OpinionParis Fashion Week: Cooler than a polar bear's toenailsIsaac Hindin Miller writes from Paris Fashion Week where, despite the heat, the clothing is cooler than a polar bear's toenails.27 Jun 12:06 AM
LifestyleParis Fashion Week SS2011: Walter Van Beirendonck The latest menswear fashions, as seen on the runway in Paris.26 Jun 12:50 AM
WorldStalin's hometown topples his statueGeorgian authorities have removed a massive statue of Joseph Stalin from the main square of his hometown, Gori, in a secret late-night operation.25 Jun 11:54 PM
EntertainmentPrince Charles stands out in the Glastonbury crowdsMaking a cameo on the Pyramid Stage, the awkward royal could no sooner pull off the festival look as he could his dress.25 Jun 03:31 AM
EntertainmentReview: Glastonbury Festival, Somerset, England<i>The Independent</i>'s Rob Sharp joins the masses at the UK's most famous music festival.25 Jun 03:18 AM
Football World CupAll Whites' parade may be up to a month awayThe All Whites begin arriving home on Sunday, but an official celebration could be at least a week and up to a month away.25 Jun 01:34 AM
LifestyleParis Fashion Week: Anoraks and Chinese dragonsAt Louis Vuitton today, the show notes suggested a virtual reality traveller.24 Jun 11:43 PM
BusinessFactory farm revolution looms in BritainA battle over factory farming in the UK is underway...24 Jun 11:15 PM
WorldDeadly Greek bomb 'disguised as gift'A bomb disguised as a gift killed a Greek government official this morning, but it apparently missed its intended target.24 Jun 09:53 PM
Football World CupPM backs parade for All White 'champions'John Key has ruled out a holiday, but is keen on a parade to welcome the All Whites home as champions.24 Jun 09:48 PM
EntertainmentOne year since his death, fans remember Michael JacksonGlobal celebrations of Jackson's brilliant but troubled life kicked off with the unveiling of a memorial in London yesterday.24 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelWimbledon: England's slice of heavenDavid Leggat visits London to check out one of the world's most famous sporting venues.24 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldAuction throws light on art collection riddleAfter art connoisseur Ambroise Vollard died in a 1939 car crash, only a small part of his vast collection was ever accounted for.24 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll Whites: What the Paraguayans thinkParaguay are planning special tactics to cope with an anticipated aerial bombardment, in tomorrow morning's sudden-death World Cup group F clash.24 Jun 03:45 AM
LifestyleOn the foodie trailIn the second instalment of their adventures seeking gourmet supplies for their store Sabato, Phil and Jacqui Dixon head to Italy.24 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldMonaco's Prince Albert II to wed South African OlympianPrince Albert II of Monaco is finally putting decades of bachelorhood and media scandal behind him to marry his long-term girlfriend.24 Jun 12:40 AM
LifestyleMilan Fashion Week: <i>American Gigolo</i> style - 30 years onThere are two schools of designers - those who view fashion as serious business, and those who see it as spectacle.22 Jun 11:20 PM
LifestyleFrench women don't coddleAre French women superior at raising children? Dita De Boni delves into the debate started by feminist Elisabeth Badinter.22 Jun 08:52 PM
LifestyleMilan Fashion Week: Labels celebrate 100 years of styleWhile constant rebirth is key to the success of a fashion house, heritage plays a huge part in keeping the prestige alive.22 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelWales: Writer's blockDylan Thomas' final home is as lyrical and off-beat as his best-known work, writes Sankha Guha.21 Jun 09:45 PM
LifestyleMilan Fashion Week: Armani, Ferre ... and the footballWitnessing the All Whites' draw in a bar filled with the most aggressive Italian supporters in Milan trumped any fashion show, writes Isaac Hindin Miller.21 Jun 12:10 AM