A hot air balloon exploded and plunged to earth at Egypt’s ancient temple city of Luxor during a sunrise flight on Tuesday, killing up to 19 tourists, including Asians and Europeans, sources said.

Kim Kardashian has found herself caught between boyfriend Kanye West and mother Kris Jenner as the two argued over whats best for the reality star.

101-year-old Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner of Indian-origin, retired from competitive events as a “very happy” man as he finished his last race here today.

Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, who is due to vote on Pope Benedict XVI’s successor, has been reported to the Vatican over claims of inappropriate behaviour, the Observer reported today.

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber was spotted taking a mystery brunette to Justin Timberlake’s BRIT Awards after-show concert.

Devastating bowling from Steven Finn and a solid top-order batting display gave England a five wicket win over New Zealand in the deciding one-day international at Eden Park today to claim the series 2-1.

Skyfall star Naomie Harris is planning to wear a Vivienne Westwood eco-gown made from sweet wrappers to the Academy Awards.

Actress Nicole Kidman has defended her upcoming portrayal of Grace Kelly after the film was criticised as being “inaccurate” by members of the Monaco royal family.

Reality TV star Paris Hilton spent her 31st birthday in hospital after her boyfriend River Viiperi injured his leg in a skiing accident in Lake Tahoe.

Russian scientists today announced that they have discovered over 50 fragments of the 10 tonne meteor that streaked over Ural mountains, injuring 1,200 people and damaging thousands of homes.