News Corp chief admits criticism that  feature is ‘so last century’ may be right

As Twitter releases a tranche of data looking at the trends and top tweets of the year, we've got an alternative list. What was your favourite spat?

Their politics is grander than ours, but also far more prone to fantasy and extremism

Our diarist notes that the minimum wage is a recent innovation; notes the value of family connections ahead of award ceremonies; and offers a spinning corrective

Even the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un doesn’t need to propagandise this one.

Former PM forced to cancel address to Labour activists in London

Armando Iannucci has revealed the highly anticipated Alan Partridge movie will see the hapless presenter doing battle with a media giant. 

France has elected its first ever MPs for expats, including the so-called “MP for South Kensington”.

An award for the creator of 'The Thick of It' was too much for the spin-doctor who does not believe in the honours system

After three MPs spoke out today about their mental health problems Alastair Campbell writes about his own experiences, and why the stigma around mental health issues must be challenged

There were no revelations and anyone who was expecting news should have known better

Forget the antics of Joey Barton, the toughest footballers these days are to be found playing in charity games. It's something that Gordon Ramsay discovered at the weekend, after he was floored by Teddy Sheringham during the Soccer Aid event at Old Trafford.

The recent appearances of Labour figures at the Leveson Inquiry hasn't just been a reunion for the Class of '97, it has also provided an opportunity for them to plug their books.

So why is Tony Blair's one-time flack back in the news?