Former Tory Party leader Iain Duncan Smith - the self-declared 'quiet man' of politics - receives a knighthood. He has been regarded as the 'architect' of universal credit.

The petition, which had more than 170,000 signatures by 2am today, claimed that as work and pensions secretary under David Cameron, Sir Iain was the architect of 'cruel welfare reforms'.

KATE FALL: Trouble began to brew from early 2012, with a flow of briefings allegedly from Michael's operation. People seemed to be picked out for special treatment.

Kate Fall reveals how, even though the Conservatives had won an unexpected majority in the 2015 General Election, the issue of Europe quickly began to divide David Cameron's key allies.

UK negotiators are said to be ready to reject clauses requiring the country to sign up as part of a trade agreement with Brussels, with Home Secretary Priti Patel among the convention's critics.

Jake Feldwhere, 29, has died after a super-yacht crash in Monaco. The captain drove at 'three times the limit' to 'show off the boat's performance' when they hit a yacht and Mr Feldwhere was killed.

The St Germain Penthouse, which dominates the top floor of Paris' Lutetia Hotel, was designed by Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola.

What Keith Urban lacks in height he makes up for in innovation.

Michelle Williams said at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards Sunday: 'I've tried my very best to live a life of my own making... I wouldn't have been able to do this without employing a woman's right to choose'

Shay Mitchell proved that motherhood never gets a night off in her latest Instagram story featuring her two-month-old daughter, Atlas Noa, posted after she attended the InStyle after party.

Clearly the drama has taken a toll on the beauty's family that is reportedly very concerned that 18-year-old model Kaia is hitting a few speed bumps with the Saturday Night Live comedian.

Days after Brad Pitt revealed that the fellow 45-year-old actor helped him overcome his battles with addiction, Cooper showed his nurturing side on an outing with his two-year-old daughter Lea.

Zellweger was nominated for her titular role of Judy, which follows Garland in the final year of her life. She's won the award twice before, back in 2003 for Chicago and again in 2004 for Cold Mountain.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency will step up monitoring for political extremism of the far-right AfD party (pictured) ahead of an election later this year.

Body language expert Judi James suggested May's 'pantomime over-reaction' showed her desire to gain approval from the German leader, 'like you would your boss'.

German politician Walter Luebcke, who was known to have pro-migrant views, was found dead at his home in the city of Kassel. Investigators fear his killing had a far right motive.

Donald Trump says he'll air drop ISIS fighters into Europe, with no restrictions on the radicals' movements, if the countries they were living in before they were caught on the battlefield refuse to take them into custody.

Body language expert Judi James told MailOnline there was a 'sense of intimidation' coming from other leaders while Boris had 'an air of happy oblivion' at the G7 in Biarritz, France.

Donald Trump urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the G7 in Biarritz, France to take back captured ISIS fighters who journeyed to the conflict zone from Europe.

Trump was scheduled to attend the session on climate, biodiversity and oceans, but his chair remained empty while other leaders pledged a modest $20 million to help put out Brazil's jungle fires.

Merkel, on a visit to Beijing, met with Chinese premier Li Keqiang and stressed that a peaceful solution is needed following as military trucks parked on the Hong Kong border.

Jacob Rees-Mogg - who was a thorn in the side of Theresa May before joining Mr Johnson's government - said there were 'positive' signs an agreement could be struck with the EU.

While popular premier far-left Die Linke party easily retained the top spot with about 30 per cent, the Alternative for Germany scored at least 23 percent - more than doubling its result in 2014.

Björn Höcke's party surged to 23 per cent of the vote in Thuringia, a state in the former East Germany, beating Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling CDU into third place.

The fall of the Berlin Wall changed the world. It brought an end to Communist regimes right across Europe, and finished Russia as a superpower

The swing towards right-wing ideology began as a backlash to the 2015 migrant crisis, when Chancellor Angela Merkel threw opened Germany's borders to some one million migrants.

Clubs in the German top flight have returned to training in the hope that the rest of the season can be finished off - providing Chancellor Angela Merkel gives the green light for action to resume.

Democrats managed to find some flags for the main stage at the Democratic convention after the lack of an old fashioned Stars and Stripes was noticeably absent from the stage.

The Pitch Perfect-inspired a cappella cover of Rachel Platten's Fight Song was unveiled at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last night. Elizabetrh Banks is pictured.

In his endorsement of her, Barack Obama described Clinton as the most qualified presidential nominee in U.S. history. But two Yale psychologists explain why voters are not so convinced by her.

The first ten of 20 Democratic presidential contenders who qualified for the party's first debate will take the stage in Miami on Wednesday evening for two hours of sparring moderated by NBC News' top talent.

As Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow began moderating the second hour of the Democratic debate, audio of the first three moderators was clearly heard over the speakers in the hall.

The 42-year-old former Married At First Sight star is set to debut on Dancing With The Stars in February.

Chloe Lattanzi is set to appear on the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars next month. 

Chloe Lattanzi is ready to tear up the dance floor on the new season of Dancing With The Stars - premiering on February 9.

She wowed fans with her slim body and moves on Dancing With The Stars last year.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi is set to appear on the new season of the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars on Sunday. 

Chloe Lattanzi is gearing up to make her hotly-anticipated debut on the upcoming season of the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars.

Chloe Lattanzi debuted on Dancing With The Stars Australia on Sunday night with a triumphant performance. 

Chloe Lattanzi revealed this week she dedicated her Dancing With The Stars debut to her mother, Olivia Newton-John.

Dean Wells was the first celebrity voted off Dancing With The Stars on Sunday night. 

Chloe Lattanzi has described her Dancing With The Stars journey as a 'rebirth' for her 'self worth'.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi has spoken candidly about the pressures of growing up in Hollywood.

He failed to win over the judges on Dancing with the Stars on Sunday night.

Grant Denyer has slammed Married At First Sight, as it continues to dominate television ratings this year.

KC Osbourne has indicated she might like to go on Dancing With The Stars. 

Grant Denyer has certainly settled into a relaxed self-isolation lifestyle.

The former Channel 5 host warned people to not become bullies themselves following her stint in the Borehamwood Bungalow and insisted he would have been 'firmer' with her.

She's known for dazzling at every turn, thanks to her model good looks and sharp sense of style.

After partying the night away, following Monday's Celebrity Big Brother final, the former TOWIE hunk made his way to the family home, where he was reunited with his wife and children on Tuesday.