'Chancellor Jeffrey Osborne': Obama Makes Gaffe
George Osborne suffered an embarrassing case of mistaken identity this week when US President Barack Obama confused him with a bla…
Kate Prank Call Station 'Breached Licence'
Australia's media watchdog has found the radio station at the centre of a prank call targeting Prince William's pregnant wife Kate…
Regulator Reveals £27.1bn UK Bank Shortfall
A City regulator has revealed the capital holes at UK banks total £27.1bn - with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) facing the biggest …
Goodfella Home Search: Possible Remains Found
The FBI has found possible human remains at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster who inspired Robert De Niro…
Woman Stabbed On Hollywood's Walk Of Fame
Detectives in Los Angeles say they have arrested three beggars over the fatal stabbing of a woman as she was taking photographs on…
TWA Crash: 'New Evidence' Of Missile Strike
Calls have been made for a new inquiry into the 1996 crash of a TWA jet off the coast of New York amid fresh claims that a missile…
US 'Postpones' Taliban Talks Amid Karzai Fury
Talks between the US and the Taliban aimed at ending the Afghan war have been delayed for several days following anger from Presid…
Protesters Try To Force Way Into Brazil Match
Brazilian protesters outraged over the costs of hosting next year's World Cup have clashed with police outside a football stadium,…
NHS 'Cover-Up' Staff Could Be Named
A decision not to name those accused of covering-up failures by an NHS watchdog to properly investigate baby deaths could be rever…
GM Crops 'Safe And Beneficial', Says Minister
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is to call on the Government, scientists and industry leaders to join forces to allay the publ…
Poor Children Are Being 'Failed By Schools'
Disadvantaged children are being failed by the education system, according to the chief inspector of schools.
Billing Errors Cost Families Up To £400 A Year
Millions of families are being left up to £400 out of pocket due to errors in calculating their household bills.
Mentally Ill Locked Up In Police Custody
Too many people suffering from mental health issues are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals…
Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dies Aged 51
James Gandolfini has died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Italy at the age of 51.
Dolce & Gabbana Found Guilty Of Tax Dodging
Fashion duo Dolce & Gabbana have been convicted of dodging millions of pounds in tax.
Chancellor Unveils Plan For State-Owned Banks
George Osborne has unveiled Government plans for the future of state-owned banks during his annual speech on the state of the UK e…
Serena Williams Sorry Over Rape Case Comments
Tennis star Serena Williams has moved to clarify remarks she made about a rape case in the US town of Steubenville.
Apple Unveils News Content For TV Service
Apple has revolutionised computers and mobile phones and now it is targeting television.
Rihanna Hits Fan With Microphone At Concert
YouTube footage has emerged of Rihanna apparently hitting a fan with her microphone after her arm was grabbed during a concert.
Pelka Case: Boy 'Looked Like He Had Worms'
The aunt of a four-year-old boy who died after allegedly being starved over several months has told a court that she thought he ha…
Three Die In Dutch Liquid Manure Tank
Three men have died after becoming trapped in a manure tank in a rural part of The Netherlands.
Obama Speaks In Berlin 50 Years After JFK
President Obama has used a visit to Berlin to call for a reduction in the number of nuclear weapons deployed by the US and Russia,…
Kate To Give Birth At Same Hospital As Diana
The Duchess of Cambridge will give birth at the same hospital wing where Diana, Princess of Wales, had Princes William and Harry.
Crash Cow: Animal In Garage Roof Plunge
A cow that managed to clamber on to the roof of a garage before falling through has been rescued by firefighters.
Woman And Child 'Used As Slaves' In Ohio
A mentally disabled woman and her child were allegedly kept as slaves by three people who threatened them with snakes and a pit bu…
Boy Charged Over Sister's Wrestling Death
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with killing his five-year-old half-sister after he allegedly struck her many times with wrestl…
Kim Jong-Un 'Hands Out Hitler's Mein Kampf'
North Korea has threatened to kill the "human scum" responsible for an article that claimed its leader handed out copies of Hitler…
Teen Rail Deaths: Father Says Son Was Happy
The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in a suspected suicide pact with a school friend has said his son was a "happy …
Amanda Knox Ruling Cites 'Sex Game' Theory
Italy's top criminal court has said its decision to order a retrial of Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend in the murder of Meredith …
Jeremy Forrest 'Feared Schoolgirl Was Suicidal'
A teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France only accompanied her abroad because he feared she may kill he…