Yesterday’s News
Two more people arrested as police continue investigation into Woolwich attack
A man and a woman have been arrested, while the two chief suspects remain under arrest in separate hospitals.
UEFA agree to introduce 10-game bans for racism
The football governing body ratified plans to impose the new rules this afternoon.
The EU isn’t banning refillable jugs of olive oil after all
Agriculture commissioner Dacian Ciolos has abandoned his plan after opposition from northern European countries.
He did it! 80-year-old scales Everest, sets record
Yuichiro Miura described himself as “the happiest person in the world” after completing the task.
Merkel, Obama, Clinton, Gates: here’s who topped the list of most powerful women
The Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women ranks them by money, media presence and impact. Here’s who’s in.
Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Two babies among the ten children killed in Oklahoma tornado
Preliminary causes of death suggest both infants – aged just four and seven months old – died of head trauma.
Jockey Eddie Ahern banned for 10 years in corruption case
The 35-year-old Group One jockey was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice in relation to the laying of five horses.
Garcia wants Woods talks to defuse ‘racism row’
Garcia has had a long-running feud with Woods and it exploded last night when he was questioned on stage at the annual tour dinner.
Rory McIlroy not affected by off-course speculation, still friends with G-Mac
The 24-year old is expected to split with his Dublin-based management and set up his own company.
Jailed Pussy Riot member to go on hunger strike
The 24-year-old is one of two members of the opposition punk band serving two years in remote prison camps over an anti-Kremlin stunt in a church last year.
Liverpool won’t sell Suarez, says Rodgers
“Listen, every player has their price, but there’s certainly no pressure for the club to sell him,” says the Anfield boss.
Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Man shoots himself at altar of the Notre Dame cathedral
The tourist attraction in Paris was evacuated this afternoon.
Brighton ‘sorry’ for pre-match dirty protest
The Championship side have formally apologised to Crystal Palace for the dressing-room incident.
Belly and broom-handle putters will be banned from 2016
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the United States Golf Association are putting a stop to the anchoring of putters.
‘We’ll help him earn big move’ – Atletico happy to let Falcao leave
The Columbian is one of the most sought-after strikers in the world right now with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all reportedly interested.
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
Euro skipper Paul McGinley opts for 3 Ryder Cup wild cards
The Dubliner’s predecessor, Jose Maria Olazabal, had just the two world card picks.
4 flashpoints that marked Jose Mourinho’s time as Real Madrid coach
We look back on some of the more fiery moments of the Portuguese’s tenure as boss.
The last of many: Ferguson wins managers’ award
At the reception, the 71-year-old said he was relieved celebrations to mark his retirement were over.
Monday 20 May, 2013
Analysis: European failure Mourinho’s legacy in Madrid
Just as in his spells in charge at Chelsea and Inter, the coach’s time at the Bernabeu has been filled with controversy.
Bombings kill 13 at Iraq Shiite mosques
Two deadly bombings at places of worship in Baghdad today mark the latest in a string of attacks targeting both Sunni and Shiite areas.
Confirmed: Jose Mourinho to step down as Real Madrid manager
Florentio Perez met the media at the club’s Bernabeu stadium this evening.
Uh-oh: UN says it’s impossible to predict spread of new bird flu
‘Influenza viruses constantly reinvent themselves’, says the head of the WHO. ‘No one can predict the future course.’
Gatland won’t be handing Wilkinson a late Lions call-up
Only injuries would open the door to the England fly-half’s inclusion, according to the head coach.
Catholic Church in Australia admits it has been slow to act on sex abuse
Australia is holding a government inquiry into how child sex abuse was handled, amid claims that about 620 children were abused by the Catholic Church since the 1930s.
David Moyes shows up for his first day at Man United (and look who he’s with)
The Scot arrived at Carrington training complex this morning to begin planning for next season.
Body of Padre Pio to be put on permanent display
A shrine in Italy will put the body of the popular saint on display for the millions of pilgrims who visit the site every year.
Cameron faces dissent in the ranks over gay marriage bill
Large sections of the British Prime Minister’s Conservative party are fiercely opposed to the idea.
Gary Neville’s father charged with sexual assault
Neville Neville will appear in a Manchester court next month after the alleged incident involving a 46-year-old woman.
O’Connor relishing Lions visit after getting the nod ahead of Quade Cooper
The Australian fly-half will be first choice going into next month’s three-Test series.
At least 14 killed in Afghanistan suicide blast
Reports say the bomber was wearing a police uniform. A senior local politician is believed to have died in the blast.
Man fined over plan to throw manure at Prince Charles and Camilla
When warned against the plan, the New Zealand man reportedly responded: “Royal family? I call them the smell family.”
‘I think I changed the opinion of Chelsea fans’ – Benitez
The outgoing Chelsea manager also believes they will challenge for the title next season.
‘I want to leave PSG. Real Madrid is a possibility’ – Ancelotti
The Italian has confirmed that he intends to depart the new French champions.
Sunday 19 May, 2013
Study: Global warming still happening, but maybe not as quickly as feared
A new report says the effects of climate change between 2000 and 2009 weren’t as pronounced as the worst-case scenario.
British divorcee confesses to killing children by slitting their throats
The 48-year-old is reported to have admitted his crimes to French police, amid a bitter dispute over his visitation rights.
North Korea fires another short-range missile from east coast
The test is the fourth launch in just two days, at a time when tensions with South Korea and Japan remain high.
Stokes presses case for Scottish Cup start after goal in 4-0 win
The Irish striker came off the bench to wrap up a comfortable away win over Dundee United.
Honeybees trained to find land mines in Croatia
In the last two decades, land mines have taken the lives of 316 people, including 66 de-miners.
Quade Cooper left out of Australia squad for Lions Tour
Inspirational and abrasive flanker George Smith will miss the tour after a knee ligament injury.




























































