Catalonia has become the first Spanish mainland region to outlaw bullfighting.

British scientists have found the first direct link between the weight of a mother-to-be and that of her child.

A visit to the mountain resort town of Harrachov sees Tom Mangold schooled in the region's glass history... and dunked in beer.

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor's fans are being given a chance to see her extraordinary collection of jewellery, art and fashion.

Designers exhibiting at Milan's fashion week are countering the economic doom and gloom with a series of colourful shows.

Friends close to the couple say the romance is so serious that Pippa may well be the next Middleton sibling to walk down the aisle.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana made the surprise announcement yesterday that they would be closing their D&G line.

The British soccer star has claimed that he loves to wear the unfashionable underwear and has decided to start his own range.

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.