Rebekah Brooks was grilled by a House of Commons committee yesterday but the Murdoch empire has been imploding for years. It was Rupert wot done it, says David Kernek

Out of action since fracturing an ankle in Japan back in November, Fran Berry made a successful return in Dundalk last night, scoring on his only two rides, Fairy Wing and Regal Tramp.

THE gloves came off in the second televised debate of the British general election campaign last night, as the leaders of the three big parties clashed over issues ranging from nuclear weapons to Europe, immigration and expenses.

Tom Cruise skipped a Mission: Impossible III news conference today in Paris to hit the boutiques in search of outfits for his new baby, organisers said.