The family of a British teacher who disappeared from his home in one of the worst-hit areas of Japan were rejoicing today when they discovered he was safe. They had been told he was dead... more
Seventeen US helicopter crewmen helping in the Japanese rescue efforts were contaminated with radiation today as fears grew of a nuclear meltdown... more
In the air: The Observer went to court in Paris on Monday to defend itself against fashion designer Stefano Pilati who alleges the paper defamed him by using a quotation from him about black models in a wider article about controversial attitudes to race... more
Andy Flower has issued a clear warning to South Africa before the final Test in Johannesburg, insisting: “We aren’t going to The Wanderers to draw the series, we’re going to win this thing 2-0”... more
Oh the drama, the tension, the pure nerve-jangling horror of that last hour at Newlands today as England held on desperately for a miraculous draw in Cape Town... more
England cannot lose their Test series against South Africa after Graham Onions relived his Centurion heroics to cling on for yet another nerve-jangling draw... more
Shaun Udal has urged Adil Rashid's critics to lay off the leg-spinner or risk impeding the development of a player who he believes is capable of becoming an "outstanding" player... more
Australia snatched victory in the Third Test against South Africa in Sydney with just 10 balls remaining despite Graeme Smith batting with a broken finger... more
A maiden five-wicket haul for paceman Peter Siddle saw Australia finish day three of the third Test on top despite the best efforts of Mark Boucher, who rescued South Africa's innings with a well-made 89
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Jimmy Anderson's touch of brilliance and a 200th Test wicket for all-rounder Andrew Flintoff just about keep England in the hunt against South Africa ... more
The Bays take over Jamm, Steve Blonde pulls another big name act out of the hat and they're laying it on thick at Ministry with two top-flight headliners.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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