A painting gifted to the National Trust is verified as a genuine Rembrandt estimated to be worth £30m.

According to the Official Charts Company, the track is only the 148th song to reach the milestone since the singles chart began.

Forensic scientists in Spain searching for the remains of 17th Century writer Miguel de Cervantes say they have found five possible burial sites at a Madrid church.

Microsoft reveals plans to re-release the main titles in its Halo franchise for the Xbox One console, in an effort to please its hardcore gaming fans.

Sony unveils exclusive games and the price of a new budget console, but critics are divided over whether it had a better E3 show than Microsoft.

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of actress Sandra Bullock while she was at the property.

Rik Mayall's wife Barbara Robbin says the cause of her husband's sudden death is as yet unknown, as friends and contemporaries pay tribute.

Sir Paul McCartney postpones seven US tour dates while he continues to recover from a virus he contracted last month.