Beatles Guitar Sells At Auction For £269,000
A guitar played by Beatles pair John Lennon and George Harrison has been sold for $408,000 (£269,000) at a New York auction.
Car Drives Into Crowd At Virginia Parade, 60 Hurt
Up to 60 people were injured when a car drove into a parade in a small Virginia mountain town.
Eurovision: Denmark's Emmelie De Forest Wins
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest - with Britain's Bonnie Tyler finishing 19th.
David Beckham's Tearful Farewell In Paris
A tearful David Beckham has received a standing ovation as he left the pitch in what appeared to be his final game as a profession…
Sir Mervyn King Criticises Help To Buy Scheme
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has warned that George Osborne's plan to boost the housing market is "too close for c…
UKIP Scores Record Poll High Of 19%
Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19% according to the latest opinion poll.
Plane Makes Landing With Undercarriage Ablaze
The landing gear of a Boeing 737 operated by UTair has burst into flames shortly before landing at Vnukovo airport near Moscow.
Moon Rocked By Biggest Meteorite Explosion
A meteorite has slammed into the surface of the Moon, creating a flash of light so bright it could be seen without a telescope.
Briton Drowns In Rough Seas Off Italian Coast
A British tourist has drowned in front of his wife while swimming in rough seas on a holiday in Italy.
Roberto Mancini Thanks Fans With Full-Page Ad
Sacked Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has taken out a newspaper advert to say goodbye to the club's fans.
Teachers Vote Against Gove's School Reforms
Headteachers have declared they have no confidence in the Government's education policies after a union boss called Michael Gove "…
Toronto Mayor Denies Cocaine Video Claims
Toronto's mayor has denied allegations he has been caught on video smoking crack cocaine.
Tory Peer Denies Calling Activists 'Loons'
The co-chairman of the Conservative Party has denied calling grassroots activists "mad swivel-eyed loons".
Gran Turismo Wants To Build Real-Life Racer
Video game Gran Turismo could be set to give big brand car makers a run for their money.
North Korea Fires Three More Missiles
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles from its east coast, according to the South's defence ministry.
EU To Ban Olive Oil Bottles From Restaurants
Traditional olive oil jugs are to be banned from restaurants across Europe following a decision in Brussels.
Backpacker Dies After Drinking 'Poison Gin'
A British backpacker has died after apparently drinking poisoned gin during a trip around south-east Asia.
Aimee Copeland: Amputee Gets Bionic Hands
A woman who lost both her hands, left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has been fitted with prosthetic …
Colombia Thief Hit By Bus Has Miracle Escape
A Colombian thief botched his getaway by running into the path of a bus after stealing a woman's mobile phone at a station.
Trains Collide In Connecticut: Dozens Hurt
Up to 60 people were taken to hospital after a collision between two US commuter trains serving New York City.
British Girl Drowns In Pool At Egyptian Resort
The grandmother of a British girl who drowned in a swimming pool in Egypt has questioned why lifeguards were not on hand to save h…
Cannes Film Festival: Arrest After Gun Scare
A man has been arrested after firing a starting pistol at the Cannes Film Festival, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Aute…
Stoke City Investigate Pig's Head 'Prank'
Stoke City FC have launched an investigation into a bizarre incident involving a pig's head in a player's locker.
Financial Times Hacked By Syria Group
The website and Twitter account of the Financial Times have been hacked, apparently by activists who support the Syrian government…
Black Bear Shot Down From Back Garden Tree
A bear weighing nearly 300lb has been tranquillized and removed from a homeowner's backyard after it was discovered resting up a t…
World Cup 2014 To Use Bomb-Detecting Robots
Battle-tested robots have become the latest addition to Brazil's tough security line-up for next year's World Cup.
OJ Simpson's Trial Lawyer Dismisses Claims
The lawyer who represented OJ Simpson during his trial for armed robbery and kidnapping has dismissed claims that he failed the fo…
Alexander Litvinenko Inquest May Be Scrapped
The inquest into the death of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko could be scrapped and replaced with a public inquiry to allow evid…
Bunga Bunga: Berlusconi 'Prostitute' In Court
A teenage former belly dancer who denies having sex with former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has given her version of …