From Murdoch protests to disgraced designers, it’s this week’s most interesting news in pictorial form.
Oscar triumph
Colin Firth discovers that when you win Oscars beautiful women like Anne Hathaway throw themselves at you.
In bed with the media moguls
Activists campaign against Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation controversial takeover of BSkyB.
Au revoir Dior
Art bigger than life?
It’s a genuine shame, Galliano was a terrific artist even though he was an odious little man.
Gaga does Paris
As one eccentric leaves Paris Fashion, another one enters.
Pricey coffee
Coffee lovers are facing massive hikes after a global rise in the demand for a good cuppa.
Robots in space!
NASA’s space shuttle Discovery prepares to dock at the International Space Station on its final flight and mission.
Mission in madness
We’re starting to develop a grudging appreciation for actor Charlie Sheen, who is having a mammoth mid-life crisis.
Beautiful bling
This intricate golden crown is nearly 2,000 years old.
Cute animal of the week
Meet Larry, the official Rat Catcher at Number 10 Downing Street.
Death of a Hollywood Icon
American actress Jane Russell died this week after contracting a respiratory illness.
Libyan tragedy
Tens of thousands of refugees are fleeing the violence in Libya in a situation that is rapidly escalating into a humanitarian crisis.