The Queen and Prince Philip recovering from 'heavy colds' Buckingham Palace confirms
The Queen has been forced to remain indoors for ten days, prompting speculation about her health.
Carrie Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds, 84, rushed to LA hospital after 'possible stroke'
The veteran Hollywood actress was planning her daughter's funeral with her son Todd when she fell ill.
Woman beheaded in Afghanistan for going shopping without her husband
The Taliban have denied executing the woman, who was killed by a group of armed men.
Carrie Fisher dies: Canadian Star Wars fan's selfie with 'girlfriend' Princess Leia goes viral
YouTube star Corey Vidal took the selfie with Fisher at the premiere of The Force Awakens last year.
Carrie Fisher dies: Paul Simon pays tribute to 'a special, wonderful girl'
The 75-year-old musician was married to Fisher from 1983 until 1984.
Kim Kardashian makes glamorous entrance at family Christmas Eve party
The reality TV star appears to be making a gradual return to the spotlight.
George Michael's family 'touched by outpouring of love' since singer's tragic death
The singer's family thank fans of the star for the 'many many kind words' since his death on Christmas Day.
Kate Middleton and Prince William to move to Kensington Palace in 2017
The royals will relocate to London where Prince George is expected to attend a £6500-a-term school.
Carrie Fisher dies: The star's view on life, love and forever being Princess Leia
Carrie Fisher was known for her candor and spoke of her battle with drugs and mental illness and her love affairs.
Kim Kardashian denies reports she banned Kanye West from family Christmas party
A representative said her rapper husband was at the party hosted by Kris Jenner.
Royle Family and Vicar of Dibley star Liz Smith dies aged 95
Fans pay tribute to the BAFTA award-winning actress who died on Christmas Eve.
Teenager's parents report their own daughter to the police for drink-driving
Shannon Downie, 18, was banned for a year after she drove a friend home while under the influence.
'I found his body' says George Michael's partner as tributes pour in to 53-year-old singer
Fadi Fawaz said that Michael was 'lying peacefully in bed' when he found him
Britney Spears becomes latest victim of internet death hoax by professional hackers
Sony Music were forced to issue a statement after messages were tweeted from their account reporting the singer's death.
Celebrities share festive photos ahead of Christmas Day
Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey and the Beckhams posed for festive selfies with their families.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West enjoy festive family outing with daughter North
The family watched the Los Angeles Ballet Company's performance of The Nutcracker.
Harrison Ford sends well wishes to 'dear friend' Carrie Fisher
Ford, 74 said he was 'shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend'.
Two men 'armed with knives' arrested outside synagogue in Vienna
The Afghan men, who claimed to be Jewish, said they were waiting for the rabbi and members of the congregation.
Libyan plane hijackers used fake guns and grenades Maltese PM confirms
Hijackers Suhah Mussa and Ahmed Ali surrendered peacefully after several hours of negotiations.
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher 'out of emergency' after heart attack during transatlantic flight
The 60-year-old actress is now said to be 'stabilized' after suffering a heart attack on a London to LA flight.
Celine Dion pays tribute to late husband Rene Angelil in emotional retrospective video
The 48-year-old thanked her fans for their support during a difficult year in which she lost her husband and her brother.
Grandmother, 67, becomes world's oldest surrogate after carrying her daughter's baby
Anastassia Ontou was described as 'heroic' after giving birth to her own granddaughter via Caesarean section.
'Your father is ruining the country' – Ivanka Trump confrontation sees man kicked off JetBlue flight
Lawyer Dan Goldstein expressed his displeasure at sharing the flight with Donald Trump's daughter.
Brad Pitt files for documents to be sealed as custody battle with Angelina Jolie gets ugly
Pitt's lawyers said Jolie has 'no self-regulating mechanism' and is violating the children's privacy.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive for Sandringham Christmas break after illness
The 90-year-old British monarch and husband Prince Philip received a warm welcome from locals.
Swaleside prison riot: 60 inmates take control of wing and set fires at Kent prison
Tornado teams were sent in to stop the riot at the jail on the Isle of Sheppey.
Kanye West cancels European leg of Saint Pablo tour to 'focus on family'
The Famous singer has pulled out of concerts which were set to take place in Paris, UK and Germany.
Mother pays tribute to son, 5, who died of injuries after he was 'beaten by man in park'
Alex Malcolm was playing in Mountsfield Park, Catford, South London.
Kardashian sisters urge brother Rob to 'end relationship with Blac Chyna'
Kris Jenner may be forced to intervene after Rob and Chyna had another explosive public row over the weekend.
Parents driving to see teen son in hospital after car crash are killed in a separate collision
Chris Hahn, 19, was told of his parents deaths after being woken from a medically-induced coma.