Savile inquiry reveals widespread sexual abuse
A report detailing 50 years-worth of allegations against the late Jimmy Savile, has found that the celebrated TV presenter sexually abused children as young as 8 years old.
Japan approves $116bn stimulus package
The newly elected Japanese government has approved a fresh stimulus package worth 10.3 trillion yen, or $116bnm in a bid to boost the country's ailing economy in the face of continuing weak external demand.
Pakistani residents mourn Quetta bomb blast victims
Seen here, the remnants of two bomb blasts in the city of Quetta in Pakistan yesterday, which killed 81 people and injuring more than 120 others. After the attacks, three days of mourning have been announced in the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
Oscars 2013: Lincoln leads with 12 nominations
The nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards were announced in Hollywood today, with Steven Spielberg's biopic Lincoln leading the field with 12 nominations.
Three Kurdish women activists 'executed' in Paris
Three Kurdish women activists have been shot dead in Paris in what appears to be a politically motivated execution.
Delhi gang rape: Suspects tortured claims lawyer
The lawyer of three men accused of gang raping and murdering a 23-year-old student in Delhi has said that police tortured his clients in to providing a confession.
Sergio Perez seeks F1 title at Mclaren
Racing revelation Sergio Perez was unveiled as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mclaren yesterday, with the Mexican saying he believes that at the British racing team he can become a future Formula One champion.
Tesco posts best Christmas sales in three years
Tesco has announced its best domestic holiday sales in three years, as Britain's biggest retailer remained the top supermarket destination over the Christmas period.
Venezuela delays Hugo Chavez's swearing-in
The president is battling an infection following surgery.
J Sainsbury posts record Christmas sales
J Sainsbury has reported record sales over the key Christmas period, claiming a record breaking £16m worth of sales in one hour on 23 December, and over £100m sales on Christmas Eve.
Benitez: Ba can bring best out of Torres
Rafa Benitez believes that the arrival of Demba Ba will benefit his other main striker Fernando Torres, even if he is not sure who will start in the Blues Capital One cup semi-final against Swansea tonight at Stamford Bridge.
India accuses Pakistan of killing border guards
India has accused Pakistani troops of killing two soldiers and beheading one of them as they crossed the border in the disputed region of Kashmir.
Oscars 2013: Politically Charged Movies Lead Academy Race [VIDEOS]
With 2013 Academy Award nominations imminent, Argo, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty are frontrunners.
Network Rail announces £37.5bn expansion plan
Network Rail has announced proposal to spend £37.5bn to expand and improve Britain's railways over the next five years.
British soldier killed by Afghan insider
A British soldier has been killed in what is believed to be an insider attack by a member of the Afghan National Army.
CES 2013: Samsung shows off Ultra HD 4K Televisions
At their higly anticipated CES 2013 press conference, Samsung unveiled their Ultra HD television, measuring in at 85 and 110in, making it the largest television of its kind in the world.
Messi wins record fourth Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi made history last night as he won the Ballon d'Or for a record fourth time in a row.
Bank of America in $10bn mortgage settlement
Bank of America has reached a $10bn agreement with mortgage agency Fannie Mae to settle claims the bank sold the US government-sponsored enterprise toxic mortgage bonds in the eight years leading up to the global financial crisis.
Nvidia launches Project Shield gaming console
Nvidia has launched Project Shield - a portable gaming console with featuring a 5in flip-out screen, physical controller, and running on Android software.
Fergie prepared to ditch de Gea for new keeper
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is prepared to ditch struggling goalkeeper David De Gea and find a replacement for the rest of the season in the January transfer window.
Delhi gang rape: Two suspects seek witness status
As five of the men accused of the gang rape and murder of a 23 year old woman in India appear in court today, two of the suspects claim they will act as witnesses, in order to avoid a possible death penalty.
Delhi gang rape: Death penalty to be demanded
Police investigating the recent gang rape which killed a 23 year old woman in India, will today file a report seeking the death penalty for five of the six alleged perpetrators.
Jim Davidson arrested in Savile investigation
The comedian and former game show host Jim Davidson has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of sexual offences as part of Operation Yewtree, the police investigation into the Jimmy Savile abuse claims.
Thai man arrested over death of British tourist
A Thai man has been arrested after the death of Stephen Ashton, the 22 year old British tourist who was reportedly killed by stray gunfire on the island of Koh Phangan on New Year's Eve.
Digital sales exceed £1bn for first time
Digital sales of music, films and games passed £1bn for the first time in the UK last year, with an 11.4 per cent increase in downloads meaning that over a quarter of the entertainment market is now digital.
Sturridge close to Liverpool switch
Daniel Sturridge looks set to become the first major Premier League signing of the January transfer window, as he is poised to join Liverpool from Chelsea for £12m.
UK 'losing war on cyber crime'
The Head of the City of London Police has said that the UK is losing the battle against cyber criminals.
Falcao won't leave Atletico Madrid in January
The start of the new year also beckons in the start of the January transfer window, and it appears one player who won't be on his way to the Premier League in the upcoming weeks is Radamel Falcao.
Huawei linked to embargoed tech deal with Iran
Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei has been implicated in a deal to sell over £1m of embargoed Hewlett-Packard computer equipment to Iran.
Hillary Clinton admitted to hospital with blood clot
The US secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been admitted to a New York hospital with a blood clot that came from a concussion she suffered earlier this month.
