In 1914, Cunard was unusual in having two large steamers constructed with a loan from the British taxpayer, and in being paid an annual subsidy, against their potential use as auxiliary cruisers, writes Dr Steve Cobb

An academic conference focusing on the sinking of the Lusitania and the general sea war from 1914 to 1918 is to be hosted by University College Cork next week.

A KENYAN long-distance runner who spent more than two days lost in snow storms in the US state of Alaska has had his feet amputated just above the ankles.

A Kenyan runner who disappeared over the weekend as two snowstorms hit the Alaskan city where he lives has been found alive with severe frostbite on both feet and severe hypothermia.