The death of comedian and actor Robin Williams was a shock to many, but came after years of openly discussing his problems in interviews, and having recently checked into rehab, writes Hilary Lewis

Nigerian authorities rushed to obtain isolation tents in anticipation of more Ebola infections as they disclosed five more cases of the virus and a death.

A Nigerian nurse who treated a man with ebola is now dead and five others are sick with one of the world’s most virulent diseases said authorities, as the death toll rose to at least 932 people in four West African countries.

The doctor who treated a man who flew to Nigeria and died of Ebola has now contracted the disease, authorities said.

The British government's emergencies committee is to meet to discuss how to tackle the “new and emerging” threat of Ebola, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said as fears mounted that the deadly virus could spread to the UK.

No one knows just how many people Patrick Sawyer came into contact with the day he boarded a flight in Liberia, had a stopover in Ghana, changed planes in Togo, and then arrived in Nigeria, where authorities say he died days later from Ebola, one of the deadliest diseases known to man.

The Nigerian city of Lagos shut down and quarantined a hospital where a man died of Ebola in the first recorded case of the highly infectious disease in Africa’s most populous country.

Hillary has taken a strong line on US foreign policy, hinting at a run at the White House, says Margaret Carlson.

Miguel Delaney takes a look behind the scenes at Sky Sports News ahead of today’s transfer deadline

In 1974, director Tobe Hooper gave birth to a memorable big screen bogeyman - Leatherface – with the release of ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’.

More than 60 years after a Co Cork man was shot dead in the US, police believe DNA may reveal his killer.

Kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard plans to remain in hiding until her daughters are mature enough to understand what happened to them, she said.

US Representative Gabrielle Giffords, struggling to form the words in her first extended interview since being shot in the head in a January rampage, said she will not return to Congress until she is “better”.

Based on a remarkable real story, Winter the dolphin has succeeded where many animals have fallen short, successfully stealing the spotlight away from screen stars Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr and Kris Kristofferson.

Investigators found that the operator of a Texas home day care centre where a fire killed four children had left the youngsters in her care alone to go shopping, according to a court document.

The Sawyer enjoyed a day’s hunting in his build-up for his next race at Aintree in two weeks’ time.

Evangeline Lilly doesn’t know how ‘Lost’ will end.

HAT-TRICK hero Peter Lovenkrands fired Newcastle into the FA Cup fourth round as the Magpies extended their unbeaten run to 13 games.

JP McManus’ racing manager Frank Berry insists there is no rush for Tony McCoy to decide which of the owner’s four entries he will ride in the John Smith’s Grand National on Saturday.

Chelsea will be without captain John Terry for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Ipswich at Stamford Bridge.

MICK McCARTHY is well practised in the art of defiance and the Wolves manager was forced to set his squarest jaw again yesterday after his play-off hopes died on goal difference.

Willie Mullins ended his first season as Ireland's champion jumps trainer on a high note as Emma Jane took the Whitewater Centre Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase.

A man charged with a string of robberies including a hold-up at the Hawaii home of 'Lost' star Josh Holloway has reached a plea deal that will put him behind bars for 30 years.

HARRY REDKNAPP celebrated the luck all teams need to win the FA Cup by signing Czech Republic striker Milan Baros on loan from Lyon last night to bolster his crumbling Premier League strike-force.

Hollywood star Ben Affleck donated one of his second hand coats live on US TV, to a charity drive to keep less fortunate Americans warm this Christmas.

DEAN ASHTON found his scoring boots in stoppage-time as West Ham squeezed past Plymouth and into the fourth round of the Carling Cup last night.

Chelsea are without Frank Lampard (thigh) and Didier Drogba (knee) for their Carling Cup clash with Hull tomorrow night.

Chelsea recalled veteran midfielder Claude Makelele for their opening Champions League Group B clash with Norwegian side Rosenborg at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are without striker Didier Drogba and midfielder Frank Lampard for their opening Champions League game against Rosenborg at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night.

After months of rumours, US TV star Nicole Richie has confirmed that she is pregnant.

An environmental group dedicated to wiping out a toxic toad species that has killed countless Australian animals said today it has captured a “monster” specimen the size of a small dog.

WATFORD manager Adrian Boothroyd watched Ben Foster help knock Plymouth out of the FA Cup, then tipped him to become the finest goalkeeper in the world.

Makers of the tropical island drama Lost say they are talking with ABC executives about setting an end date for the series.

MEL GIBSON describes his anti-Semitic rant following his arrest for drink-driving in July “the stupid ramblings of a drunkard”.

Mel Gibson calls his anti-Semitic rant following his arrest for drink-driving in July “the stupid ramblings of a drunkard.”

Actress Katie Holmes has been discharged after giving birth to baby girl Suri on Tuesday afternoon in a Los Angeles hospital.

A judge issued a three-year restraining order against a man who allegedly sent threatening letters to Halle Berry’s home.

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TEN years ago Tonya Harding found herself the unlikely cover girl of Time magazine. She was not a complete unknown but her newly-won status as US National Figure Skating champion hardly warranted the attention she was getting, even in the build-up to the following month’s Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.

Pop princess Britney Spears burst into tears on US primetime TV when asked about the break-up of her relationship with Justin Timberlake.

Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch has attacked the US military for manipulating the story of her dramatic rescue in Iraq and said they should not have filmed it in the first place.