Carla Bruni's triumphant visit to Britain this week has triggered an extraordinary international bidding war among publishers, television companies, and fashion houses.

Added: 2008-03-29

Charming Carla Bruni sparks bidding frenzy

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Oil surges as investors hunt an 'anti-dollar'

Oil prices have surged to almost $115 a barrel as China builds up stocks before the Olympics and hedge funds pour money into commodity futures as a way to exploit the collapse of the dollar.

Green List names top 50 most eco-friendly companies in Britain

The top 50 greenest companies in Britain are unveiled today in the inaugural Sunday Times Green List.

Israel says Syria nuclear base was raid target

Israel has admitted for the first time that an air strike in Syria last year was aimed at a nuclear facility built with assistance from North Korea.