Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has poured cold water on Wyclef Jean's bid for the Haitian presidency.

The Spanish Foreign Minister yesterday told his country's parliament that Cuba would soon release "all" political prisoners.

Two French junior government ministers resigned Sunday after scandals involving spending state money on a private jet and thousands of Euros worth of cigars - all while France is struggling to bring down its deficit.

Tight filming schedules won't stop Johnny Depp from watching World Cup matches during the shooting of the latest Pirates installment.

More than 30 killed as government steps up hunt for former ally Christopher Coke.

A massive oil spill off the Gulf coast is threatening to eclipse even the infamous Exxon Valdez disaster.

A new oil leak in the area of a sunken drilling rig has been discovered.

Two businessmen have created a $500 Cristal champagne sorbet, topped with gold-leaf shavings, to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims.

Stephen Jewell talks to author Andrea Levy about slavery, story-telling and holidays on the North Shore.

When Dianne Masters bought her yacht in the US, little did she know it was one of the most famous craft in New Zealand yachting history.

Ten missionaries facing trial for trying to take a busload of children out of Haiti could be released from jail.

A rice seller may have lived under the rubble of a flea market for 27 days with little more than water.