The wife of an army sergeant convicted of sabotaging her parachute in a bid to kill her has said she struggles to believe he is guilty. Victoria Cilliers, who cheated death after plunging 4,000ft, has not yet told her two children that their father faces life in prison for her attempted murder. Her husband, Emile Cilliers, 38,…

With one more national debate and about a month to go before Mexico’s July 1 election, the third time looks to be the charm for presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The veteran left-wing politician and former mayor of Mexico City holds a commanding lead in the polls. Lopez Obrador has capitalized on public disaffection…

Toulon-based Chris Ashton won his last England cap in 2014The power brokers of English rugby are in disagreement over the rules regarding the selection of overseas-based players for the national side. Since 2012, England are only allowed to pick those who play in the Premiership, unless in « exceptional circumstances ». However Premiership Rugby believes that clause…

The Italian Freccie Tricolori aerobatics team perform prior the start of the Italian F1 Grand Prix in Monza, northern Italy Reuters/Giampiero Sposito Almost three months after a general election, Italy is still without a government. It looked as though a coalition between the Five Star Movement and Lega Nord parties would govern. However, Italy’s president…

Jeremy Floyd was arrested at DeLand Animal Hospital (Picture: Volusia County Sheriff’s Office via AP)A woman allegedly being held captive by her boyfriend slipped a note to her dog’s vet telling them to call the police. The unnamed woman alleged that Jeremy Floyd held her captive for two days during which time he beat her…

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