The prominent Irish republican Colin Duffy has been released from custody after being arrested in relation to the murder of prison officer David Black.

A small child dies after falling into an enclosure of African wild dogs, or African painted dogs, at a zoo in the US city of Pittsburgh.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers describes Luis Suarez as his side's Lionel Messi after the striker's display against Newcastle.

Lewis Hamilton says Sebastian Vettel was "lucky" to finish the Abu Dhabi GP on the podium after starting from the pit lane.

Andy Murray plays his first competitive match on home soil since becoming US Open champion when he faces Tomas Berdych on Monday.

Hundreds of children living rough in London may have no official nationality, a BBC investigation finds.

Vatican computer technician Claudio Sciarpelletti is to go on trial charged with helping the Pope's butler to steal confidential documents.

Hyundai and Kia Motors shares dip as they say they will compensate US consumers after admitting to overstating fuel efficiency of some vehicles.