Ireland has been crowned the best country in the world in a new survey which ranks nations according to their contribution to humanity and the planet.

A WEBSITE designed to promote Ireland has the potential to become a world leader on the web and act as a major showcase for the country, according to an international expert on managing national identity and reputation.

A 12-foot alligator attacked a landscaper behind an island home in Florida, dragging her into a pond before a neighbour and police officers yanked the woman from the animal’s jaws.