Britain's First Urban Cable Car Opens for Business [VIDEO]
Emirates Air Line, the first urban cable car in the UK, has opened ahead of schedule and in time for the start of the London 2012 Olympics.
Guangzhou Fuel Tanker Crash Kills 20
A fuel tanker has crashed into a truck and caused a massive explosion, killing 20 people and injuring 14 in southern China.
Severe Flooding Creates Chaos Across Northern Ireland [VIDEO]
The Met Office has maintained their amber warning today after flash floods are predicted to wreak further havoc across Northern Ireland.
Britain's First Urban Cable Car Opens For Business
Emirates Air Line, the first urban cable car in the UK, has opened ahead of schedule and in time for the start of the London 2012 Olympics. The gondola lift runs the 1km distance across the river Thames between the Royal Docks and the O2 in North Gre
Microsoft buys Yammer in $1.2bn cash deal
Microsoft has announced the purchase of office networking service Yammer for $1.2bn in cash.
Moody's cuts ratings of 28 Spanish banks
The banking crisis in Spain has deepened, as Moody's, the credit rating agency, has now downgraded 28 Spanish banks, including Banco Santander.
Sudanese students revolt against government
Footage has been released of Sudanese students protesting on the streets of Khartoum over the country declining economic conditions that have seen a steep rise in the cost of living.
Nick Clegg attacks Michael Gove's O-Levels plan
It perplexed many people when Michael Gove announced plans to scrap GCSE's and replace them with old fashioned O-Level exams.
Taliban hotel attack leaves 17 dead
A Taliban attack on a hotel outside Kabul, in Afghanistan has left 17 people dead.
Moody's Downgrades Top 15 Banks
Rating's agency Moody's has downgraded 15 of the world's top banks, including three British banks, Barclays, RBS and HSBC. Lloyds also had its ratings cut by Moody's in a separate announcement.
'Spiderman' Chinese Cop Abseils Down Building to Thwart Suicide Bid [VIDEO]
Audacious rescue attempt after suicidal man repeatedly threatened to jump off tower block in Zhejiang's Ningbo City.
Polish chefs create world's largest lasagne
Chefs in Krakow have made the world’s largest lasagne as a sign of appreciation for the Italian national team, who decided to base themselves in the city throughout the tournament.
Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Unveiled
After announcing its first foray into the tablet market with Surface, Microsoft has now unveiled its next generation mobile phone operation system, Windows Phone 8.
London 2012: Heathrow Airport Welcomes World With Giant Olympic Rings [VIDEO]
Europe's busiest airport is preparing to get even busier, as Heathrow Airport is gearing up for the start of the London 2012 Olympics on 27 July.
London 2012: Heathrow prepares to welcome world
The world’s busiest airport is preparing to get even busier, as Heathrow Airport is gearing up for the start of the London 2012 Olympics on 27 July.
World leaders meet at Rio+20 environment summit
The leaders of the world are meeting today in Rio de Janeiro for a monumental three day summit seeking to tackle climate change.
Hosni Mubarak's dying hours in a military hospital
The former President of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, is spending his dying hours in a military hospital in Cairo. He was moved in a convoy from Torah prison where he'd been since being convicted for his part in killing thousands of people in the Arab Spring
Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse Dresses up for Auction [VIDEO]
Dresses form part of a vast array of music memorabilia for sale at Julien's auction house in Los Angeles.
Airbus creates wider seats for obese passengers
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is introducing wider seats to accommodate overweight passengers.
Whitney Houston dresses to be auctioned
Dresses worn by singers Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse form part of a vast array of music memorabilia that have been put on display ahead of an auction at Julien’s in Los Angeles.
Microsoft announce Surface tablet for Windows 8
Microsoft has announced it will enter the tablet market with Surface, a 10.6 inch touchscreen computer that will run on their upcoming operating system Windows 8.
China's first female astronaut reaches space lab
China's Shenzhou-9 carrying the first female astronaut into space has successfully docked with the Tiangong-1 space lab.
US Supercomputer is crowned world's fastest
For the first time in three years the world's only superpower can claim to have the world's fastest supercomputer.
Muslim Brotherhood declares victory in Egypt elections
The Muslim Brotherhood has declared victory in Egypt’s first free Presidential elections for their candidate Mohammed Mursi.
Pro-bailout party narrowly wins Greek elections
After months of uncertainty, the future of Greece does seem to be in the Eurozone, as New Democracy, the centre right pro-bailout party, has had a narrow win in the Greek elections.
Five year old artist displays work in New York
Five year old Australian prodigy Aelita Andre is dazzling the art world with her new exhibition at the Agora Gallery in New York.
Kevin Costner beats Stephen Baldwin in BP case
Like most Hollywood dramas, the finale was settled in a courtroom as actor Stephen Baldwin lost a $17m lawsuit against Kevin Costner over the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
US Government accused of creating flame virus
The US Government was the creator of the recent flame virus that infected 1,000 machines, according to F-Secure’s Mikko Hypponen
Australia: World's Largest Marine Park 'will Save Great Barrier Reef' [VIDEO]
Australia is proposing largest network of marine parks in the world to shield most vulnerable underwater ecosystems.
Australia plans to save Great Barrier Reef
Australia is proposing to create the largest network of marine parks in the world.
