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First night goes to plan for Ireland’s ‘surreal team’

It ain’t easy being marooned on a windswept rock off Europe’s western fringes.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2013

Beyonce and Jay-Z try to 'trademark' baby's name

Reports in the US suggest that Beyonce and Jay-Z are trying to trademark their one-month-old baby's name.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2012

Appeal court judgement spells doom for cockroaches

A Court of Appeal judgment spelled doom for cockroaches across the world today.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2006

MG Rover administrators silent on sale gaff claims

Administrators organising the sale of MG Rover today refused to comment on claims the collapsed car giant sold one of its key assets – the MG TF sports car - to the Chinese firm SAIC by accident.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005

Japan blocks Hitler pinball game

Japan’s patent office has blocked a company from making “pachinko” pinball machines named after Adolf Hitler, Moses and other historical figures, officials said today.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004