First Group’s chairman Martin Gilbert bowed out on a low yesterday as the struggling transport group tapped investors for £615m to cut debts and axed the dividend as profits slumped.

I see a Union Jack on his overalls. Surely some mistake?

The Brazilian midfielder has been a long-time target for City

While the news that a single ticket in Florida netted around $590 million (£390 million) in the latest Powerball lottery jackpot may be staggering, it is not the only case of large lottery wins, whether in America or the UK.

Schmidt has also pulled out of an interview with the BBC, without giving a reason

A single ticket in Florida has matched all the numbers to win the highest Powerball lottery jackpot in history at an estimated 590.5 million dollars (£389.2m), officials said today.

US State Department urges Kim Jong-Un's reclusive government to 'exercise restraint'

Beware of Greeks bearing iPhones

An asteroid nine times larger than the QE2 is due to sail past the Earth later this month.

North Korea is still trying to import and export nuclear and ballistic missile-related items but financial and trade sanctions are slowing progress on development of their prohibited weapons, UN experts say in a new report.

Heavy support during the week suggests a new officer is ready for promotion to the elite corps at Ballydoyle.

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Expect the worst delays in the 'Sunshine State' of Florida