The recent election protests in Iran have once again thrust Twitter in to the spotlight, highlighting the microblogging service’s popularity as a real-time communication platform.

One of Twitter’s main selling points is its global reach, so here, we present our pick of the top 10 Twitterers from around the world that you should be following:

United Kingdom

Stephen Fry

Fry is the quintessential British wit, full of pithy one-liners and bags of personality. Moreover, he actually uses Twitter to engage with his followers, rather than seeing it as a one-way dialogue.

Most recent tweet: “One of my all-time heroes Alan Turing was born today 1912! Find out more here: www.bletchleypark.org.uk ”

United States

Ashton Kutcher

Kutcher is an American actor, and the husband of Demi Moore. With more than two million followers, he’s the most popular person on Twitter.

When he’s not tweeting something deep, meaningful and philosphoical, he occasionally posts candid photos of his wife, like the famous one of her in a white bikini.

Most recent tweet: “Even after all ths time the sun nevr says 2 the Earth, “You owe me.” Look wht happenes w/ a luv lk that. It lights up the whole sky-Hafiz”.

Iraq

Salam Pax

The famous “Baghdad Blogger” now has a presence on Twitter, too, which he uses to discuss hot topics not just in Iraq, but in the wider Middle East.

Most recent tweet: “After yesterday’s series of bombings (http://bit.ly/aDjbg) I wake up today to the sound of an explosion at 6:50am. Good Morning Baghdad!”

Jordan

Queen Rania al Abdullah

Despite being married to Jordan’s King Abdullah, Queen Rania’s describes herself in her Twitter profile as simply “a mum and a wife with a really cool day job”. She uses Twitter to spread the word about her charity work, and even give the odd glimpse into the surprisingly normal world of the royal household.

Most recent tweet: “@DavidTaylor1969 @Singlead I may be a bit biased, but I believe Jordan is a very safe country that prides itself on its hospitality to guests”

India

Shahid Kapoor

Bollywood heart-throb Shahid Kapoor uses Twitter to post pictures from the sets of films and swanky Mumbai parties.

Most recent tweet: “On set – http://twitpic.com/86glc”

France

Monsieur Dream

Young, good-looking and tech-savvy, French blogger “Monsieur Dream” documents his busy life, which involves video blogging from Cannes one minute, wearing silly T-shirts by the Eiffel Tower the next.

Most recent tweet: “Mon blogue iz back”.

Brazil

Mano Menezes

If football is a religion in Brazil, then Mano is one of its high priests. He’s the manager of Sao Paulo club Corinthians, and his tweets give an insight in to training sessions and the strains of management.

Most recent tweet: “After the tests: Cristian had no injury and returns to train in the middle of the week. Marcelo had a minor back injury and the end of the week.”

Spain

Pepper

This Twitter account belongs to a donkey, who tweets from his field in Majorca. It’s all a PR and marketing stunt for a quaint hotel, but that doesn’t make it any less entertaining.

Most recent tweet: “Time to go to bed! night night all! Sweet brayings to you!”

Australia

Problogger

Darren Rowse “blogs about Twitter, and tweets about blogging”, and provides a very useful insight in to the power of social media platforms, as well as a heavy dose of scepticism.

Most recent tweet: “Reading: 100 Useful Twitter Tips & Tools for Web Designers – http://bit.ly/2ONdm”

Ireland

TheREALBoyzone

Ireland’s premiere boyband is currently in the middle of a comeback tour. You can keep up with all the gossip from Ronan, and, er the other lot, at their Twitter page.

Most recent tweet: “Sorry it’s been quiet on tweets, Manchester was busy and hectic as always, London tonight and I’ll be setting up my own twitter soon – MG X”