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Rare Superman comic in insulation
It is considered the Holy Grail of comic books - Action Comics No 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman.
Rare Superman comic found in house
A US man found a rare copy of "the Holy Grail of comic books" as he was renovating a house in a small town in Minnesota.
Shakespeare autograph to go on show
A priceless William Shakespeare signature is to go on display at an exhibition.
Baby crocodiles make public debut
Three tiny baby crocodiles which are only 11 inches long have made their public debut at a zoo.
Johnson works on silver jubilee rap
Boris Johnson has admitted he wrote a rap on the Queen's silver jubilee.
Arrest warrant for 'dead' rapper
Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death.
Richard III was in 'untidy' grave
The remains of King Richard III, which were discovered under a city car park, were found in a hastily dug, untidy grave, researchers have revealed.
'Indoor beach' among oddest claims
A holiday home insurer has revealed some of its strangest ever claims, including a swan crashing through the roof and guests creating an "indoor beach".
War Horse puppet on Wembley turf
Joey the giant puppet from West End hit show War Horse is to tread the turf at Wembley by putting in an appearance before the Uefa Champions League Final this weekend.
M&S hails new sweet green tomato
Marks and Spencer is selling what it claims is the first ripe and sweet green tomato on the high street in a trial with a Lancashire farmer.
Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood
The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.
Man, 80, oldest to climb Everest
Eighty-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest.
'Hairy moment' for 400lb tiger Ty
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400lb tiger needed help from vets when he could not cough up a football-sized fur lump by himself.
Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
One sentence story writer honoured
An author who pens stories the length of a sentence has scooped this year's Man Booker International Prize.
Sugary syrup effects 'like drug'
A sugary syrup widely used in processed foods like biscuits can cause behavioural changes similar to the effects of cocaine, according to new research.
Image shows 'ideal woman celebrity'
This is how the ideal female celebrity would look, according to a new survey.
Cow handbag design offal-y daring
As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal.
Radio One's Big Weekend
Three-day festival underway in Derry
Belfast Telegraph Runher 2013
Video, pictures and finisihng times
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Protests at first Ukraine gay rally new
At least 50 gay rights activists have marched peacefully in the country's first gay rally despite a court ban and attempts to disrupt the event.
Nine-year-old boy admits burglary new
A boy aged just nine has admitted burgling a house and stealing the keys of a car that crashed moments later, police said.
Bomb explodes in suburban street new
A pipe bomb which partially exploded on a suburban street in Belfast could have killed people, a police chief has warned.
Latest Sport
Brumbies hold off Blues fightback new
The Blues were undone by the goal-kicking of centre Christian Lealiifano, who kicked the Brumbies to a 20-13 Super Rugby win at Eden Park.
Zidane: Bale good enough for Real new
Real Madrid ambassador Zinedine Zidane believes Gareth Bale is among the top three players in the world and "more than good enough" for the Spanish giants.
Lampard hopes for new Terry deal new
Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea team-mate John Terry can follow him by signing a new contract with the club.
Latest Showbiz
Jennifer Hudson signs Idol contract? new
Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to become a judge on American Idol’s Season 13.
Alyssa Milano: I get so jealous new
Alyssa Milano doesn’t understand how her husband isn’t more affected by the love scenes she shoots.
Bullock talks space sex with Clooney new
Sandra Bullock has urged moviegoers to see her new sci-fi drama Gravity with George Clooney because the zero-gravity sex scenes are “awesome” and so awkward.
