Sydney siege gunman identified as Iranian

The Australian media has identified the gunman as Haron Monis, who was granted political asylum in Australia. The 50-year-old was described by his former lawyer as an isolated figure, who was......

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Armed police stand guard outside the Lindt Café at Martin Place in Sydney. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images An Infosys employee is among those being held hostage by an unidentified......

How 15 minutes saved lawyer from Sydney cafe siege

  If Michael’s lucky number wasn’t 15 it certainly is now. Michael -- who did not give his surname -- missed the Sydney siege at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe by just 15 minutes and his......

Australian PM Tony Abbott lays flowers at Sydney siege site

Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday led a shocked nation in mourning the death of 2 Australians who lost their lives at the cafe siege in Sydney that ended with the killing of lone Iranian-born......

Game of Thrones enters Guinness World Records 2016

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood. Image: Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Games of Thrones Popular television series Game of Thrones has found a place in the new......

Actually, it's the poor rich Prime Minister!

The visiting American President with a roving eye cannot miss the plump aide to the new British Prime Minister. Unlike the president who has come to London without his wife, the Prime Minister is a......

The Fockers lead US box-office

Disregarding critics, fans across North America warmly embraced Meet The Fockers leading to a dynamite Christmas weekend of an estimated $44.7 million. The top movie of the week, featuring Robert......

Cool haul for the King

While The Return Of The King did fantastic business over the four-day Christmas weekend, exceeding manyexpectations, there was a lot of cheer to spread around as the comedy Cheaper By The Dozen and......

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Liverpool beat Spurs 6-3 to extend lead at the top IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Liverpool extended their lead at the......

EPL PIX: Arsenal levels Liverpool; tops Christmas table

IMAGE: Liverpool's Darwin Nunez in action with Arsenal's William Saliba. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Arsenal laid down their title credentials with an impressive performance in an intense......

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

A round-up of the action in the Premier League on Saturday. Brentford shock Manchester City IMAGE: Brentford's Ivan Toney scores their second goal. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Brentford......

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Liverpool's players celebrate after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the third goal against Newcastle United at Anfield on......

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

  IMAGE: Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong in action with Eibar's Edu Exposito. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona suffered in the absence of the injured Lionel Messi as they drew......