One hundred years ago London hosted the Fourth Olympiad. It was a hastily organised affair, after Italy pulled out following the eruption of Vesuvius. Oh, and Britain won 56 golds.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade criticises administrators 'more interested in financial matters' than development.

Congress delegates vote to accept the ¿3.5m package proposed by the government to recognise the contribution of inter-county players.

Leicester head coach Marcelo Loffreda identifies the Heineken Cup as his main target after taking the reins at Welford Road.

Page 1 of your comments on Mark Mardell's Europe Diary: A real debate.

Supporters of French centrist leader Francois Bayrou are unmoved by the presidential candidates' debate.

Senegal's presidential election takes place on Sunday, amid growing concern over the future of the country's democracy.

Ministers must keep a closer eye on big NHS building projects after the collapse of a £900m scheme, MPs say.

Danish papers view the rebuke from Iraq, while Russian papers examine Valentine Day relations with France.

The Albanian government takes steps to end power cuts that have crippled the country since Monday.

The BBC's Nick Bryant reflects on some of the current issues in India.

Millionaire artist Jack Vettriano made no secret of being self-taught, but now it's been revealed his paintings have a startling resemblance to images from an artists' reference book. So how much can a DIY artist really learn? Now's your chance to have a go yourself.

Ten years after rugby union went professional, a plaque is unveiled to the Welshman who led the upheaval.

The first annual Enthusiast of the Year Award has been launched, but in a culture where enthusiasm is often viewed with suspicion, does anyone care?

Dundee consider their next move as they contest the SPL decision not to deduct points from Livingston.

Today's papers look at Wednesday's car bomb in Madrid and the transatlantic relationship

The ancient Olympics lasted nearly 1,200 years and drew competitors from Spain to the Black Sea, but what was it that drove its athletes to seek victory at all costs.

Olympic legend Carl Lewis talks to Steve Cram in the latest BIG interview.

Senior former US military and diplomatic officials say George W Bush has damaged the nation's standing in the world. Tell us what you think.

The recent history of Olympic tennis has been dominated by surprise winners.