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Two new Hans Christian Andersen adaptations prove fairy tales as relevant as ever
Two very different shows on stage in Australia re-imagine classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson.

Watch: Kiwi cyclist stood down after punching competitor
Kiaan Watts has apologised for losing his cool in the ‘heat of the moment’.

Mediawatch: Fears of interference and influence in news
Two cases this week raised questions about influence on newsrooms from outside - and inside media companies - and sensitivities about the possibility of political interference. (A big deal to be guarded against, say some. Nothing to see or worry about ...

'Exceptional' Dowman and Salmon make history as Gunners survive scare
Arsenal needed their big guns to come off the bench to help them past Mansfield, but it was 16-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon who made history.

Smith fires Wrexham in front against Chelsea
Wrexham's Sam Smith races past the Chelsea defence to put his side ahead in their FA Cup fifth-round tie.

Italy plunge England into crisis with landmark win
England spiral to another Six Nations defeat which raises far-reaching questions about their direction 18 months out from the Rugby World Cup.

Coastguards lower dog owner down cliff to rescue pet
Luna the cocker spaniel was too scared to be caught by rescuers so her owner was brought in to help.

Police given more time to question Iran spying suspects
An Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains
Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens
The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.

Timothee Chalamet taken to task over opera, ballet dig
The Oscar-nominated actor is facing a backlash after he dismissed ballet and opera as art forms that audiences do not care about.

Can you actually have a 'slow' or 'fast' metabolism?
Have you ever heard someone claim they have a "fast metabolism"? This typically means they can eat whatever they want without gaining weight. Meanwhile, others blame their inability to lose weight on having a "slow metabolism".

'Incredible' Bronze remains England's gold standard
Lucy Bronze made her 145th senior appearance for England on Saturday. Few have been better performances.

'One more week to finish job' - Tuipulotu eyes unlikely Six Nations title
Scotland have "one more week to finish the job" as they target an unlikely Six Nations triumph, says captain Sione Tuipulotu.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

The Iranian president says sorry, but does he mean it?
Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring states.

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Manslaughter charge after woman took own life
Seyhan Assaf is accused of manslaughter and controlling behaviour after the death of Gillian Morand.

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah on course to be Nepal's next prime minister
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Why did Iran's president apologise?
The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi.

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai
The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.