following a two car motorway crash.
Homes evacuated amid Co Tyrone security alert new
A number of homes have been evacuated after a suspicious object was found in Co Tyrone.
G8 summit: EU and US trade deal could produce £100bn economic bonanza, says Cameron new
The G8 negotiations in Northern Ireland could lead to the biggest trade deal in history, an upbeat David Cameron has claimed.
Latest Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo advised to stay at Real Madrid to end of contract before making possible switch to Manchester United new
Cristiano Ronaldo is privately being urged to wait 18 months before making his last big move in football – a strategy which could place him within financial reach of Manchester United.
Ashley-Cooper lauds 'soldier' O'Driscoll new
Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
Lions keeps the life in Brian new
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
Latest Showbiz
World War Z draws massive NY crowd
Thousands of fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at his premiere for World War Z.
Perry talks Brand, Mayer with Vogue
Katy Perry "goes there" with Vogue about two of her high-profile relationships, as the magazine's July cover story.
Cryer: Sitcoms do not need jokes
Barry Cryer has criticised today's sitcoms for lacking believable characters.
