A Chinese woman is so keen to win back her ex-boyfriend she plans to undergo plastic surgery to transform herself into his favourite actress: Hollywood star Jessica Alba.

From sport to soaps, its disciples believe it will revolutionise the way we watch. But is 3D TV really a giant leap forward in entertainment - or could it be an expensive flop?

Obama's visit will give badly needed boost in election year.

An Air NZ flight from Tokyo with 296 passengers on board had to make an emergency stop on the runway after pilots noticed a warning light.

British ministers ignored the military's warning that more time was needed before the invasion of Iraq, an inquiry hears.

Shanghai epitomises the new unfettered China, says Phil Taylor.

Asked to select a best-loved dress for a collectable tome, designers came up with some surprising choices.

Tension on streets as supporters of former Army chief say they will fight for power.

Western food manufacturers are buying so little sustainable palm oil that the system set up to limit damage to tropical forests caused by the world's cheapest vegetable oil is in danger of collapse.

An extreme sports enthusiast from Austria looks set to break the speed of sound as he attempts the world's highest ever parachute jump.