Susan Boyle, Smashproof and body-painted cabin crews capture Kiwis’ imaginations.

A kidnap victim reveals in a new film how her captor shaved her head, forbade her to cry and brutally abused her during eight years in a cellar.

Israeli PM says warrant issued in Britain for the arrest of Israel's former foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, is "an absurdity".

Changes to one of London's best-known Underground routes have caused some pre-Christmas commuter confusion.

The Portugese love to add heat to everything - even their alcohol.

Despite the growing list of Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses, sources say his wife Elin Nordegren has no plans to leave him.

The Sex Pistols' former lead singer isn't exactly living the punk lifestyle, finds Christina Patterson.

The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine.

New Zealand officials were consulted over a controversial document which has compromised climate talks in Copenhagen.

Kill Bill star Uma Thurman has broken off her engagement to her multi-millionaire partner, Arpad "Arki" Busson, reports claim.

The number of women linked to golf superstar Tiger Woods' alleged extramarital activities reaches double digits.

Coldplay are working with music producer Brian Eno on a new sound and album.

Pete Doherty has been arrested in Germany for allegedly smashing the back window of a car.