From Ireland in the spotlight to volcanic chaos – it's this week's most interesting stories in pictorial form. By Sian Claire Owen
Sacked?
After all the intrigue, tension and hair extensions we finally thought that Cheryl Cole had landed her dream job as a judge on American X Factor.
The End was nigh #1
The world was supposed to end last Saturday, according to Christian Evangelist and all round nutter Harold Camping. But it didn’t.
The end was nigh #2
Oprah wept and gushed her way through her Farewell Spectacular as she was joined by the Great and the Good of showbiz, including Madonna and Beyonce.
Presidential BBQ
President Obama (or O’Bama after his Irish excursion) and First Lady Michelle attend a barbeque in the gardens of 10 Downing Street.
Not cool, Cameron
There’s nothing more embarrassing than missing a High Five!
To good ‘essential’ friends
The UK’s ‘special’ relationship with the US has been downgraded to an ‘essential’ rel
Pillow fight!
Rihanna and Britney Spears prove that girls just wanna have fun as the frolic on stage during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Crazy art
Fancy a skeleton in your cupboard?
Get Lipsy
Pop princess Pixie Lott launches her third Lipsy clothes collection in Westfield London Shopping Centre.
Tornado strikes again
An enormous tornado ripped through Joplin in Missouri, USA killing at least 125 people and injuring 900.
Volcanic chaos
Apocalyptic scenes as another Icelandic volcano erupts, causing havoc in UK airports again.
Cute animal of the week
Steal yourself for an onslaught of cuteness! This rare white kiwi chick was hatched in Wellington, New Zealand.