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25 February 2013

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  3. 11.54pm

    Catholic Church: cardinal errors

    Editorial: Whatever the outcome of the allegations made against Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the evidence remains that Rome has a special problem with sex
  4. 11.43pm
    25.02.13: Steve Bell on the crisis in Catholicism

    Steve Bell on the crisis in Catholicism - cartoon

    Cartoon Cartoon

    Pope Benedict XVI forced the resignation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien in an attempt to minimise the impact of allegations

  5. 11.30pm
    Audi A6

    Diary: Top Gear therapy – how NHS execs cope with all that stress

    Hugh Muir: Don't get depressed. Get a new motor instead
  6. 11.17pm
    christoph waltz oscar

    Oscar prognosticators: how did they do at picking the Academy Award winners?

    Harry J Enten: Nate Silver and others took their statistical analysis to the film industry, but predicting awards might be tougher than elections

  7. 11.02pm
    Joe Hart

    Manchester City will give title defence 'a damn good go', says Joe Hart

    Joe Hart said that Manchester City will continue to give their all in the defence of their Premier League title
  8. 11.00pm
    Oldham Boundary Park

    FA makes £150m pledge to improve run-down urban facilities

    The FA has committed to improving thousands of dilapidated playing fields but it is unlikely the Premier League will increase its contribution
  9. 10.59pm
    michael laudrup

    Even if Michael Laudrup did go, it would not affect Swansea's capital

    Andy Hunter: Sunday's Wembley winners are confident they can maintain momentum even if their manager is poached by a bigger club
  10. 10.59pm
    Sheffield United's Danny Wilson

    League One night of drama as scrap for automatic promotion gets feisty

    Rob Bagchi: League One's tight battle for room at the top means it is shaping up as Europe's most excitingly competitive division

  11. 10.55pm
    Cardinal Keith O'Brien resignation abortion homosexuality views

    Cardinal Keith O'Brien: scourge of liberals with a flair for rhetoric

    Sudden departure of UK's top Catholic representative comes after years of fiery moral outbursts on a range of issues

  12. 10.47pm
    photographer dkny facebook

    DKNY to pay $25,000 after using photographs without permission

    New York photographer Brandon Stanton declined label's earlier offer only to find images had been used in Bangkok display

  13. 10.45pm
    gareth bale hug

    Gareth Bale's brilliance helps Tottenham renew statement of intent

    Jamie Jackson: Two goals from the man being compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, the second in the final minute, earned Tottenham a 3-2 win at West Ham which sent out an ominous message

  14. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) before the Closing Bell in New York, US. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 42.31 points, or 0.33 per cent, to close at 12967.37.

    US stock markets drop as Italy election reignites fears of Europe debt crisis

    US stocks had their worst drop in more than three months, as Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Stand & Poor index react to elections

  15. 10.43pm
    Oscars 2013 Daniel Day-Lewis Jennifer Lawrence Anne Hathaway Christoph Waltz

    Oscars 2013: Daniel Day-Lewis collects record third Oscar with a smile

    Lincoln star says he needs to 'lie down for a couple of years' as he dismisses attempts to label him greatest ever actor as 'daft'
  16. 10.38pm
    bp trial deepwater

    Deepwater trial: US lawyers say BP ignored warnings on 'well from hell'

    As 11 teams of lawyers deliver opening statements in trial over 2010 disaster, judge sets out a three-month timetable

  17. Dancing on the Edge

    Dancing on the Edge: episode five

    Jon Wilde's series blog: There were a lot of loose ends to tie up as Poliakoff's jazz-age murder mystery wobbled into its final lap. Instead, it wasted 90 minutes on nice hats, bad sausages and terrible dialogue
  18. councils failing children special educational needs

    Councils 'failing special educational needs children'

    Audit reveals more than half of the authorities trialling 'biggest reforms in 30 years' have no plans to carry them out

  19. 10.23pm
    Chris Christie, Gary Herbert

    Obama rallies sequester support in warning to Republican governors

    President urges governors to pressure congressional colleagues to reach a deal as across-the-board spending cuts edge closer

  20. 10.00pm
    Gareth Bale and Andre Villas-Boas

    Gareth Bale's one-man show continues with Tottenham winner at West Ham

    Gareth Bale's late winner earned Tottenham a 3-2 win at Upton Park and took them up to third in the Premier League

  21. 9.41pm
    Wi-Fi hot spot neon sign

    Digital rights advocates wary of new 'six strikes' initiative for online piracy

    ISPs will now warn customers in the US when illegal filesharing is detected, but critics argue system offers few protections

  22. 9.31pm
    Sequester governors

    Boehner on sequester: 'Mr. President, you got your tax increase' – live

    President Obama meets with governors in an attempt to ratchet up the pressure on Republicans to make a deal over scheduled cuts

  23. moody's credit rating agency

    Moody's, S&P and other credit rating agencies deserve a failing grade

    Marc Joffe: The traditional credit rating business is broken. Perhaps there is a way to use open source models to fix it

  24. 9.30pm
    Becky James's emergence on the world stage means that the women's sprint discipline is in good hands

    Shane Sutton says Minsk medal haul has set up Great Britain for Rio

    Shane Sutton, Britain's head coach, was looking forward to Rio after the track cycling team's golden medal haul at the world championships
  25. 9.28pm
    Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien

    Pope forces out Cardinal Keith O'Brien

    Benedict forced resignation of Britain's most senior Roman Catholic in attempt to minimise the impact of allegations

  26. 9.01pm
    French family kidnapped in Cameroon by Boko Haram

    Video of 'French citizens kidnapped in Cameroon' released – video

    Video Video (2min 48sec)

    A video uploaded to Youtube on Monday purports to show seven French citizens who were kidnapped near the border of Nigeria and Cameroon on Tuesday

  27. 9.00pm

    Monitor the NHS bill

    Letters: A briefing given to peers recently by Monitor, the NHS economic regulator, showed it is quite determined to develop the NHS as a market
  28. Nick Clegg, Ageas Bowl, Eastleigh

    Voters will recognise claims as dirty tricks

    Letters: Any media organisation would respond in the same way – so why should they apply different standards to a political party
  29. 9.00pm

    Put burden of libel proof on claimants

    Letters: The main 'atrocity' in defamation is that it is the only civil wrong where the burden of proof is placed on the defence
  30. 9.00pm

    The English Reformation was about more than Henry's divorce

    Letters: The plethora of monasteries was sucking the people dry and depriving the crown of a potentially vast tax income
  31. 9.00pm
    Pope Benedict XVI

    Papal overload

    Letters: Why so much coverage of the pope's resignation and so little about Jim Al-Khalili's choice as president of the British Humanist Association?
  32. Austerity is not the only response

    Letters: China's government reacted to the 2008 crisis by building things, not giving money to banks
  33. 9.00pm
    John Kerry 13 February 2013

    John Kerry should challenge the hawks on Syria

    Jonathan Steele: The US secretary of state should resist the SNC and Washington's lobby and push for talks, not more arms
  34. 9.00pm
    Country Diary : Robin, Erithacus rubecula, singing on a branch,  Cornwall

    The robin is a true friend, singing winter like it is

    Country diary: Hay Wood, Derbyshire: In spring, robin song has a heft it lacks in winter. The sound seems thinner, less certain, almost valedictory
  35. Cosmopolitan - March 1972, launch issue

    Top 10 magazine covers of the century?

    Gallery Gallery (10 pictures)

    See the front pages from UK publications still in print shortlisted by industry body the PPA as it celebrates its centenary with a search for the best cover of the past 100 years

  36. michu

    Michael Laudrup to stay at Swansea next season despite Real rumours

    Swansea City's manager, Michael Laudrup, chosen by Real Madrid fans as their favourite successor to José Mourinho, has said that he intends to stay at the Welsh club next season
  37. 8.52pm
    A woman eats her lunch in a shop in a wholesale clothing market in Shanghai. China's manufacturing growth hit a four-month low in February but remained positive, British banking giant HSBC said.

    Picture desk live: the best news pictures of the day

    Our photo coverage of the day's events in the UK and around the world

  38. Houses of parliament westminster women sexism politics

    Westminster for women: neanderthal leering and unwanted advances

    Campaigners say the anecdotes of sexual harassment build a picture of a Britain still governed according to 'antiquated rules'
  39. 8.43pm
    Axel Peanburg King

    Mother relives harrowing death of baby in care of privatised GP service

    Seven-week old baby boy died from a lung infection despite repeated calls and visits to a privatised out-of-hours GP service

  40. Chris Ashton England

    Stuart Lancaster warns Chris Ashton he could be dropped for England v Italy

    England head coach Stuart Lancaster has admitted he is concerned by the form of wing Chris Ashton ahead of their penultimate Six Nations game
  41. 8.37pm
    Secretary of State John Kerry Foreign Secretary William Hague

    Syrian opposition drops boycott of talks with John Kerry and William Hague

    The US secretary of state intervened with an offer of increased non-military support as he began his global diplomatic tour
  42. 8.37pm
    NYPD cannibal

    NYPD officer's internet research led FBI to trace cannibal plot

    Gilberto Valle's internet research included the best rope to tie someone up with, recipes, human flesh and white slavery

  43. George Eustice

    Leading Tory supporter of Leveson reforms swings behind royal charter

    Influential MP George Eustice says compromise 'represents basis on which we can all move forward'
  44. 8.30pm

    Will EDF become the Barbra Streisand of climate protest?

    George Monbiot: The energy giant is part of a global strategy by corporations to stifle democracy. Clearly it hasn't heard of the Streisand effect
  45. letwin

    For Leveson's sake: editors and MPs, back the royal charter

    George Eustice: The PCC failed dismally because it was controlled by the press. A royal charter will deliver a genuinely independent regulator

  46. Reckitt Benckiser heroin substitute suboxone

    Reckitt Benckiser faces inquiry over move to block heroin substitutes

    Company's exclusive right to market cheaper Suboxone tablets in the US has expired and it expects a substantial hit to profits
  47. 8.01pm
    Olive oil pouring over greek salad in bowl

    Mediterranean diet 'cuts strokes and heart attacks in at-risk groups'

    Research shows diet can reduce risk for people who smoke, have type 2 diabetes or exhibit other unhealthy characteristics

  48. Simon Chinn with Oscar

    Oscars 2013: what it's like to win

    Simon Chinn, British producer of best documentary Searching for Sugar Man, describes his 'surreal experience'

  49. 8.00pm

    Want to emigrate to Australia? Be warned – it's not 'hot Britain'

    Rae Earl: More people than ever want to move down under – and there are good reasons to give it a go

  50. A sleepless woman next to her partner in bed

    Sleeping less than six hours a night skews activity of hundreds of genes

    Genes affected by lack of sleep include those governing the immune system, metabolism and the body's response to stress
  51.  Jake Herring and his mum, Joanna McDonnell, at home in Didsbury, Manchester

    Choosing a secondary school: the moment of truth

    Secondary school offers go out to families this week. Joanna Moorhead talks to parents about their choices
  52. 8.00pm

    Beyoncé and Kings of Leon to headline V festival

    Her UK tour sold out in 12 minutes, but Beyoncé will make a single European festival performance at V alongside Emeli Sandé, Jessie J, Rita Ora, the Vaccines and Olly Murs

  53. Sir Ranulph Fiennes

    Sir Ranulph Fiennes pulls out of Antarctic winter trek due to frostbite

    Rest of team set to go ahead with journey after explorer injured while mending a ski binding with bare hands at -30C

  54. Chancellor George Osborne Triple A rating

    George Osborne loses triple-A baiting

    As Labour MPs called for his resignation, the chancellor had the chutzpah to say UK growth forecasts are better than Germany's
  55. Barnes & Noble

    Barnes & Noble chairman offers to buy struggling bookseller – can it be saved?

    Heidi Moore: Company's weakening financial situation has made it vulnerable to takeovers as bookseller reckons with faltering ebook venture

  56. 7.45pm
    One of the Harris chain's academies

    Education in brief: is there consultation over academy status?

    Parents and teachers at one primary school destined for academy status will not be invited to give their views until after it has been agreed by the education department
  57. 7.43pm
    US census form 2010

    US Census Bureau drops 'negro' as option for respondents on race

    Bureau chief says word will be dropped from census form next year because many people found it offensive

  58. 7.42pm
    George Osborne

    George Osborne rules out full RBS nationalisation

    Chancellor tells banking standards commission RBS should focus on small business, corporate and personal banking
  59. 7.36pm
    Thorntons results chocolate supplier supermarkets

    Thorntons profits up 70% as supermarket sales rise

    The chocolate company has overcome years of decline and a poor Christmas period to bounce back in a new direction
  60. Royal Northern College of Music

    Music school renames prize after teacher is accused of sexual abuse

    Royal Northern College of Music says prize for Chopin playing will no longer be named after teacher Ryszard Bakst

  61. Beppe Grillo arrives to vote

    Beppe Grillo's Five Star Movement becomes Italy's election success story

    Like Berlusconi in 1994, Grillo has succeeded by exploiting the most relevant medium of the day
  62. Harlequins v Leicester Tigers - Aviva Premiership

    Conor O'Shea tipped to replace Declan Kidney as Ireland's head coach

    The former Ireland and Lions fly-half Tony Ward says Harlequins' Conor O'Shea is the man to lead Ireland if Declan Kidney steps down
  63. 7.30pm
    Rachel Toon

    Universities consider loans to help postgraduate students

    Funding for postgraduate study is so hard to find that universities are considering offering private loans to help students

  64. Immigration minister Mark Harper european citizens id cards

    European citizens in Britain will be charged for ID cards

    People registering voluntarily for the Home Office scheme will pay £55 as ministers still consider a mandatory regime
  65. British Conservative Party candidate for

    Eastleigh voters ignore Rennard row as ground war rumbles on

    Even the Tory candidate agrees it is local issues rather than allegations against Lib Dem election guru that will decide result
  66. 7.20pm
    An Iraqi woman walks past a British soldier and military vehicle with a poster of a dollar bill with the Arabic writing: You can get some money, in exchange for some information

    For Iraqi women, America's promise of democracy is anything but liberation

    Haifa Zangana: Iraq's jailers learned their abuses from the allied occupiers. And under today's sectarian regime, women are under assault

  67. 7.19pm

    Primark expected to report 23% rise in half-year sales

    Clothing chain defies downtown on high street across Europe by opening 15 new stores in past six months, including six in Spain
  68. Mario Monti votes

    Italian elections: Mario Monti's centrist alliance set for fourth place

    Outgoing prime minister once called 'Super Mario' failed to shine during campaign, say analysts
  69. Children studying a painting in the National Gallery

    Why Gove's type of education is not the way forward

    Estelle Morris: There is plenty of rigour in education already – even in arts and humanities. We don't need to go back to the past to find it

  70. 7.13pm
    Kipper Williams on BP Deepwater trial

    Kipper Williams on BP Deepwater trial

    Cartoon Cartoon

    New Orleans federal court hears opening statements in trial over 2010 disaster

  71. Newmarket-based trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam

    Peter Chapple-Hyam could be banned from racing for up to three years

    The Derby-winning trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam has been charged by the BHA over telephone records and other alleged offences
  72. Lib Dems Lord Rennard harassment allegations

    Lord Rennard allegations did not surprise me

    Women are patronised in politics and men abuse positions of power for sexual favours

  73. 7.02pm
    Seth MacFarlane Oscars 2013

    Oscars 2013: the meanest show ever?

    Seth MacFarlane's finest moment was singing a song about losers – a fitting end to a clumsy and mean-spirited performance

  74. meatballs at IKEA department store in Brno

    Ikea meatballs found to contain horsemeat - video

    Video Video (1min 14sec)

    Ikea becomes the latest company involved in the horsemeat scandal on Monday as it confirms a batch of its meatballs contains traces of the meat

  75. 7.00pm
     Barack Obama

    President Obama's sequester blame game ignores the real issues

    John Makin: If the US economy goes back into recession, don't blame the sequester, blame the tax increases

  76. Bale and Carroll composite

    West Ham v Tottenham – as it happened | Tom Lutz

    Minute-by-minute report: Gareth Bale was in brilliant form once again as he scored a stunning late winner.

  77. 6.59pm
    Arinze Kene

    Arinze Kene: 'At home, I'm Nigerian. I go out and I'm a British kid'

    Former EastEnders actor Arinze Kene is fast becoming one of Britain's most exciting young playwrights. He tells Maddy Costa why he has turned his gaze on the riots that rocked the 1980s

  78. A homeless man rests on his sleeping bag

    Charities join forces to support young homeless people in abusive relationships

    The Is This Love project, run by FPA and Centrepoint, aims to reduce the number of young homeless people in or at risk of abusive relationships. Joanna Kindeberg explains

  79. little black girl

    Assessing race and inequality in international development

    Development institutions aim to fight global inequalities, but is that reflected in their own policies and practice? Tell us what you think Thursday 28 February at 1pm GMT

  80. 6.55pm
    Obama addresses National Governors Association

    Republicans will take the heat if no sequester deal is reached, poll shows

    Obama may have used a meeting with the nation's governors to shift blame, but Americans may have already decided

  81. 6.54pm
    John Kerry and William Hague

    John Kerry looks to old allies as US foreign policy focus moves west

    Secretary of state's choice of maiden voyage – to UK, Europe and Saudi Arabia – has a familiar 20th-century feel

  82. 6.48pm
    YouTube video french family kidnapped cameroon

    YouTube video 'shows French family kidnapped in Cameroon'

    Footage that seems to show the seven citizens taken last week in the northern part of the country is posted on the internet

  83. 6.48pm
    Bayern Munich celebrate

    Borussia Dortmund stand in the way of Bayern Munich's perfect season

    Raphael Honigstein: Bayern look destined to win the league title but they still have a compelling rivalry with last season's champions
  84. Corrections and clarifications

    Rachel Corrie | Weather map | Philip Hensher | Columbia river
  85. Jonathan Ross visits a Comic Relief-funded school in the Agbogbloshie slum in Accra, Ghana

    How to teach ... Red Nose Day

    The Guardian Teacher Network has resources to help you get the most out of Red Nose Day, and to learn about the projects it supports
  86. 6.38pm

    Gabriele Basilico obituary

    Architectural photographer who captured the essence of urban landscapes
  87. 6.36pm

    It's hard to quibble with Moody's removal of UK's AAA status

    The downgrade may not matter in the gilt market – but further falls in the pound could send petrol towards 150p a litre
  88. 6.36pm
    NYPD cannibal

    Wife to testify against NYPD officer accused of plotting cannibal attack

    Gilberto Valle charged with scheming to abduct, kill and eat dozens of women, but defence says he was only fantasising

  89. 6.34pm
    Frank Lloyd Wright designed house

    Frank Lloyd Wright house for sale – if you can get it home

    Once upon a time, America bought buildings from around Europe and rebuilt them across the Atlantic. But now it is selling off its own architectural treasures

  90. 6.34pm
    A picture taken on May 8, 2008, shows pe

    How will Russians cope with the smoking ban?

    Smoking is ubiquitous in Russia, with 70% of men and 26% of women lighting up regularly. Now Vladimir Putin has signed a ban into law – but will anyone obey it?
  91. 6.32pm
    Michelle Obama's Oscars dress

    Michelle Obama's Oscars dress too revealing for Iranian media

    Iran's Fars news agency Photoshops First Lady's dress to cover up her neckline in coverage of Academy Awards ceremony
  92. 6.30pm
    Howard Meltzer

    Howard Meltzer obituary

    Other lives: An outstanding social researcher in the field of disability, in particular the design, implementation and analysis of national health surveys
  93. 6.30pm
    Marissa Mayer Yahoo chief bans working from home

    Yahoo chief bans working from home

    Marissa Mayer has ordered an end to 'remote' work as all staff are told to be in the office as part of a new era of collaboration
  94. Chancellor George Osborne who insisted Britain would not

    Bruising day for the pound after UK's AAA downgrade - as it happened

    Sterling falls against euro and US dollar after Moody's strips Britain of its prized triple-A credit rating

  95. 6.23pm
    Catherine Gowing

    Convicted sex offender must serve 37 years for Catherine Gowing murder

    Clive Sharp, who had previous convictions for attacks on women, is jailed for life for rape and murder of Irish vet
  96. 6.15pm

    Tesco cuts 2,000 distribution centre jobs

    Supermarket group sheds 800 jobs at Harlow, 650 at Weybridge, 400 at Chesterfield and 150 at Magor – but will create 2,000 jobs at new Reading and Dagenham 'super hubs'
  97. Banksy mural in Haringey

    The Banksy mural affair: art market or art racket?

    Jason Farago: The attempted sale of a Banksy mural of doubtful provenance is the latest instance of aesthetic values trumped by monetary ones

  98. 6.13pm

    BBC whistleblower defends prison threat claims

    Byron Myers, who said he was threatened with prison for contacting the media, accused of lying to besmirch reputations
  99. 6.13pm
    Best actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis accepts his award at the 2013 Oscars

    Oscars 2013: do his three Oscars make Daniel Day-Lewis the greatest?

    Arguing whether Daniel Day-Lewis is a greater actor than, say, Laurence Olivier is like arguing whether Messi is more talented than Pelé. It's not just down to the statistics

  100. Tim Farron

    Lib Dems appoint whistleblowing charity following harassment claims

    New independent whistleblower will deal with complaints from party workers including any against Lord Rennard
  101. California nurses strike

    How would sequestration affect your work and home life?

    We're looking for workers in defense, education, healthcare and transportation to tell us how their lives will be affected

  102.  Jose Mourinho

    The eight defining days that will make or break Real Madrid's season

    Sid Lowe: Madrid must get results against Barcelona and Manchester United for José Mourinho to leave a legacy at the Bernabéu

  103. 6.00pm
    Nicos Anastasiades newly elected president of Cyprus

    Cyprus's new president has his work cut out to halt this economic freefall

    Helena Smith: Nicos Anastasiades must rebuild trust with the international community as a first step on the road to stability
  104. Secondary school admissions in crisis

    School admissions in crisis

    Cartoon Cartoon

    How can parents know what the admissions criteria are for different schools?

  105. 5.48pm
    A broker at IG Index reacts as sterling tumbles

    Pound falls to two-year low as currency markets lose faith in UK economy

    Sterling down to $1.51 as investors digest loss of AAA credit rating and increasingly gloomy economic outlook
  106. 5.46pm
    jon snow

    Channel 4's Jon Snow reveals child abuse incident at school

    In wake of Jimmy Savile scandal, news anchor describes being abducted and undressed by member of staff when he was six years old. By Josh Halliday

  107. 5.35pm
    Muhamat Saleh Haroun

    Mahamat Saleh Haroun

    Video Video (4min 59sec)

    Mahamat Saleh Haroun has been keen to depict images of his country in his films despite living outside Chad for decades.

  108. 5.33pm
    Real Madrid learn 'fair play lessons' from Barcelona, says Mourinho - video

    Real Madrid learn 'fair play lessons' from Barcelona, says Mourinho - video

    Video Video (1min 01sec)

    Real Madrid manager José Mourinho says Barcelona have taught his team not to talk back to referees, dive or attempt to get opposition players booked

  109. Telefónica workers protest at Mobile World Congress

    European mobile companies vow to break Google and Apple monopolies

    Mobile World Congress: Vodafone, Telefónica and Telecom Italia urge regulators to allow consolidation
  110. 5.25pm
    A scene from Darrat, directed by Mahamat Saleh Haroun

    Mahamat Saleh Haroun brings Chad to the world, and vice versa, through film

    After winning the jury prize at Cannes in 2010, Mahamat Saleh Haroun, has led the renaissance of cinema in his home country

  111. 5.23pm
    Spotify Ford app

    Spotify strikes Ford deal to fuel its in-car music ambitions

    Carmaker bringing its Sync AppLink platform to Europe in 2013 with streaming music on board. By Stuart Dredge

  112. 5.22pm
    Sir Denis Forman

    Sir Denis Forman dies aged 95

    Ex-Granada TV chairman was responsible for a new generation of programmes such as Coronation Street and World in Action. By John Plunkett
  113. Mark Johnston runs Broxbourne at Wolverhampton

    Horse racing tips: Tuesday 26 February

    Broxbourne is stepped up to two miles at Lingfield but the extra distance should not prevent the four-year-old winning again
  114. Ikea meatballs

    Horsemeat scandal: Ikea withdraws all meatballs from UK stores

    Furniture company stops sales of meatballs in more than 20 European countries after batch tests positive for horse DNA

  115. Kenyan farmer

    Radio revamp enhances wealth of Kenyan farmers

    How connecting a radio station to its listeners has improved Kenyan farmers' yields

  116. Pippa Middleton new Waitrose column

    Pippa Middleton and Waitrose – a recipe for success?

    The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is to write a column for the retailer's magazine offering 'casual ideas and recipes'

  117. Gary Ballance Australia A v England Lions

    England Lions face whitewash after fourth defeat to Australia A

    A spirited 73 from Gary Ballance could not prevent England Lions stave off defeat against Australia A in the fourth unofficial one-day international
  118. 5.16pm
    Adele Barbra Streisand and Shirley Bassey

    Adele, Barbra and Shirley: Oscars divas converge for the night's best photo

    Emma Brockes: To see these goddesses pictured together seemed to break some essential law of physics. Let's marvel at its greatness

  119. 5.14pm

    Zanzibar church killing mars music festival promoting religious tolerance

    Catholic priest shot dead and church torched during Sounds of Wisdom festival in latest examples of hate crimes on holiday island
  120. capitol sequester

    Making sense of the US sequester – a guide to the best of the web

    An ongoing collection of commentary and analysis about the impending spending cuts known as the sequester. Contribute to this guide and tweet us your links using #smarttakes

  121. 5.06pm
    Lord Rennard, the former Lib Dem chief executive. Nick Clegg has now admitted that he was told about allegations of misconduct by Rennard in 2008.

    Osborne grilled over loss of AAA": Politics live blog

    Andrew Sparrow's rolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happen, including Nick Clegg's response to claims that the Lib Dems were involved in a cover-up over the Lord Rennard misconduct allegations
  122. Elderly couple dancing

    Today in healthcare: Monday 25 February

    News, comment, blogposts and tweets across the sector

  123. 5.00pm
    Buckfast wine

    If stickers on Buckfast bottles help solve one crime, surely it's worth it

    Audrey Gillan: The potent tonic wine is popular among Scotland's urban poor and has been linked to an increase in violent behaviour
  124. 5.00pm
    A sign at Junction 26 of the M1 motorway pointing North and South

    New Band Up North 17: JJ Rosa

    Each week, Emily Brinnand digs through the sounds of the North, picking one artist or band she thinks you should take notice of. This week it's JJ Rosa

  125. 5.00pm

    Miguel Diaz-Canel: meet the next president of Cuba

    He's under 80, he's not called Castro and he's ready to usher in a brave new political era

  126. 5.00pm
    Seth MacFarlane hosts the Oscars

    What was Seth MacFarlane thinking with his Oscars boob?

    With his tired frat-boy opening number, I Saw Your Boobs, Oscars host Seth MacFarlane reveals how little he thinks of women, writes Sarah Hughes

  127. 4.59pm
    Anger Arthur illustrtaed by Satoshi Kitamura

    How to find picture books for older children

    Often seen as insufficiently demanding, there are plenty of illustrated stories that will engage stronger young readers

  128. 4.59pm
    Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan

    How we made Blue Peter

    Editor Biddy Baxter and presenter Sarah Greene look back on the nautically named iconic kids' show where each episode was a voyage into the unknown
  129. 4.58pm

    FTSE 100 finishes higher despite UK rating cut and Italian election worries

    Volatile day for investors as markets lose some early gains as polls suggest political return for Berlusconi
  130. 4.58pm
    Michael Ayoade CCTV

    East London man jailed for random attacks on teenage girl and student

    Michael Ayoade given four years in prison for two unprovoked assaults in Plaistow that were caught on CCTV
  131. 4.53pm

    Omagh victims' families launch legal attempt to force inquiry

    Relatives plan high court applications in Belfast and Dublin for cross-border inquiry into worst atrocity of Troubles
  132. 4.53pm
    Helicopter burning in the sky above Syria

    Syrian rebels 'shoot down' helicopter near Aleppo - video

    Video Video (1min 13sec)

    Amateur footage purports to show the moment Syrian rebels fire at a government helicopter near Aleppo on Monday

  133. 4.50pm
    Fish Fight protest outside the Houses of Parliament with

    Fearnley-Whittingstall urges action on marine conservation zones

    Taxpayers' £8m has resulted in just 31 out of promised 127 areas to protect dolphins, seahorses, and other rare species
  134. 4.48pm
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    David Bowie: The Next Day – review

    David Bowie's eagerly awaited new album is thought-provoking, strange and filled with great songs, writes Alexis Petridis

  135. 4.46pm
    Peter Hill-Wood

    Arsenal announce £17.8m profit as pressure to spend on transfers mounts

    Arsenal have announced a profit of £17.8m in the latest half-yearly results, with the club's cash reserves now totalling £123.3m
  136. 4.43pm
    File photo shows models holding a Samsung

    Samsung announces new Galaxy smartphone launch

    Expected Galaxy S IV, to be revealed in New York in March, is rumoured to have a 4.9in screen and a 13 megapixels camera. By Juliette Garside
  137. Lewis hamilton F1 Testing in Barcelona - Day Four

    McLaren's Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes F1 team at end of the year

    Paddy Lowe, McLaren's technical director, will not travel to Melbourne for the opening Formula One race of the season
  138. 4.37pm
    BBC Jimmy Savile scandal

    Jimmy Savile exposé revealed 'open civil war' at Newsnight

    Tom Giles, editor of Panorama, says his show's investigation into axed programme caused a 'lot of unhappiness' at the BBC. By Josh Halliday
  139. Swansea City lift the cup

    Football Weekly: Swansea sweep past Bradford and into Europe – podcast

    Audio Audio (47min 45sec)

    Podcast: AC Jimbo and co look back on Swansea's Capital One Cup final win, plus the Milan derby and David Beckham in Paris

  140. 4.35pm
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    Like the idea of Jack and Meg doing a hoedown? Meet the countryfied White Stripes

  141. Hambridge Community Primary School

    The School We’d Like competition: the regional finals in pictures

    Gallery Gallery (28 pictures)

    From live experiments to model tree top classrooms, the regional finalists of The School We'd Like competition were both innovative and entertaining. Here's a picture gallery of some of the teams and judges in action

  142. 4.32pm
    John Kerry

    Syrian opposition drops boycott of talks with John Kerry and William Hague

    National Coalition will attend talks in Rome with western backers after promises of increased support
  143. UNAMID peacekeepers

    How to keep aid workers safe: what the security experts say

    From risk assessment to post-trauma support, here are 16 suggestions from the experts on how to protect those you employ in the field
  144. 4.30pm
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    House designed by Lord Rogers for his parents given Grade II* listing

    Modest 1960s building in Wimbledon gets second-highest listing and is one of best examples of celebrated architect's early work
  145. 4.29pm
    TOPSHOTS  Best Actress winner Jennifer L

    High heels a leveller for women? Try running against a guy in trainers

    Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Flats are back in fashion. Celebrities falling up stairs aside, it's good for those women who feel safer at ground level
  146. Dream catchers

    Don't give up on your creative dreams

    Two thirds of young people abandon their career aspirations by the age of 20, writes Stuart Semple – how can we turn the tide?

  147. 4.24pm
    Man at airport

    Airport tantrum becomes latest symbol of arrogance and entitlement in China

    Provincial mining boss suspended after surveillance video of him wrecking equipment appears on the internet
  148. 4.24pm
    Jennifer Lawrence wins best actress at the 2013 Oscars

    Jennifer Lawrence, the Swansea City of the piece

    In today's Fiver: tortured Oscars analogies, doorstepping in Singapore and Clive Allen: Euro pundit

  149. António Horta-Osório

    Linking Lloyds Bank chief's bonus to share price does not make it acceptable

    Handing António Horta-Osório an expected £1m-plus if the taxpayer breaks even is a gimmick from a desperate government
  150. 4.21pm
    David Beckham Paris Saint-Germain v Marseille

    David Beckham targets starting spot after Paris Saint-Germain debut

    David Beckham is hoping to earn a starting spot in the Paris Saint-Germain side after admitting he was nervous on his debut
  151. 4.18pm
    Axel Peanburg King

    Mother tells inquest how baby died in care of privatised GP service

    Linda Peanberg King's seven-week-old son died of pneumonia despite repeated calls and visits to out-of-hours Harmoni clinic
  152. Kasper Schmeichel talks up Leicester City promotion hopes - video

    Kasper Schmeichel talks up Leicester City promotion hopes - video

    Video Video (1min 17sec)

    Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, son of former Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel, speaks about Leicester City's form

  153. 4.11pm
    Peter Muya Mathare

    Kenya election: 'Our leaders are the ones oppressing us' – video

    Video Video (3min 08sec)

    Peter Muya Nyingi, who moved to Nairobi's Mathare slum district three years ago, shares his hopes and fears ahead of Kenya's polling day

  154. Mahan Esfahani – review

    Esfahani's virtuosity and disarming presentation could inspire a renewed appreciation of the harpsichord, writes Rian Evans
  155. 4.10pm
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    Oscars 2013: frocks and shocks on the red carpet - video

    Video Video (3min 05sec)

    From Anne Hathaway's Prada dress to Jennifer Lawrence's swan-like Dior gown, the fashion stakes are high on the Oscars red carpet

  156. 4.09pm
    Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov speaks with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moualem during their meeting in Moscow on Monday. The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is ready to talk with all parties, including armed groups, who want dialogue to end the conflict, Walid al-Muallem said today at the start of talks with Lavrov.

    Syria crisis: foreign minister offers talks with rebels - Monday 25 February 2013

    Follow how the day unfolded after Syria's foreign minister said the Assad regime is prepared to hold dialogue with the armed opposition

  157. 4.09pm
    How to pan fry a duck breast - video

    How to pan fry a duck breast - video

    Video Video (1min 33sec)

    Cook slowly over a medium-to-high heat, remove any excess fat and allow to rest before eating. This way you'll have succulent duck, with a crispy skin, every time

  158. 4.08pm
    Moroccan calamity goalkeeper Khaled Askri strikes again - video

    Moroccan keeper Khalid Askri makes one of the most needless saves ever – video

    Video Video (27 sec)

    Moroccan goalkeeper Khalid Askri makes an outstanding save ... several metres behind his own goal

  159. 4.06pm
    Israel Galvan, Sadler's Wells flamenco festival

    Israel Galván: one of flamenco's great mavericks

    Judith Mackrell: When the Sevillian dancer returns to the Sadler's Wells flamenco festival this year, the theatre should be packed

  160. 4.05pm
    Park Geun-hye

    South Korea's Park Geun-hye issues warning to North in inaugural address

    New president calls on Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons programme, and promises economic reforms
  161. 4.05pm
    Father Humberto Alvarez using water pistol to dispense holy water

    Mexican priest dispenses holy water with water gun - video

    Video Video (55 sec)

    A priest in Mexico uses original methods in an attempt to engage younger churchgoers

  162. Triple-A rating

    How the loss of Britain's triple-A credit rating will affect consumers

    Whether you're a saver or a spender the UK downgrading by Moody's from AAA to AA1 has serious implications for consumers
  163. 4.02pm
    Attorney general Dominic Grieve

    Attorney general takes legal action over online pictures of James Bulger killers

    Dominic Grieve to launch contempt proceedings against individuals who posted images purporting to be of Jon Venables. By Lisa O'Carroll

  164. 4.00pm
    Daniel Day-Lewis wins his third Oscar for best actor

    Oscars 2013: 10 things we learned on the night

    Hadley Freeman: Jokes about domestic violence don't work, Jamie Foxx isn't as cool as we thought and other unexpected revelations from the Oscars ceremony

  165. 4.00pm
    John Kerry speaking in London

    John Kerry and William Hague 'share a vision' - video

    Video Video (1min 50sec)

    John Kerry speaks in London on Monday after discussing the Middle East with his British counterpart, William Hague

  166. Maltman/Nash Ensemble – review

    Muscular Bridge and a superb account of Elgar's Piano Quintet made for an illuminating all-British programme, writes Andrew Clements

  167. 3.59pm
    Italian election officials

    Italy election neck-and-neck between Berlusconi's right and Bersani's left

    Earliest projections show Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right coalition just ahead in Senate, contradicting exit polls
  168. Prosecutors requested a manslaughter indictment against Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino

    Costa Concordia: prosecutors request indictment of captain for manslaughter

    Italian prosecutors seek trial of Francesco Schettino and five other crew members after shipwreck killed 32 people
  169. 3.55pm
    Britain's pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale

    Holly Bleasdale aiming to cut the cake of success at European indoors

    Holly Bleasdale, the 21-year-old pole vaulter from Blackburn, tells Donald McRae of her determination to win gold at the European indoor championships
  170. 3.53pm
    Hugo Chavez

    The legacy of Hugo Chávez: Low growth, high inflation, intimidation

    Ricardo Hausmann: Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez is a master at holding onto power, but it has cost his country and people dearly

  171. 3.49pm
    MDG Kenya youth

    In Kenya's election, jobs are the most pressing issue for young people

    About 80% of unemployed people in Kenya are aged between 15 and 34, and their vote could make a big difference to the election result. Andrew Green reports

  172. Wallabies look ahead to Lions tour of Australia - video

    Wallabies look ahead to Lions tour of Australia – video

    Video Video (1min 03sec)

    With just 100 days until the British and Irish Lions begin their tour of Australia, Wallabies head coach Robbie Deans and scrum-half Will Genia speak

  173. 3.46pm
    new orleans BP protests

    BP Deepwater judge warns of 'lengthy trial' as proceedings begin

    BP, government and private plaintiffs fail to reach a last-minute settlement over costly 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster

  174. 3.43pm

    Man admits to killing Irish journalist

    Reporter was attacked in a Dublin street on his way home

  175. 3.41pm
    Vikings in a Hogmanay procession

    To claim someone has 'Viking ancestors' is no better than astrology

    Mark Thomas: Exaggerated claims from genetic ancestry testing companies undermine serious research into human genetic history

  176. 3.40pm
    The Ballet Boyz open audition at The Jerwood Space in London.

    Your audition stories - open thread

    Lyn Gardner: Have you ever auditioned for a part? Maybe you have a horror story or a happy tale, or want to offer some tips to other readers. Please, step up on to the stage and share you story

  177. David Willetts

    Guardian Future of Higher Education Summit 2013 – the programme in full

    This week sees our annual conference return to Senate House, London – post your comments and questions on the finalised sessions by 27 February to feed into our live coverage

  178. 3.35pm
    Toronto FC coach Ryan Nelsen

    Can Kevin Payne and Ryan Nelsen lift Toronto FC out of a six-year slump?

    Sonja Cori Missio: Toronto FC have become an MLS horror show, so their new president's 'Frankenstein's monster' approach might just work

  179. EPO

    Lance Armstrong the movie – readers' film posters

    Gallery Gallery (6 pictures)

    Ang Lee won the best director Oscar for Life of Pi at last night's ceremony. JJ Abrams will be hoping for similar success with his forthcoming fantasy film, the biopic of cyclist Lance Armstrong. On hearing about the production, we asked readers to provide the filmmaker with some ideas. Here are your film posters suggestions

  180. Palestinians carry the body of Arafat Jaradat during his funeral

    Palestinian Arafat Jaradat gets hero's funeral after death in Israeli custody

    Palestinian officials say Jaradat, whose funeral was attended by thousands, was tortured during Israeli interrogation
  181. 3.32pm
    French education minister Vincent Peillon

    French education minister targets sacrosanct summer holidays

    Vincent Peillon announces plan to cut school break to six weeks amid wider reforms that have already sparked protests
  182. Rudyard Kipling

    50 unseen Rudyard Kipling poems discovered

    Scholar unearths trove of unpublished work by poet voted Britain's favourite

  183. Stephen Collins 23 February 2013

    The Stephen Collins cartoon

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  184. 3.26pm
    Italian election officials

    Italy election exit polls point to win for Bersani's centre-left coalition

    First reports indicate strong support for alliance led by Pier Luigi Bersani's Democratic party and bloody nose for Mario Monti
  185. 3.25pm
    Gennaro Gattuso FC Sion

    Gennaro Gattuso named player-coach at FC Sion in Switzerland

    Gennaro Gattuso has been made player-coach at FC Sion, with Víctor Muñoz demoted from manager to a scouting role
  186. 3.25pm

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  187. apple tv 2012 interface

    The true Apple TV: part two of three

    Everything we hope to see in the ambitious connected TV, rumoured to be an intense development focus at Apple

  188. 3.16pm

    Domino's Pizza dips as snow hits sales

    Company reports in line full year profits but sees lower like for like sales in early weeks of new year
  189. Public Leaders Summit - Tom Gash

    Tom Gash responds to ideas from Sweden on public services

    Video Video (1min 08sec)

    Global Public Leaders Series: Tom Gash says Sweden provides interesting approach to public services

  190. 3.08pm

    Simon Munnery – review

    Munnery has found an intriguing new vehicle in live film – yet he needs to fill it with better comedy, writes Brian Logan

  191. 3.08pm
    Seth MacFarlane

    Oscars 2013: We Saw Your Boobs - sexist or smart?

    Seth MacFarlane's Oscars opening song has caused uproar - deservedly so?

  192. 3.04pm
    Daleks from a Doctor Who episode

    Daleks are a legacy of British pop art

    Jonathan Jones: The Doctor Who menace designed by the late Raymond Cusick is a kind of kitchen sink sci-fi, at once absurd and marvellous
  193. 3.01pm
    Aargo Oscars

    Oscars 2013: Argo's win for best picture means everyone has to hate it now

    Hollywood no longer makes the kind of movies that used to win Academy Awards – the 'Oscar film' is dead

  194. 3.01pm
    Architect Edgar Gonzalez at Paris Communist Party building

    Architects and their favourite buildings – in pictures

    Gallery Gallery (10 pictures)

    From Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Glasgow School of Art to Le Corbusier's Ronchamp chapel, Ed Tyler has spent three years taking photographs of architects in the buildings that inspire them

  195. TOPSHOTS  Best Actress winner Jennifer L

    Jennifer Lawrence: how Hollywood fell in love with this perfectly imperfect star

    Catherine Shoard: Some may have feigned shock at Jennifer Lawrence's best actress Oscar win, but Hollywood has been seriously smitten with her for a while now – and it's easy to see why

  196. 3.00pm
    Cook promo March 2

    Cook - the Guardian's new weekly food section

    This week Cook brings you over 20 delicious recipes. We guarantee you'll have at least one stuck to your fridge door this weekend

  197. 3.00pm
    Fidel and Raúl Castro

    Cuba looks forward to closer US ties in a post-Castro world

    Richard Gott: Raúl Castro's decision to retire in five years' time is good for the Cuban revolution, and could even bring a new friendship
  198. 3.00pm
    Night Works

    Night Works: Urban Heat Island – exclusive album stream

    Listen to an exclusive preview of the dreamy, dazed new album from ex-Metronomy member Gabriel Stebbing

  199. Jane Austen Stole My Boyfriend by Cora Harrison - review

    Wookie:'All in all the book was very enjoyable to read in my opinion, and I would be very interested other novels by the same author!'

  200. Gerard Depardieu dancing in Grozny, Russia

    Gérard Depardieu visits Chechnya - video

    Video Video (55 sec)

    Gérard Depardieu joins a traditional dance performance at the home of the Chechen president, Ramzan Kadyrov, after being granted Russian residency

  201. apple tv real racing ipad 2 iphone 4s

    Apple TV: the transformation of web apps into tablet and TV second screen apps: part two of three

    A look at what dual screen experiences, between the TV and a device on our lap, could be enabled through near-future tech and software developments

  202. 2.49pm
    Danny Cohen

    Danny Cohen's intense grilling revealed

    Media Monkey: Pollard inquiry transcripts show the searching questions the BBC1 controller was asked
  203. Starting line painted on asphalt

    If postdoctoral life is about playing by the rules, what are the rules?

    The path to academic success remains unclear to many, says Daniel Nehring. For PhD students to become credible job candidates, they need to be mentored as well as taught

  204. Woollen tights

    Thermal tights: the only stylish way to cope with the cold weather

    Hadley Freeman: Nothing beats a good pair of warm tights – stylish, practical and essential for this chilly winter

  205. 2.45pm
    Tony Haile, Chartbeat

    A social web needs real-time analytics: Q&A with Tony Haile of Chartbeat

    Tony Haile argues that the unpredictable nature of the social web means a move away from optimisation and towards adaptation
  206. 2.39pm
    Google Play app store

    Google raises privacy fears as personal details are released to app developers

    Campaigner says tech giant's policies don't make it clear that Google Play users who buy apps give over information. By Charles Arthur

  207. 2.37pm
    President Richard Nixon in 1970

    The dangers of arbitrary 'sequester' spending cuts

    Laura Tyson: Weak government spending, not profligacy, has been a major factor behind the economy's lacklustre recovery
  208. 2.35pm
    An early morning bath for baby elephant Ganga

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    Gallery Gallery (13 pictures)

    A selection of the best images from around the world

  209. 2.35pm
    Vicky Pryce, the ex-wife of former MP Chris Huhne, arrives at Southwark crown court for her retrial

    New Vicky Pryce trial jury told to begin with clean slate

    Panel sworn in after first jury failed to reach verdict on whether ex-wife of Chris Huhne was guilty over speeding points charges

  210. Beppe Grillo addresses supporters at a mass rally in Rome

    Italian election results: gridlock likely – as it happened

    Projections suggest gridlock as Bersani's centre-left seems likely to dominate lower house and Berlusconi's centre-right the Senate

  211. Council tax bill

    In the midst of welfare reform, councils have to act independently

    A fair and effective benefits system will depend on devolution of welfare and employment support, argues Jules Pipe

  212. Osborne  in Bournemouth

    George Osborne downgrade on the horizon after plan AAA debacle

    Iain Dale: The chancellor may brush off Britain's new credit rating, but this national humiliation will have Tory backbenchers scenting blood

  213. 2.28pm
    A litter of pigs

    Scientists celebrate prize worth absolutely nothing

    Dean Burnett: While big money prizes and projects benefit a select range of scientists, a new worthless prize is up for grabs by anyone

  214. Alexander Litvinenko

    Litvinenko inquest: newspapers launch challenge over withholding of evidence

    Media groups including Guardian will challenge government over attempt to conceal sensitive documents
  215. Chancellor George Osborne

    Osborne defiant after Britain loses prized AAA credit rating - video

    Video Video (2min 28sec)

    George Osborne insists Britain's economic policy will not change despite the loss of the UK's AAA credit rating

  216. 2.27pm
    Adam Scott

    US PGA Tour comes out fighting against ban on anchoring putters

    Ewan Murray: Tim Finchem and the US Tour may be trying to use golf's amateur element to get what they want for professionals who wish to continue with long putters
  217. 2.22pm
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    David Cripps obituary

    His photographs of art and craft objects went beyond documentation
  218. 2.21pm
    Madonna on Instagram

    Celebrities on Instagram – who to follow and why

    Madonna may have fallen foul of the photo-sharing platform's rules regarding mature content but, from Justin Bieber to Lena Dunham, plenty more accounts offer glimpses behind the scenes of stardom

  219. 2.20pm
    Cardinal Keith O'Brien

    Cardinal O'Brien and the church's sexual confusion

    Andrew Brown: As O'Brien is accused of misdemeanours the Catholic church must review its damaging strictures on celibacy

  220. 2.16pm
    David Beckham thanks PSG fans for rapturous debut reception - video

    David Beckham thanks PSG fans for rapturous debut welcome – video

    Video Video (1min 27sec)

    David Beckham describes his debut for Paris Saint-Germain against Olympique de Marseille on Sunday as a success, reporting that he felt physically good during the game

  221. 2.14pm
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    Six must-have app types for taking mobile productivity to the max

    Benjamin Robbins takes us through the six types of apps that, when used together, will make you the ultimate mobile warrior
  222. 2.12pm
    Bob Godfrey

    Letter: Behind the wheel of Bob Godfrey's primrose-yellow Rolls-Royce

    Owen Jeffery writes: When I was growing up, my family lived a couple of hundred yards from Bob Godfrey and his family
  223. Emporio Armani

    Armani's Emporio show at Milan fashion week - video

    Video Video (3min 33sec)

    Wispy overcoats, voluminous organza tops belted over wide miniskirts and long structural skirts are paired with warming mohair pullovers for the Emporio Armani catwalk show at Milan fashion week

  224. 2.10pm
    Michael Laudrup praises Swansea City's first major trophy - video

    Michael Laudrup revels in Swansea City's trophy glory – video

    Video Video (50 sec)

    Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup is jubilant after winning the Capital One Cup on Sunday, beating League Two team Bradford City 5-0

  225. 2.10pm
    Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook

    Westbrook and Durant help Oklahoma City Thunder charge past Bulls

    NBA round-up: Thunder go clear in Northwest with one-sided victory; Randolph and Gasol give Grizzlies win; Spurs down Suns

  226. 2.04pm

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  227. 2.02pm
    April Jones

    April Jones murder trial adjourned for two months

    Trial of Mark Bridger for murder of five-year-old girl is delayed after defence applies 'to make further inquiries'

  228. 2.00pm
    Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte suffers as Sociedad score their third

    Real Sociedad savour triumph in last ever Basque derby at San Mamés

    Sid Lowe: Athletic Bilbao's iconic home closes in May and an emotional defeat there to la Real left relegation looming larger
  229. South African media outside police station

    Oscar Pistorius reports to authorities in Pretoria as part of bail conditions

    South African Paralympian accused of murdering his girlfriend complies with bail terms by visiting correctional officers
  230. 1.59pm
    Sir Denis Forman

    Denis Forman democratised television

    Stephen Moss writes: Denis Forman was one of the last of that wartime generation which saw no contradiction between "pop" and "posh", Coronation Street and Covent Garden
  231. 1.55pm
    Jane Harding

    Network Rail found guilty over level crossing death

    Track operator, which decided not to install automated safety device at crossing where Jane Harding died, could be fined £1m
  232. 1.46pm
    Sir Denis Forman had many enthusiasms, including atheism, battle drill and Mozart

    Sir Denis Forman obituary

    Dedicated chairman of Granada who championed high-quality popular TV

  233. 1.39pm
    Andrew Shaw

    Chicago Blackhawks stay on Shaw footing with win over Blue Jackets

    NHL round-up: Corey Crawford makes 28 saves as record streak goes on; Red Wings thrash Canucks 8-3; Crosby's Penguins win again

  234. 1.39pm
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    Running blog: how was your weekend running?

    A race, a long marathon-training run or a gentle jog around the park trying to spot some signs of spring – we want to hear about your weekend running

  235. Mario Balotelli sits on his arse

    Mario Balotelli dominates the headlines before and after the Milan derby

    Paolo Bandini: The lead-up to the Derby della Madonnina was all about the Italian and Milan striker and the fallout from it could be too
  236. 1.35pm
    ESPN presenter Rebecca Lowe

    BT buys ESPN'S UK and Ireland TV channels

    At least one ESPN-branded channel likely to remain, but ESPN Classic expected to go off air in Europe, Middle East and Africa. By Jason Deans and Owen Gibson
  237. Oscar Pistorius in court

    Oscar Pistorius case: South African justice system is also on trial

    With the world watching, justice must be seen to be done in the killings of Reeva Steenkamp and Anene Booysen, says Ranjeni Munusamy

  238. 1.31pm

    After Leveson: newspapers turn on the BBC when it asserts its freedom

    Roy Greenslade presents another extract from the book After Leveson in which Professor Julian Petley takes issue with Professor Tim Luckhurst

  239. 1.25pm
    Bodleian library, Oxford

    Oxfam donates archive to Bodleian Library

    Record of charity's 70-year history to be catalogued in library in Oxford, where organisation was born

  240. 1.24pm

    Pollard review: have we heard all the evidence after all?

    Roy Greenslade is intrigued by a story that implies Mark Thompson might have been told about Savile accusations

  241. 1.24pm
    A lion's mane jellyfish

    Lion's mane jellyfish - picture of the day

    Picture Picture

    A photographic highlight selected by the picture desk. This may look like something from outer space but it is in fact a jellyfish, photographed by Alexander Semenov in the freezing waters of the White Sea off the coast of northwest Russia

  242. 1.24pm
    Deep-sea vents and deep-sea pollution

    Litter found in deepsea survey of one of Earth's final unexplored realms

    A glimpse into one tiny nook of the UK's vast ocean depths uncovered two drink cans, one bottle, and a rusty food tin

  243. 1.19pm
    Abu Qatada

    Court bans protests near home of Abu Qatada

    Weekly demonstrations by groups such as English Defence League terrified radical cleric's family
  244. 1.15pm
    Boston Globe

    All the news that's fit to sell: Will Rupert Murdoch buy the Boston Globe?

    Michael Wolff: Purchasing the Boston Globe started a downward spiral for the New York Times Company. It has yet to recover

  245. Atoms For Peace

    Atoms for Peace – review

    Only Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich turned up, but their sound bodes well for the group as a whole, writes Ian Gittins

  246. Woman and dogs injured in Belfast bomb attack

    Loyalist Volunteer Force is thought to be behind attack at family home in Whitewell area of city
  247. 1.06pm
    Adele and Barbra Streisand at the Governors Ball

    Grins, gowns and gaffes at the 2013 Oscars afterparties - in pictures

    Gallery Gallery (25 pictures)

    From Elton John's annual Aids Foundation bash to the Governors Ball and the Vanity Fair afterparty, the stars stayed out in force after Oscar said goodnight

  248. BBC Newsnight reporter Liz MacKean and producer Meirion Jones

    Jimmy Savile scandal: the BBC's timeline

    Summary of key events taken from the Pollard review into the management of Newsnight's investigation into the late presenter
  249. 1.04pm
    Kanye West

    Kanye West – review

    The effects of celebrity and neurosis are on full display in this absurd yet riveting show, writes Dorian Lynskey

  250. 1.01pm
    Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly in Grace of Monaco

    Grace of Monaco: Nicole Kidman looks a princess

    First official picture is released of the Australian actor as Grace Kelly in Olivier Dahan's forthcoming biopic
  251. 1.01pm
    Bill Bratton

    US 'supercop' Bill Bratton: British police should make fewer arrests

    Former US police chief viewed as a potential Met commissioner says reduction in crime can be achieved despite budget cuts
  252. 1.00pm
    Ben Affleck with Oscar for Argo at Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2013

    Awards season 2012-13: All the major nominees and winners

    And the Academy Award goes to... Argo and Daniel Day-Lewis claimed the headlines on Oscar night. Here's the full list of nominees and winners as the 2013 awards season draws to a close

  253. 12.59pm
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    David Beckham's PSG debut – what the French papers said

    David Beckham steps out in Paris for his sixth club and 'arrives in the snow like a Christmas story'

  254. BBC Global News Director Peter Horrocks

    BBC condemns China's 'deliberate' jamming of World Service broadcasts

    Statement by director of global news Peter Horrocks blames 'deliberate and co-ordinated' blocking of shortwave frequencies in region. By John Plunkett
  255. 12.55pm

    Sky Living picks up Hannibal

    Laurence Fishburne, Eddie Izzard and Gillian Anderson star in drama based on The Silence of the Lambs character. By John Plunkett

  256. 12.51pm
    Cracks are seen in a dried-up dam near

    Australian climate outlook remains bleak with Tony Abbott out for revenge

    Australian electionson 14 September threaten a rollback of years of climate change progress. The time to act is now

  257. 12.48pm
    Kathryn Bigelow directing Zero Dark Thirty

    Zero Dark Thirty, the CIA and film critics have a very bad evening

    Glenn Greenwald: The stigma attached to the pro-torture CIA propaganda vehicle, beloved by film critics, results in Oscar humiliation

  258. 12.46pm
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    Scientists sceptical about device that 'remotely detects hepatitis C'

    Developers say C-Fast – developed from bomb detection technology – will revolutionise diagnosis of other diseases

  259. 12.42pm
    Mario Balotelli in action for Milan against Inter

    Internazionale face fine over reported racial abuse of Mario Balotelli

    Reports of racial abuse directed at Mario Balotelli during the Milan derby are to be discussed at Serie A meeting on Tuesday
  260. 12.41pm
    Apple iPad 2

    iPad and file systems: failure of empathy

    Jean-Louis Gassée: The iPad placed a clear bet on simplicity – and was criticised for it. The bet won. But now, can the iPad evolve toward more business applications without sacrificing its simplicity, without becoming a "fridge-toaster"?

  261. 12.41pm
    George Benjamin

    A guide to George Benjamin's music

    Tom Service: Benjamin's latest opera features cannibalism, suicide, sex and murder, and could be a watershed moment – unleashing the expressivity of one of Britain's most essential composers

  262. 12.40pm
    Poets Imtiaz Dharker, Arun Kolatkar, Louis MacNeice and Elizabeth Bishop

    Guardian Books poetry podcast: Imtiaz Dharker reads Elizabeth Bishop, Louis MacNeice and Arun Kolatkar

    Audio Audio (15min 49sec)

    Imtiaz Dharker launches our second week of poets choosing their favourite poems with a dazzling trio: One Art by Elizabeth Bishop, Meeting Point by Louis MacNeice and Yeshwant Rao by Arun Kolatkar

  263. Ravichandran Ashwin Australia v India - First Test: Day 3

    Australia's Moisés Henriques holds firm to make India wait for victory

    Ravichandran Ashwin claimed a five-wicket haul for India but Australia ensured the first Test will enter a fifth day with some defiant late batting
  264. 12.31pm
    Dancing on Ice presenters Phillip Scofield and Christine Bleakley.

    Dancing on Ice continues slide after Pamela Anderson exit

    ITV's celebrity show took another tumble with just over 5 million viewers, down from over 8 million during ex-Baywatch star's turn. By John Plunkett

  265. 12.29pm
    Catherine Gowing

    Man jailed for life for murder of Irish vet Catherine Gowing

    Clive Sharp told he will serve minimum of 37 years for abduction, rape and murder of Gowing in Flintshire, north Wales
  266. Lord Rennard faces the media during his time as Liberal Democrat chief executive

    Why have the Lord Rennard claims surfaced now?

    The media's focus on the ex-Lib Dem may be more about the Eastleigh byelection and the Leveson report than any genuine concerns about harassment, writes Michael White

  267. 12.22pm
    Naomi Oni

    Two arrested over acid attack

    Man and woman held and bailed in connection with attack, as victim Naomi Oni denies claims her injuries were self-inflicted
  268. A row of colourful rowing boats

    Roundup: the huge task ahead for local finance officers

    Our latest live chat discussed council budget cuts, increased costs - and survival strategies
  269. 12.17pm
    Sophie Christiansen

    Society daily 25.02.13

    Paralympics stars express concern over losing disability allowance

  270. 12.11pm
    Welsh cakes mix

    Buy of the day

    Kate Carter recommends a little something to brighten up every day of the week

  271. 12.05pm
    Elton John, in Los Angeles, seems ready to release The Diving Board

    Elton John's The Diving Board set for September splash

    Singer records further tracks to complete 30th studio album, which he calls the 'most adult' of his career
  272. 12.04pm
    Cardinal Keith O'Brien

    Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns – full statements

    Cardinal says he tendered resignation months ago, and pope has decided it will now take effect
  273. 12.01pm
    Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien

    Exit O'Brien, Britain's plain-talking cardinal

    The departure of O'Brien, who once compared the abortion rate to 'two Dunblane massacres a day', leaves conservative Catholics without one of their most outspoken leaders
  274. Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg under pressure as Liberal Democrat problems mount

    Claims over Lord Rennard are latest in a line of negative issues facing the leader of a party fighting to prove it is fit to govern
  275. 12.00pm
    Junot Diaz

    Short story award draws up starry shortlist

    Junot Díaz, Sarah Hall, Ali Smith and Mark Haddon contend for £30,000 prize
  276. Ecstasy pills

    Should you tell the children about your past drug use?

    Open thread: A study suggests that parents telling children about their own drug taking is counterproductive. Tell us if you agree
  277. 12.00pm

    Karla Crome's favourite TV

    The Misfits and Lightfields actress on her televisual habits, from Utopia to South Park

  278. Letters to a Missing Person by Véronique Massenot - review

    SophieDophie:'It's a short book and written in quite easy French, so I would definitely recommend it to any interested teenagers (or adults!), although do have an English/French dictionary next to you, just in case!'

  279. 12.00pm

    Milan womenswear: The top moments from days three to five – in pictures

    Gallery Gallery (10 pictures)

    Jo Jones chooses her top moments from the weekend at Milan fashion week, including Donatella Versace's Vunk collection, digital mastery at Etro, and an explosion of opulence at Dolce & Gabbana

  280. 12.00pm
    Italian flag

    Italian election results: an interactive guide

    Interactive Interactive

    Who will win the Italian elections, taking place today? Find out as the results come in

  281. 11.57am
    Cardinal Keith O'Brien

    Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns amid claims of inappropriate behaviour

    Pope accepts resignation of UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, who has been accused of 'inappropriate acts'
  282. 11.54am
    Steve McClaren SC Heerenveen vs FC Twente Enschede

    Steve McClaren gets vote of confidence at FC Twente

    The FC Twente chairman, Joop Munsterman, has given his support to Steve McClaren in the wake of Saturday's defeat to Heerenveen
  283. A bedroom with a light on

    Leeds' hosts offer hot food, beds and a warm welcome to asylum-seekers

    Janice Gwilliam continues her monthly posts on volunteering in the north, with news of overnight placements in the homes of generous Yorkshire families. But there's mud on them thar moors

  284. Ikea meatballs

    Ikea withdraws meatballs from UK stores after discovery of horsemeat

    Furniture store says it has removed meatballs as precaution after Czech food inspectors found horse DNA
  285. 11.50am
    supermarket aisle

    Business and supply chain: what are the hot topics?

    Our new supply chain content hub will explore the environmental, social and business issues around supply chain management - what should we be covering?

  286. 11.49am
    Google logo

    Google News: the secret sauce

    Frederic Filloux: A closer look at Google's patent for its news retrieval algorithm reveals a greater than expected emphasis on quality over quantity. Can this bias stay reliable over time?

  287. 11.45am

    Ideas for 25-26 February

    Post your suggestions for subjects you'd like us to cover on Comment is free

  288. 11.44am
    Quvenzhane Wallis

    Quvenzhané Wallis to play Annie in musical remake

    The nine-year-old Oscar-nominated actor has been chosen to replace Will Smith's daughter Willow, aged 12, who is now considered too old to play the 11-year-old orphan
  289. 11.44am
    Banks in high street

    Remortgaging drops to lowest level for 15 years

    BBA figures show that just 13,696 remortgages were approved by banks last month, the smallest number since January 1998
  290. 11.42am
    Shocking ariel photos of cramped Hong Kong apartments, Hong Kong - 22 Feb 2013

    Eyewitness: Hong Kong

    Picture Picture

    Photographs from the Guardian Eyewitness series

  291. 11.42am
    Man at airport

    Chinese passenger loses temper at airport after missing flight - video

    Video Video (3min 55sec)

    An airport security video shows an enraged passenger smashing computer equipment at Kunming airport after being told he had missed his flight

  292. 11.37am
    VSO volunteer in Ethiopia

    In defence of 'voluntourists'

    Ignore the cynics, charity schemes do great work and can benefit both the volunteers and the communities they serve, says Sam Blackledge

  293. Harry Fry is having one of the great debut seasons ever made by a jumps trainer

    Talking Horses

    Greg Wood: The best bets and latest news in our daily horse racing blog
  294. 11.36am
    Excellent at avoiding injury … runners training in Kenya for the London Olympics.

    Marathon training: sometimes less is more

    James Ruskin: With the London marathon approaching, many runners will see a day off as a wasted opportunity – but remember that the more you train, the more rest you need - it's quality not quantity that counts

  295. 11.34am
    Crysis 3:

    UK top 20 video games chart

    Crysis 3 hits the bullseye as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance slices a path to number two

  296. 11.33am
    Adele sings Skyfall at the 86th Academy Awards

    The Oscars awards ceremony 2013 - in pictures

    Gallery Gallery (19 pictures)

    All the action from the 2013 Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood. This year's multi-nominees included Lincoln, Argo, Les Misérables and Life of Pi

  297. 11.32am

    Royal Bank of Scotland rises on talk of possible sale of a stake in US business Citizens

    Bank leads FTSE 100 risers ahead of results this week with hopes of further restructuring announcements
  298. 11.32am
    David Beckham debut pleases Paris Saint-Germain fans - video

    David Beckham debut pleases Paris Saint-Germain fans – video

    Video Video (36 sec)

    Paris Saint-Germain fans give their reaction to David Beckham's first appearance for the club, in a 2-0 victory over rivals Marseille

  299. Lions in Botswana under threat

    African lions – the killer kings in mortal danger from man and sham medicine

    Lion populations have fallen by 68% in just 50 years – from 100,000 to 35,000 today. What can be done to protect them?
  300. Frank Lampard goal Germany v England: 2010 FIFA World Cup

    Fifa grants goalline technology licence to German firm Cairos

    A third company has been licensed by Fifa to provide goalline technology as the race for the contract for the Brazil 2014 World Cup hots up
  301. 11.26am
    Cromlix House hotel

    Andy Murray buys luxury hotel in Scotland

    Tennis star to transform £1.8m Victorian mansion in Dunblane, with 50 acres of woodland and trout loch, into five-star venue
  302. 11.25am
    Apple store

    Cyber attack of Apple exposes online risks for brands

    The recent spate of high-profile hackings of global organisations means brands must implement robust security measures

  303. Nick Clegg

    Rennard claims: how Lib Dem story changed

    Party initially said Nick Clegg had no knowledge of allegations, but he has since admitted to 'non-specific concerns'
  304. Observer Ethical Awards 2013: entry questions

    The questions you need to answer for submitting a nomination or entry

  305. 11.17am
    The Instagram logo on a tablet device

    What is the future of branding in the digital landscape?

    We round up our last live Q&A, which looked at how brands are evolving in the digital landscape

  306. Agriculture in Ethiopia : Technologies and soil conservation

    Indian land grabs in Ethiopia show dark side of south-south co-operation

    Anuradha Mittal: The takeover of peoples' land and water by corporations – even if they are from the global south – is a new form of colonisation
  307. 11.11am
    Manchester City need to concentrate on winning and ignore the table, says Mancini - video

    Manchester City must capitalise on Chelsea victory, says Mancini – video

    Video Video (1min 04sec)

    Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says his team have got to get their heads down and keep winning

  308. 11.10am

    Persimmon and Bovis Homes report rising house prices and profits

    Companies unveil inline results despite uncertain economic climate and see good start to 2013
  309. 11.07am

    Darius Kazemi the Random Amazon Shopper

    Audio Audio (43min 43sec)

    Darius Kazemi, the Random Amazon Shopper

  310. nick compton

    England must try to get Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root into the Test team

    Mike Selvey: Winning a series in India is one thing, preparing for the Ashes quite another, and Nick Compton has no long-term future as an England opener
  311. 11.02am
    Boris Johnson cable car

    Boris Johnson has run London like a twee nostalgia theme park

    Owen Hatherley: The mayor's failed cable car scheme shows how he's prioritised corporate showpieces over much-needed urban development
  312. 10.59am
    Madonna Instagram picture

    Madonna posts Instagram threat to shut down her account

    The singer has published a letter from the photo-sharing site revealing concerns that she is violating community guidelines
  313. 10.58am
    A woman votes

    Italians vote in general election - video

    Video Video (1min 14sec)

    Democratic party leader Pier Luigi Bersani, former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and current PM Mario Monti cast their votes

  314. 10.51am
    Dawn in the Brecon Beacons

    Poem of the week: Words by Edward Thomas

    This loose-limbed lyric on the elemental power of language seems rooted in a distinctly Welsh landscape

  315. Light bulb

    Wanted: ways to revolutionise the international aid system

    Jennifer Lentfer: What if every aid worker – local and international – at every level was given a micro investment fund, over which they have total personal discretion? How would aid delivery change?

  316. 10.46am
    The Smiths on The Tube in 1984

    The Smiths: a beginner's guide

    Phoebe Hurst: Ten songs picked by our readers to introduce Manchester's finest – Morrissey, Marr, Rourke and Joyce – to newcomers

  317. A golden eagle lands on the arm it's owner during the annual hunting competition in Chengelsy Gorge

    Eyewitness Extra: Chengelsy Gorge, Kazakhstan

    Picture Picture

    A series of additional daily photographs selected for subscribers to the Guardian Eyewitness iPad app

  318. Numbers

    Public confidence in government statistics at risk

    Report says the UK Statistics Authority must exercise stricter controls over departmental data
  319. Brazilian dancer Roberta Marquez of The Royal Ballet

    Eyewitness Extra: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Picture Picture

    A series of additional daily photographs selected for subscribers to the Guardian Eyewitness iPad app

  320. Still from Les Miserables

    Oscars are welcome, but UK film needs investment as well as awards

    Higher education is stepping in to fill the training gap but government support is still needed, says Stuart Cunningham

  321. Pope Benedict XVI leads his last Angelus prayer

    Eyewitness Extra: Vatican City

    Picture Picture

    A series of additional daily photographs selected for subscribers to the Guardian Eyewitness iPad app

  322. Breaking Bad season 5

    Silver screen loses its lustre as viewers think out of the box

    Media Monkey: Daily Mail's Peter McKay argues that people are shunning movies in favour of TV series on DVD
  323. 10.39am
    French handball goalkeeper scores incredible freak goal - video

    French handball goalkeeper scores freak goal – video

    Video Video (38 sec)

    US Ivry handball goalkeeper Francois Xavier Chapon scores a very unlikely goal in a game against Chambéry Savoie

  324. people networking at the Bookclub in Hoxton

    Niche can be best when it comes to networking

    Many SME owners know the value of networking groups, but sometimes the more industry-specific these are, the better

  325. 10.35am

    How Revenge lost the plot

    David Batty: The E4 drama series is getting bogged down in subplots and narrative dead-ends. Can anything save this show from its mid-season slump?

  326. RE class Xaverian College

    I had a horror of religious education. My son's school helped me see the light

    Shreya Sen-Handley: At my primary school in the Philippines I was called 'devil's spawn'. I was relieved to find RE at my son's school is a very different matter
  327. Sunrise and clouds

    Voluntary sector network daily: Monday 25 February

    From crowdfunding to rehabilitation, we round up some of the most useful and interesting links from around the web
  328. 10.31am

    PCC upholds complaint against weekly paper's use of subterfuge

    Commission censures newspaper over its investigative methods

  329. Officials welcome North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un at the Defence Ministry in Pyongyang

    Eyewitness Extra: Pyongyang, North Korea

    Picture Picture

    A series of additional daily photographs selected for subscribers to the Guardian Eyewitness iPad app

  330. 10.29am
    Sergio Aguero Manchester city

    Sergio Agüero suggests his long-term future lies with Manchester City

    Sergio Agüero has indicated he would like to stay at Manchester City for years to come as he feels 'very happy' with the Premier League champions
  331. 10.09am

    Oscars 2013: Adele performs Skyfall - video

    Video Video (1min 04sec)

    Adele performs her theme to Sam Mendes' James Bond movie Skyfall at the 2013 Academy Awards ceremony

  332. 10.08am
    Sophie Christiansen

    Paralympics stars express concern over losing disability allowance

    Medal-winning British athletes say benefit provided them with vital support during training for Paralympic Games
  333. Labour rosette

    Frances O'Grady: a new vision for in-sourced and effective public services

    General secretary of the TUC says people prefer public services to be provided mainly or only by government
  334. 10.02am

    FTSE 100 shrugs off UK losing AAA rating as investors hope for further boosts to global economy

    Comments from US and Japan prompt hopes of more stimulus to help growth, despite Moody's move on UK
  335. Wesley Fofana

    Six Nations 2013: six talking points from the third round of matches

    Fofana and Tuliagi showed their right to centre stage; Scotland and Wales live in hope; Italy and Ireland should look further ahead

  336. 9.57am
    Britain's Got Talent

    RTL revenues up, but profits slide

    Britain's Got Talent and American Idol co-producer says it faces 'challenging' conditions as pre-tax profits fall nearly 19%. By John Plunkett
  337. 9.46am
    Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg's statement on Lord Rennard - video

    Video Video (3min 26sec)

    The Lib Dem leader makes his first public statement on allegations made against Lord Rennard

  338. 9.40am
    Composite of Oscar winners

    Oscars 2013 critics' review: 'They spread the riches and threw in some curveballs' - video

    Video Video (7min 09sec)

    Guardian film critics Xan Brooks, Catherine Shoard and Peter Bradshaw give their verdict on 2013's long and unusually close Oscars race

  339. 9.38am
    Daw Mill

    Warwickshire mine under threat after huge underground fire

    More than 100 miners escaped safely at Daw Mill colliery but the future of the site is now in doubt, says UK Coal
  340. Hambridge Community Primary School

    The School We'd Like competition: announcing the national finalists

    Our competition drew more than 400 entries, and now we've whittled it down to the final 12. Find out more about the schools, their ideas and the judges reactions

  341. Empty boardroom

    Why the PR industry lacks diversity

    With only 8% of PR practitioners from minority ethnic backgrounds, Sarah Stimson looks at what the industry needs to do to improve?

  342. George Osborne walking

    What should George Osborne's budget offer for local government?

    The 2013 budget statement should encourage joint funding, data sharing and put local knowledge at the heart of policy, argues Giles Roca

  343. 9.23am

    Today's media stories from the papers

    Our roundup of the day's media stories, including the latest on FT owner Pearson's results and BBC bullying claims

  344. Lib Dem leader, Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg on Rennard claims: I have nothing to hide

    Lib Dem leader insists until last week he had received 'no very specific allegations' about sexual harassment by senior figure

  345. 9.22am

    Egyptian journalist kidnapped

    Abduction revealed in a phone call to his fiancee

  346. 9.21am
    student buying sieve

    We're so well educated – but we're useless

    Students have lost the ability to do anything practical. The only thing we've mastered is consumption

  347. 9.14am
    Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Zabaleta go for the ball

    Football transfer rumours: Robert Lewandowski's future unresolved?

    Stefan De Vrij to Liverpool? | Gastón Ramírez to Italy? | Ashley Williams to Arsenal? | Ricardo Gardner to West Ham?
  348. 9.13am
    Computer keyboard

    Iceland seeks internet pornography ban

    Country to examine ways to prevent citizens accessing violent or degrading content but critics are uneasy about censorship
  349. A nurse through frosted glass

    There should be no ambiguity about the legal rights of whistleblowers

    We must put the integrity of the whistle-blowing system beyond question, for the benefit of both patients and staff, argues Mike Farrar
  350. The strawberry tree, Arbutus unedo

    Ask Alys: your gardening questions answered

    What tree should you plant to remember a loved one? Alys Fowler has some suggestions

  351. Fairtrade tea

    The impact that Fairtrade social premiums have for Kenyan workers and their families - gallery

    Gallery Gallery (9 pictures)

    Fairtrade workers are paid a social premium - extra money above an agreed price for their products - which can only be spent on social projects like schools and hospitals

  352. 9.00am
    coffee beans

    Fairtrade Foundation report damns treatment of smallholder farmers

    To create fundamental change for smallholder farmers, it's vital they are able to increase their voice, influence and organisation

  353. 9.00am
    coffee farmer

    Empowering smallholder farmers to create sustainable change - live discussion

    Ensuring smallholder farmers fair and equitable trading is core to achieving sustainability but how can business enable this? Join us, Thursday 28 February, 2 - 4pm (GMT)

  354. Timeriders by Alex Scarrow - review

    TimeRider12:'There are so many things about this series that make it believable and perhaps the most gripping I have ever read'

  355. Michael Gidney

    Why a fair supply chain is key to achieving a sustainable food system

    Michael Gidney, CEO at Fairtrade Foundation, explains why the politics behind the world's food system must be tackled and calls for more traceable and equitable supply chains
    Sponsor's feature

  356. On the trail of Fairtrade cotton

    Fairtrade cotton: the real story - video

    Fairtrade empowers farmers to improve their crops and gives them better access to markets so that in turn, they can improve their own lives and that of the community
    Sponsor's feature

  357. 9.00am
    Sky Ferreira

    New music: Sky Ferreira - Everything Is Embarrassing (Unicorn Kid Remix)

    One of 2012's buzziest tracks is finally getting a UK release, and now there's a rave-y remix to celebrate it

  358. sugar farmers

    Sugar production in Fiji: a bittersweet story

    A tropical island paradise or a military dictatorship, a land of strappingly successful rugby players or of struggling cane growers and workers?
    Sponsor's feature

  359. Fairtrade cocoa farmer in Ghana

    Cocoa growers reaping benefits after challenging power structures

    Cocoa farmers that challaneged the middlemen with Cafédirect have entered the world market and empowered communities
    Sponsor's feature

  360. 9.00am
    fairtrade school

    Fairtrade pays dividends for farmers, but is it consumers' cup of tea?

    In western Kenya, tea workers and farmers are gaining Fairtrade benefits but consumer attitudes to price need to change further

  361. Fayson Tchale

    Empowering smallholder farmers for a sustainable future: what are the five steps? - gallery

    Gallery Gallery (6 pictures)

    Ensuring smallholder farmers fair and equitable trading is core to achieving sustainability but how can business, governments and investors enable this?
    Sponsor's feature

  362. Andrew Rugasira

    Andrew Rugasira: 'No country has ever prospered through handouts'

    Video Video (6min 01sec)

    The coffee entrepreneur Andrew Rugasira argues that the continent of Africa is ripe for further economic growth and that it can be best achieved through investment directly into nascent businesses

  363. On the trail of Fairtrade cotton

    On the Trail of Fairtrade Cotton - gallery

    Gallery Gallery (20 pictures)

    A gallery of photos taken during the filming of the Trail of Fairtrade Cotton.

    Sponsor's feature

  364. Malawi maize crop

    Food security debate needs to include stronger focus on food safety

    Contaminated foods are undermining progress across the developing world
    Sponsor's feature

  365. 8.47am
    Argo and Lincoln

    Oscars 2013: how Argo beat Lincoln

    From the outside, it looked like Steven Spielberg's political biopic would walk the Oscars, but canny campaigning saw Ben Affleck's Iran-hostage drama pip it at the post. Here's how they did it

  366. Michael Laudrup is tossed into the air at Wembley

    Premier League and League Cup final: 10 talking points from the weekend

    Guardian writers: Rodwell rises against Chelsea, Redknapp is losing time and Swansea could yet pay for their League Cup success

  367. Early autumn in Cotswolds

    There might be a housing crisis – but it's not in my back yard

    Though 80% of the public accept the urgent need for new homes, more than half see no problem in their area. James Derounian writes
  368. 8.42am

    Pearson says FT is not for sale as digital subscriptions overtake print

    Media and education group to spend £150m on restructuring, including preparing Penguin for merger with Random House. By Lisa O'Carroll
  369. Heroin paraphernalia

    Generic drug makers get green light to make Reckitt's heroin substitute

    Company fears loss of profits from low-cost alternative to suboxone, which became a preferred treatment for heroin addiction in America
  370. 8.39am
    Ben Affleck

    Oscars 2013: Argo triumphs and Day-Lewis charms - video

    Video Video (3min 04sec)

    Ben Affleck's Iranian hostage crisis thriller wins the best picture gong at the 2013 Academy Awards, with Daniel Day-Lewis, Jennifer Lawrence and Adele also taking home prizes

  371. 8.36am
    Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby theatre

    Oscars 2013: your verdict on host Seth MacFarlane

    Poll Poll

    Did Seth MacFarlane win you round after a few years of dud hosts, or did you find the Ted-creator's onstage stint unbearable?

  372. Ambulance outside A&E

    How the voluntary sector can save an overstretched NHS

    There should be more discussion around the potential for voluntary organisations to complement the NHS, argues Paul Woodward
  373. 8.30am

    French photographer killed in Syria

    Journalist dies in Turkish hospital from shrapnel wounds

  374. Woman sitting on park bench alone

    Adoption reforms fail to prioritise family members

    The children and families bill exempts councils from their duty to prioritise placing children with a suitable relative, writes Cathy Ashley

  375. Karen Mattison MBE

    The role of social enterprise in the recruitment market

    How one social enterprise is playing an important role in helping people find their ideal job

  376. 8.27am

    Oscars 2013: cheers to playing a drinking game

    I spent this year's Oscars ceremony playing a drinking game, solo, in a busy office. This is my story

    • The rules: what Stuart had to drink and eat, and when
    • The evidence: what Stuart looked like, through the night

  377. 8.24am
    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Oscars 2013: Is Daniel Day-Lewis the greatest actor of all time?

    Poll Poll

    The star of Lincoln has won a record-breaking third Oscar for best actor, more than any other male actor in history. So is he the finest of all time?

  378. 8.18am
    Anne Hathaway: 85th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

    Oscars 2013: the best and worst dressed - in pictures

    Jess Cartner-Morley: Jennifer Lawrence triumphed in Dior, while Anne Hathaway's satin dress turned treacherous and Amy Adams was swamped by her ruffles

  379. George Osborne pointing

    Did Britain deserve to have its credit rating downgraded?

    Poll Poll

    Moody's strips UK of its prized AAA rating

  380. 8.10am
    Marketer has a data microchip projection

    Big data can't single-handedly deliver all it promises to marketers

    Marketing professionals are mistaken to think that big data should rule over creative intuition, despite what vendors say
  381. An inmate sunbathes on the deck of his bungalow on Bastoy.

    The Norwegian prison where inmates are treated like people

    On Bastoy prison island in Norway, the prisoners, some of whom are murderers and rapists, live in conditions that critics brand 'cushy' and 'luxurious'. Yet it has by far the lowest reoffending rate in Europe. Erwin James reports
  382. Benjamin Zephaniah

    OBE? MBE? An honour or a betrayal?

    Should black and minority ethnic people accept awards connected years of colonial rule?
  383. A man looks at a display board showing stock market prices inside a brokerage in Taipei

    How to fix banking so the rest of us don't have to pay for it

    Sony Kapoor: A cap on bonuses, as proposed by the European parliament, will curb the risk-taking that can be so costly to wider society

  384. 8.00am
    sexual healing

    I insist my girlfriend wears a celebrity mask when we have sex

    Understandably, she takes your fetishism as a personal affront and craves a different kind of intimacy, says Pamela Stephenson Connolly

  385. 8.00am
    The Transahara festival, near Merzouga in eastern Morocco.

    Travel news: a festival in Morocco, a Nobu hotel in Vegas and Snow watch …

    Plus lovely Leicestershire, buzkashi in Uzbekistan, the French try to ban UK ski instructors and the weirdest travel gizmo we've seen this year

  386. 8.00am

    Peruvian photojournalist shot dead

    Newspaper photographer killed outside his home

  387. Adrspach, Teplice Rocks

    Czech Republic: readers' travel tips

    Prague is a justly popular destination, but our readers also have city break, walking, cycling and eating tips in smaller Czech cities

  388. 7.58am
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Oscars 2013: the view on Twitter

    From the earliest preparations to the final award presentation, Twitter was packed with commentary on every aspect of the awards. Here's a few highlights

  389. 7.54am
    Daniel Day-Lewis wins his third Oscar for best actor

    Oscars 2013: triumphs, tears, tumbles – and the odd surprise

    Peter Bradshaw: Lincoln and Django Unchained won welcome recognition in a ceremony that lifted no one film too high above the others

  390. 7.53am
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Oscars 2013 awards ceremony - as it happened

    Oscars perennial Xan Brooks followed the action live from Hollywood. See how the evening played out here

  391. 7.47am
    Shirley Bassey performs on stage at the Oscars

    Oscars 2013: best and worst moments from this year's ceremony

    The Academy Awards are over for another year. The songs have been sung and the gongs have been given. So what worked and what didn't?

  392. 7.42am

    Bangladeshi journalists attacked

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  393. 7.30am
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    Originally published in the Manchester Guardian on 25 February 1950: It was a swift and for many an alarming harvest, with all eyes on the ladders in various parts of the city showing the progressive state of the polls

  394. 7.00am

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  395. 7.00am
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  396. 7.00am
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  397. 7.00am
    Black Mirror.

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  398. 7.00am
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  399. 7.00am
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    Lucretius, part 7: becoming a god

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  400. 7.00am

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  401. 7.00am

    Skoda warranty falls short of unblocking faulty drains

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  402. 7.00am
    Boac Livery On De Havilland Comet Taking Off Being Photographed By Plane Watchers

    A Great British Air Disaster; Beat the Ancestors – TV review

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  403. thinking and related topics - word collage on napkin with coffee cup against tablecloth

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  404. 7.00am
    MDG : Seed : Plowing a field and sowing seeds in Ethiopia

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  406. Formula One World Championship

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  407. 6.59am

    Npower delay is no credit to firm

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  408. 6.44am
    Alan Arkin and Ben Affleck in Argo (2012)

    Oscars 2013: readers' favourites triumphed at the awards

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  409. 6.36am
    Bradford City fans

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    National media will be invited to come and see for themselves, as three big events usher the city into summer

  410. 6.32am
    Park Geun-hye at her inauguration as South Korean president

    Park Geun-hye takes office as South Korean president

    Rightwinger calls for North to walk away from nuclear weapons and take path of 'peace and shared development'

  411. 6.30am
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  412. 6.30am
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    Charles Arthur and Josh Halliday: Plus what removing Captchas gets you, Android reborn for hacking, Chromebook Pixel, and more

  413. 6.24am
    Ben Affleck, Grant Heslov and George Clooney collect the best picture Oscar for Argo

    Oscars 2013: the winners - in pictures

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  414. 6.08am
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    Oscars 2013: the night of the long blonde locks

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  415. 6.06am

    Adele wins best song Oscar for Skyfall

    British singer wins best song Oscar for Skyfall, the title track from the James Bond film of the same name

  416. 6.00am
    Laura Mvula

    Laura Mvula, Richard Hawley: this week's new tracks reviewed

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  417. 6.00am
    2012, ARGO

    Argo wins best picture despite no director nomination for Affleck

    Ben Affleck's film about rescuing six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis takes the Oscar for best film

  418. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in David O Russell's Silver Linings Playbook

    Jennifer Lawrence wins best actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook

    Hunger Games star takes top acting award for romantic comedy opposite Bradley Cooper

  419. 6.00am
    LINCOLN, 2012

    Lincoln secures Daniel Day-Lewis a record third best actor Oscar

    Actor breaks records by taking third Oscar, this time for leading role in Steven Spielberg's Abraham Lincoln biopic

  420. 6.00am

    How Radio 1's livetweeting can make or break careers

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  421. 5.58am
    Ben Affleck with his Oscar for Argo

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    Life of Pi takes four awards, Les Misérables and Argo win three apiece, Jennifer Lawrence is surprise winner of best actress and Daniel Day-Lewis wins best actor

  422. 5.52am
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  423. 5.38am
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  424. 4.34am
    Life of Pi.

    Ang Lee wins best director Oscar for Life of Pi

    Ang Lee is awarded best director for his work on Life of Pi, an adaptation of the bestseller by Yann Martel

  425. 4.33am
    Michael Winner

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    Academy awards In Memoriam section fails to include British film director despite his prolific Hollywood career

  426. Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx in Django Unchained.

    Quentin Tarantino wins best original screenplay Oscar for Django Unchained

    Director takes best writing award for raucous slave western starring Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz

  427. 4.25am

    Oscars 2013: Chris Terrio wins best adapted screenplay for Argo

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  428. 3.55am
    Film director Tony Scott

    Tony Scott: Academy pays tribute at 2013 Oscars

    Top Gun director who killed himself earlier this year remembered during the 85th Academy Awards ceremony

  429. Ernest Borgnine

    Ernest Borgnine: Academy pays tribute at 2013 Oscars

    Oscar winner in 1955 for Marty, the battered-looking actor was remembered at the 85th Academy Awards

  430. Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile

    Michael Clarke Duncan: Academy pays tribute at 2013 Oscars

    Actor made famous in prison drama The Green Mile remembered at 85th Academy Awards ceremony

  431. 3.55am
    Film director Nora Ephron

    Nora Ephron: Academy pays tribute at 2013 Oscars

    Brilliantly funny writer and director, best known for When Harry Met Sally, remembered at 85th Academy Awards

  432. 3.22am
    Anne Hathaway as Fantine in Les Miserables

    Anne Hathaway scoops best supporting actress Oscar for Les Miserables

    Anne Hathaway wins best supporting actress Oscar for role as warbling prostitute in Les Miserables

  433. 3.17am
    Emanuelle Riva in Amour

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    Michael Haneke's Amour takes Oscar for best film not in the English language at the Academy Awards

  434. 3.00am
    Bruce Millan

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  435. Sixto Rodriguez in a still from the documentary Searching for Sugar Man

    Searching for Sugar Man wins best documentary Oscar

    Searching for Sugar Man, about the search for folk icon Sixto Rodriguez, wins the best documentary prize

  436. 2.41am
    A general view of an Oscars statue on the red carpet ahead of the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

    Oscars 2013: red carpet fashion - as it happened

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  437. 2.20am
    Anne Hathaway as the prostitute Fantine in Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables.

    Les Misérables wins Oscar for best hair and makeup

    No tears in sight as Les Misérables takes Oscar for best hair and makeup at 2013 Academy Awards

  438. 2.18am
    Anna Karenina

    Anna Karenina wins Oscar for costume design

    Anna Karenina has won the best costume design Oscar at this year's Academy Awards

  439. 1.54am
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  440. 1.50am
    Christoph Waltz Jamie Foxx in Django Unchained

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    Christoph Waltz has scooped the best supporting actor gong for his role in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained

  441. 1.28am
    Millions of Britons not saving for future

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  442. Bradford City vs Swansea City

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  443. 12.46am
    David Beckham, PSG v Marseille

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    David Beckham made an impact as a substitute on his debut for PSG, helping set up the second goal in their 2-0 win over Marseille

  444. 12.37am
    Ian Poulter at the WGC World Match Play

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  445. 12.37am
    Enthusiastic Bradford fans

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  446. 12.36am
    Adam Scott

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  447. Simon Mignolet Sunderland Romelu Lukaku West Brom

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  448. Kevin Pietersen Ashley Giles

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  449. 12.18am
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  450. 12.12am
    Mario Balotelli

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  451. 12.05am
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  452. 12.03am
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  453. LibDem Annual Conference

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  454. 12.01am

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  455. 'Bungled' police and crime commissioner election failed voters

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  456. 12.00am

    Quiptic crossword No 693

    Quiptic crossword No 693
  457. 12.00am

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