Kilkenny has been voted Europe's friendliest city.

As the Obamas and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth can all testify, Irish people are still considered to be among the friendliest in the world.

More than 200 oil-slicked penguins have washed up dead on the beaches of a popular Brazilian resort, and officials say they are searching for a cause.

Tim Henman lost his rain-delayed semi-final against Gustavo Kuerten at the Masters Series event in Cincinnati.