A man who suffered a serious seal bite on a remote South Atlantic island has been rescued by the British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

SOME came on crutches, others walked for miles then struggled to read the ballot, but across most of Iraq millions turned out to vote yesterday, defying insurgent threats of a bloodbath.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair today made a surprise visit to Iraq as rebels launched another deadly attack on United States troops.

Tourists staying at a Cypriot sea front today found themselves with a dozen unexpected guests - swarthy Palestinians the Israelis regard as senior terrorists.