Carl Pistorius, brother of Oscar Pistorius, also facing homicide trial

Carl Pistorius, brother of South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, is also facing trial over the death of a woman

Carl Pistorius, brother of South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius – who is accused of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp – is also facing trial over the death of a woman. Carl Pistorius is charged with culpable homicide over the death of a woman motorcyclist in a traffic accident, his lawyer said. The case has no… Continue reading Carl Pistorius, brother of Oscar Pistorius, also facing homicide trial

Silver Linings Playbook takes four awards at Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica

Silver Linings Playbook won best film, best screenplay, best director for David O. Russell and best actress for Jennifer Lawrence at the indy film awards

Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook took four awards at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday. Silver Linings Playbook – up for eight Oscars on Sunday – won best film, best screenplay, best director for David O. Russell and best actress for Jennifer Lawrence at the indy film awards. John Hawkes took best… Continue reading Silver Linings Playbook takes four awards at Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica

Simon Cowell confirms splitting from Carmen Electra

Simon Cowell and Carmen Electra have not been pictured together for weeks and now he has confirmed he's split from the model

Simon Cowell and Carmen Electra have not been pictured together for weeks and now he has confirmed he’s split from the model. Simon Cowell revealed he was dating Carmen Electra in December. But now the music mogul has opened up about his love life to reveal he is now back on the market. Simon Cowell,… Continue reading Simon Cowell confirms splitting from Carmen Electra

Italy votes in key general elections

Italy has begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country's effort to tackle its economic problems, as well as for the eurozone

Italy has begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country’s effort to tackle its economic problems, as well as for the eurozone. Estimates published before a ban on polls two weeks ago gave a lead to Pier Luigi Bersani’s centre-left alliance. It was thought to be a few points ahead of the… Continue reading Italy votes in key general elections

Oscar Pistorius did crush Reeva Steenkamp’s skull with a cricket bat, police told her family

Oscar Pistorius crushed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp’s skull with a cricket bat before shooting her dead, police have told her family

Oscar Pistorius crushed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp’s skull with a cricket bat before shooting her dead, police have told her family. Details of the post-mortem examination of South African model Reeva Steenkamp were withheld from last week’s bail application hearing. Her family, who saw her body before Tuesday’s cremation in Port Elizabeth described horrific injuries from… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius did crush Reeva Steenkamp’s skull with a cricket bat, police told her family

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren pictured together for the first time in years at kids sport event

Tiger Woods has been attempting to win Elin Nordegren back with a $200 million deal

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have been pictured together today for the first time in years at a children sport event, sparking rumors they may be rekindling their romance. It’s been more than three years since Elin Nordegren, 33, smashed her former husband’s SUV with a golf club after news of his rampant cheating surfaced.… Continue reading Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren pictured together for the first time in years at kids sport event

Mali military operation reaches final phase

France’s President Francois Hollande has said his country's forces are engaged in the "final phase" of the fight against militants in northern Mali

France’s President Francois Hollande has said his country’s forces are engaged in the “final phase” of the fight against militants in northern Mali. Francois Hollande said there had been heavy fighting in the Ifoghas mountains, where members of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) were thought to be hiding. The president also praised Chadian troops… Continue reading Mali military operation reaches final phase

Daytona race crash injures at least 28 fans

At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash during Daytona Nascar race in Florida

At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash during Daytona Nascar race in Florida. Large pieces of debris – including a tyre – flew into the spectator stands when one of the cars hit a fence separating the track from the seats. Race officials said 14 people had to be treated in… Continue reading Daytona race crash injures at least 28 fans

Iran announces nuclear expansion after finding new uranium deposits

Iran has announced it found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme

Iran has announced it found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme. Iran said 16 sites had been identified as suitable for the construction of new power plants over the next 15 years. It said the find – which has not been independently confirmed – would treble the size… Continue reading Iran announces nuclear expansion after finding new uranium deposits

Gerard Depardieu becomes Russian resident living at No 1, Democracy Street in Saransk

Gerard Depardieu has been formally registered as a permanent resident of the central Russian town of Saransk

Gerard Depardieu has been formally registered as a permanent resident of the central Russian town of Saransk. Gerard Depardieu, 64, sought Russian citizenship after the French government criticized his decision to move abroad to avoid higher taxes. The French actor is now registered as living at No 1, Democracy Street in Saransk, in the region… Continue reading Gerard Depardieu becomes Russian resident living at No 1, Democracy Street in Saransk

Horsemeat found in products packaged by Italian group Primia

Germany's development minister has suggested food tainted with horsemeat should be distributed to the poor

Germany’s development minister has suggested food tainted with horsemeat should be distributed to the poor. Dirk Niebel said he supported the proposal by a member of the governing CDU party, and concluded: “We can’t just throw away good food.” The opposition dismissed the idea, but a priest said it should be considered. Meanwhile, traces of… Continue reading Horsemeat found in products packaged by Italian group Primia

Magic Slim dies in Chicago at the age of 75

American blues guitarist and leading figure in the Chicago blues scene Magic Slim has died at the age of 75

American blues guitarist and leading figure in the Chicago blues scene Magic Slim has died at the age of 75. Magic Slim had more than 30 albums to his credit since releasing his debut, Born On a Bad Sign, in 1977. “There’s probably not another bluesman who had quite the repertoire that Slim had,” said… Continue reading Magic Slim dies in Chicago at the age of 75

iWatch: Apple smartwatch under development, confirms US Patent Office filing

Evidence that Apple has been working on a smart watch concept since at least 2011 has emerged in a US Patent Office filing

Evidence that Apple has been working on a smart watch concept since at least 2011 has emerged in a US Patent Office filing. The document describes a flexible touchscreen display which would communicate with a smartphone or other electronic device. It coincides with a report from a tech consultancy suggesting there is huge pent up… Continue reading iWatch: Apple smartwatch under development, confirms US Patent Office filing

Reeva Steenkamp’s father says Oscar Pistorius will have to live with his conscience

Barry Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp’s father, has said Oscar Pistorius "will have to live with his conscience" over the killing of his daughter

Barry Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp’s father, has said Oscar Pistorius “will have to live with his conscience” over the killing of his daughter. Barry Steenkamp was speaking a day after Oscar Pistorius was freed on bail pending his trial. Oscar Pistorius, 26, admits shooting Reeva Steenkamp, 29, but denies murder, saying he mistook her for an… Continue reading Reeva Steenkamp’s father says Oscar Pistorius will have to live with his conscience

Paula Deen drunk on Today show?

Paula Deen shocked on Friday morning after a rather bizarre appearance on the Today show

Chef Paula Deen shocked on Friday morning after a rather bizarre appearance on the Today show. A spokesperson for Paula Deen, 66, has denied speculation she was drunk on air. Paula Deen put on quite a show with racy dance moves and raunchy jokes about cooking “chicken balls”. She also rattled on about how a skunk… Continue reading Paula Deen drunk on Today show?

Vatican denies Pope Benedict XVI resigned after being presented with a dossier of a network of blackmailed priests

One unconfirmed report suggested Pope Benedict had resigned after being presented with a dossier detailing a network of priests who were being blackmailed

The Vatican has criticized the media for reporting “misinformation” about the Catholic Church in many of Pope Benedict XVI resignation articles. Vatican’s chief spokesperson Father Federico Lombardi said some were trying to profit from a time of disorientation in the Catholic Church to spread “gossip” and “calumny”. Federico Lombardi made the comments on Vatican radio.… Continue reading Vatican denies Pope Benedict XVI resigned after being presented with a dossier of a network of blackmailed priests

Inaki Urdangarin questioned in Mallorca over corruption scandal

Inaki Urdangarin, King Juan Carlos of Spain's son-in-law, is being questioned by a judge in Mallorca over a growing corruption scandal that has embarrassed the royal family

Inaki Urdangarin, King Juan Carlos of Spain’s son-in-law, is being questioned by a judge in Mallorca over a growing corruption scandal that has embarrassed the royal family. Inaki Urdangarin, the Duke of Palma, is suspected of misusing millions of euros in public funds that were given to a charitable foundation he ran. The duke has… Continue reading Inaki Urdangarin questioned in Mallorca over corruption scandal

Jennifer Lawrence poses for Dior campaign as the new face of Miss Dior

Jennifer Lawrence has proved her high-fashion model credentials in her first shoot for Dior

Jennifer Lawrence has admitted to feeling like a “fat” actress by Hollywood standards, but she has proved her high-fashion model credentials in her first shoot for Dior. As the new face for Miss Dior, Jennifer Lawrence, 22, cuts an elegant and graceful figure in the snaps shot by Willy Vanderperre. In one shot Jennifer Lawrence… Continue reading Jennifer Lawrence poses for Dior campaign as the new face of Miss Dior

Pope Benedict XVI resignation linked to a secret dossier from three cardinals, claims La Repubblica

Italian media claims Pope Benedict XVI resignation has been linked to a secret dossier from three cardinals claiming a “gay network” inside the Vatican

Italian media claims Pope Benedict XVI resignation has been linked to a secret dossier from three cardinals claiming a “gay network” inside the Vatican. The cardinals uncovered an underground network of senior clergy who have organized gay homosexual parties and faced blackmail, according to newspaper La Repubblica. The paper claims the explosive allegations were made… Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI resignation linked to a secret dossier from three cardinals, claims La Repubblica

Anne Hathaway is anonymous for Manolo Blahnik

Manolo Blahnik has admitted that he is unclear who Anne Hathaway is

Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has admitted that he is unclear who Anne Hathaway is. Manolo Blahnik, 70, told Interview magazine: “Anne Hathaway… Pretty? Yes. Wonderful actress? Yes. But, I mean, I don’t even remember her. What is it about her?” The shoe designer then went on to slam the Oscar nominee’s Les Miserables co-star, Amanda… Continue reading Anne Hathaway is anonymous for Manolo Blahnik

Microsoft computers targeted by cyber attack

Microsoft has become the latest technology company to confirm that it has been targeted by computer hackers

Microsoft has become the latest technology company to confirm that it has been targeted by computer hackers. In a blog post, Microsoft announced that “a small number” of its computers had recently been deliberately infected with malicious software. The firm said it found no evidence that any customer data had been accessed, but an investigation… Continue reading Microsoft computers targeted by cyber attack

Pentagon grounds entire F-35 fighter jet fleet

The Pentagon has grounded its entire fleet of 51 F-35 fighter jets after the discovery of a cracked engine blade

The Pentagon has grounded its entire fleet of 51 F-35 fighter jets after the discovery of a cracked engine blade. The fault was detected during a routine inspection of an air force version of the jet (F-35A) at Edwards Air Force Base in California, said the Pentagon. Different versions are flown by the navy and… Continue reading Pentagon grounds entire F-35 fighter jet fleet

Moody’s cuts UK credit rating from AAA to Aa1

The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978 on expectations that growth will remain sluggish over the next few years

The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978 on expectations that growth will “remain sluggish over the next few years”. Moody’s became the first ratings agency to cut the UK from its highest rating, to Aa1. It said the UK government’s debt reduction programme faced significant “challenges” ahead.… Continue reading Moody’s cuts UK credit rating from AAA to Aa1

Oscar Pistorius spends first night out of jail and will start training on Monday

Oscar Pistorius, who faces murder charges over the shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has spent his first night out of custody after being granted bail

Oscar Pistorius, who faces murder charges over the shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has spent his first night out of custody after being granted bail. At a pre-trial hearing on Friday, a Pretoria magistrate ruled the state had not made a case that the South African Paralympic champion would flee, or that he had a… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius spends first night out of jail and will start training on Monday

Lance Armstrong to be sued by US government

The US government is expected to join a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong after talks with his lawyers broke down

The US government is expected to join a lawsuit against former cyclist Lance Armstrong after talks with his lawyers broke down. The suit argues Lance Armstrong defrauded the American public by insisting he was not using drugs while riding for the publicly funded US Postal Service team. Last month, Lance Armstrong admitted using performance-enhancing drugs… Continue reading Lance Armstrong to be sued by US government