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Whitney Houston expected to storm charts after death
Official Charts Company says singer likely to dominate singles and albums charts as fans pay tribute by buying her musicWhitney Houston's music is expected to soar to the top of the charts after the...
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Lansley should be replaced after health bill becomes law, says Hughes
Lib Dem deputy leader says health secretary should 'move on' to enable government to put NHS controversy behind itA leading Liberal Democrat sparked renewed speculation about Andrew Lansley's future...
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We have to own up on the UK economy – we are not a big club anymore
Mirroring the England football team and the founders of the football league, Britain has slid down the world economic tableThe English football league was founded in 1888, a time when Britain still...
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Malaysia deports Saudi journalist accused of insulting prophet
Hamza Kashgari fled to Malaysia after calls for death penalty in response to Twitter comment about MuhammadMalaysia has deported a Saudi journalist accused of insulting the prophet Muhammad on Twitter,...
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Occupy faces uncertain future as end looms for St Paul's camp
High court to rule on eviction of London camp amid debate over next move and dwindling enthusiasm for global movementDuring a heady few weeks late last year, camps were springing up around the UK, and...
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An Occupy protester's story: 'an idea can not be evicted'
Tammy Samede arrived at St Paul's last October as the protests began. Angry at police treatment, she has been there ever sinceFlanked by a QC and a crowd of protesters, 33-year-old Tammy Samede last...
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Costa Concordia video shows crew joking, then panicking
Video aired on Italian TV shows crew saying: 'We'll make it' as boat starts to tiltA newly released video showing crew members joking then panicking as the Costa Concordia capsized has shed further...
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Brazilian police end strike in Bahia, but Rio walkout continues
Police strike raises fears for security in Rio days before start of carnival celebrationsA police strike in a north-eastern Brazilian state has ended, though a similar action in Rio de Janeiro...
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Israel shackles Palestinian hunger striker
Khader Adnan, detained without charge for two months, may be close to death say human rights groupsA Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for more than eight weeks is being kept shackled...
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Zoo welcomes arrival of baby tapir
Calf born to parents Misha and Ryan is seventh to be born at same zoo in 11 yearsA Brazilian tapir has been born at a Devon zoo. The new arrival, named Dexter, was born at Paignton zoo environmental...
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Trip to 7-Eleven leads Bangkok police to tiger butchers
Officers catch men chopping up wild animals in Thai slaughterhouse after following shopper with blood on his handsIt isn't every day that a man with bloody hands emerges from a convenience store and...
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Hallé/Elder – review
Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterThere are two particular kinds of deep-throated roar that can only be heard in Manchester. The first is at Old Trafford when United score; the second is the one emitted by a...
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Letters: Why apprenticeships need a rethink
I could not agree more with Polly Toynbee (Our young are being failed by these empty schemes, 10 February). Having attended several events associated with apprenticeship week, I came away only with a...
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Letters: Monopoly – a game of chance encounters
The extract from your archives for February 1977 (11 February) told how the UK Monopoly championship was played on top of the Oldbury nuclear power station, having been played on the platform of...
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Letters: A not so bright bed-warming idea
It's highly entertaining to read of the Metropolitan police arresting Murdoch's journalists for bribing the Metropolitan police (Report, 11 February). But, in the interests of justice, shouldn't the...
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Alleged rape victim arrested in Ireland for refusal to testify
Eastern European woman was told by judge to stand in front of three accused and point out her alleged assailantsA woman who alleged that she was the victim of a gang rape in the Republic of Ireland has...
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Baftas 2012: The Artist biggest winner with seven awards including best film
Silence is golden for French film, while Meryl Streep wins best actress and John Hurt honoured for oustanding contributionThere were no spoken words, vibrant colours, impressive special effects,...
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Journalism we need – and don't need | Editorial
There is no witch-hunt against tabloids, yet the rigorous inquiry into press standards is the only way to secure long-term freedomThere is nothing wrong with tabloid journalism. Self-evidently, there's...
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Starwatch: Mars approaches opposition
Mars rises at our ENE horizon by about 19:30 tonight and is conspicuous and unmistakable with its reddish hue as it climbs high into the SE by midnight. Look back at our Starwatch of 16 January for a...
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Weatherwatch: Cold winds cause air pollution
Cold, still weather in mid January brought pollution problems to most mainland UK cities. Pollution signatures from diesel engines were clear as traffic exhaust built up close to roads and then spread...
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