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BBC World Affairs Editor JOHN SIMPSON on the assassination of Qassem Soleimani 

JOHN SIMPSON: Libyan terrorists planted a bomb on an American PanAm airliner which blew up over Lockerbie. Colonel Gaddafi's Libya got the blame and was thought to have given instructions.




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Paloma Faith looks every inch the villain for filming of Pennyworth

The actress, 38, looked well and truly in character as sadistic sociopath Bet Sykes for filming of the second series of Pennyworth over the weekend.




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Jude Law's ex Cat Cavelli makes it through to the next round of The Voice

The 29-year-old songstress was up against trio Belle Noir and the duet was perfectly executed with the four ladies singing Dance Monkey by Tones and I.




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Disney's animated Robin Hood movie is being remade as a live action film for Plus

Disney's famous 1973 animated movie, Robin Hood, is being remade as a live action film for the brand's streaming service, Disney Plus. 




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CRAIG BROWN: Sexism 1970s style from... Cosmopolitan magazine!

CRAIG BROWN: How times change! I've just discovered an article from the April 1972 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.




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Emma Willis and her husband Matt don colourful fancy dress in sweet snap

The Voice UK presenter, 44, took to Instagram and shared a snap of the couple in their new look, with Emma wearing a bright orange smiley face T-shirt.




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Pride Of Britain: Lucy Mecklenburgh braless as she joins Ryan Thomas

The former TOWIE star, 27, and her beau Ryan, 34, appeared stronger than ever as they attended the The Pride of Britain Awards 2018 at London's Grosvenor House on Monday evening.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Ellie Goulding maintains her edgy style sense in textured wrap dress

The Starry Eyed hitmaker, 31, looked radiant as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards at London 's Grosvenor House on Monday evening




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Pride of Britain Awards: Host Carol Vorderman, 57, shows her hourglass figure in semi-sheer gown

Carol Vorderman, 57, showed off her age defying curves as she walked the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards at London's Grosvenor hotel on Monday




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Pride of Britain Awards: Lauren Silverman oozes glamour in gown as she cosies up to Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman enjoyed a date night out together, as they stepped out on the red carpets at the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Gemma Collins shows off her incredible weight loss in scarlet wrap dress

Gemma Collins was showing off the results of her recent weight loss as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House hotel in London , on Monday evening.




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Jeremy Corbyn gives Maybot a run for her money as he is seen FLOSSING

The Labour leader performed the viral dance move at the Pride of Britain awards last night, leading to some to suggest a dance-off between the party leaders to decide a general election.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Gemma Atkinson stuns in backless gown

The former Hollyoaks actress was sure to turn heads at the event as she donned a striking backless gown to the worthwhile soiree.




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Carol Vorderman, 57, jokes over age-defying looks as Piers Morgan tells star she looks 'younger now'

Carol Vorderman found her youthful looks the topic of conversation on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, with show host Piers Morgan cheekily telling the star she looks younger now at 57.




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Una Healy says she hopes to remain friends with her 'cheating' ex Ben Foden

Una Healy has revealed she hopes to remain friends with her ex, after he was accused of cheating with a PR girl.




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Pride of Britain winner, 32, will attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for charity

Jamie McDonald, from Gloucester, has already spent the past 11 months taking part in 197 marathons in a coast-to-coast trip across America spanning 5,500 miles.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury put on a romantic display on the red carpet

The reality stars looked every inch the happy couple as they attended the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Duncan Bannatyne's wife Nigora dazzles as she cosies up to businessman

Duncan Bannatyne and wife Nigora Whitehorn looked smitten as they attended the Pride of Britain Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews arrive

The couple put on a stylish display as they attended the Pride of Britain Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas arrive

The judge, 38, and her co-panellist, 59, were sure to turn heads as they arrived in style at the Pride Of Britain Awards, which were held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Kym Marsh cuts a glamorous figure as she walks the red carpet

The actress, 43, looked nothing short of sensational as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Craig Revel Horwood makes a rare appearance with partner Jonathan Myring

The Strictly judge, 54, dazzled in a fuchsia satin suit as he made a rare red carpet appearance with partner Jonathan Myring at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House hotel on Monday evening.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper make red carpet debut as a married couple 

Joel Dommett and wife Hannah Cooper looked smitten as they made their red carpet debut as a married couple at the Pride of Britain Awards at London 's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Dua Lipa makes a bold statement in thigh-skimming black minidress

The singer, 24, commanded attention in a thigh-skimming black minidress as she greeted award winners backstage at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.




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David James insists there is no romance between him and Strictly pro partner Nadiya Bychkova

The former footballer, 49, and the dancer, 30, attended the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday where they put on a stylish display on the red carpet.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Lauren Silverman exudes glamour as she cosies up to svelte Simon Cowell

They have been dating for a blissful six years.  And Lauren, 42, looked as smitten as ever with Simon Cowell as she cosied up to the music mogul, 60, whilst leaving the Pride Of Britain Awards in London.




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Pride of Britain Awards: Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague takes inspiration from Hailey Bieber

It has now been revealed that Molly-Mae Hague attended the Pride Of Britain Awards with a budget pink dress from online retailer Pretty Little Thing, which retails at £35.




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Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury put on a loved-up display at anniversary bash

The couple, both 20, recently put on a loved-up display at this year's Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.




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Woman who stabbed MLK is now 98 in New York nursing home

Izola Curry, who stabbed Martin Luther King with a letter opener in 1958, is now living as a 98-year-old at a New York City nursing home.




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Martin Luther King's daughter hits out at protest critics

Martin Luther King's daughter hit out at Trump and backed NFL players who knelt this weekend, saying that there were several people who also disapproved of her father's peaceful protests




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KKK flyers denouncing Martin Luther King found in Virginia

At least 10 people in Leesburg, Virginia, discovered freezer bags containing the flyers along with bird seed and candy over the weekend and ahead of Martin Luther King Day.




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Trump is like George Wallace says Martin Luther King III

Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest son is calling out President Donald Trump following accusations the president railed against immigration from 's***hole' African countries during a meeting last week.




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Natalie Portman wears Time's Up tee at Kingdom Day Parade

Famous names like Natalie Portman and Jussie Smollett turned up to the Kingdom Day Parade, which was held in Los Angeles on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.




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Mariah Carey and ex Nick Cannon spend MLK Day with twins

The pair were posted snaps from Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, California, on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day.




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Tracing Martin Luther King on a Deep South road trip

This year will be a poignant one in the Deep South, marking 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King. Ella Buchan searches for his legacy in Mississippi and Tennessee.




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Mugshots of Martin Luther King used to attack civil rights movement

A mugshot of Martin Luther King, a clandestine photo of a black man with a white woman and a snap of a black pharmacy manager were just some images used to attack civil rights in the U.S. South.




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Veteran, 91, who joined Selma march recalls historic event

Dr. Gerald Newmark, 91, joined the Civil Rights marches in Selma led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Army veteran was inspired to go after watching Bloody Sunday on TV 53 years ago.




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Man who was convicted of shipping guns to NFL star Aaron Hernandez is arrested for attempted murder

Oscar Hernandez, 27, is alleged to have fired shots at a man outside a restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida. He was previously convicted of sending the late NFL star an assault rifle and a pair of handguns.




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Woman who witnessed Martin Luther King Jr's assassination when she was just 8 breaks her silence

Rhonda James said she and her brother witnessed the assassination in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968, but never spoke out about it because their mother wanted them to live a 'regular life.'




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Barack Obama leads tributes to honor Martin Luther King, Jr

Thousands of people have gathered at the memorial for the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in Washington, DC to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his assassination.




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Woman who witnessed Martin Luther King Jr's assassination opens up

Mary Ellen Ford was among the onlookers who gathered shortly after King's assassination on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was 21 and worked at the Lorraine Motel.




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Photographer captures streets where Martin Luther King is remembered

It is estimated that about 900 streets across the US have a Martin Luther King memorial -  photographer Susan Berger has since 2009 photoed many of them in urban areas and off the beaten track.




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Studs Terkel interviews with Martin Luther King, Jr go online

Chicago oral historian Studs Terkel (main) spent decades interviewing everyone from Muhammad Ali (top inset) to Martin Luther King, Jr (bottom inset); a new archive now showcases his work online




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Martin Luther King's daughter hits back at Steve Bannon

The President's former top strategist said in an interview with the BBC that the civil rights icon would have backed his ex-boss's economic policies, which he claimed had benefited the black community.




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Wife of veteran who joined Selma march 53 years ago shares love letter after his death

Army veteran Dr. Gerald Newmark, who joined Dr Martin Luther King Jr to participate in the final Selma march in 1965, passed away last month at age 91. He left a final love letter for his wife, Deborah




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Martin Luther King almost didn’t make his ‘I have a dream’ speech

It is hailed as one of the most inspirational speeches of all time. But Martin Luther King did not originally intend to make his ‘I have a dream’ speech – because he was ‘bored’ with it.




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Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter hits out at 'repulsive' Cardi B sketch

Rev. Dr. Bernice King, child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has called a sketch where Cardi B portrays Scott King talking about her husband's rumored affairs 'repulsive.'




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Los Angeles renames street 'Obama Boulevard'

The Los Angeles City Council finalized its vote to rename Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard on Tuesday, on the 10th anniversary Obama being named the Democratic nominee for president.




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Meteorologist Jeremy Kappell fired over 'Martin Luther C**n' slur

Jeremy Kappell (pictured) referred to a park named after the civil rights leader in Rochester, New York, as 'Martin Luther C**n Park', before quickly amending his mistake during a broadcast for WHEC.




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M. Night Shyamalan wins the box office with Glass as Unbreakable and Split sequel debuts with $40.6M

Glass is projected to pull in $47 million domestically over the long MLK Day holiday, making it the third best MLK weekend opening behind American Sniper ($107.2 million) and Ride Along ($48.6 million).