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Portugal

Ridiculed Ronaldo bust replaced with new model at Madeira airport

An online petition is calling for the old bust to be returned.

18/06/2018

France

Shock at death of Anthony Bourdain aged just 61

Despite one of his catchphrases, "I write, I travel, I eat, and I'm hungry for more", the celebrated author, chef and presenter commits suicide aged just 61.

08/06/2018

USA

Mini-Me actor Verne Troyer dies at 49

The U.S. actor had been admitted to hospital earlier this month

22/04/2018

Finland

Eurovision act to sing in 34 languages

Finnish singer-songwriter Saara Aalto is set to wow Eurovision fans in Lisbon next month with her song ‘Monsters’.

12/04/2018

USA

Deadpool actor charged over false bomb threat

American actor TJ Miller could face up to five years in prison if convicted, the FBI and Connecticut US District Attorney’s office said in a statement.

11/04/2018

United Kingdom

Thousands witness Hawking's funeral procession in Cambridge

The 76-year-old renowned physicist, who had motor neurone disease, died at his Cambridge home on March 14.

31/03/2018

United Kingdom

How about a life-sized cake-alike of your loved one?

If you have more money than you know what to do with, then read on.

23/03/2018

USA

'The Crown' producers admit Elizabeth actress paid less than Philip actor

"Going forward, no one gets paid more than the queen," a producer of the Netflix series said at a panel discussion in Israel.

13/03/2018

World News

Barbie honours 'sheroes' ahead of International Women's Day

Likenesses of inspirational female figures have been made by Barbie in recognition of International Women's Day.

07/03/2018

USA

Oscars 2018 winners and highlights

Find out who the night's big winners are at the 90th Academy Awards.

04/03/2018

Cult

I'll wear what I like, says Jennifer Lawrence to dress critics

Actress says focus on her dress on a cold day was sexist.

22/02/2018

USA

US suicides rise after Robin Williams death

New study links unexpected spike of copycat deaths with comic actor's demise

08/02/2018

Canada

TV actress's brother is found dead after online search plea

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall confirmed the death of her younger brother Christopher on Sunday night after begging her social media followers to help find him.

04/02/2018

World News

Lady Gaga cancels European tour dates due to 'severe pain'

The pop star, who is known to suffer from fibromyalgia, said she was "devastated" to disappoint her fans. "I love you, but this is beyond my control," she said on Twitter.

03/02/2018

United Kingdom

Prince Harry to marry US actress Meghan Markle next spring

Prince Harry is to marry actress Meghan Markle in spring 2018

27/11/2017

Morocco

Spotlight in Rabat on African and Middle Eastern music

The Moroccan city of Rabat is hosting "Visa For Music"

23/11/2017

United Kingdom

British artist updates Beatles' Sgt Pepper cover featuring 2017's dead celebrities

The artist wants to draw attention to issues including climate change, gun violence and 'world leaders threatening nuclear annihilation during their morning bowel movement'

14/11/2017

Canada

Former international hockey captains have baby

Couple annonced birth on Instagram

14/11/2017

Cult

Iconic rock memorabilia goes under the hammer

Memorabilia belonging to some of the 20th Century's biggest icons such as Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac is to go under the hammer in New York.

07/11/2017

USA

Kevin Spacey: allegations of sexual assault reportedly investigated in UK

Eight past and present employees reportedly say Spacey made the set 'toxic'

03/11/2017