An inquiry into the death of the Russian fugitive has finally opened. But those who say that justice delayed is justice denied have doubts that the truth will ever emerge, writes Mary Dejevsky

Nearly 24 hours later, there is still no idea why three members of a British family were gunned down in an act of “savagery” in the French Alps.

The North’s top police officer today said he was not overstating things by saying the potential for a serious attack was higher than at any time since he joined the PSNI seven years ago.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair faced calls for a fresh inquiry into intelligence failings today amid US claims they contributed to September 11.