BBC Criticised For Over-Generous Severance Payments
The BBC has been found to have given over-generous severance payments to its senior staff, according to the latest report released by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Mandela Family Feud Over Family Graves
Lawyers representing the two warring Mandela family factions left the high court in Mthatha without either commenting or resolution on Monday (July 1) to the grave dispute that blew up last week.
Mark Carney Starts As Head Of Bank Of England
As the new head he seeks to speed up Britain's exit from economic stagnation.
Croatia Joins EU With An Official Ceremony
Fireworks lit the sky, Zagreb's medieval cannon fired and a choir sang Beethoven's Ode to Joy as Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union at midnight on Sunday (June 30), two decades since fighting itself free of Yugoslavia.
Versace Kicks Off Paris Couture Week
Paris couture week kicked off on Sunday (January 30) with Donatella Versace revealing her latest creations for Atelier Versace, the haute couture wing of the Italian label's fashion empire.
EU Confronts U.S. Over Fresh NSA Revelations
Top European officials have expressed outrage at the NSA targeting the embassies of a number of US allies including France, Italy, Greece, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, India and Turkey for bugging.
Kenny Says Irish Bankers Conduct Damages Countrys Reputation
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Friday (June 28) condemned the conduct of Irish bankers who were caught on tape joking about a bailout deal and mocking Germany, calling the recordings a 'thunderbolt' damaging the country's reputation.
Archbishop Of Canterbury Visits Holiest Site In Jerusalem
The spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, on Friday (June 28) visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where he called for a 'simplicity' and 'unity' among Christians.
NASA Launches Mission To Explore How Sun Creates Energy
NASA launched its latest solar observatory, the IRIS spacecraft, on Thursday (June 27), whose mission is to answer a fundamental question of how the sun creates such intense energy.
Celebrities, Friends And Fans Depart Gandolfini Funeral
Fellow actors mourned actor James Gandolfini as a great craftsman at his funeral on Thursday (June 27), a week after the 51-year-old star of the HBO television show "The Sopranos" died of a heart attack while visiting Rome.
EU Leaders Clinch Youth Enemployment Deal
European leaders agreed on Friday (June 28) to set aside around 8 billion euros to combat youth unemployment, even as they admitted that the labour market would only sustainably improve once the crisis-hit region returns to growth.
Boston Bombing Suspect Tsarnaev Indicted
A federal grand jury on Thursday (June 27) indicted accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on charges of killing four people in the largest mass-casualty attack on U.S. soil since September 11, 2001.
Mark Cavendish Looking Forward To Seventh Tour
Mark Cavendish who's hoping to grab the yellow jersey at the 2013 Tour de France, said on Thursday (June 27) his team will aim for opening-stage wins at this year's race.
Canines Get Colourful With New Grooming Trend
The latest trend in dog grooming goes way beyond a simple cut - making dogs into virtual living works of art.
Workers Seen At Mandela Gravesite
Workers were seen at the Mandela gravesite building a wall.
Mark Webber To Quit F1 At The End Of Season
Red Bull's Mark Webber will quit Formula One at the end of the season for Porsche's new sportscar programme, the Australian announced on Thursday (June 27).
China Factory Resolution Reached
A U.S. executive and Chinese workers who held him captive for six days reached a resolution to a row about pay on Thursday (June 27).
British Family Found Dead In Costa Del Sol
Three members of a British family were found dead on Wednesday (June 26) in Spain's Costa del Sol.
U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Win For Gay Marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 26) handed a significant victory to gay rights advocates by ruling that married gay men and women are eligible for federal benefits and paving the way for same-sex marriage in California.
UEFA Euro 2016 Logo Unveiled In Paris
The countdown for UEFA Euro 2016 officially began on Wednesday (June 26) as the logo for the European football championship was unveiled in Paris.
Cyber Attack on South Korea Leaks Troops Details
Personal details of tens of thousands of U.S. troops have been leaked to websites, South Korean online security firm said on Wednesday (June 26), a day after cyber attacks disabled access to government and news sites.
Halle Berry Speaks Out Against Hollywood Paparazzi
Actress Halle Berry testified before the California State Legislature on Tuesday (June 25), regarding a proposed bill that would protect children from paparazzi.
Rio Slums Protest For Education And Health Care
Hundreds of demonstrators from two of Rio de Janeiro's most well-known favela slum neighbourhoods took to the streets on Tuesday (June 25) night to demand better social services including investments in education and health care.
Strike Forces Closure Of Eiffel Tower
Tens of thousands of visitors hoping to sample the breathtaking views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower were left stranded on the ground on Tuesday (June 25) following a strike by staff at the world's most-visited monument.
Venezuela Open To Snowden Asylum Request
On an official visit to Haiti where he met President Michel Martelly, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday (June 25) that he would consider an asylum request by U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden.
EU Gives Preliminary Go-Ahead For Serbia Entry
European Union ministers agreed on Tuesday (June 25) in Luxembourg to start negotiations on membership with Serbia as a reward for improving relations with its former province Kosovo.
Hair Pulling And Scuffles In Taiwanese Parliament
Taiwanese legislators resorted to hair-pulling and water-splashing during a parliamentary session in Taipei on Tuesday (June 25).
North Korea Commemorates Korean War Anniversary
North Korea commemorated the 63rd anniversary of the Korean War with a mass rally on Tuesday (June 25) at Pyongyang's Kim Il-Sung Square.
PSG Announces Laurent Blanc as new Coach
PSG ended weeks of speculation over who would succeed Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday (June 25) when the Ligue 1 champions appointed Laurent Blanc as their new coach on a two-year deal.
Ten Car Bombs Kill 39 In Iraqi Capital
Local residents in the Karada and Nasr neighbourhoods of the Iraqi capital woke to scenes of destruction on Tuesday (June 25), the aftermath of ten deadly car bombs that exploded across Baghdad on Monday (June 24).
