British rocker Pete Doherty, whose cocaine-snorting and carousing have landed him in jail, on Sunday appeared in his first film role in Cannes as a debauched young man in 19th-century France.

Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing which killed 270 people, died on Sunday, almost three years after being freed from jail on compassionate grounds.

One of the worst quakes to hit northeast Italy in hundreds of years rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday, killing at least four people, collapsing factories and sending residents running out into the streets, emergency services said.

Hearts manager Paulo Sergio described lifting the Scottish Cup as the greatest moment of his career after watching his side hammer Edinburgh rivals Hibernian 5-1 at Hampden.

Sam Allardyce admits leading West Ham back to the Premier League with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the Championship play-off final at Wembley is the finest achievement of his career.

A bomb blast outside a high school in southern Italy that killed a 16-year-old student has stirred memories of the dark days decades ago when terrorists, anarchists and organized crime carried out dozens of bloody attacks.

A strong earthquake shook northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, tearing off chunks of church facades and sending panicked residents into the streets. Aftershocks wreaked more havoc in the region, including knocking down a clock tower and injuring a firefighter.

Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster can build a European dynasty after the Irish province clinched a third European Cup triumph in the space of four seasons in a 42-14 win over Ulster.

A new memorial to the Britons who died in the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina in 1982 was unveiled on Sunday, nearly 30 years since the landing of the task force on the islands.

CAMP ROUND MEADOW, Maryland (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron urged countries on Saturday to put in place strong contingency plans to deal with fallout from the euro zone debt crisis as fears grow that Greece could be forced out of the European single currency. Cameron, speaking at a summit of the Group of Eight major economies, also appeared to hint that the European Central Bank should follow the example of the Bank of England by embarking on an asset purchase program to try to boost the economy. ...

A bomb blast outside a high school in southern Italy that killed a 16-year-old student has revived dark memories of the 70s and 80s, when terrorists, anarchists and organized crime carried out dozens of bloody attacks across the country.

LONDON (Reuters) - When Hong Kong businessman Mr. He paid a 35,000 pound ($56,000) deposit on a four-bedroom apartment in Britain, he believed it was a 40-minute walk from central London, his lawyer says. In fact it was a 40-minute journey by high-speed train. The 350,000 pound home was in Lincolnshire, eastern England. He sued the developer for misrepresentation last year, getting his money back before the case got to court in what his lawyer told Reuters was an attempt by the developer to avoid its marketing material being splashed around a courtroom. ...

Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans gave their team a hero's welcome on Sunday as they made an open-top bus parade through their west London home after their Champions League win over Bayern Munich.

West Indies were 212 for four in their second innings, a lead of 57 runs, at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.

Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing over Scotland in which 270 people were killed, died on Sunday, his brother told AFP.

Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing in which 270 people were killed, died on Sunday, his brother told AFP.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels repelled England with a century stand as the West Indies batted through the fourth morning of the first Test at Lord's on Sunday without losing a wicket.

Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea won a historic first Champions League crown to shatter Bayern Munich's dreams of winning the title at their home stadium.

CAMP ROUND MEADOW, Maryland (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron urged countries on Saturday to put in place strong contingency plans to deal with fallout from the euro zone debt crisis as fears grow that Greece could be forced out of the European single currency. Cameron, speaking at a summit of the Group of Eight major economies, also appeared to hint that the European Central Bank should follow the example of the Bank of England by embarking on an asset purchase program to try to boost the economy. ...

West Indies were 212 for four in their second innings, a lead of 57 runs, at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.

Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans gave their team a hero's welcome on Sunday as they made an open-top bus parade through their west London home after their Champions League win over Bayern Munich.

Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing over Scotland in which 270 people were killed, died on Sunday, his brother told AFP.

Europe's not so happy referendum history Financial Times Recent history suggests that when voters are asked a question about Europe, the answer is often No, a rebuke to the continent's elite who have regarded closer union as an article of faith for much of the postwar era. In 1975 Lady ? then Mrs ? Thatcher ...

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels repelled England with a century stand as the West Indies batted through the fourth morning of the first Test at Lord's on Sunday without losing a wicket.

A strong earthquake shook northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, tearing off chunks of church facades and sending panicked residents into the streets. Aftershocks wreaked more havoc in the region, including knocking down a clock tower and injuring a firefighter.

IoS exclusive: Cameron hit by big rise in hostility to Europe The Independent Forty-six per cent of people polled say they would vote for Britain to leave the European Union, with just 30 per cent saying they want to continue membership. If the 23 per cent who responded "don't know" were removed, such a referendum would see ... and more »

Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing in which 270 people were killed, died on Sunday, his brother told AFP.

Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster can build a European dynasty after the Irish province clinched a third European Cup triumph in the space of four seasons in a 42-14 win over Ulster.

Daily Mail

Football Weekly Supplement: Chelsea champions of Europe The Guardian (blog) And now Chelsea are champions of Europe. You do get the feeling John Terry wakes up every morning and licks himself with pleasure at what a fantastic human being he is. How about those predictions, Pod? Humble pie, generous slices for the lot of you. Champions of Europe: All you need to know about the Chelsea Champions League ...Mirror.co.uk Chelsea refuse to buckle and now rule all EuropeDaily Mail Chelsea finally Europe's championThe Age ITV News -Winnipeg Free Press -SI.com all 6,266 news articles »

LONDON (Reuters) - When Hong Kong businessman Mr. He paid a 35,000 pound ($56,000) deposit on a four-bedroom apartment in Britain, he believed it was a 40-minute walk from central London, his lawyer says. In fact it was a 40-minute journey by high-speed train. The 350,000 pound home was in Lincolnshire, eastern England. He sued the developer for misrepresentation last year, getting his money back before the case got to court in what his lawyer told Reuters was an attempt by the developer to avoid its marketing material being splashed around a courtroom. ...

AFP

The most pro-European thing to do now is reject the euro Telegraph.co.uk European history has been about various powers trying to dominate and Britain trying to stop them. In the last four hundred years it has been either France or Germany. By Roger Bootle This week I want to move on from trying to forecast what even the ... The euro is ripe for creative destructionThe Guardian Europe is an economic and moral hazardThe Australian Europe on journey to the unknown if Greece exitsAFP The Independent -ITN -Postnoon all 2,501 news articles »

The Guardian (blog)

Eastern Europe's neoliberal disaster provides a warning for the Arab spring The Guardian (blog) I wonder if David Cameron spent any time in eastern Europe in the 1990s. Judging from his recent remarks about the Arab spring and international aid, the British prime minister seems to believe that having a more "open" and "free", ie privately owned, ... and more »

Telegraph.co.uk

Eurozone's banks are 'in tatters', says Ken Clarke BBC News Former chancellor Ken Clarke has said Europe's banking system is "in tatters", warning the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems. The justice secretary also told Sky News that Greek voters had to "face up to reality" by voting for parties ... Ken Clarke: European banking system is 'in tatters' and fallout for Britain ...Telegraph.co.uk Greek vote for 'cranky extremists' would be disastrous, warns Ken ClarkeThe Guardian Ken Clarke warns over Greek exit from eurozoneScotsman Fox Business all 201 news articles »

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Fearful Greeks shift to the right as Europe pleads: 'don't self-destruct' The Guardian Piling on the pressure, the visiting European parliament president, Martin Schulz, said that a ?130bn rescue package reached with international creditors in March could not be renegotiated. "Greece? shouldn't self-destruct," the German politician told ... Europe Factors to Watch-Shares set to bounce, Greece eyedReuters UK Europe close: The slump continuesShareCast Greece euro exit threatens all Europe: Greek left leaderHerald Sun Belleville News Democrat -The Militant -Yahoo! News UK all 3,310 news articles »

A new memorial to the Britons who died in the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina in 1982 was unveiled on Sunday, nearly 30 years since the landing of the task force on the islands.

Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea won a historic first Champions League crown to shatter Bayern Munich's dreams of winning the title at their home stadium.

Darling calls for growth plans The Press Association There needs to be a "credible plan for growth" both in Britain and Europe to help rebuild confidence and avoid more countries tipping into recession, former Labour chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling has warned. Mr Darling told BBC1's The ... and more »

A bomb blast outside a high school in southern Italy that killed a 16-year-old student has revived dark memories of the 70s and 80s, when terrorists, anarchists and organized crime carried out dozens of bloody attacks across the country.

Telegraph.co.uk

Leinster kings of Europe once again South Wales Argus European cup kings Leinster are fast on their way to becoming the rugby equivalent of the 1950s Real Madrid side, after securing a third Heineken Cup in just four seasons. Many had thought beforehand that the hard as nails Ulster pack and the tactical ... Blue everywhere but hail, too, the emerald greenSydney Morning Herald O'Driscoll sets his sights on total domination as Leinster win a third ...IrishCentral Brian O'Driscoll says cup win latest step in Leinster dynastyBBC News 98FM -ESPNScrum.com -The Guardian all 990 news articles »

The Nation, Pakistan

Barack Obama warns eurozone to focus on jobs and growth Telegraph.co.uk US President Barack Obama, wrapping up the G8 summit hosted at Camp David, says the euro zone crisis is threatening the world economy, but welcomes Europe's new focus on jobs and growth as a potential remedy. Mr Obama, whose re-election chances in ... World leaders back Greece, vow to combat financial turmoilReuters UK G-8 leaders put focus on European financial crisisBusinessWeek G8 urges Germany to back Obama growth callSydney Morning Herald Washington Post -The Nation, Pakistan all 3,611 news articles »