With news just breaking that over 72 government and private organisations have fallen victim to cyber attacks, the debate about cyber security is more pertinent than ever. Yet, as Anonymous hackers continue to be targeted by the FBI, the question arises; has Anonymous and LulzSec's "hacktivism" helped the world get serious about hacking before it's too late?
Five months after a popular uprising ousted him from nearly three decades of absolute power, Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak, was flown into Cairo on Wednesday to face trial for conspiring to kill protesters and corruption, charges which he denies.
Joanna Lumley has launched a £4 million appeal to return Moat Brae House to the magical mansion that gave birth to "Peter Pan."
According to a new scientific report, a species of rat has masterminded an ingenious strategy that will see any predators that try to eat it fail miserably.
Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial spaceline, has appointed its first Chief Financial Officer.
Phone Hacking Scandal: Former NOtW Manager Arrested in Connection With Police Bribery
President Barack Obama signed newly passed legislation to boost U.S. borrowing power, helping the nation avert default.
Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, 83, was flown by air ambulance from a Red Sea hospital in Sharm el-Sheik to a Police Academy located on the outskirts of the capital Cairo, early Wednesday ahead of his trial.
Australian immigration officials say they have masterminded a new plan to deter asylum seekers from trying to reach Australia by boat.
The Independent reported that according to an Israeli television channel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to base talks for a Palestinian state on the 1967 truce lines.
Jonathan May-Bowles (26) gets a six-week custodial sentence after pleaded guilty last week (July 25) to assaulting the 80-year-old as Mr Murdoch gave evidence to the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee about the phone-hacking scandal.
Just after Anders Behring Breivik, the man responsible for the recent Norway killings, reportedly used computer games to train, Doom Creator John Carmack has reiterated his belief that violent computer games grant players an outlet for their aggression thus reducing their propensity for violence.
NATO has confirmed that extra troops are being sent to Kosovo after a week of violence between the government and members of the Serbian minority.
Human rights activists say Syrian forces continue the violent crackdown on civilians as new reports suggest that at least 24 civilians were killed, following attacks in various cities.
Police in China's western Xinjiang region say they have fatally shot two men who participated in a killing spree that is being blamed on Pakistani-trained terrorists.
A controversial Eastenders storyline, which encompassed a cot death followed by a baby swap, has been cleared by Ofcom today.
After weeks of debate, struggles and hesitation, a divided US House of Representatives has approved a massive austerity plan to prevent the U.S. from entering into default.
It can be infuriating having to jostle for space on you commute to work, with everyone walking at different speeds, congesting the pathway. No more so is this the case than when you try to get on the tube or catch a train.
The world's first space flight will include a mix of celebrities, scientists, and entrepreneurs who will all have to fork out $200,000 (£123,000) per seats for the two-and-a-half hour ride in the "SpaceShipTwo".
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing the strongest wave of protests since he took office, he was forced to announce that members of his government would meet protesters to try and calm public discontent.In the last two weeks, tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the rising living costs, putting pressure on Netanyahu and asking for reforms.
Amy Winehouse's father, Mitch, is meeting the Home Office minister James Brokenshire to discuss plans to set up a drug rehabilitation centre in his daughter's name.
The Foreign Office has warned non-Muslims holidaying in Dubai this summer that eating, drinking or smoking in public places during the Holy month of Ramadan that starts on Monday August 1 could see them trespassing the law and end up in jail.
Pope Benedict XVI has called for an "international mobilization" to help the victims of a severe drought in Eastern Africa, which has been hit by drought and is now threatened by a famine that could endanger the life of more than 11.8 million people.Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are the countries the most hit by the drought and aid agencies worry a lack of funds could hamper international effort to bring the situation under control.
According to the National Transition Council sources, on Sunday, rebel fighters became engulfed in an eight-hour gunfight against what their leaders called the "fifth column" of Gaddafi loyalists in Benghazi.While previous warnings that more background checks and a higher training standard were necessary to prevent rogue elements from infiltrating the rebel movement have been issued by political analysts for months, it seems now that dissident elements from within the movement are thre...
A new slew of cyber attacks have hit South Korea-based SK Communications service, Cyworld and NATE leaving as many as 35 million account holder's personal information compromised.
China blamed Muslim extremists for a deadly attack on Sunday in its north-western Xinjiang region, even saying that the militants had been trained in camps in Pakistan.
Just after Apple boasted record breaking iPhone and iPad sales figures, tech giant Samsung has introduced a new policy clarifying it will no longer release any data regarding smartphone and tablet sales figures and forecasts.
Syrian forces killed nearly 142 people when the army stormed the city of Hama, which is seen as the hub of the anti-Assad movement, to crush government dissent on the eve of Ramadan, according to political activists.According to Al Jazeera, the Syrian government forces continued the crackdown on Monday morning, launching fresh attacks on the town in another attempt to eradicate anti-government protest.Sunday's attack on Hama led to international outcry and was said to be one of...
Barack Obama has announced he has reached an agreement with both Republican and Democratic congressional leaders. Addressing the nation from the White House, the President remained cautious as he warned: "We are not done yet."
President Barack Obama has called for Democrats and Republicans to overcome their divisions and reach a deal over raising the debt limit before a deadline on Tuesday.Calling for unity in the face of adversity, the leader on Friday, positioned himself as a leader who insisted political rivalries should not get in the way of the U.S.'s future, by telling the press, and the Americans that he was ready to work with Democrats and Republicans alike through the weekend to reach a consensus and...
