Singer David Bowie has died from cancer at the age of 69. A statement on his official website said: "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer". More details to follow.
Monday, 11 January 2016 11:07
Singer David Bowie has died from cancer at the age of 69. A statement on his official website said: "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer". More details to follow.
UK novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former politician has died aged 86, his publisher HarperCollins said on Monday.
'Whalefall' director hopes survival story inspires awe of whales
Director Brian Duffield describes his new survival thriller "Whalefall", in which a teenager is swallowed by a sperm whale, as "the opposite of 'Jaws'".
Prince Harry's children targeted by 'European paparazzi' while at school
Prince Harry's children have been stalked by "certain European paparazzi" while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, describing their conduct as an "extraordinarily reckless" intrusion into the family's privacy.
Taylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift's showgirl-inspired "The Fate of Ophelia" claimed the most prestigious trophy at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, and the singer dedicated the honour to the late country music legend Dolly Parton.
U2 mark 50 years together with concert at school where it all began
U2 marked 50 years as a band on Friday by returning to the school where they started playing together as teenagers and delighted current students with a concert featuring hits such as 'With Or Without You', 'One' and 'Beautiful Day'.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed all mosques across the country to perform rain prayers on Friday, October 9.
More than 44 areas across Dubai have been approved for shared housing under new regulations aimed at reducing overcrowding and enhancing public health and safety standards.
Dubai is rolling out a new visual identity and enhanced addressing system, introducing colour-coded area identities, updated street signs and house number plates.