In Sri Lanka, Pope gives message of 'respect for all'

Pope Francis on Tuesday called for respect of human rights and healing of racial and religious hatred as he arrived on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, days after a new government assumed power in the......

6.2 earthquake kills 120 in Italy

A powerful earthquake rattled a remote area of central Italy on Wednesday, leaving at least 120 people dead and scenes of carnage in mountain villages. IMAGE: Rescuers walk through rubble......

Italy quake: Death toll rises to 247 as search for survivors continues

The death toll from the powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday has climbed to at least 247. Fabrizio Curcio, head of Italy’s civil protection agency, revised......

At least 30 dead in Italy bridge collapse

At least 30 people were killed after a highway bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy following a violent storm. Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini was quoted as saying that 'around 30' have been......

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi. IMAGE: Elton John performs at his concert at Rome's ancient Colosseum.......

'I'm surprised that George Clooney got married'

'I think I’ve got to see Happy New Year but people have told me that I would like Haider,' The Best Of Me director Michael Hoffman tells Paloma Sharma.One Fine Day director......

Ronaldo on target again as Juve maintain perfect start

IMAGE: Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters Unstoppable Juventus maintained their perfect start to the season after 10......

Before tragic accident Schumacher wanted to 'disappear' from public eye

IMAGE: Former Ferrari Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters. Michael Schumacher's manager has revealed that the Formula One legend wanted to vanish......

F1 legend Schumacher needs a 'miracle' to stay alive

IMAGE: Former Ferrari Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters. Michael Schumacher has reportedly not shown any signs of recovery as various......

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

Is there a game in the universe as wonderful as football? Five images from last week's action in Europe for you to savour. IMAGE: Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo framed by Manchester United's Victor......

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

IMAGE: Djokovic reacts after defeating Juan Martin Del Potro in the Rome Open on Saturday. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters World number two Novak Djokovic dealt with unfinished business by......