NEWS

A ransom was allegedly paid for the release of the 57-year-old.

Smith died with injuries likened to that of a car crash victim on 1 May 2014

EU financial affairs head Pierre Moscovici says revelations in Panama papers 'frankly shocking'.

Reports have suggested that Van Gaal has turned down the chance to join the Royal Dutch Football Association.

Gym bike has 400 times the bacteria found on a toilet seat, treadmill has 74 times more than a faucet.

The once-pirate ridden Gulf of Aden has enjoyed relative peace for the last 5 years but this may all change

The LA-based stylist gave birth to singer's first child Freddie in January.

Attorney General H M Prasetyo warns 'more than one person' will be executed this year.

Nagatomo extends his Inter contract until 2019.

Ryan Shawcross and Xherdan Shaqiri are also available again after recovering from knocks.

e-volo developed a personal aerial vehicle and was invited by Nasa to present it to US aerospace experts.

Real Sociedad have secured a positive result against Barcelona in their last six games at home.

Journalist Robin Ackroyd travelled across Mongolia to solve the mystery of where Genghis Khan was buried.

Arturo the dog, from the village of La Loggia near Turin, died in 2010 after vets were left baffled.

Court told Jonathan Mathew was unaware his actions were illegal and did not benefit financially.

Twitter users termed the IPL 2016 opening ceremony 'boring'.

A photo booth company accidentally hinted at HTC's plans for a camera incorporating OIS and UltraPixels.

England striker has missed two months due to knee ligament damage but will face Middlesbrough on 11 April.

School district encountered three separate ransomware incidents over the past two months.

Barcelona visit the Anoeta Stadium four days before their Champions League game with Atletico Madrid.

The Dragon spacecraft will carry with it the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM).

Facebook has good security but Islamic State supporters have found ways to get around it.

The ladies of Aintree may get bad press but there is no other race that is so full of colour, imagination and fun.

Fans took to social media in droves to vent after learning Ticketmaster will not be offering their money back.

Hiddink said the lack of strong personalities could make Italian's job more difficult.

Jason loses the plot as he struggles to cope with his father Tony's death.

Announcement from the Credits team was made at Money 20/20 Europe in Copenhagen.

IBTimes UK tried out the tourist board's latest initiative.

Twitter and Facebook continue to be plagued by IS-supporters.