Comet lander Philae may be sitting on an object teeming with alien microbial life, according to two leading astronomers.

Five monster black holes that were previously hidden by dust and gas have been uncovered by astronomers.

Six fans of The Vaccines were denied entry to a gig allegedly because they couldn't name the lead singer.

Doctors were today stepping up pressure on the British government to ban tobacco in public places after a study showed the dangers of passive smoking could be even greater than previously estimated.