At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.

Milan Fashion Week opened yesterday with a show of strength and sparkle from an international mega-brand steeped in history.

The French First Lady has confessed her urgency to give birth is not driven simply by the desire to see her bundle of joy in the flesh.

Corinth's ruthless ancient ruler would be satisfied with his domain's progress, muses Jim Eagles.

Michael Winner, 75, says he enjoyed his decades of philandering but has decided to calm down.

British fashion designer Giles Deacon, who took over as creative head of Emanuel Ungaro last year, is to leave the couture house, the French couture house has said.

Women who eat low-fat yoghurt while pregnant increase their chances of having children who develop asthma and hay fever, a study has found.

German supermodel Heidi Klum's legs have been insured for US$2 million (NZ$2.4m).

Marseille defies the old movie stereotypes to both delight and surprise.

The Independent's Matthew Bell, as a disinterested, only slightly sandy observer, asks what's wrong with being ginger anyway?

Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.

Kanye West will stage his debut runway show during Paris Fashion Week, it has been confirmed.

A major new woodland will be planted to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee next year.

If you're a morning person, chances are you're happier, healthier and slimmer than people who like a lie in.