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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.

Golf: US names Ryder Cup captain

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'.

Secrecy battle continues

'Lost generation' fears as 1m youths go jobless

Buyers sought for world's dearest flats

Soccer: Ruud awakening awaits in Chechnya

Segway law means Taupo police back to plodding the beat

World markets up on Euro optimism

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.

Apple shocks, euro falls on world markets overnight

Lost the opener (+recipes)

Have you ever thought about the history sitting in your gadget drawer?