From Pet Shop Boys to Portishead, the impressive bill of fare at this year’s Electric Picnic caters for all musical tastes. Ed Power recommends some choice cuts.

A passenger jet carrying more than 200 people suffered engine problems over the Atlantic yesterday forcing the crew to divert to Shannon Airport.

Bruce Springsteen announced a second Irish show today immediately after selling out a gig in 15 minutes.

The man blamed for a string of attacks including a fatal bombing at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games stared defiantly as he was taken under heavy guard to be charged in North Carolina today.