A tiger that killed a keeper at a Cambridgeshire zoo will not be put down, bosses said.

The parents of a zookeeper who was killed after a tiger entered the enclosure she was in have paid tribute to their "beloved daughter".

Update: Northern Ireland's political leaders have cast their ballots in the region's snap election.

Ciara Geraghty may examine big themes in her books, but clearly cares most of all about the people in the foreground, as do her readers. Self-declared fan Sue Leonard met her for coffee.

Feed Your Senses (Alimenta Tus Sensidos)  

Cork’s unique agony Aunt fields your questions.

A 42-year-old mother has died unexpectedly, only five months after giving birth to triplets.

Nicolas Roche’s hopes of bettering his best performance in a Grand Tour are over for another year after he lost over 14 minutes on a hellishly hard day in Andorra.

THIS year I took a new step in choosing what to survey.

Italian police seized assets worth more than €1.6bn from five Sicilian siblings suspected of links to the island’s Cosa Nostra mafia, in one of the biggest ever such operations.

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Stories are king in this darkly delightful tale from journalist David Whitehouse. His second novel (his first, Bed, was published in 2012), starts at the end.

A ‘time of great interior crisis’ early in his career turned Pope Francis into a family man and one who is determined that the Church puts the care of individuals above doctrine, writes Paul Valley

His autocratic style as leader of the Jesuits in Argentina was a chastening experience that shaped Pope Francis’ life and led to his transformation as champion of the poor, Paul Valley reports.

Unusual Violas can be a great addition to the garden, depending on what you plant them with.

As Il Divo prepare for their Cork gig, Sébastien Izambard tells Jo Kerrigan his rags to riches tale.

County Clare’s Burren is more than a bunch of rocks, Pól Ó Conghaile discovers. Caves, country houses and chocolate factories are just the start of its surprises.

Actor Bob Hoskins has died following pneumonia at the age of 71, his agent Clair Dobbs said today.

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The acclaimed artist, theatre director and businessman Kevin Sanquest has died.

Work-life balance is a box most fathers will never tick, says Pól Ó Conghaile. What’s important is that we keep trying — and have as much fun as possible in the process.

A Brazilian woman miraculously survived after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth with a harpoon.

A Brazilian woman "miraculously" survived after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth with a harpoon.

Toddler Sergio O’Connor has just returned to Ireland after undergoing major surgery to connect his digestive system in the US.

Venezuela’s president Hugo Chavez has suffered “new complications” following his cancer surgery in Cuba.

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Nostalgia is a great thing.

A 14-month-old twin whose rare condition prevents him from eating, drinking or swallowing, underwent a potentially life-saving operation in the US yesterday.

I don’t know who’s more excited about visiting Legoland, parents or kids.

A Dublin toddler and his parents will be flown to the US today for life-saving treatment.

Baby Sergio O’Connor, a twin with an award-winning smile, will travel to Boston with his parents on Monday for a life-changing operation.

Fine Gael has approved a motion calling on the Government to prioritise consideration of same-sex marriage.

Pól Ó Conghaile visits a manor with the X-Factor and a ‘gourmet summer’ to savour

After university, Debbie Thomas worked with the BBC around England.

Despite the high prices in Disneyland Paris, Pól Ó Conghaile was won over by the endless fun and his daughter’s delighted reaction to the thrilling rides and friendly characters

THERE has been a five-year wait since Zoe Heller’s second novel, Notes On a Scandal, but her third is now out in paperback.

Vicky Haigh has high hopes of landing the biggest prize of her career with bargain buy Rosabee in the skybet.com Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

Rosabee may be Deauville-bound after completing a quick hat-trick in the ladbrokes.com Nursery at Leicester.

ROSA Grace will represent Newmarket trainer Rae Guest in Sunday’s Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh.

ITALIAN Premier Silvio Berlusconi is facing a strong challenge from his centre-left opponent Romano Prodi in parliamentary elections marked by disenchantment over Italy's stagnant economy and a bitter campaign.

Royal Rosa has been ruled out of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Royal Rosa has been cut into 10-1 by Coral for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle ahead of his return to action at Cheltenham on January 28.

Wolves have signed Hungary midfielder Denes Rosa on an initial deal which will run until the end of the season.