Donna Summer's funeral attended by close friends and family
She was a musical sensation who came to define the disco era, and yesterday afternoon close friends and family said goodbye to Donna Summer at a funeral held in Nashville, Tennessee.
Taliban 'Poison' 120 Schoolgirls in Afghanistan [VIDEO]
More than 120 schoolgirls and three teachers have been rushed to hospital after a suspected deadly poison attack by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Daredevil Chinese Toddler Takes Toy Trike on Death Defying Trip Across Busy Wenzhou Road Junction [VIDEO]
A toddler had a narrow escape after they he pedalled his toy trike down a hectic major city road in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
‘Backward’ Beatles Abbey Road Photo Sold for £16,000 [VIDEO]
A rare photo of The Beatles walking at Abbey Road in the opposite direction to that in the famous photo has fetched £16,000 in an auction in London.
IMF's Christine Lagarde tells UK: 'Growth Too Slow' [NEWS VIDEO]
The British government and the Bank of England must do much more to stimulate growth in the country's economy, the IMF's Christine Lagarde said.
Spacex: The Future of Galactic Travel [VIDEO]
A new chapter in spaceflight was opened today as Spacex became the first private firm to launch a vessel to the International Space Station.
Game of Thrones Series 2 Episode 8 Review - 'The Prince of Winterfell'
Whether seeking glory or not, many found out this week that it is becoming harder and harder to protect those you love.
Spacex become first private company to launch craft to space station
Spacex have made history today as the first private firm to launch a vessel to the International Space Station. The launch took place at 3:44 am local time from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Suicide Man Miraculously Survives Niagara Falls Jump [VIDEO]
A man has defied the odds to survive a 174ft plunge over the Niagara Falls.
Solar Eclipse: Spectacular Footage Revealed [VIDEO]
In the early hours of Monday morning, millions of people across Asia witnessed an astonishing solar eclipse, as the moon and sun aligned to darken the Pacific region and cast a beautiful 'golden ring' in the sky.
Google and Motorola deal given green-light
Google’s planned £7.9bn takeover of Motorola Mobility has been approved by Chinese authorities, granting the internet giant access to Motorola’s 17,000 patents.
Three dead after overnight Beirut violence
Footage has been released today from Reuters that paints the grim aftermath of the violence last night that claimed the lives of at least three people, and injured eighteen others.
London 2012: Olympic Torch Flame to arrive in UK [VIDEO]
Excitement is building as the Olympic flame is due to arrive on British shores this Friday evening. Among the dignitaries flying over with the torch from Greece will be games organiser Seb Coe, the Queen's daughter Princess Anne, and footballer David Beckham.
Trayvon Martin Case: Victim Had Marijuana in System when George Zimmerman Killed Him [VIDEO]
Officials have released hundreds of documents, audio files and photographs, relating to the murder of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman.
Georgia Gay Pride March Marred by Fist Fight [VIDEO]
First Gay Pride march in former Soviet nation of Georgia marred by fist fight that broke out when Christian activists tried to block their path through capital Tblisi.
Disco legend Donna Summer Dies of Cancer aged 63
Donna Summer 'Queen of Disco' dies after battle with lung cancer.
Diamond Jubilee: First Images of Queen Elizabeth's New Pageant Throne [VIDEO]
Full details released of the historic flotilla that will mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II on the throne.
Game of Thrones Series 2 Episode 7 Review - ‘A Man Without Honour’
HBO's hit adaptation of George R. R Martin's fantasy novels ' A Song of Fire and Ice' reaches a crucial stage.
