Charlie Hunnam Admits He's "Not What Everybody Imagined" for Christian Grey Role
Charlie Hunnam will play lead in film version of EL James's erotic novel.
Russia condemns Israel air strike on Syria
Russia Syria's biggest ally, has spoken out against the alleged attacks carried out by Israeli jets on a military convoy carrying weapons near a military research centre in North West of Damascus.
China denies hacking New York Times
China has denied claims that hackers infiltrated The New York Times newspaper editorial department. Following the publication of an article, which looked into the family wealth of the newly elected Premier Wen Jiabao.
UN to raise $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid for Syria
Activists have said that at least 65 people, apparently shot in the head, were found dead with their hands bound beside a river in a district of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Landmark Royal succession bill passed in parliament
As the new generation of royals William and Kate wait for the birth of their first child, the issue of succession and marrying a catholic has been changed , with the announcement of a ground breaking bill in Parliament.
10 'baby faced' Pygmy elephants poisoned in Malaysia
A tragic discovery revealed that 10 endangered Pygmy elephants, seven females and three males believed to be from the same family, have been killed in the past three weeks by poisoning on the Sabah wildlife game reserve in Malaysia.
French-led Mali troops surround Timbuktu
As part of France's aggressive drive to overthrow Al Qaeda linked troops in the north of Mali .It has been reported that French led Malian troops have surrounded the historic city of Timbuktu.
Three arrested over Brazil nightclub fire
Following the devastating nightclub fire that left 231 people dead in Brazil. A police spokesperson has announced the arrest of 3 people, with a fourth person,believed to be the co owner wanted in connection with the fire at the Kiss nightclub in San
Brazil nightclub fire: Funerals set to take place
Following the devastating fire that left 231 people dead in a nightclub in the southern Brazilian town of Santa Maria, the country has declared a three day period of mourning for the victims, mainly students who were killed in the fire.
Curfew and State of Emergency in Egypt starts today
After days of violent clashes in Egypt,between anti Mursi protestors and the Police that has left 45 people dead and dozens more injured.
Man killed in river plunge death named as David Cox
The man travelling in a two car family convoy, who died after both cars skidded and fell head long into the River Wye in Derbyshire has been named as 42 year old David Cox.
North Korea calls South Korea 'Puppet traitors'
It is fighting talk again from North Korea who say they will attack its neighbour and rival South Korea if Seoul joined a new round of tightened U.N. sanctions issued in response to the North's continued use of rocket and nuclear testing.
Egypt: Protests and violence on uprising anniversary
The second anniversary of the overthrowing of Hosni Mubarak should see wild celebrations in Tahrir Square in Egypt not protests and violence as shown here, against the democratically elected President Mohammed Mursi.
Foreign Office warns Britons to leave Libya's Benghazi
The foreign Office has strongly advised British nationals in Benghazi and Tripoli to leave Libya immediately, in response to a specific threat to Westerners.
Labour claim horsemeat may contain carcinogen
Concerns have been raised that drugs used to treat horses suffering from illness during their lifetime namely phenylbutazone, commonly called Bute, which is given to horses for the treatment of lameness, pain and fever,
Burger King pulls products after horsemeat scandal
Burger giant, Burger King, has announced it will pull all its beef burgers from public sale which were supplied by Silver crest meat processing plant in Ireland,
Irish nanny baby death report to be released today
Court documents have been presented by Police in the US relating to Irish nanny Aisling McCarthy Brady and the death of baby Rehma Sabir in her care.
Cameron faces grilling on EU referendum
And now the Europe referendum in out question is out in the open now, depending of course on the conservatives forming a government in 2015.
Irish nanny charged with violently assaulting baby
Nanny Aisling McCarthy Brady from County Cavan Ireland has been charged with violently assaulting baby Rehma Sabir in her care, which resulted in the baby's death two days later in hospital from her injuries. Which authorities say were consistent wit
Israel elections: Netanyahu wins by narrow majority
As expected the Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a narrow victory in Israel's parliamentary election and talks are already underway to the formation of a co alition government.
US condemns North Korea nuclear test threat
The US has spoken out against North Korea's provocative plans to continue nuclear testing, dismissing their claims it relates to sanctions brought about by the United Nation Security Council.
Prince Harry: We did shoot to kill Afghan rebels
Prince Harry and the MOD are both in the news today. Prince Harry a serving helicopter pilot spoke out confirming he killed Afghan insurgents during his most recent tour as a helicopter pilot.
Israel Elections: Netanyahu predicted to win
No wonder Benjamin Netanyahu the Israeli Prime Minister is looking positive here, as he visited the Western wall in Jerusalem with his two sons after casting his vote in the Israel election.
Lance Armstrong confirms doping to Oprah
As public confessions go Lance Armstrong the disgraced cycling champ, convicted of doping, to win all seven of his tour de France titles.
Dead and injured reported at BP Algeria plant
Reports just in say that a number of people have been killed at the BP Algeria gas plant, in fierce fighting between the Algerian army who have surrounded and attacked the plant and the Islamist militants who are holding a number of western workers h
Tesco apologises over horsemeat burgers
The UK's biggest supermarket Tesco has responded swiftly to the horsemeat burger expose from the Irish food inspectors, that showed their products contained high levels of horse meat
Algeria: BP hostages made to wear explosives
France 24 TV reports that some of the estimated 41 hostages held at the BP oil plant by the Khaled Abul Abbas Brigade in Algeria are being made to wear explosives around their necks.
Egypt: Block of flats collapse 14 dead
A residential block of flats have collapsed in Alexandria killing at least 14 people. It is believed that 30 people lived in the block and rescue workers seen here using specialist diggers, also used their bare hands to search through the rubble for
British national held hostage at BP Algeria oil facility
It has been reported that British nationals are the latest foreign workers, to be held hostage, by an Al Qaeda linked terrorist organisation, at a part owned BP owned oil field in Algeria.
British man shot dead on holiday in Honduras
A British man on holiday in Honduras was shot by two men while taking pictures on holiday in San Pedro Sula according to local police.