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Princess Diana’s revenge dress

Lady Diana was known to wear some truly colourful and daring clothes. During her lifetime, the princess wore plenty of designer wear such as Versace, Armani, Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Clarks. However, none garnered the kind of attention as a bold, black number that came to ever after be known as the ‘revenge dress.’

Enjoying a cup of tea like a royal

The Bangladeshi culture is obsessed with dipping their biscuits and toasts in ‘cha’ - milk tea, while relishing their evening snacks and watching their favourite soap opera.

Boxing: Fury vacates world heavyweight titles to focus on recovery

Tyson Fury's troubled 11th month reign as world heavyweight champion comes to an end when the British boxer announces he would be vacating his WBO and WBA titles "to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery".

Kevin Hart stole David Beckham's biker boot

Actor Kevin Hart says he loves nice footwear and stole former football star David Beckham's "dirty biker boot".

Fury 'here to stay'

Britain's world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he was now "here to stay" just hours after announcing his retirement from

Formula One / Lewis Hamilton sweats over record fifth Hungary victory

Lewis Hamilton faces a demanding and sweaty battle with his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and a potentially-rampant Red Bull team as he seeks a decisive victory at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Theresa May becomes UK prime minister

Theresa May becomes British prime minister after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth shortly after the monarch accepted David Cameron's resignation.

Theresa May to succeed Cameron as UK PM on Wednesday

Britain's David Cameron says he will resign as prime minister on Wednesday.

Leadsom withdraws from race for British PM, leaving May unopposed

Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom abruptly withdraws from the contest to succeed David Cameron as Britain's prime minister.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

No negativity towards Mohammad Amir: Broad

Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan pacer, is set for a return to the place where his career took an ill-fated turn. The left-arm quick is part of the squad that will tour England later in the month for a five-match Test series.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

India's 'Pocket Hercules' dies at 104

Manohar Aich, the bodybuilder who became the first Indian to take the Mr. Universe title in 1952 and won the nickname 'Pocket Hercules' for his tiny stature, has died aged 104.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

IS video scrutinised by UK security services

The UK's security and intelligence agencies are examining a video by so-called Islamic State, to identify a man and young boy with British accents.

November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015

Indian PM Modi due to arrive in UK for 3-day visit

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to arrive in the UK later for a three-day visit as a guest of his British counterpart, David Cameron.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

RAF helicopter crash: Five Nato staff die in Afghanistan

Five people, including two RAF personnel, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

World first 'drone-port' planned in Rwanda

Cargo drone routes capable of delivering urgent and precious supplies to remote areas on a massive scale will be seen in Rwanda soon.

September 17, 2015
September 17, 2015

British Royal premiere for Bond film 'Spectre'

The new installment of James Bond movie Spectre will have a royal world premiere on October 26 with the British royal family.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Forest Whitaker to make Broadway debut in 'Hughie'

Actor-director Forest Whitaker will make his Broadway debut in a spring 2016 production of the Eugene O’ Neill play Hughie.

August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015

No more social media for Russell Brand

British stand-up comedian Russell Brand has taken a step back from social media and his YouTube channel.

August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015

Invention of Bangla printing press (video)

The invention of the movable Bangla press shaped the national identity and culture of the middle class Bengali of the country during the British Raj.