A 67-year-old Co Clare man told gardaí that he never threatened to kill his neighbour, but instead asked him to smile.

The death toll in Italy’s earthquake has risen to 250, officials said today, as strong aftershocks caused further fear among residents sheltered in tent camps.

AN ITALIAN woman who worked as a part-time judge as well as a lawyer was substituted by her identical twin sister in court so she would not lose out on legal fees when she had two simultaneous engagements.

US authorities are expected to issue a warning to the world's airlines after the discovery of a company illegally selling second-hand Airbus parts.