http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/ http://www.independent.ie/world-news/arrest-warrant-for-dead-rapper-29292360.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/arrest-warrant-for-dead-rapper-29292360.html Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death. World News Fri, 24 May 2013 01:47:12 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/richard-iii-was-in-untidy-grave-29292252.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/richard-iii-was-in-untidy-grave-29292252.html The remains of King Richard III, which were discovered under a city car park, were found in a hastily dug, untidy grave, researchers have revealed. And Finally Fri, 24 May 2013 00:12:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/indoor-beach-among-oddest-claims-29291791.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/indoor-beach-among-oddest-claims-29291791.html A holiday home insurer has revealed some of its strangest ever claims, including a swan crashing through the roof and guests creating an "indoor beach". And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:38 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/war-horse-puppet-on-wembley-turf-29291699.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/war-horse-puppet-on-wembley-turf-29291699.html Joey the giant puppet from West End hit show War Horse is to tread the turf at Wembley by putting in an appearance before the Uefa Champions League Final this weekend. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:05 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/ms-hails-new-sweet-green-tomato-29291218.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/ms-hails-new-sweet-green-tomato-29291218.html Marks and Spencer is selling what it claims is the first ripe and sweet green tomato on the high street in a trial with a Lancashire farmer. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 13:53:28 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/flag-of-europe-replaced-at-holyrood-29290900.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/flag-of-europe-replaced-at-holyrood-29290900.html The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 11:09:04 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/man-80-oldest-to-climb-everest-29290313.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/man-80-oldest-to-climb-everest-29290313.html Eighty-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest. World News Thu, 23 May 2013 05:17:03 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/hairy-moment-for-400lb-tiger-ty-29290017.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/hairy-moment-for-400lb-tiger-ty-29290017.html It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400lb tiger needed help from vets when he could not cough up a football-sized fur lump by himself. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 04:17:08 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/crews-rescue-boy-wedged-in-chimney-29289420.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/crews-rescue-boy-wedged-in-chimney-29289420.html A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:15 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/rubber-duck-becomes-a-dogs-dinner-29289401.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/rubber-duck-becomes-a-dogs-dinner-29289401.html A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 00:21:13 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/crossdressing-spy-embarrassed-uk-29289387.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/crossdressing-spy-embarrassed-uk-29289387.html Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday. And Finally Thu, 23 May 2013 00:12:21 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/one-sentence-story-writer-honoured-29289197.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/one-sentence-story-writer-honoured-29289197.html An author who pens stories the length of a sentence has scooped this year's Man Booker International Prize. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:11 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/sugary-syrup-effects-like-drug-29288571.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/sugary-syrup-effects-like-drug-29288571.html A sugary syrup widely used in processed foods like biscuits can cause behavioural changes similar to the effects of cocaine, according to new research. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 14:45:22 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/image-shows-ideal-woman-celebrity-29288233.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/image-shows-ideal-woman-celebrity-29288233.html This is how the ideal female celebrity would look, according to a new survey. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:19 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/cow-handbag-design-offaly-daring-29287902.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/cow-handbag-design-offaly-daring-29287902.html As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:40 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/puppy-swallows-whole-lolly-stick-29287791.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/puppy-swallows-whole-lolly-stick-29287791.html A puppy survived after swallowing a four-and-a-half-inch lolly stick, vets have said. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:27 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/new-mayor-crashes-car-into-shop-29287340.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/new-mayor-crashes-car-into-shop-29287340.html The new mayor of an area of Suffolk is recovering after driving his car into a branch of Tesco Express. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 11:17:04 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/octogenarians-race-in-everest-duel-29287084.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/octogenarians-race-in-everest-duel-29287084.html An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Everest five years ago is back on the mountain to make another attempt at the title. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 09:13:24 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/police-force-to-sell-unused-11m-hq-29285626.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/police-force-to-sell-unused-11m-hq-29285626.html A police force that spent more than £11 million on a headquarters it has never used has announced it will sell the site after it has been empty for five years. And Finally Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:12 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/harry-potter-edition-fetches-150k-29285611.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/harry-potter-edition-fetches-150k-29285611.html A first edition of the first Harry Potter book, personally annotated by JK Rowling, has sold for £150,000 at auction. And Finally Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:10 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/historic-street-signs-snapped-up-29285221.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/historic-street-signs-snapped-up-29285221.html Some of London's most recognisable street signs, including those which have stood in Downing Street and Abbey Road, have fetched thousands of pounds at auction. And Finally Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:16 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/three-jailed-for-fake-1-coins-plot-29285113.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/three-jailed-for-fake-1-coins-plot-29285113.html Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation. And Finally Tue, 21 May 2013 17:17:12 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/wales-needs-better-weather-jones-29285008.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/wales-needs-better-weather-jones-29285008.html Wales needs better weather if its tourism industry is to prosper - says the country's own First Minister. And Finally Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:57 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/germany-nationalises-bieber-monkey-29284011.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/germany-nationalises-bieber-monkey-29284011.html Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. And Finally Tue, 21 May 2013 09:37:39 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/ferris-wheel-world-record-broken-29281070.html http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/ferris-wheel-world-record-broken-29281070.html A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favourite. And Finally Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:05 +0100