The American political satirist Jon Stewart has appeared as a guest on Egypt's top satirical TV show El Bernameg hosted by Bassem Youssef, which is modelled after his own programme "The Daily Show."

Celebrations erupt across the Palestinian territories at news that a wedding singer from the Gaza Strip has won the Arab Idol talent show.

Actor Hugh Laurie says he and fellow performer Stephen Fry 'often' talk about working together again, but are unlikely to write a sketch show.

A large figurative sculpture by Bath-based artist Anna Gillespie is put in place at Glastonbury Festival.

Kanye West's Yeesus tops the UK album chart, while Robin Thicke stays at the top of the singles chart for the fourth week in a row.