Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes captain John Terry deserves to play in the Champions League final after suffering numerous disappointments in the latter stages of the competition. Also in this section. [TICON-A VIDEO] Celebs revel in action at ...

Three young children who were found dead at a property in New Malden most likely died of suffocation, a court has heard, as the mother accused of their murder was remanded to a secure hospital today. Tania Clarence, 42, is accused of killing her ...

George Clooney has resigned from his United Nations role as “messenger of the peace” because he doesn't have enough time. The actor – formerly known as Hollywood's most eligible bachelor – recently got engaged to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin ...

The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, has termed the Holocaust the "most heinous crime" in the modern era and voiced sympathy for families of its victims. Also in this section. Nuncio's 'great joy' after Taoiseach invites Pope to Ireland · Acclaim for new ...

One of the eight European military observers held prisoner by pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine has been freed. Major Thomas Johansson, of Sweden, was "released on humanitarian grounds as he has a mild form of diabetes," said Stella Khorosheva ...

One of the eight European military observers held prisoner by pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine has been freed. Major Thomas Johansson, of Sweden, was "released on humanitarian grounds as he has a mild form of diabetes," said Stella Khorosheva ...

Chelsea kept their title dreams alive and put a major dent in Liverpool's bid after goals from Demba Ba and Willian secured victory at Anfield. On the most crucial of games at the top of the league who were the stand out players? Ba capitalised on Steven ...

Roberto Martinez might have used up all his miracles when he led Wigan Athletic to the FA Cup last season and, if that is the case, then Everton's Champions League dream is surely over. Also in this section. Rose leaves Stoke with sense of injustice ...

On the day of his beatification, Pope John Paul II described the impact John XXIII had made on the world: "How many people were won over by his simplicity of heart, combined with a broad experience of people and things! The breath of newness he brought ...

Pro-Russian gunmen in Ukraine demanded a “prisoner” exchange for a team of kidnapped western officials yesterday. Also in this section. Ex-wife of disgraced Dominique Strauss-Khan still loyal · Ecclestone's '$100m a year' from ex-wife · Rome set for 'day ...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two long-range goals to help Real Madrid rout Osasuna 4-0 last night and stay in the La Liga title chase – while resting several first-choice players for Tuesday's Champions League clash at Bayern Munich.

For the first time, two former popes are to be canonised into sainthood at the Vatican today with up to a million people expected to pack St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to witness the event. The Vatican also confirmed yesterday that Pope ...

Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich team will wear black armbands during Saturday's Bundesliga match at home to Werder Bremen in memory of Tito Vilanova. The 45-year-old former Barcelona coach, who spent four years as Guardiola's assistant at the Nou ...

The semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 will be staged at Wembley or in Munich, UEFA has announced. They are the only two who have submitted bids to the European governing body for the semi-finals/final package at the tournament, which will be held ...

An Australian passenger mistook the cockpit door for the toilet on a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, triggering Friday's hijack scare, police have said. Matt Lockley told Bali police after his arrest he banged on what he ...

WESTERN powers led by US President Barack Obama warned Russia yesterday it faced fresh sanctions over Ukraine, as Kiev accused Moscow of seeking to trigger a "third world war". Related Articles. 'These are not soldiers, they are just boys trying to be ...

WESTERN powers led by US President Barack Obama warned Russia yesterday it faced fresh sanctions over Ukraine, as Kiev accused Moscow of seeking to trigger a "third world war". Related Articles. 'These are not soldiers, they are just boys trying to be ...

We liked to think our club was different. But the graceless sacking of David Moyes has shown Manchester United fans that our pride in the longevity of Old Trafford's managers was a fond myth. This is an impatient age in which nothing is as myopic as money.

It is less than 10 months since Tito Vilanova stepped down from one of the most glamorous jobs in football to fight throat cancer for a second time, a battle he lost on Friday. Also in this section. Messi leads tributes for Vilanova · Tito Vilanova factfile · [TICON-A ...

It is less than 10 months since Tito Vilanova stepped down from one of the most glamorous jobs in football to fight throat cancer for a second time, a battle he lost on Friday. Also in this section. Messi leads tributes for Vilanova · Tito Vilanova factfile · [TICON-A ...