Catholic fanatics in the Philippines had themselves nailed to the cross in a bloody display of religious frenzy as the Christian world marked the day Jesus was crucified.

YESTERDAY, more than a billion Christians around the world marked the gravest observance on their calendar, Good Friday, the day Jesus died on the cross.

The UK's queen arrived in the North today for a three-day visit.

TOTTENHAM manager Martin Jol believes his side will have to play “better than ever” if they are to knock defending champions Sevilla out of the UEFA Cup.