Hundreds of striking teachers seeking higher wages have taken to Rio de Janeiro’s streets.

Brazil’s president has broken her silence after more than a week of massive, violent protests rocked the country.

DARREN CLARKE’S attempts to end a two-year winless drought finished with a St Andrews ‘consolation prize’ after letting slip victory in the Barclays Scottish Open.

IRISH satellite television company Setanta Sports has been awarded secondary language TV rights in the United States for this summer’s World Cup finals.

Japanese police today showed off a new weapon they may use to trap hooligans during this summer’s World Cup football finals.