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'Star Wars' saga turns 40
It may seem like a long, long time ago, but it’s been exactly 40 years since “Star Wars” opened in cinemas across the United States, sparking a
Trump hires lawyer Kasowitz over Russia probe
President Trump has reportedly recruited long-term legal adviser Marc Kasowitz to help him deal with investigations into his campaign and alleged
Russia 'brazenly' meddled in US election, says ex CIA boss
John Brennan testifies he personally warned the head of Russia's FSB security service that such meddling would hurt relations between Moscow and Washington.
Russia defied warnings and 'brazenly' interfered in US election, former CIA head says
Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election despite warnings not to do so, John Brennan, former head of the CIA said.
Warriors thrash Spurs in series whitewash to advance to NBA finals
The Golden State Warriors dominated the San Antonio Spurs to win the Western Conference Finals 4-0
Apple and Nokia avoid court battle over patents
Nokia has settled its legal battle with Apple. They have made a new patent licence agreement and have also signed a fresh business deal.
Flynn 'pleads fifth' in Senate's 'Russian meddling' probe
Sacked White House national security advisor, Michael Flyyn has refused to hand over files to the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Iconic US circus stages final show
The curtain has finally fallen on one of the world’s oldest and most famous circus companies.
Ford changes gear, ousts CEO
US carmaker Ford has dumped CEO Mark Fields. He'll be replaced by James Hackett, the head of the unit developing its self-driving cars.
US students walk out during Pence speech
The Notre Dame protesters stood up in protest against the conservative vice-president's policies affecting immigrants and the LGBT community.
Lava spouts from Kilauea
Time-lapse video captured lava oozing from Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii on Friday (19 May).
Facebook and its secret rules over what users can post
Facebook and its internal rule book designed to guide moderators over content reflects increasing pressure on social media giant
Lucky lion cub
The first lion cub born at the Dallas Zoo in 43 years has made her first scheduled public appearance on Friday (19 May).
New Orleans removes last Confederate monument
The US city of New Orleans has removed the last of four high-profile monuments honouring leaders of the Confederacy.
Sold! Basquiat 'skull' canvas goes for 84 million euros at 'electrifying' auction
A painting by US artist Jean-Michel Basquiat has become the sixth most expensive canvas ever sold at auction.
Car crash in New York's Times Square
One person died and several people were injured when a car crashed in Times Square, New York City, on Thursday, May 18.
How Jean-Michel Basquiat went from misfit to America's most expensive artist
A painting by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for more than $100 million becoming the sixth most expensive canvas ever sold at auction.
Times Square crash suspect charged with second degree murder
Richard Rojas, the suspected driver of a car that ploughed into pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, has been charged with murder in the second degree, aggravated vehicular homicide and multip
Car ploughs into pedestrians in New York's Times Square
An 18-year-old girl has been killed and 22 other people injured after a speeding car ploughed into pedestrians in New York’s Time Square.
Russian foreign minister denies Trump handed over classified information
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has met with his Cypriot counterpart on Thursday.
Trump slams probe into him as "single greatest witch hunt"
His initial response was seen as moderate, but now President Trump has lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate possible links between his team and…
One dead after car 'ploughs into pedestrians in New York'
A car has ploughed into pedestrians at speed in Times Square, New York.
The Met celebrates 50 years at the Lincoln Center
The Metropolitan Opera House recently celebrated its 50th season since moving to Lincoln Center in New York with a grand evening of performances.
A life in opera
Peter Gelb of New York’s Metropolitan Opera discusses his vision of an art form he has dedicated his life to.
Scandal-hit founder of Fox News dies
Roger Ailes, the founder of Fox News Channel who resigned last year after sexual harassment allegations has died.
General Motors bails out of India and South Africa
General Motors has announced further retrenchment by stopping selling vehicles in India and selling its operations in South Africa.
Clashes outside Turkey's Washington embassy
Fighting erupted among protesters on the streets of Washington, DC on Tuesday (May 16), as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met with US President Donald Trump at the White house earlier in the…
Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell dies
Chris Cornell, lead singer of rock group Soundgarden, has died suddenly at the age of 52.
Ex-FBI boss Mueller named to lead Trump-Russia probe
Robert Mueller's appointment has been welcomed on both sides in Congress; Donald Trump insists it will confirm nothing untoward.
Pressure mounts on Trump over relationship with Russia
US President Donald Trump has claimed that no politician in history has been treated worse than him.