A schoolboy turned up to classes wearing a skirt because he was banned from wearing shorts.

A British trucker missed her family so much while working she decided to have her vehicle decorated with portraits of them.

Five animal rights activists who intimidated companies linked to Huntingdon Life Sciences in Britain an attempt to close down the animal-testing lab were sentenced to between six years and 15 months in prison today.

A two billion-year-old riddle of how the basic building blocks of life were formed has been solved by scientists in Ireland, it was announced today.

British restorers unwittingly altered what is believed to be the only known portrait made of William Shakespeare during his lifetime, it was claimed today.

THE West Cork man who sexually abused at least 15 children — some when they were as young as two years old — was given a 20-year jail sentence yesterday with the last seven years suspended.

THE psychic who accurately predicted that the remains of abducted Limerick teenager Richard “Happy” Kelly would be found in a lake in Co Clare has said that he has given four names of those involved to gardaí.

Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett's former Cambridge, England, home has become a hot property since the musician's death in July - but estate agents trying to sell the house fear the majority of prospective buyers are just curious fans.

Billionaire Randy Lerner, who owns the franchise to NFL side Cleveland Browns, is believed to be preparing to enter the race to buy Aston Villa.

New observations by the international Cassini spacecraft reveal that Saturn’s trademark shimmering rings, which have dazzled astronomers since Galileo’s time, have dramatically changed over the past 25 years, it was announced today.

POPE John Paul’s age and the debilitating effect of Parkinson’s disease are the main factors influencing his health and make him more vulnerable to infections and breathing problems, medical experts said.

Datatec International, the global arm of Datatec, the JSE-listed networking and IT services group, today announced an extension of its strategic telecommunication consultancy services with the acquisition of UK-based Analysys Limited and the creation of a new company named Analysys Mason Group (AMG).

Saudi security forces have stormed an expat housing complex where suspected Islamic militants are holed up with a reported 50 hostages after attacking oil company offices.

DRIVERS as well as air passengers could be at risk from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on long trips, the RAC Foundation warned yesterday

The Japanese government today said it expected the resumption of limited commercial whaling to be approved in May next year at an international meeting in Japan. The statement drew immediate criticism.

A fire alarm at a backpackers' hostel had been switched off the night as flames swept through the building, killing 15 young travellers, a court has been told.