Sources in Ireland close to Damien Duff have cautioned that it is too soon to assess the long-term implications of the apparently serious injury he suffered at the weekend while playing in the Australian A-League.

A mechanic suspected of murdering British tourist Peter Falconio was sent to northern Australia today, where he is expected to be formally charged with murder.

A mechanic suspected of murdering British tourist Peter Falconio appeared briefly before magistrates today ahead of his likely transfer to northern Australia.

A 45-year-old Australian lorry driver was arrested today in connection with the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, shortly after being cleared of rape and abduction charges unrelated to Falconio’s disappearance.