Viola Davis has received a standing ovation and cheers as she won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in Fences. Davis, who has been nominated twice before for Doubt and The Help, had been the frontrunner for the prize all through awards ...

Gambia's new president promised greater freedom and an improved economy as thousands attended a ceremony marking his inauguration after a tense political stand-off with the country's former leader. "This is a victory for democracy. It is a victory for ...

CAMAGUEY, CUBA - DECEMBER 02: People line the street as they await the arrival of a military convoy with the flag-draped chest containing the remains of former President of Cuba Fidel Castro during the journey across the country for his burial on ...

Gerry Adams will be the only Irish parliamentarian to attend the funeral of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The TD and Sinn Fein president said it would be an "honour" to represent his party at the service. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email ...

Investigators found more than 800 rounds of ammunition in the car of the man accused of scaling the White House fence and sprinting inside the building, a US prosecutor said today. A machete and two hatchets also were found.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have become parents, according to reports, to a baby girl. Also in this Section. Jim Carter: No galloping romance · Travolta: I ignore sex life rumours · Harry Styles wants 'classy' home · Causeway doubles for Transylvania in ...

It has been widely reported by Australian media that Dr Anthony Kidman, who was in his 80s, died while visiting his daughter, journalist Antonia Kidman, in the country. According to Australia's ABC news, Singapore police said they were investigating the ...

Scotland's First Minister has claimed the campaign for the Union is in "disarray" after the leaders of the three main Westminster parties announced a last-minute trip north to bolster support for a No vote in next week's independence referendum.

US president Barack Obama has told congressional leaders that he has the authority he needs to carry out a broader campaign to root out the violent extremists in Iraq and Syria. Also in this Section. Syrian rebel group leader killed · Obama to address nation ...

Barack Obama has vowed to "degrade and destroy" the radical Sunni militant movement in Syria and Iraq that claimed this week to have taken the life of a second American journalist. Also in this Section. Ukraine's Nato hopes 'harm talks' · Funds deal for ...

Barcelona's appeal to overturn a two-window transfer ban has failed. The original ban was handed to the Catalan club in April due to concerns over the "international transfer of minors". The club's decision to appeal meant they could sign players this summer ...

Liberian security forces have sealed off a seaside slum in the capital Monrovia in the latest effort to stop the spread of Ebola, setting off protests by angry residents. Also in this Section. Chan 'shame' over son's drug arrest · Apple stock reaches new high ...

Jessie J, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande are set to open the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards with a bang. Also in this Section. Calvin Harris is top of the DJs · Rihanna and Coldplay for Super Bowl · Paul McCartney 'working with Kanye' · Professor Green to ...

Liberia's president declared a curfew and ordered security forces to quarantine a slum home to at least 50,000 people as the country fought to stop the spread of Ebola in the capital. Also in this Section. Gaza ceasefire efforts collapse · Ferguson people asked ...

The UK will not be “dragged into a war in Iraq”, ministers insisted as the Government defended its decision to move beyond simply providing humanitarian aid. Also in this Section. 50 passengers escape M5 coach crash · No filming at gigs, Bush urges fans ...

Inflation is expected to have notched up its seventh month below the Bank of England's 2% target when official figures for July are published tomorrow. Also in this Section. Vine sucks up Fringe joke accolade · Free school meals funding shortfall · PM begins ...

Rory McIlroy has hit thousands of wonderful shots in his career, but he may never hit a better one than his approach to the 10th par five at Valhalla in Sunday's US PGA victory. Related Articles. Rory plans to prove he's a master and slam it to rivals new ...

The judge in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius will deliver her verdict on September 11. Also in this Section. Filmmaker Menahem Golan dies at 85 · Anger over PSNI poppy 'ban' during WWI events · Bonfires blaze as nationalists mark internment date ...

For the majority of Northern Ireland's swimming team these Commonwealth Games are all about gaining experience and building towards Australia in four years time when the country should be sending a very strong outfit.

When Rory McIlroy beckoned his mother onto the green to share his Open glory, he knew better than anyone how much she'd sacrificed to shape his success. Related Articles. Rory McIlroy up there with Northern Ireland's Best new · Rory McIlroy plans to ...