THE European eel is in trouble. Its numbers have declined catastrophically since 1980 and the species is listed as ‘critically endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Attempts to remove revenge porn from the internet has mistakenly been labelled as censorship of free speech, writes Joyce Fegan

A Michigan appeals court ruling that bans public universities and state and local governments from providing health insurance to partners of gay employees has alarmed gay rights advocates across the US.

A clothing company founded by Irish rocker Bono and his wife has partnered with college students in Ohio on a business project they expect to roll out to other campuses around the world.

Singer-songwriter Billy Joel has married his fiancee, 23-year-old Kate Lee, in a ceremony at his Long Island mansion, his record label said.