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A look at how Sir Anthony Eden's ill health and his obsession with Colonel Nasser brought his downfall.

Mary Queen of Scots' death mask, her sapphire ring and a casket worth £1.5m have gone on show in Edinburgh. The historic artefacts form the centrepiece of a free exhibition giving fans a rare chance ...

Tony Cascarino was always eligible to play for his country according to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The striker, who holds a record 88 caps for the Republic of Ireland, had claimed he ...

Republic of Ireland striker Tony Cascarino has revealed that he was never qualified to represent the Emerald Isle. The former Chelsea, Aston villa, Celtic, Marseille and Nancy striker won 88 caps for ...

Centuries from Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell helped England build a huge lead and close in on a series victory on day three of the third Test in Napier. Strauss, whose position had ...

Most racquets are strung with synthetic materials such as nylon or even titanium. But the top players prefer to use 'gut' ...

Groundbreaking US comedian Richard Pryor dies in California at the age of 65 after a long illness.

The caution given to Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc, who crossed himself during a match against Rangers, has brought the issue of sectarianism in Scotland back into sharp focus. The rivalry between ...

Six US citizens who, as children, were used in an experiment that tried to induce stuttering have been awarded nearly $1m (£500,000) in compensation. In 1939, the plaintiffs - all orphans in state ...

France's strict brand of secularism has deep historical roots - but some want to soften it, says the BBC's Henri Astier.