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The carbon detectives
Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?

The year in review
A lot can happen in a year. Sandra Bullock's happy home life exploded, Paul Henry's outbursts went global, and Prince William got engaged. View takes a look back.

The Ashes: England facing defeat
England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.

Chill revives memories of bitter battle
Winter in Belgium's Ardennes will forever be linked with Nazi Germany's last great offensive of World War II.

The Ashes: Johnson leads Aussie fightback
Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.

No let-up for freezing conditions in UK
Great Britain is expected to be blanketed with up to eight inches of snow this weekend, as another icy front grips the country.

Cricket: England eye Ashes before Christmas
Australia were made to look like first-time visitors to the WACA as English hands closed ever more firmly around the Ashes.

Larry King's 25-year reign comes to an end
He is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end.

UK town stuck with 'hotbed of terrorism' tag
Luton has long been saddled by the suggestion that it is a town riddled with terrorists.

Banning of student marches considered
Scotland Yard will consider asking the British Home Secretary to ban further student marches.

Assange's mother angered by appeal
The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has condemned Swedish prosecutors' decision to lodge an appeal blocking her son's freedom.

The Italian rogue
With her infectious cackle and outrageous dress sense, Anna Dello Russo - influential blogger, editor-at-large, street-style icon - is putting the fun back into dressing up, and gathering a huge following in the process.

Assange due in court tonight
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was scheduled to appear in a London court on Tuesday seeking to fight his extradition to Sweden.

Shane Warne and Liz Hurley are in love
So says the excited UK press, with fresh tabloid reports stating the unlikely pair's relationship is more than a fling.

Book Review: The Brave
Nicholas Evans' new novel, The Brave, deals with the hard edges of life. This is a story of people and relationships interlaced with a complicated and ambitious plot.

Britain looks to ban anti-Islam pastor
Britain is considering banning far-right United States pastor Terry Jones from travelling to the UK.

Demise of apple orchards threatens Britain's mistletoe
Although this year's harvest is bountiful and prices are buoyant, a long-term threat hangs over the future of the UK's mistletoe.

Warne and Hurley having 'alleged' affair
Shane Warne is reported to be having an affair with British model Liz Hurley, who says she's separated from her husband.

Soccer: Upbeat Reid aims to nail down spot
Winston Reid's late equaliser against Slovakia could well be voted the best sporting moment of 2010 at the Halberg Awards.

Netball: Shooting options broader on UK tour
Canterbury shooter Anna Thompson has been recalled to the Silver Ferns for next month's tour of England.