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<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Britain's nanny state
This week, the British Government has given its rubber stamp to two quite unique parenting ideas, writes Dita De Boni.
Lady Gaga gives fans a taste of her new album (+video)
Ubiquitous pop warbler Lady Gaga has teased her fans with a preview of a track from her upcoming album 'Born This Way'.
Tennis: Hey ...where'd my racquet go? (watch video)
Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska had a bizarre moment in her first round clash at the Australian Open when her racquet snapped mid-point.
Paris menswear shows: Gaga's stylist creates visual drama
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the French capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
The one that got away from Rick Stein
Nathan Outlaw has overtaken Britain's best-known fish chef and his former mentor - at least in the culinary stakes.
Netball: Ferns sweep England
The Silver Ferns have completed a clean sweep in their three test series against England, winning the third match in London this morning.
Principality all at sea
A lavish new yacht modelled on a section of Monte Carlo gives new meaning to the term 'floating city'.
Milan menswear shows: Mastering 50 shades of grey
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
Scotland: Glasgow dares to be different
Graham Reid looks at innovative architecture - modern and historic.
Prosecutors home in on Italian PM's finances
Italian magistrates yesterday sought to prise open the private financial accounts of Premier Silvio Berlusconi.
France backed wrong horse in Tunisia
The French Government may have made a major error of judgment by helping Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali stay in power for so long.
Montenegro: Step carefully as you walk on the wild side
For an active holiday amid fabulous scenery, head to Montenegro, writes Andy McSmith.
Milan menswear shows: Strike a pose in sweat pants
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
Jim Eagles: All tied up with Spanish red tape
There was mild celebration last year when the New Zealand and Spanish governments negotiated an agreement on working holiday visas.
U2's Adam Clayton secretly became a father
The bassist - who was previously engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell and later split from Susie Smith, his girlfriend of 10 years, months before they were due to marry - had a son with an unnamed French woman early last year.
Lost the opener (+recipes)
Have you ever thought about the history sitting in your gadget drawer?
Travel book: <i>Greek Pilgrimage</i>
If you're fascinated by the extraordinary creativity of the ancient Greeks, who 2500 years ago laid the foundations of Western civilisation, then this is the perfect book to take on a pilgrimage to modern Greece.
NZ-UK govts discuss visa concerns
Growing problems for New Zealanders trying to obtain British visas will be up for discussion in talks with British ministers this week. From April, the number is to be limited to 21,700 a year, compared to about 28,000 in 2009.
Milan menswear shows: Rockstar chic and stormy weather
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
World sharemarkets banking on better days
The headline numbers on the profitability of America's biggest banks are fuelling optimism that the US economy is continuing to improve.
Soccer: Mariners too strong for depleted Jets
Central Coast Mariners secured a 2-0 win in Sunday's low-key A-League NSW derby clash with a depleted Newcastle Jets.