Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.
1970-01-01 08:00
Subrata Roy: The chequered legacy of India's 'rags-to-riches' tycoon
Subrata Roy, who owned a multibillion dollar business conglomerate, died on Tuesday at the age of 75.
1970-01-01 08:00
Looking for Brigid: Photographer in search of saint's namesakes
A series of portraits of people named Brigid will honour Ireland's only female patron saint.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish playwright to adapt Hunger Games for the stage
Irish playwright Conor McPherson is to adapt the Hunger Games novel for a West End stage show.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza Strip in maps: What it's like for the people that live there
Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chuck Feeney: Entrepreneur and philanthropist dies
The Irish-American businessman's foundation donated about $570m to causes in Northern Ireland.
1970-01-01 08:00
Will Serial's Adnan Syed go back to jail?
A US appeals court will decide whether to send Syed back to prison or throw out his murder conviction.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
An organised network recruited men for sex with Abercrombie & Fitch’s then-CEO - BBC investigation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network
Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India
Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.
1970-01-01 08:00
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mark Dickey: Rescuers rush to save US man trapped in Turkey cave
Mark Dickey has been stuck in the Morca Cave since Saturday after suffering gastrointestinal bleeding.
1970-01-01 08:00