By Chris Morris Another year is nearly in the books, and for gamers, it was a biggie.
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Rolf Harris facing three further sexual assault charges
Rolf Harris is facing three further prosecutions for sexual assault including one against a girl “aged seven or eight”, prosecutors have said.
Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi PAs cleared of fraud
Nigella Lawson has said she is “disappointed but unsurprised” that two sisters who worked as her personal assistants have been cleared of fraud.
London’s initial theatre safety checks complete
Initial safety checks at a London theatre where a part of a ceiling collapsed have been completed.
What Phil Robertson’s ‘Duck Dynasty’ suspension really means?
Calm down, “Duck Dynasty” fans; family patriarch Phil Robinson might have gotten a time-out from the A&E reality series after making anti-gay comments in a GQ interview. But as far as the upcoming fifth season is concerned, it appears that…
Theatreland shocked by West End ‘tragedy’
Leading lights of London’s Theatreland have been “rocked and shocked” by the ceiling collapse at a West End theatre that left dozens of people injured.
Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins sentenced to 35 years over child sex offences
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been sentenced to 35 years for child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby.
Oscars: 289 films qualify for best picture
Some 289 feature films are eligible for the 2013 best picture Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) has said.
Can film help the Arab-Israeli peace process?
A batch of new films made in Israel and Palestine seek to cross the cultural divide, both on screen and off.
Kate Middleton inspires Kim Kardashian to have royal themed wedding?
Kim Kardashian is definitely royalty in Kanye West’s eyes and it seems like the KUWTK babe may be having a wedding dress made that is similar to Kate Middleton’s, with new reports claiming that Kim is styling herself around the…
Beatles rarities being released to beat copyright laws
The Beatles are to release 59 rare and unheard recordings in a bid to stop their copyright protection expiring.
Authors call for ‘digital bill of rights’
Hundreds of authors from around the world have written to the United Nations urging it to create an international bill of digital rights.
Metro Manila wins best British indie film award
A film-maker who re-mortgaged his home to help fund his production was a triple winner at the Moet British Independent Film Awards in London.
Entertainment world pays tribute to Mandela
The news of the death of Nelson Mandela broke during a royal gala screening of the biographical film Long Walk to Freedom in London.
Norman Rockwell painting sold at auction for record $46m
A Norman Rockwell painting, Saying Grace, has been sold for $46m (£28m) in New York, a new record for a piece of American art sold at auction.
Ian Watkins child abuse: Band mates welcome other victims
Former band mates of paedophile Ian Watkins, who has admitted a string of child sex offences, have appealed for other victims to come forward.
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in music video
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has been featured in an online music video, entitled Nowsafar (New Journey).
Steep rise in winter deaths in England, Wales
There was a big rise in the number of winter deaths last year, official figures for England and Wales show.
Eating popcorn ‘disrupts advertising’
Cinema advertising is less effective when audiences eat popcorn, according to a study from Cologne University.
Confessions of introverts: They’re not as shy as you think
Introverts know they’re not as anti-social, stuck-up, or awkward (read: “super weird”) as people think. Often categorized by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as INTJs, introverts simply prefer to be a little quieter, a little more thoughtful, and a bit more…
First B737-700 for Regent Airways arrives
The first Boeing Next Generation 737-700 aircraft of Regent Airways – the country’s leading private airline, has arrived at Dhaka on Thursday.
Annual Bangladesh Fair held in Atlantic City
With thousands of miles separating New Jersey and Bangladesh, it is easy for Bangladeshi immigrants to lose touch with their culture. Mohammed-Zahirul Islam, president of the Bangladesh Association of South Jersey, doesn’t want that to happen.
Hatirjheel recreation area inaugurated
Dhaka – The Hatirjheel-Begunbari integrated project was a “new year gift” to the people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, while inaugurating the project on Wednesday.