MPs are calling for an advert showing two men kissing to be reinstated after it was pulled following complaints. More than two decades after the first gay kiss on teatime TV, a kiss is clearly not always just a kiss.

The Beatles' back catalogue inspires the papers as they report the start of Sir Paul McCartney's divorce hearing.

Bike legend is subject of a new book by two of his closest friends

Sanjay Dutt, convicted over India's deadliest bomb attacks, is arguably the most controversial star in the history of Bollywood.

The man who mediated the end to Sudan's 21-year civil war says he is relieved and humbled.

Turkmen president moves the remains of his family to a newly-built mausoleum in his home village.

Nepalese newspapers accuse the government of failing to stem Wednesday's outbreak of violence in Kathmandu

Lock Deiniol Jones wants to make the most of his Wales chance against South Africa.

California's new governor promises transform the state's shattered finances - but does he have the muscle to get the job done?

Send us your views on the BBC Two Winston Churchill drama, The Gathering Storm.

Al Pacino's Golden Globe award for career achievement recognises the mark he has made on Hollywood in movies spanning more than 30 years.

Acting Russian President Putin vows to rebuild his country's military might, as the campaign in Chechnya runs into trouble following attacks by rebels.

Robert Carlyle will be the 19th villain to have a crack at world domination after landing a starring role in the next Bond film.