Muslim Brotherhood Rejects Morsi Charges
The Muslim Brotherhood on Friday (July 26) dismissed the charges against Egypt's deposed president Mohamed Morsi over accusations including kidnapping, killing of soldiers and others.
Chinese State Media Reveals Details Of GSK Scandal
China's state media on Friday (July 26) revealed details of alleged bribery violations by some Chinese executives of British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
U.S. Charges Five In Biggest Credit Card Hacking Case
U.S. prosecutors have charged five foreign nationals with payment card theft resulting in more than $300 million (USD) in losses for companies in the U.S. and in Europe in what they described as the country's largest hacking fraud case in history.
Boris Johnson Unveils 4th Plinth Cockerel
London's Mayor, Boris Johnson was on hand to give his critique of German contemporary artist, Katharina Fritsch's latest work 'Hahn/Cock' as it was unveiled on the 4th plinth on Thursday (July 25)
Driver Of Spain Train Crash Investigated
Police put the driver of a Spanish train under investigation on Thursday (July 25) after at least 78 people died when it hit a sharp bend at speed and derailed near the northern city of Santiago de Compostela, in one of Europe's worse rail disasters.
Six Gay Activists Arrested In Moscow Under New Law
Six gay activists were arrested on Wednesday (July 24) after attempting to stage an unsanctioned protest outside a children's library in Moscow.
Anti-Shark Wetsuits Designed To Confuse Predators
A wetsuit, which scientists and designers have said can confuse a shark's vision by rendering the wearer invisible or inedible has been launched in Western Australia.
Former UBS Banker Gets 18 Months For Bid-Rigging
Former UBS banker Peter Ghavami was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Wednesday (July 24) for his role in deceiving U.S. municipalities by rigging bids to invest municipal bond proceeds, a much shorter sentence than prosecutors had sought.
Royal Baby Named New Baby George Alexander Louis
Prince William and Kate have named their new-born baby boy George Alexander Louis, William's office said on Wednesday (July 24).
At Least 77 Killed In Spain Train Derailment
At least 77 people died after a train derailed in the outskirts of the northern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, the head of Spain's Galicia region, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, told Cadena Ser radio on Wednesday (July 24).
Pole Vaulter Isinbayeva To Retire After World Champs
Russia's two-time Olympic pole vaulting champion Yelena Isinbayeva announced on Tuesday (July 23) that she would retire after next month's world championships in Moscow.
Royal Couple With Baby At Kensington Palace
The grounds of Kensington Palace in London were a picture of calm on Wednesday (July 24) morning, after Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine spent their first night there with their new-born son.
British Brands In Japan Eye Royal Baby Sales Boost
British brands celebrated in Tokyo on Tuesday (July 23), the day after the birth of a baby boy to the Duchess of Cambridge in London.
Apple Revenue Beats Expectations
Sales of Apple's iPhone blazed past Wall Street estimates in the third quarter, with U.S. shipments up 51 percent, lifting its stock 5 percent even as profit fell.
Worlds First Glimpse Of Britains New Prince
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Tuesday (July 23) emerged from St Mary's Hospitalwith their new baby son tonight to cheers from well-wishers. The Duchess said it was "a special time for any parent".
Clashes Erupt In Brazil On First Day Of Pope Visit
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes with demonstrators on Monday (July 22) near the Rio de Janeiro state governor's mansion shortly after Pope Francis spoke there after meeting with President Dilma Rousseff.
Tiny Lab Under The Skin Could Stop Drug Cheats
Amid yet more claims of illegal drug-taking by high-profile athletes, scientists in Switzerland say they may have found a fool-proof way to prevent the use of banned substances in sports.
Radical Myanmar Monk Unhurt In Bomb Blast
A bomb exploded meters away from a radical Buddhist monk as he delivered a mass sermon in Myanmar, police said on Monday (July 22), in the latest flare-up in tensions pitting Buddhists against minority Muslims.
Al-Qaeda Militants Flee Iraq Jail In Mass Break-Out
Hundreds of convicts, including senior members of al-Qaeda, broke out of Iraq's Abu Ghraib jail as comrades launched a military-style assault to free them, authorities said on Monday (July 22).
Kate Middleton Gives Birth To Baby Boy
Prince William's wife Kate gave birth on Monday (July 22) to a baby boy, who becomes third in line to the British throne, his office said.
Riverdance World Record Smashed In Dublin
Thousands turned out in Dublin on Sunday (July 21) to watch 1,693 people from 44 countries break the Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance Line of Dancers, performing the Riverdance - The Gathering Longest Line.
World's Media Leap Into Action As Kate Goes Into Labour
The royal baby frenzy kicked into action outside a central London hospital on Monday (July 22) morning, upon news the Duchess of Cambridge had been admitted and was in labour.
GSK Executive Tells Government It Will Reform China Business
A senior executive from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) told Chinese police the British drug-maker will reform its business in the country in the wake of a bribery scandal, China's Ministry of Public Security said on Monday (July 22).
Jets Forced To Drop Unarmed Bombs On Great Barrier Reef
Two U.S. Marine Corps jets were forced to make an emergency jettison of four unarmed bombs into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on Tuesday (July 16), according to two U.S. officials citing by U.S. broadcaster NBC.
Goalkeeping Legend Bert Trautmann Dies
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Bernd 'Bert' Trautmann, who broke his neck in the 1956 FA Cup final but continued playing, died on Friday (July 19) at the age of 89, the German Football Federation (DFB) said in a statement.
Russia's Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Released on Bail
Russia unexpectedly freed opposition leader Alexei Navalny on bail on Friday (July 19), bending to the will of thousands of protesters who denounced his five-year jail sentence as a crude attempt by President Vladimir Putin to silence him.
One Direction Wax Figures Make Their U.S. Debut
Things at New York's Madame Tussauds just got a little hotter as the attraction unveiled the likenesses of British-Irish boy band One Direction.
Snail Slime Facial Slithers Out In Tokyo
If you're after a beauty treatment with an unusual twist, how about a snail on your face?
Detroit Files The Largest-Ever Municipal Bankruptcy In U.S. History
This marks a new low for the city that cradled the U.S. automotive industry
British-Australian WWII Bomber Crew Given Military Honours
Sixty-eight years after their World War II bomber crashed in Italy's Po Valley, the four-man crew of the Boston BZ590 were finally laid to rest with military honours in northeast Italy on Thursday (July 18).
