Ryan Giggs has suggested that incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will have the final say on whether he extends his playing career. Also in this section. Rooney shapes up to take on the world · Misery finally over as Giggs ponders future ...

Nigeria's Islamic extremist leader has warned that nearly 300 abducted schoolgirls will not be seen until the government frees his detained fighters. Also in this section. [TICON-A VIDEO] Rebels appeal to join Russia after east Ukraine vote · Migrants killed as ...

A boat crowded with migrants has sunk in the Mediterranean just beyond Libya's territorial waters, leaving at least 14 dead, according to the Italian navy, which helped rescue more than 200 survivors.

The chief prosecutor in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has said the athlete should be placed under psychiatric observation after an expert called by the defence said Pistorius has an anxiety disorder.

Milan coach Clarence Seedorf praised his players for continuing with their Serie A match after a banana was thrown on to the pitch during their 2-1 defeat at Atalanta on Sunday. The banana landed near Milan's Guinean defender Kevin Constant who picked it ...

Reeva Steenkamp's final moments were re-enacted in court as Oscar Pistorius's defence sought to cast doubt over the state's case that the model died while trying to protect herself from the bullets. Tom 'Wollie' Wolmarans, a ballistics expert for the defence, ...

The online movie-streaming service Netflix has announced a series of price rises and new limitations on how subscribers can use the service. Also in this section. Apple in talks with headphone maker Beats over €2.3bn takeover · Broadband key to 85pc of ...

One of Reeva Steenkamp's dreams will become a reality next year, as a care centre for women and children affected by domestic violence will be opened in her name. Related Articles. [TICON-A VIDEO] Reeva's legacy: 'I hope people realise she was a really ...

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the head of the company that owns the Sewol ferry as part of a prove into its sinking, that left more than 300 people dead or missing, officials said.

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the head of the company that owns the Sewol ferry as part of a prove into its sinking, that left more than 300 people dead or missing, officials said.

Barclays chief executive Antony Jenkins has defended the bank's controversial decision to increase bonuses as “a wise investment” for the business as he announced the creation of a “bad bank”. The huge unit will contain £115 billion of assets which Eric ...

Police in South Korea have detained the head of the company that operated the Sewol ferry that sank last month, resulting in the loss of more than 300 lives. Prosecutors say that the ferry may have been overloaded with cargo when it sank on 16 April, leading ...

After six rounds at the MGM Grand on Saturday Floyd Mayweather had been hit low often enough, hit with shoulders, elbows and caught repeatedly with desperate right hands that it looked like his perfect career was in jeopardy. Mayweather controls the ...

Facebook has introduced new features that let users limit how much personal information they share with third-party mobile apps, a move meant to quell privacy concerns as the social network seeks to become a top entry port to the Internet.

Are Feyisetan, Technical Director, Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), on Wednesday advised the national team billed to play a friendly match with their Ghanaian counterparts to be dedicated.

It's been less than 18 hours since JJ Abrams finally revealed who he had cast to appear in the eagerly anticipated Disney and Lucas Film Star Wars sequel, Episode VII. Also in this section. Tributes as actor Bob Hoskins dies · [TICON-A SLIDESHOW] Actor ...

Pro-Russian separatists have seized control of state buildings in the town of Horlivka, a city in crisis-torn eastern Ukraine. The region's police headquarters had been stormed by pro-Russian militants earlier in April but separatists took over the police division ...

Twitter reported lacklustre user and usage growth for the second consecutive quarter, deepening investor concerns about its struggle to gain a mass following. Also in this section. GameAccount Network announces higher revenues and profit · Twitter reports ...

The father of a 15-year-old boy who stowed away in a jetliner's wheel well has arrived in Hawaii, officials said. Also in this section. Was being Prince Harry's girl too much for Cressida Bonas? Clean-up begins after tornado chaos · Iraq holds elections amid ...

Two goals each from Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos completed a superb display from Real Madrid as they demolished reigning champions Bayern Munich. Real booked their place in the Champions League final with a scintillating display of speed and ...