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George Clooney and Rooney Mara were among those given awards at the National Board of Review Awards in New York on January 10.

Ex-banker claims she was groped in bed by naked drunken stranger who had been given key by desk clerk.

Pope Benedict has stated gay marriage is a threat to “the future of humanity itself” in latest speech.

London welcomes a new free wireless internet zone in the city centre, due for completion by March 2012.

Super-sized rat found in a shoe shop in New York

Jamie Redknapp believes Paul Scholes' return highlights the dearth in top-quality replacements coming through in the Premier League but insists it should also challenge those young players on the fringes of the Manchester United first XI to work harder to improve.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona is plotting a stunning bid for the French presidency.

Once she realised the gaffe, she posted a cropped version of the picture.

Kim says she knew something was amiss in their relationship.

Father left fuming after Beyoncé's security for daughter Blue Ivy Carter allegedly prevents him seeing his premature twins born in same hospital.

Marry the Night singer and Taylor Kinney have been house-hunting, according to reports.

Beyonce Knowles has launched an iPad/ iPhone app of her "Live at Roseland" show.

The tradition was started in 2002 by Improv Everywhere, a New York-based group more or less as a prank. But over the years, it has become a popular affair and a global event.

Kate and Prince William attended the London premiere of War Horse, Steven Spielberg's latest film.

Beyonce Knowles’ much anticipated baby was born through a “scheduled C-section,” according to latest media reports.

Bey and Jay are believed to have ordered two versions of the pram, one in pink and the other in blue, just to avoid speculation of the sex of the baby.

More than 5,000 artefacts rescued from the wreckage of the RMS Titanic are due to go on sale at auction on the 100th anniversary of the ship's sinking.

In the aftermath of the ongoing nuclear threat from Israel and the confrontation with West over Hormuz Strait oil route blockage dispute, Ahmadinejad regime has plans to clamp down internet connectivity across the country.

Chinese artist and dissident encouraged by authorities' decision to review charges against him

Anonymous hacker collective releases internal document that gives exclusive insight into three 2012 hacking campaigns designed to 'punish' the world's 'wicked'.

Iranian dissidents continue to use the internet despite severe restrictions imposed by the government.

Kodak is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection in case it is unable to sell its digital patents to raise the funds it needs to survive.

With 2012 still in its infancy hackers operating under the Anonymous collective's banner have mounted three new high-profile hacking campaigns designed to "punish" the world's "wicked."

Colin Myler, last editor of defunct News of the World, takes top job at New York Daily News.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were seen together on several occasions.

In early January a man was granted access to the United States from Canada without his passport, instead showing boarder control a photocopy of it on his iPad.

Apple is set to revolutionise the textbook and education industries by announcing new partnerships with publishers at a media event in New York this month, reports claim.

Theo Walcott believes that Jack Wilshere will have a long and very prosperous season with Arsenal, but the winger has insisted that the youngster won't be rushed into the starting line up as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Wojciech Szczesny has urged Arsenal to complete the loan-signing of Thierry Henry as soon as possible, with the club in desperate "need" of their record goal scorer as soon as possible.

Investigators in New York have released CCTV footage of a man throwing a molotov cocktail at a hindu temple in Queens.