Mother sets herself on fire in Sichuan in protest against Chinese rule in Tibet as security officers arrest hundreds in Lhasa.
Comprehensive guide to what's happening when during Queen Elizabeth's 2-5 June diamond jubilee celebrations
David Cameron's former director of communications Andy Coulson charged after originally being detained by Scottish Police.
Artist's 1985 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II expected to reach £60,000 at Bonhams auction.
London's high court refuses permission for Germany's Commerzbank to appeal against ruling that it would have to pay 104 bankers' bonuses for 2008, with interest
David Cameron’s former director of communications held over claims he committed perjury in trial of Tommy Sheridan.
Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission reported to start formal investigation into insider trading allegations weeks after "London Whale" debacle
The Glamour Awards 2012 saw Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba and other women arrive at the red carpet of the most stylish event in London.
Supreme Court rules in favour of European Arrest Warrant lodged by Swedish prosecutor against Assange.
Amadeus, the travel company, has published research showing that the number of Britons flying away this summer is falling as they stay for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Usain Bolt has vowed to come back stronger at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Rome after his disappointing performance in Ostrava last week.
Samsung Galaxy S3 goes on sale in the UK and worldwide 30 May, but the Pebble Blue version faces weeks of delays.
Google displays six Faberge Eggs created by the famous Russian jeweller on its home page.
The ex-Barcelona boss is now understood to be willing to hold discussions with the European champions.
Kim Kardashian has reportedly turned possessive about her boyfriend Kanye West and is much concerned about his friendships with other women. After reports emerged about Kim banning ladies from the backstage of Kanye's "Watch The Throne" tour with Jay-Z, she has now barred singer Rihanna, to enter his dressing room.
The next generation Microsoft Xbox 720 may have Skype integration when it makes its expected debut in 2013
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has lauded the potential of team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and insists the midfielder can have a major impact at Euro 2012.
Tribal representative from across the world have joined Kenya’s Samburu tribe in urging the UK to sign an international law that not only ensures their secured existence but also protect forests and natural resources.
Oil giant hit by US investigation into employee claims about Gulf of Mexico oil spill, while TNK-BP is dealt another blow
UN envoy Kofi Annan told Syrian president Assad that "bold steps" are needed to implement six-point peace plan.
Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and leader of the SNP, says Scotland will keep sterling if it gains independence - but there are a number of problems.
Jacqueline Woodhouse who was exposed in a viral YouTube video which showed her racially abusing Asian commuters on London Underground has been jailed for 21 weeks.