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France warns Google of privacy fine new
France is giving Google three months to be more open about the data it collects from users - or be fined.
Five injured in Beckham stampede new
At least five people have been injured in a stampede after fans stormed a stadium gate as David Beckham arrived at a Chinese university.
Tributes flood in for Sopranos star James Gandolfini after his death new
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his iconic portrayal of troubled mobster Tony Soprano, has died aged 51. He suffered a suspected heart attack on Wednesday while on holiday in Rome.
Taliban offers to free US soldier new
The Afghan Taliban has said it is ready to hand over a US soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of its senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Rescue bid after India landslides new
Rescuers in India are using helicopters and climbing through mountain paths to reach nearly 4,000 people trapped by landslides in a narrow valley near a Hindu shrine in the northern Himalayas.
Singapore shrouded in fire smog
Officials in Singapore are urging people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution after a smoky haze caused by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia worsened dramatically.
Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini
Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.
Dotcom 'in tears' as files deleted
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom said he was "in tears" after a European company deleted all the data it was hosting from his file-sharing site.
Bus plunges into river, killing 30
A bus has veered off a highway and fallen into a river in central Peru, leaving at least 30 people dead and nine missing.
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.
FBI uses drones for surveillance
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate", the bureau's director has said.
Sao Paulo to reverse fares hike
City leaders in Sao Paulo say they are reversing a hike in bus and subway fares which has sparked widespread protests across Brazil.
New virus 'deadlier than Sars'
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than Sars, doctors have reported after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.
Children 'bearing brunt' of war
Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria have been released by the charity Save the Children.
13 killed in assault on UN compound
Seven al Qaida-linked militants on a suicide mission attacked have a UN compound in Somalia with a truck bomb and then poured inside, killing at least 13 people before dying in the assault.
Monet Venice piece sells for £19m
One of Claude Monet's most notable paintings has been sold at auction for more than £19 million.
'Remains' found at ex-mobster home
An FBI excavation has turned up possible human remains at a New York home once occupied by a famed gangster who inspired Robert De Niro's character in the movie Goodfellas, authorities said.
Star Wars video hologram could soon be a reality, say scientists
Moving hologram displays like those featured in Star Wars could soon be available to watch on a laptop.
John Paul II closer to sainthood
Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood.
Dolce&Gabbana guilty of tax evasion
Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been found guilty of massive tax evasion in Italy.
Sopranos star Gandolfini dies new
Tributes flood in for actor best known for iconic role as mob boss Tony Soprano
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
Latest News
France warns Google of privacy fine new
France is giving Google three months to be more open about the data it collects from users - or be fined.
Children and adults injured in 'very serious' car crash outside primary school new
A number of children were injured after a car overturned near a primary school today.
Five injured in Beckham stampede new
At least five people have been injured in a stampede after fans stormed a stadium gate as David Beckham arrived at a Chinese university.
Latest Sport
O'Connor ready for responsibility new
Australia fly-half James O'Connor is ready to shoulder the responsibility after being asked to spearhead the Wallabies' attack against the British and Irish Lions.
Time for Lions to deliver the goods new
The phoney war is finally over and what Warren Gatland had desperately sought to avoid happening has come to pass — the Lions squad is now in two distinct camps.
Diggin agrees player-coach deal new
Paul Diggin has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints which will see the winger combine coaching with playing.
Latest Showbiz
Blake Shelton ‘drinking his face off’ at birthday new
Blake Shelton planned on drinking plenty of alcohol on his 37th birthday and at the wrap party for The Voice.
Katie Holmes ‘lying low with love’ new
Katie Holmes is more concerned with being a single mother and building her acting career as opposed to dating.
James Gandolfini dead new
James Gandolfini reportedly died from cardiac failure Wednesday morning in Italy as The Sopranos star visited the country to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.
