British PM sent message of Support to Rebekah Brooks
As the Leveson Inquiry continues into Press and Ethics today, the Former Editor of News of The World Rebekah Brooks faces questions from Robert Jay QC relating to the role of press and politicians.
Egypt presidential election candidates in first TV debate
Millions of Egyptians tuned in to watch the first presidential debate in recent history on TV.
British School Girl has 'Scientifically 'Beautiful Face
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but now science, has oficially come up with the formula for a truly beautiful face.
Spain's government nationalises one of country's largest banks
Spain’s banking sector crisis intensified this week after the government stepped-in to effectively nationalise one of its biggest lenders.
London 2012: Olympic Games flame lit in Greece
The official lighting ceremony for the London 2012 Games will take place today, at the site of ancient Olympia in Greece.
Wreckage found of Crashed Russian Plane in Indonesia
Indonesia rescuers have spotted the wreckage of a Russian Sukhoi aircraft, that went missing yesterday while on a demonstration flight with up to 45 people on board.
Russian Passenger Jet reported missing in Indonesia
A Russian Sukhoi Super Jet 100 has gone missing on a demonstration flight over West Java in Indonesia with 46 people on board, including businessmen and Russian envoys. The Indonesia military said the plane "fell" from the sky.
Anonymous Takes Down Websites of Kremlin and Putin
The Russian branch of the Anonymous hacking collective shut down the websites of the Kremlin and the Russian president, which was off line for 30 minutes as part of Operation Defiance.
Anders Breivik Trial
Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik arrived in court for his trial today in Oslo where the court will hear Utoeya post-mortem reports and interviews with three eye-witnesses, from the island where Breivik killed 69 people in July last year
Google Tests Self-Driving Car on Public Roads
Imagine a car that you don't even have to be able to see to drive!
Capsules Containing Human Flesh seized in South Korea
South Korean customs authorities seized capsules, containing human flesh, saying they have been smuggled from China and pose serious health problems for people.A suitcase went through airport security at Incheon Airport South Korea.Where a larg
Prince Harry receives a Humanitarian Award in the US
Prince Harry, received a humanitarian leadership award from the Atlantic Council in Washington, where he recognized the many wounded servicemen and women and those who had paid the ultimate price. And he called on the U.S. and the United Kingdom to
RBS confirms £163bn emergency loan repayment
The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed it will repay to the treasury, the last of the £163bn in emergency loans it received from the US and UK governments. This prompted RBS CEO Stephen Hester to say, the bank was now on the road to recovery.
12 Dead:110 Injured in Russian Suicide Bomb Attacks
Suicide bombers have killed 12 people with another 110 injured in two attacks on a police post on the outskirts of the capital of Russia's Dagestan region.
'Popo' Volcano in Mexico on number three high alert
Last month the famed 17,992 feet high Mexican volcano known as ‘Popo’ or ‘Smoking Mountain’ started rumbling into life again throwing out ash streams and plumes of smoke.
Argentina criticizes Britain over the Falklands
Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez criticised the British government for refusing to open talks on the sovereignty of the disputed Falkland Islands, which are known as 'Malvinas' in Spanish.
Jubilee Crystal Diamond delivered to Tower of London
The Jubilee Crystal Diamond, which the Queen will use to light the National Beacon as part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, has been delivered to the Tower of London for safe-keeping.
UK Spy Death Coroner delivers verdict
A Coroner investigating the death of MI6 spy Gareth Williams has said there is insufficient evidence to consider a verdict of unlawful killing.
RSPCA state Animal Cruelty Cases up 25%
This week sees the launch of the RSPCA’s big major charity fundraising push for 2012.
Mali Junta makes TV broadcast
Fighting erupted late on Monday with presidential guard units loyal to ousted President Amadou Toumani Toure stationed throughout the capital in Mali.
First Female Soldier Convicted of War Crimes In Bosnia
A Bosnian Muslim woman was jailed today for five and a half years for the wartime murders of Croat civilians and prisoners of war, in the country's first conviction of a woman for crimes committed during the 1992-95 conflict.
Brit Aid Doctor Beheaded in Pakistan
The beheaded body of Ken Dale a kidnapped British doctor working for the International Committee of the Red Cross was found by the roadside near the Pakistan city of Quetta, wrapped in plastic with a black tag with his name on it.
Hostage over in Central London as Police arrest man
The hostage situation at a HGV training centre in central London is now over. As police arrested and led away a man believed to be named as Michael Green, who had been holding four people hostage in the offices of Advantage HGV.
Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots
April 29 marks the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. Sparked after the acquittal of four Los Angeles policemen in the beating of a black motorist called Rodney King who was pulled over for speeding.
Samsung overtakes Nokia in sales
Samsung has overtaken Nokia as the largest phone seller in the world selling 93 million phones in the first three months of 2012.
Fatal bomb blast at This Day Newspaper in Nigeria
Two bombs targeting the twin offices of This Day a major Nigerian newspaper, have gone off in the capital Abuja and the northern city of Kaduna. Emergency officials say at least six people were killed with many more injured.
Rupert Murdoch at second day of ethics committee inquiry
News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch has appeared before a British inquiry into media ethics for a second successive day on Thursday.
Syrian activists claim 70 dead in Scud missile attack
Up to 70 people have been killed in an attack on a house in Hama, according to Syrian activists.
EU says no impact on US beef imports from Mad Cow Disease
The European Union's executive said on Wednesday it did not intend to impose any particular measures on beef imports from the United States following the discovery of a new case of mad cow disease or BSE.
Apple Profits Jump 94% to £7.2bn
Apple is continuing to defy Wall Street analysts and has posted record profits of 7.2 billion pounds for the first three months of 2012, which is up 94 percent compared to last year.