An internet troll has been jailed after making anti-Semitic death threats to a UK Labour MP, telling her she would "get it like Jo Cox".

The wife of bankrupt developer Sean Dunne wants to cross-examine a lawyer representing the official dealing with Mr Dunne’s bankruptcy in the US as part of her bid to halt Irish proceedings against her.

Jason Day has plenty of rivals at the moment, but very few peers.

Humanity’s claim to uniqueness just suffered a major setback: scientists reported that a newly discovered ancient species related to humans also appeared to bury its dead.

GERMANY: A man is in hot water after allegedly stealing a bicycle, throwing it through a Berlin restaurant window, then entering the premises and quaffing half a bottle of Tabasco sauce — telling authorities he was thirsty.

Rory McIlroy was unable to find the fast start he was looking for in the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but there was still plenty of spectacular scoring at Bay Hill.

Fellow PGA Champion Keegan Bradley says Pádraig Harrington’s double Honda Classic success is inspirational to everyone competing on the PGA Tour.

Pádraig Harrington has rekindled his goal of representing Ireland in next year’s Olympic Games after the 43-year old defeated 21-year-old American rival Daniel Berger in a play-off to capture the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens.

Padraig Harrington has won the Honda Classic in Florida this afternoon - his first win on the PGA Tour since 2008.

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La Rochelle 20 Connacht 30: European Chellenge Cup Pool 2: A "bit of X-factor" combined with a huge team effort is what vLam credits for Connacht’s dramatic four-try bonus win over La Rochelle, which sealed their quarter-final place as last seeds in this season’s European Challenge Cup.

The question was being asked in hallway whispers and excited chatter in many languages this week at the Clinton Global Initiative conference. It’s the question that follows Hillary Clinton everywhere — will she run for US president in 2016?

An apparent al Qaida Twitter account which asked followers for PR ideas has been suspended after social networkers bombarded it with mocking tweets.

It was an image shared thousands of times on social media soon after the Boston Marathon explosions – that of a blonde, bespectacled girl running along a street and wearing a red T-shirt, runner’s gear and a bib.

Sebastian Vettel’s blatant disregard for team orders during yesterday’s Malaysian Grand Prix was an indication of the “extremely selfish” streak the very best drivers need, according to ex-Formula One star Gerhard Berger.

A man has sued a former Sesame Street puppeteer who resigned amid sex abuse allegations, saying the actor met him a dozen years ago after trawling gay telephone chat lines for underage boys for sex.

PLANS to launch a European ratings agency to compete with S&P, Moody’s and Fitch are at an advanced stage and a new private institution could start business as soon as the first half of this year, German businessman Roland Berger told an Italian newspaper over the weekend.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third anniversary with another milestone – becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third anniversary with another milestone – becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.

Mariah Carey says she was unaware that she was booked to perform a concert linked to Gaddafi's clan - and she is embarrassed about it.

A 54-YEAR-OLD man has admitted sexually abusing more than 100 handicapped children in care homes in Switzerland and Germany.

A 54-year-old man has admitted sexually abusing more than 100 disabled children in care homes in Switzerland and Germany, Swiss police said today.

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RED BULL Racing team principal Christian Horner has confirmed Mark Webber will not be favoured over Sebastian Vettel in Brazil next week.

NEW evidence from Russian archives suggests Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with rescuing tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust, was alive after Soviets reported that he had died in a Moscow prison, a Swedish magazine and US researchers reported yesterday.

Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson is considering standing in the British general election, it was reported today.

Former Liverpool midfielder Patrik Berger has retired from football at the age of 36 due to persistent knee problems.

IN 2002, Arizona school teacher Morton Robert Berger became the latest in what has become a very long line of men accused of child pornography possession.

Former Liverpool winger Patrik Berger insists “time is up” for Rafael Benitez as Liverpool manager.

Leading figures in Formula One have expressed concerns as to how the sport will be affected by the worsening global financial crisis.

Sebastian Vettel has revealed he was forced to choke back the tears as he stood on top of the podium for the first time in his Formula One career.

Patrik Berger has played his last game for Aston Villa after manager Martin O’Neill came out fighting in his battle to keep Gareth Barry.

ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill has told Patrik Berger he has played his last game for the club after recent remarks he made about Gareth Barry.

IRISH householders use more gas, electricity and solid fuel to heat and light their homes than consumers in Europe’s coldest and darkest countries, figures have revealed.

REGARDLESS of whether Aston Villa make it into Europe this season, Patrick Berger will not be around to take part.

Olof Mellberg, Aston Villa’s long-serving defender, is in danger of missing his Villa Park farewell against Wigan tomorrow after being laid low by illness.

Everton had Leon Osman back in their midfield after a hip injury, which allowed skipper Phil Neville to revert to full-back with Tony Hibbert dropping to the bench from the side beaten by Chelsea last time out.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has no fresh injury worries ahead of the vital Premier Leauge clash with Everton at Goodison Park.

MARTIN O’NEILL raised more than a few eyebrows when he purchased Ashley Young for £9 million (€11.4m) just over a year ago, but the doubters have suddenly fallen silent.

Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner could play some part in the derby clash with Birmingham on Sunday after returning to full training.

Aston Villa striker John Carew is battling to be fit for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash at already relegated Derby.

THIS TIME last year Bolton Wanderers were coasting towards a UEFA Cup place and cocking a snook at the aristocrats. Now they are heading inexorably for the Championship without even a whimper.

Top scorer John Carew is winning his battle to be fit for Aston Villa’s Premier League home clash with Bolton tomorrow.