Adolf Hilter, the German Führer, claimed to have been blinded by a British mustard gas attack during WW I. However, new research now suggests that the dictator's loss of sight was likely caused by a mental disorder known as "hysterical madness".
Minerals that are used in the manufacturing of mobile phones are being used to finance the civil war in Democratic Republic of the Congo, which in the last 15 years has seen five-million people killed and 300,000 women raped.
The video of Amber Cole, 14, performing oral sex on a boy has become an internet sensation, raising serious questions about teen bullying and child porn in the age of Twitter and Facebook.
Lewis Hamilton's poor F1 season took a turn for the worse Thursday, after reports suggested he has split with long-term girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger.
Walter Isaacson's forthcoming biography of Apple's iconic co-founder Steve Jobs revealed that the i-series of devices creator stalled his surgery, believing alternative treatments could cure his cancer.
The track will undoubtedly be a chart topper; it ticks all the boxes to become a commercial success plus a few more.
The exhibition for the prestigious contemporary art award the Turner Prize has started in Gateshead.
Miss Bristol, Amy Willerton, quit the £12,700 Miss Asia Pacific World contest after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by the organizers in South Korea.
Lindsay Lohan has had her probation revoked after having failed to carry out the initial sentence, an LA court heard yesterday.
Prince William has been named the "Most Influential Man of the Year" in an online poll, beating the likes of Prime Minister David Cameron and U.S. President Barack Obama.
American pop star Britney Spears has released her fourth single from the album "Femme Fatale," and the accompanying video. The video was shot in London in September, and features several steamy scenes with her current beau, Jason Trawick.
Done With Hogwarts, Emma Watson Embarks on a New Term at Oxford (PHOTOS)
A handwritten letter from former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, addressed to an unknown drummer, is all set to be auctioned off in London. The letter, it is believed, was an invitation to the drummer for an audition, ahead of a spot in the band.
Julian Barnes won the Man Booker Prize for his novel "The Sense of an Ending" after missing out on three previous occasions.
Four of the original members of British reggae group UB40 have been declared bankrupt following on going bust-ups about their finances.
Actress and singer Selena Gomez has been granted a temporary restraining order against Thomas Brodnicki, a man who is believed to have a history of mental illnesses and has made death threats against her
A taxi driver from Torquay has become the first person for 3,000 years to be mummified in the same way as the pharaohs
The tables have finally turned for Kelly Osbourne as she celebrated an effective body switch with Christina Aguilera by calling her a “fat b*tch” during an episode of Fashion Police on the entertainment channel E!.
Ancient Egyptian mummies are no more a thing of the past. In a first-of-its-kind scientific study, British scientists will attempt to mummify the body of a recently deceased Devon taxi driver. The project, intended to test out knowledge of a chemical process used 3,000 years ago by the Egyptians, will be carried out on the body of Alan Billis, 61, from Torquay.
Lindsay Lohan: JourneyFrom Riches to Rags [PHOTOS]
Vincent van Gogh did not kill himself but was instead shot dead by a teenage boy with a Wild West obsession, new research suggests.
Newly-single American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has, reportedly, found herself a new love interest, in "Hangover" star Bradley Cooper. Lopez, 42, was first linked to Cooper, 37, after they were seen at "Per Se" New York City restaurant, on Sept. 10. According to a report on TMZ, the dinner was "romantic". However, People magazine, at the time, were quick to suggest that the two could have been "in discussions regarding a project."
Miranda Kerr: Top Fashion Moments and Her Post-Baby Bod Secrets Unveiled
The UK's most successful TV show, The X-Factor, is in crisis having lost two million viewers in the early stages of this year's talent contest.
25 year old Lindsay Lohan is visually decaying. Once a beautiful young actress with bags of potential now looks comparable a broken woman in her mid-30s.
The cost of facelifts and breast enlargements in Britain may be about to rise by around 20 percent because of a new value-added tax (VAT) on plastic surgery.
American entertainer Lady Gaga performed at "A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation" -- and her performance was every bit the quintessential Lady Gaga shocker.
American singer and entertainer, Rihanna, 23, kept her raunchy reputation alive, after she wound up in trouble at a strip club in London. The "Rude Boy" artist, who visited the club along with ex-boyfriend and baseball professional, Matt Kemp, 27, apparently couldn't keep her hands off the dancers at Stringfellows, despite repeated warnings from bouncers.
Chris Martin, lead singer of the British music group Coldplay, rarely opens up about his private life. Whenever he does, though, it is usually in praise of his wife, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
Brenda Song, best known for her roles in Disney shows like, "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and "Phil of the Future" is getting engaged to her boyfriend, Trace Cyrus. The couple has been dating for one-and-half years now.
