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Alain Robert, nicknamed the French Spiderman climbed the tallest building in Paris, the first skyscraper with the permission of its owner.

Picture taken by Norwegian photographer Solve Sundsbo features the supermodel wearing only a pair of sparkly trousers.

Mobile access for passengers Virgin's new Airbus A330 flights from London to New York.

Protesters plan another demonstration at the British Bankers' Association on Tuesday.

Sleeping Girl, a 1964 work, was the top lot of the event with bidders from China, the Americas as well as Europe.

String of disturbing and extreme photos of popstar Rihanna sparks concern for her mental health.

After recently coming out in support of same-sex couples, Obama campaigners release YouTube video challenging Mitt Romney over his opposition to gay marriage.

The Bushmen or San are one of the last surviving hunter gatherers in the world. They inhabit the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana and genetically are the closest tribe to human ancestors.

Grease star claims to have been on other side of country at time alleged sexual assault occurred in California.

Popstar Rihanna sparks fears for her health after posting a snap of herself hooked to a hospital drip

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg did not attend the second day of his company's IPO roadshow, disappointing investors.

Usernames and passwords of the hacked Twitter accounts have been posted online, though most appear to be duplicate and spam accounts.

Artworks by Gerhard Richter, Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein and Alexander Calder also smash Christie's auction records.

Underwear bomber in the foiled al-Qaida plot to blow up a US-bound plane was a double agent, working for the CIA and Saudi intelligence agency.

England joins the list of most popular destinations which include Italy and France.

Celebrated children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak dies aged 83

Met Gala 2012 Best Dressed: Sofia Vergara, Karolina Kurkova, Paula Patton and Emily Blunt, Who Wowed the Crowds? [SLIDESHOW]

Thai man serving record 20-year sentence for breaking Thailand’s strict lese-majesty laws has died.

Zuckerberg attends the Facebook IPO roadshow in his signature hoodie and defends Instagram purchase.

The London-based annual Frieze art fair launches its first New York edition on Randall's Island.

Superstar Beyoncé's first-person account of her year out of the spotlight picks up prestigious writing award from Essence magazine

French prosecutors want further DSK investigation over gang-rape charges after call girl allegations.

Beer rings, chain shoes, moustache hoods join bizarre selection of must-have accessories for the season.

Search engine honours birthday of Keith Haring, social activist and artist, who died of Aids.

Brazen and defiant, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is the last libertine in a line that dates back to Mozart's Don Giovanni.

Nature's controversial bird flu research paper reveals how to create deadly flu epidemic.

Mistie Atkinson charged with committing incest with son after police find pair in hotel room.

Scream breaks the record set by Pablo Picasso's Nude, Green Leaves and Bust which sold for £66.4m in 2010.

The Top 50 restaurants in the world, as identified by Restaurant, a magazine, have been named for 2012 and Copenhagen's Noma, boasting the finest of Nordic cuisine, has won the title for three years in a row, including 2012. The list was populated after opinions from and considering the experiences of over 800 international restaurant industry experts.

Singer Rihanna continues shocking antics by posting strip club pictures on Instagram.