Halle Berry is the world's most fabulous 40-something celebrity, according to a new American magazine poll.

Mariah Carey continued her journey along the comeback trail today, heading into the 33rd annual American Music Awards with a leading four nominations, including two for her chart-topping album The Emancipation Of Mimi.

The trial of two Dublin men accused of murdering a man heard that a sample taken from the floor mat of a taxi the accused rode in after the killing matched the dead man's DNA, a jury at the Central Criminal Court heard today.

A man accused of murder was seen driving into Drogheda town with a girl in the passenger seat of his car on the day a German woman disappeared, a witness told a jury at the Central Criminal Court today.

The two most successful artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards continued their winning ways, with Alan Jackson capturing album of the year for Drive, as well as a video honour, and Brooks & Dunn being named top vocal duo.

Alan Jackson took home his second entertainer of the year award and four other honours at the annual Country Music Association Awards.

Organisers of the weekend’s three all-star benefit concerts will know by the end of this week how much money was raised for victims of the US terrorist attacks, with about $17m (£11m) raised so far.