A 32-year-old Irish man is in a critical condition in hospital in Australia, after he was allegedly punched once in the head by his older brother.

An Irish tourist has been left in a critical condition in Australia after allegedly being hit by his own brother.

Alan Rusbridger will step down as editor in chief of the Guardian after 20 years next summer, he said today.

Newcastle have said they are “embarrassed and appalled” by the violent scenes that erupted after the derby defeat by Sunderland as police warned that more needs to be done to tackle disorder in English football.

The dynamics of a friendship between two young women is explored in Katie Mag, which opens at the Everyman Theatre on Apr 9.

The Irish relationship with drink has come in for a lot of criticism, not least in Des Bishop’s recent TV series. But how do young people treat alcohol in other countries? We sent reporters out with teenagers in six different cities to talk about alcohol, clothes and the opposite sex

Britain's Prince Harry’s first public appearance since naked photos of him made headlines around the world will be at the Paralympics, it was announced tonight.

There were mixed emotions for the Irish supporters in the Official Irish Olympic House in Kings Cross, London today after watching John Joe Nevin book a final place, but Paddy Barnes lose out on a final spot following a countback.

Rail services to one of the key Olympic stations were delayed today, while there were also hold-ups at another major London terminus.

London is ready.

THE parents of a schoolgirl waiting for a liver transplant are seeking an explanation after their daughter’s life- changing operation was cancelled when emergency services took too long to get her to hospital.

THE embarrassing extent of the England rugby team’s kit sponsors Nike’s plans to commemorate the team’s foiled Grand Slam triumph can today be revealed by the Irish Examiner.

POLICE investigating the savage beating of a young Irishman in Australia have arrested two men and said they were on the trail of a third suspect.

BORAT brought the glory of Kazakhstan to the West End last night.

Borat brought the glory of Kazakhstan to the West End tonight.

The father of 22-year-old Irishman Ciaran Cassidy, still missing after it is believed he was caught up in the Tube bombing at Kings Cross, has said he has "no hope whatsoever" about seeing his son alive.

Selection of quotes in the aftermath of the bombing.

AT least 21 people were killed when a bomb went off in a tunnel between King’s Cross and Russell Square at 8.56am.

It is now reported that at least 37 people have died in this morning's terror attacks in London.

Rock band Ash appealed today to concert-goers to help trace a British fan who went missing after one of their gigs in Australia.

The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone today spoke of the “brilliant news” that London has made the final shortlist of contenders to hold 2012 Olympic Games and said he believed the British capital has what it takes to win.

THREE adults and three children were killed yesterday and several others seriously injured as gales swept across England and Wales.

Relatives of victims of the Potters Bar rail crash tonight attended a special community church service.

Travellers arriving at Kings Cross have their last chance of seeing the new Harry Potter film being made.

Police investigating the Selby train crash are concentrating their inquiries on how a vehicle came to be on the railway line.

Police investigating the Selby train crash are concentrating their inquiries on how a vehicle came to be on the railway line.