E-cigarettes could save millions of lives, conference toldSwitching to e-cigarettes could save millions of smokers' lives, a conference on the increasingly popular devices heard Tuesday, though some experts warned more research on the health effects is needed.
13 November 2013
'Hunger Games' get wet London premiereThe latest chapter of dystopian sci-fi saga "The Hunger Games" premiered in London on Monday, with Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence returning as the teenage heroine who inspires a revolution against sadistic rulers.
12 November 2013
Britain red-faced over bungled 'sham marriage' raidBritish immigration officials admitted Friday that they mistakenly raided the wedding of an Italian man and his Chinese bride because they believed the marriage was a sham.
10 November 2013
Australia fumes at UK ban on historic kangaroo, dingo artThe National Gallery of Australia on Thursday blasted Britain's decision to block the export of two historic paintings of a kangaroo and a dingo as depriving the nation of its heritage.
07 November 2013
Rebel dancer takes Moscow theatre to new heightsSergei Polunin admits money and fame can be an addiction. He says his hero is bad-boy actor Mickey Rourke. He does not much like rehearsing and sometimes prefers not to show up.
07 November 2013
Terror suspect evades British police by donning burqaThe British government defended its terror prevention measures on Monday after a Somali-born suspect escaped surveillance by putting on a burqa during a visit to a mosque.
05 November 2013
Play it again: Vinyl enjoys renaissance in BritainVinyl records are back in fashion in Britain where they have recorded their best sales for a decade as devotees and new fans relish what they say is a livelier sound than digital formats.
Britain to announce Islamic Index on stock exchangePrime Minister David Cameron was on Tuesday to announce a new "Islamic Index" on the London Stock Exchange and reveal plans for Britain to release an Islamic bond.
Hanks's Mary Poppins tale closes London Film FestivalThe London Film Festival (LFF) closed on Sunday with the world's first screening of "Saving Mr Banks", the humorous and moving tale of Mary Poppins's adaption for the big screen.
21 October 2013
Printers' 'Bridget Jones moment' leaves fans nonplusedFans of Bridget Jones, rushing to find out the London diarist's latest adventures, were left baffled on Thursday after pages from the autobiography of a British actor were mistakenly inserted in her new book.
11 October 2013
200 years of Australian art on show in LondonA major exhibition of Australian art opens in London on Saturday, charting 200 years of extraordinary change through the country's relationship with its dramatic landscape.
18 September 2013
Fantasy gowns and summer raves at London Fashion WeekThere was something for everyone at London Fashion Week, with fantasy gowns from Temperley London, cool elegance from Paul Smith and a vision of long summer days and heady nights from Topshop Unique.
17 September 2013
London Fashion Week kicks off with burst of Turkish colourLondon Fashion Week got off to a colourful start on Friday with a sun-drenched trip to the Aegean Sea courtesy of Turkish designer Bora Aksu, who whisked trend-setters away from Britain's dreary autumn drizzle.
15 September 2013
Kazakhstan taekwondo champion's case dragged in LondonThe next hearing of the case of Kazakhstan taekwondo champion Azamat Tenizbayev accused of sexual harassment of a British woman has been scheduled for January 6, 2014.
09 September 2013
Glare from London 'fryscraper' blamed for melting cars A British property developer said Tuesday it was investigating after sun rays reflected from its half-finished London skyscraper melted parts of several cars, including a luxury Jaguar.