USA: Tourists on a swamp boat tour in south Louisiana gasped as their guide jumped into the water to feed chicken and marshmallows to two alligators-

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez today threatened to cut off oil sales to the United States if Exxon Mobil wins court judgments to seize billions of dollars in Venezuelan assets.

Septimus is 4-1 favourite with sponsors Ladbrokes to give Aidan O’Brien a fourth St Leger success in the last six years.

Chris Wall’s decision to take Paradise Isle on an awayday to Haydock Park paid off when the gallant mare landed the Timeform Silver Salver at the Merseyside venue.