Paul the Octopus dies

Paul the Octopus, the cephalopod who became a global sensation after successfully predicting matches at the World Cup, has died peacefully in his sleep aged two.

Stefan Porwoll, general manager of the Oberhausen Sea Life centre in Germany - where Paul made his predictions - confirmed the news.

Porwoll said: "He died last night, a peaceful and natural death. We all loved him and we will all truly miss him."