Ann Salter

British-born filmmaker Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Crimson Tide," and "Enemy of the State," and brother of fellow movie director Ridley Scott tragically jumped to his death yesterday from a bridge over Los Angel

Gu Kailai the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been given a two year suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.

As heavy fighting continues in Syria, an envoy to President Bashar al Assad has visited Beijing in a bid to build on diplomatic relations with one of their greatest allies-China.

Syrian rebels last night paraded what they claimed was the captured pilot of a government jet fighter.

It seems the austerity measures in Spain are forcing people to act in ever more desperate ways, as a supermarket has been looted by labour union members, in a series of Robin –Hood style attacks.

A fisherman in western Australia, almost became the prey to local sharks, after his boat sank in deep water just off Jurien Bay. He had been on a fishing trip with a couple of friends, when they ran into trouble.

Great Britain's haul of gold medals continued on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games, with Nicola Adams, Charlotte Dujardin and teenager Jade Jones adding to the already impressive count of gold, which now stands at an impressive 25 so far.

As the recession deepens, a report from The Bank Of England's quarterly Inflation figures, said there will be near zero growth for 2012.

So day 11 is now fully underway and it has thrown up some more medals for Team GB and a few surprises along the way.

These satellite pictures just released by Amnesty International show the true extent of artillery bombardment in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

It has been billed as the Chinese trial of the century, as Gu Kailai, the wife of deposed leader Bo Xilai, is due to stand trial in the dock for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood last November.

At least 16 people have died in severe floods in the Philippine capital, Manila. And, in one of the worst reported incidents, nine people are reported to have died in one family, including a three week old baby.

Another day of medals yesterday as the Team GB tally of medals is now at 22 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze - making this the most successful Games in terms of gold medals since the London Olympics of 1908.

The British International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell visited the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan where droves of Syrians arrive each day, escaping the conflict back over the border.

Seems like you only have to pop out for a cup of tea and it's Gold for Team GB to add to the collection. This time it is Alistair Brownlee who won a gold medal in the triathlon.

19 people have been shot dead while attending church in Abuja Nigeria. Gunmen surrounded the church during a service and opened fire with Kalashnikov rifles. It is unclear how many are injured but the Pastor was among the dead.

Syrian Prime Minister Ryiad Hijab has defected from President Bashar al-Assad's government to join "the revolution just, less than two months after he was appointed.

Great Britain enjoyed their most successful day in the Olympic Games since 1908 on Saturday, winning five gold medals to cement their third place status in the medal table.

Sikhs living in the United States have expressed their shock and fear after a shooting at a temple in Wisconsin on Sunday which left seven people dead.

In the latest Olympics news, defending champion Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain has qualified for the semi-final of the women's 400m. She will be joined by her compatriots Lee McConnell and Shana Cox.

This day just keeps getting better for Team GB and Britain as we score another Gold medal in the women's rowing.

North Korea has pleaded for emergency food and fuel supplies in the wake of the devastating recent floods to hit the country. That has left 119 people dead and thousands more people homeless, according to a report released by the United Nations.

The Egyptian Prime Minister-designate Hisham Kandil announced today the formation of a cabinet nearly a month into the tenure of the newly elected President Mohamed Mursi.

Yesterday saw medals galore for team GB with three gold and three silver wins. The men's team sprint in cycling saw the trio of Sir Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny and Philip Hindes win gold and break a world record, twice in fact during the race.

And the medals continue to roll in today, for team GB. Two gold's have been awarded to Shooter Peter Wilson has just won Britain's fourth gold medal of the London Olympics.

Topless female activists from Femen, a Ukrainian women's rights group have carried out a protest in central London today. Protesters said the demonstration was against 'bloody and violent ' Islamist regimes which they said, had been supported by the

Another Free Tibet protestor, 21-year-old Ngawang Morphel has died of his injuries . Please be warned this contains graphic images.

US officials have said that President Barack Obama has signed a secret order authorising US support for the rebels fighting against the Syrian regime as the heavy fighting continues in Aleppo. Please be warned this video contains graphic images.

Hans Rausing the heir to the Swedish Tetra Pak packaging fortune arrived at a west London court to respond to a charge of preventing the "lawful and decent" burial of his 48-year-old wife Eva Rausing.