The English pronunciation of the Chinese vice-president’s name is “She” — and the Government’s maxim for this trip is: “Xi, Who Must Be Obeyed.”

She went off to Australia. Back then, emigration was just fun. Now, as part-owner of a house worth nothing, a massive mortgage, three children and parents whose health deteriorates by the day, emigration not only doesn’t look like fun, it doesn’t look possible.

SHE may have narrowly missed out on a medal but Derval O’Rourke’s clubmates are really proud of her achievement, especially her new Irish record for the women’s 100-metre hurdles.

SHE was celebrated as ‘Natascha Superstar’ after a poised and poignant appearance on national television to describe the eight years she spent imprisoned in an underground cell.

SHE died almost eight years ago and Diana, Princess of Wales is still making front-page news.

SHE gave herself the nickname “Birdie” to distinguish herself from the other girls on the LPGA Tour. All it took was one shot - a spectacular birdie from the bunker - to make a most unlikely US Women’s Open champion.

China has freed a man who spent 11 years in prison for murder following the reappearance of the wife he was accused of killing, it was reported in China today.