An Australian teenager was commended for extraordinary courage on Tuesday after diving into the sea in a desperate attempt to save his friend from a fatal shark attack.

Added: 2008-04-08

Australian teenager killed in shark attack

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Informa shares jump as private equity circles

Shares of Informa, the international information, publishing and events business behind titles such as Lloyd's List, jumped 10 per cent in a falling market today after The Times disclosed this morning that private equity groups were circling the group.

Rights issue speculation forces Barclays shares slump

BARCLAYS slipped 12 to 463p on the back of renewed speculation that it may launch a rights issue next week.

Vodafone's Arun Sarin: Indian boxer who rode the punches and came out on top

Arun Sarin's rise to Vodafone chief was a surprise but his ability to fight his corner enabled him to take the telecoms giant into emerging markets. Jamie Dunkley reports.