A CAR bomb targeting a British military convoy killed four Afghan civilians and one British soldier in the Afghan capital Kabul yesterday, NATO and Afghan officials said. Ten people were wounded.

Scotland and Ireland’s bid to host the European Championships in 2008 has been dealt a boost by rioting Austrian fans, according to a senior Nationalist MP.

A senior Nationalist MP today claimed the main rivals to Scotland and Ireland’s bid to host the European Football Championships in 2008 had been dealt “a major blow” after rioting by Austrian soccer fans.

British holidaymakers caught up in a terrifying rebel mortar and gunfire attack on Sri Lanka’s main airport were today preparing to return home.