European Union leaders have agreed to a 3-month study to find ways of cushioning the impact of soaring energy prices on the region's citizens.

Northern Ireland hauliers are being cushioned against rising UK fuel prices by filling up in the Republic of Ireland.

French robbers stop a goods train and make off with cushions bearing the Playboy logo.

Ryan Day ends John Higgins's reign as world champion as he holds his nerve to seal a 13-9 win in their second-round clash at The Crucible.

It used to be the collector's dream - charity shops where ill-informed staff sold first editions and rare records for pennies. But one lucky Oxfam shop's handling of a major donation shows how things have changed.

Gary Hay scores the winner to maintain Evesham United's nine-point cushion at the top of the Southern League Midlands Division.

Rangers restore their four-point cushion in the SPL with victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is surprised that his side have a five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table.

Mark Selby beats Stephen Lee 10-3 in the Masters final at Wembley.

Marco Fu cruises past Stephen Lee after Mark Selby beats Ken Doherty in the Masters semis at Wembley.

Marco Fu beats Ding Junhui in the last of the quarter-finals at Wembley Arena.

Ding Junhui and Stephen Lee make it through to round two of The Masters at Wembley.

Ken Doherty and Marco Fu make it through to the second round of The Masters thanks to wins over Mark Williams and Neil Robertson respectively.

Peter Ebdon, Mark Selby and Marco Fu all win through to the second round of The Masters at Wembley.

Ryan Day beats Barry Hawkins in the wildcard round of the Masters at Wembley.

The World Bank says China's economic boom will soften this year's expected global economic slowdown.

Laws governing the use of car safety seats and booster cushions on the Isle of Man come into force next month.

Engineers test an airbag system that could be used to cushion a European rover's landing on Mars.

John Higgins beats Mark Selby 18-13 in the final of the World Championship at The Crucible.

Mark Selby comes through a titanic battle with Shaun Murphy to win 17-16 and book his place in the World Championship final.