BBC urged to name top paid stars
The BBC Trust has said the corporation should name its highest-paid stars and announced further cuts in senior managers’ pay.
BBC Trust gets tough on star pay
The BBC Trust has called for the publication of star salaries, marking a policy shift for the corporation’s governing body.
Did ‘narcocorridos’ cost singer his life?
Mexican singer Sergio Vega, who was gunned down at the weekend in his car, is the eighth musician to lose his life in Mexico’s drugs wars.
US chief in Afghan civilian vow
US Afghanistan commander Gen Petraeus vows to protect Afghan civilians in the Taliban conflict, as he briefs Nato in Brussels.
Obama urges immigration reform
President Obama presses for US immigration policy reform in his first major speech on the issue since taking office.
Taylor trial to subpoena Campbell
A war crimes court rules that model Naomi Campbell should be compelled to testify against Liberia’s ex-President Taylor.
Israel renews Shalit swap offer
Israel renews its offer to release 1,000 Palestinian prisoners if Hamas militants free captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Spy suspects to appear in court
Nine suspects accused by the US of spying for Russia face hearings in federal courts to request their release on bail.
Kenyan MPs boost their own wages
Kenyan MPs vote to increase their salaries by 18%, making them among the best-paid lawmakers in the world.
Turkey back to talks with Israel
Israel holds its first high-level meeting with Turkey since Turkish activists were killed on an aid ship bound for Gaza.
New inquiry into Gore sex claim
US police reopen an inquiry into allegations that former Vice-President Al Gore made unwanted sexual advances to a woman in 2006.
China launches global English TV
State news agency Xinhua launches a 24-hour global English news channel to give “a better view of China”.
Hodgson named new Liverpool boss
Roy Hodgson leaves Fulham to become Liverpool’s manager after signing a three-year contract with the Anfield club.
First look: Christina Aguilera stars as queen of ‘Burlesque’
After slithering through countless music videos, pop siren Christina Aguilera will sizzle on movie screens for the first time this fall.
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan dodges ‘Twilight’ question
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan was asked today if she’s Team Edward or Team Jacob
Singer/rapper Ke$ha: ‘Really fun,’ yet serious
When Ke$ha begins a national tour with Rihanna on Friday, she’ll aim to prove two things.
Shyamalan’s ‘Airbender’ has some good elements
He hasn’t mastered the craft quite yet, but the brash director may be on to something with this action-movie thing.
Critic’s Corner Thursday: ‘Burn Notice,’ ‘Royal Pains’
That was fast. Tonight, NBC wraps up its six-episode post-season run of 100 Questions (8:30 ET/PT), a nondescript, plodding sitcom that, odds …
Rare photos give glimpse of Elvis Presley, Graceland
Elvis Presley archivists have found three rare photos dating back more than 50 years that show the young singer greeting fans at the gates of …
Author Christopher Hitchens undergoing chemotherapy
British author Christopher Hitchens says he must undergo chemotherapy on his esophagus and has canceled some engagements.
‘Ferris Bueller’ actor Jeffrey Jones faces felony charge
Los Angeles prosecutors say they have charged Ferris Bueller actor Jeffrey Jones with failing to update his sex offender registration inform …
Book roundup: Fiction, in brief
This week’s authors: Michael Koryta, Simon Rich, Aimee Bender and Frederick Turner.
Rebeck offers a great ‘View’ of New York homeownership
Her ‘Twelve Rooms With a View’ tells the story of the legal battle over a luxury apartment.
July 1, 1910: Give Us This Day Our Automated Bread
A Chicago factory revolutionizes bread production 100 years ago today.
Too Scary to Fly, Not Scary Enough to Arrest
The government is denying 10 U.S. citizens and residents, three of whom are veterans, the ability to fly to or from the United States. Nearly all have Middle Eastern names, and many are stranded overseas, according to a federal lawsuit.
Decode: Crack the Movie Mashup
Scratch your brain to come up with the answer to these movie-poster puzzlers.
4 Reasons Why Microsoft’s Kin Phones Failed
Microsoft has decided to stop introducing new Kin-branded phones and will scrap the device’s European launch.
New Smell Drives Evolution of New Moth Species
A new scent is enough to spark the evolution of a new moth species — and it can start with just a single genetic mutation.
Gallery: Smart Textiles Blend LEDs, Circuits and Sensors
A recent exhibition of “smart textiles” shows how fabric can be combined with electronics to make interactive, musical and thought-provoking wearables.
Fun Plane Comes Equipped With iPad
It was perhaps inevitable that Apple’s tablet and a few apps would be used for aircraft avionics.
2-Billion-Year-Old Fossils May Be Earliest Known Multicellular Life
A newly discovered group of 2.1-billion-year-old fossil organisms may be the earliest known example of complex life on Earth. It could help scientists understand not just when higher organisms began to evolve, but why.
Openness Would Decide Whether ‘Google Me’ Is Genius or Garbage
Google is reportedly preparing a Facebook-killer, but in Wired.com’s estimation, the search giant’s only chance lies in making a service that outdoes Facebook by being open and playing nicely with others.
FourSquare Unlocks ‘$20 Million in Funding’ Badge
Investors including longtime techie Marc Andreessen have injected $20 million in new funding into Foursquare, which hopes to build a business out of turning location into a game.
South Korean star ‘found hanged’
A popular South Korean actor and singer is found dead at his home in Seoul after an apparent suicide, police say.
Obama film premieres in Jakarta
A film about US President Barack Obama’s life as a child in Indonesia has its premiere in the capital Jakarta.
War court in Campbell ruling
A war crimes court rules that model Naomi Campbell can be called to testify against former Liberian President Charles Taylor.
British stars join Scorsese film
Jude Law and Sir Christopher Lee are among the British cast of Martin Scorsese’s next movie, The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Lennon solo albums remastered
Albums by the late John Lennon are digitally remastered to mark what would have been the singer’s 70th birthday.
Redgrave lands lead in Miss Daisy
British actress Vanessa Redgrave will return to Broadway in Driving Miss Daisy at the John Golden Theatre, it is announced.
Brand makes top of UK box office
Russell Brand’s latest movie Get Him To The Greek debuts at the top of the UK and Ireland box office.
T in the Park bans vuvuzela horns
Festival-goers are told not to take vuvuzelas to T in the Park in case they upset the musicians at Scotland’s biggest music festival.
Emmerdale’s Coulthard to leave
Emmerdale actress Alice Coulthard, best known for playing barmaid Maisie Wylde in the soap, is leaving the ITV1 show, it is announced.
Doctor lands at TV Choice awards
Doctor Who actor Matt Smith is set to do battle with Torchwood’s John Barrowman in the best actor category at the TV Choice awards.
Texas on alert as Alex sweeps in
President Obama declares a state of emergency in Texas as Hurricane Alex makes landfall in neighbouring Mexico.
House passes US financial reform
The US House of Representatives approves a lankmark bill designed to overhaul regulation of the US financial system.
Spy suspect ‘missing’ in Cyprus
Cyprus police are hunting one of 11 suspects accused by the US of spying for Russia after he went missing once freed on bail.
US to cut $4bn Afghanistan aid
US lawmakers vote to cut almost $4bn (£2.7bn) in aid to the government of Afghanistan after allegations of corruption.
Justice for Mexico protesters
Mexico’s supreme court frees the “Atenco 12″ activists after a four-year campaign against a miscarriage of justice.
Senate backs Petraeus war role
The US Senate confirms Gen Petraeus as the new commander in Afghanistan after his predecessor was sacked.
Tony Blair to receive US peace medal
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is to receive a prestigious US medal and $100,000 (£67,000) prize for his work in conflict resolution.
