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Vice presidential debate: 'Paul Ryan will do a better job'

On the eve of the crucial vice presidential debate, a new poll said that United States Vice President Joe Biden is seen more unfavorable than his Republican rival Congressman Paul Ryan. More voters......

'No survivors likely' in Airbus A320 crash in France

Image: Family members of passengers feared killed in Germanwings plane crash react as they arrive at Barcelona's El Prat airport. Photograph: Jean-Paul Pelissier/Reuters Germanwings said its......

'Open the damn door': Germanwings captain's last words before the crash

As the doomed Germanwings flight plunged into the French Alps, the captain locked out of the cockpit screamed to his co-pilot to “open the damn door!” A French rescue worker inspects......

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen. Photograph: Anthony P......

Japan's Nikkei to buy FT Group for $1.3 bn

The deal did not include the FT Group's 50 per cent stake in The Economist magazine Japanese media group Nikkei on Thursday agreed to buy the Financial Times from Britain's Pearson in a $1.3......

Guitar gods mourn pioneer Les Paul's demise

Les Paul, the man who introduced solid body electric guitars to the world, has passed away. He was 94. Gibson, the firm that sold his guitars, has revealed that the influential figure died of......

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him.Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year.But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste......

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

The nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards are out. The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms. India......

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

IMAGE: Ariana DeBose (winner, Actress in a Supporting Role, for West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (winner, Actor in a Supporting Role, for CODA) and Jessica Chastain (winner, Actress in a Leading......

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. This year's Carol Burnett Award was presented to Ellen DeGeneres and the honorary Cecil B......

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League quarter-final second leg matches. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal's second goal in the Nations League quarter-final second leg......

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday. France into Nations League last eight with Israel draw IMAGE: France's Michael Olise, left, is tackled by Oscar Gloukh of Israel during......

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Images from the Nations League football match played on Thursday.Inspired Greece beat England for the first time IMAGE: Vangelis Pavlidis celebrates with teammates after scoring Greece's second......

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

'I must have been in depression my entire career' IMAGE: Thierry Henry ended his glittering 20-year club career in 2014, which also included stints at Monaco, Juventus, Barcelona and New York Red......

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

France shake off Benzema's absence and armband standoff to focus on Australia IMAGE: France start their campaign in Group D against Australia. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Nothing is......