EDITORIAL USE ONLY This photo dated Wednesday July 2, 2014, was taken to mark Prince George's first birthday and shows the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History ...

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) released footage on July 18 showing scenes from the first day of their ground invasion of Gaza. Israel's invasion comes after several days of airstrikes on Gaza, and is part of the IDF's Operation Protective Edge, launched by ...

Ramadan Abu Ghazal carries the body of his four year old son, Abdallah during his funeral in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Abdullah was killed at his family's family house when an Israeli air strike hit a farm nearby, relatives ...

So, it is Argentina v Germany in the final, just as it was in 1986 when Northern Ireland last played in the World Cup. Also in this Section. Argentina's Masherano is key man against Germany · Lionel Messi's date with destiny and greatness · Germany has a plan ...

Germany has taken the dramatic step of asking the top US intelligence official in Berlin to leave the country after two reported cases of suspected US spying and a spat over the National Security Agency.

In France he is regarded as the last Spanish footballer left in the World Cup finals, even if Antoine Griezmann looks unmistakably French. Related Articles. Defiant Neuer unwilling to change his high-risk tactics new. Also in this Section. Brazil World Cup ...

In France he is regarded as the last Spanish footballer left in the World Cup finals, even if Antoine Griezmann looks unmistakably French. Related Articles. Defiant Neuer unwilling to change his high-risk tactics. Also in this Section. Muller's work rate can power ...

The failure to tackle the growing practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK is a "national scandal" that has resulted in the preventable abuse of thousands of girls, a committee of MPs has said.

Airport security is being increased at British airports after the United States called for heightened precautions amid reports two terror networks are working together on a bomb that could evade existing measures.

Joachim Low did not contrive a draw to enable his mentor to qualify for the business stages of the World Cup, but it was Germany who ensured that Jurgen Klinsmann would make it through. Also in this Section. Algerians rewrite history as Capello rues Russia ...

Shia LaBeouf has been taken out of a New York City theatre for being disorderly and causing a disruption, police said. Also in this Section. Courteney Cox engaged to Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid · The Hoff to star in spoof sitcom · Fellowes hints at Downton ...

Jim Boyce has blasted Luis Suarez for setting a shocking example to young football fans across the world. And the Fifa vice-president also believes that his club Liverpool may have to act if the player is punished for biting at the World Cup.

Pressure? If Andy Murray thought he had experienced it all last summer when he ended 77 years of British disappointment by winning the Wimbledon men's singles title, he was reminded of the nation's continuing expectations yesterday.

The United States is prepared to take "targeted and precise" military action in Iraq, Barack Obama has announced. Also in this Section. Berlusconi in bunga bunga appeal · Refinery attack militants regroup · 12 die in flooding after heavy rain · Ferry chief ...

The United States is prepared to take "targeted and precise" military action in Iraq, Barack Obama has announced. Also in this Section. Berlusconi in bunga bunga appeal · Refinery attack militants regroup · 12 die in flooding after heavy rain · Ferry chief ...

Confusion surrounds the status of Iraq's largest oil refinery, with witnesses reporting militants have hung their black banners at the site, while senior security officials claim the government still holds it.

Neymar was in tears. The Brazilian superstar found it impossible to keep it together. The poor lad was crying his lamps out. Also in this Section. Not all about me: Luis Suarez · World Cup: Raheem Sterling heading to the top · England v Uruguay: Roy Hodgson ...

Thomas Muller is getting used to hogging the limelight after moving on to eight World Cup goals in just seven finals appearances with a hat-trick against Portugal. Also in this Section. [TICON-A SLIDESHOW] In Pictures: World Cup Fans 2014 - joy and ...

Forget Batman and Robin... it was Robben and Robin who were superheroes for the dynamic Dutch last night. What sweet revenge for them after what happened four years ago in the final in South Africa. Holland didn't just beat World Champions Spain, they ...

Brazil kicked off one of the most troubled World Cups ever amid a nationwide atmosphere of excitement mingled with tear gas. Related Articles. [TICON-A SLIDESHOW] World Cup 2014: Brazil 3 Croatia 1 in pictures · [TICON-A SLIDESHOW] World Cup 2014: ...