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Signs of US weakness hits world markets overnight
Stocks in Europe and the US fell after worse-than-expected US economic data bolstered concern about growth.
Discos out, proms in for UK primary school students
Limo rental companies and dressmakers are starting to cash in as 'proms' to celebrate the end of primary school take off across Britain.
Heatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a week
A prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.
NZ named third-best place to die
NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.
Chocolatier raises $7.8m from tasty bond
Retailer offers a three-year bond where the return is paid in deliveries of chocolate over the period.
Stella McCartney to design Great Britain's 2012 Olympic uniforms
The designer will create the kit for the British Olympic team, working in conjunction with the sportswear label Adidas.
The art of beaute
Janetta Mackay test drives a host of beauty products, from Paris with love.
Take two in Paris
A tourist and a resident give their views on the best bits of the City of Love.
Male order from Paris
Zambesi menswear designer Dayne Johnston takes us inside the fast-paced world of working the Paris fashion collections.
The reign of Spain
As a nation celebrates World Cup victory, Simon Calder explains why the British love affair with Spain is more passionate than ever.
So, it's fine to abuse young girls - as long as you're a great film director
Swiss citizen Johann Hari wonders how Polanski, who boasted about his crime from exile, was allowed to get away with it.
The little white dress is fraught with complications
The Independent's Susannah Frankel contemplates buying a little white dress for the European summer.
Caution rules world markets overnight
Stocks in the US gave up earlier gains as investors were cautious before the start of next week's earnings season.
Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Norway
Three suspected al Qaeda members were arrested overnight for what Norwegian and US officials said was a terrorist plot.
Face of 2500-year-old woman revealed
NZ scientists have recreated the face of a 2500-year-old Turkish peasant with technology they hope could be used in court in coming years.
Couture start-ups end week of high fashion
Lady Gaga-inspired monsters and vibrant spring colours take centre stage in Paris.
Optimism pushes up world equities
Stocks in the US rose as the fastest American retail sales growth in four years firmed optimism about the economic outlook.
Canary Islands: Construction threatens Lanzarote's biosphere status
Unesco has threatened to strip the island of its prized biosphere status because of a rash of illegal building along the coast.