GERMANY: A pensioner has started digging in Germany’s western Ruhr region for the Amber Room, a priceless work of art looted by Nazis from the Soviet Union during World War Two and missing for 70 years, but says he needs a new drill to help him.

Celtic’s contingent of former Derry City wingers enjoyed contrasting fortunes last night as Niall McGinn faced up to a two-month absence while Paddy McCourt added another wonder goal to his collection.

A street festival in Hamburg ended in disturbances this morning that left 15 people injured and nearly 40 arrested, police said.

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY grabbed a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid won 4-1 at newly-promoted Levante yesterday.

German police fought left-wing youths in Hamburg with water cannon and baton charges after being pelted with rocks and bottles during riots after a football match last night.