headlines
Saturday
25 February 2017
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Trump not going to White House correspondents' dinnerWHCA cites celebration of first amendment after a week of bad blood between White House and the press culminates in presidential tweet
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Suspect 'paid $90 to take part in prank'Indonesian Siti Aisyah, 25, maintains she was duped into killing half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with VX poison -
German man, 73, dies after car driven into pedestrians in HeidelbergMan being treated in hospital after being shot by police while attempting to escape -
spotlight
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Should Finland's wolves be culled?Europe’s wolf population is on the rise – and in Finland, their future hangs in the balance. Are they a threat to humans, or should they be protected?
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What to see, plus the best bars, hotels and restaurantsAll eyes are on LA ahead of the Oscars, and the city has more to offer visitors than ever: new bars and attractions in regenerated districts, better transport options, plus views and beaches galore
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I’m not going to stoop and apologise and grovelTwo years ago, she was a respected black rights activist and teacher. Then she was exposed as a white woman who had deceived almost everyone she knew. Why did she do it?
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Saroo Brierley, the inspiration for LionWhen he was five, he fell asleep on a train and ended up 1,000 miles from home. His journey is now the subject of an Oscar-tipped film. Here he and his biological mother talk about their reunion
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Johnny Sexton kicks Ireland to victory over FranceIreland moved to the top of the Six Nations table after a bruising 19-9 win over France in Dublin
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Jamie Vardy denies players plotted to oust Claudio RanieriJamie Vardy has joined Kasper Schmeichel in denying any involvement by players in Claudio Ranieri’s sacking as Leicester manager
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Toronto Wolfpack take leap into the muddy unknown in rural YorkshireRugby league’s first transatlantic team made a bizarre, dirty but successful debut against amateurs Siddal in the Challenge Cup, writes Aaron Bower
opinion
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When they sang, they were magic, but when they talk now, they are nerve gasThe Eagles were exposed as a line-up of relentless bores
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Anxiety is a way of life for Gen Y. In an insecure world, is it any surprise?As we face what has become an epidemic of anxiety disorders, we must confront the social conditions behind it
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Women lead the way at this year’s OscarsWith a high number of female-led films, critics say Hollywood has turned the corner
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Moonlight shines at Film Independent Spirit awardsThe drama about the life of a black gay man picked up six awards, including best feature while Isabelle Huppert and Casey Affleck won lead acting prizes
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And your bill for the evening is … $44mFrom courting voters to hiring red carpet, the Academy Awards are big business. Here’s what they cost, what they earn – and how much you need to spend to help secure victory
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When the cameras stop, the party startsOscars regular Hadley Freeman on why the hottest ticket in Hollywood is even more ridiculous – and wonderful – than TV makes it seem
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Billionaire criticises Wall Street as Apple investment pays offBillionaire releases annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders and includes praise of ‘tide of talented and ambitious immigrants’ that sits at odds with Trump
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Salvadoran asylum seeker with brain tumor seized from Texas hospitalFamily of Sara Beltrán Hernández say her health is deteriorating as she appeals against deportation after her asylum request was denied
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explore
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We need to imagine a brighter futureMake America great again. Take back control... From politics to culture, we have been gripped by a wave of nostalgia. Mohsin Hamid calls on storytellers to look ahead with hope
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Our readers consider themselves activistsOnce known for its beauty tips, Teen Vogue has become a powerful critic of the Trump administration. What’s behind its transformation?
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If I’m not feeling funny about something, that’s fineHe made his name as the funniest person on Twitter. But can the Catastrophe writer and star make light of dark times?
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Lessons from the bestselling Buddhist monkHaemin Sunim says a happy relationship and contented children are within reach for us all – if we could just slow down and pay attention to each other
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How a troubled relationship with the truth finally caught up with himWhether it’s lies about being a footballer, having a PhD or losing close friends at Hillsborough, the Ukip leader always has someone else to blame
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Film-makers can defy Trump. Depicting the lives of others is an act of resistanceAs storytellers we need to examine our own practices. Are we inclusive? Are we diverse? Are we telling stories that resonate for people right?
people
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I have a animal sense for dangerThe supermodel, 34, tells Ruaridh Nicoll about the humiliation of poverty, weekends in nightclubs and building a play park for children from the Beslan siege
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My guiltiest pleasure? A pizza and ice-cream partyThe gymnast on the bee that surprised her, why she hates talking about her weight but quite likes the idea of being a witch
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Evan Spiegel tries to sell investors on his top product – himselfAs the messaging app company prepares for its initial public offering, its 26-year-old co-founder looks to build on talent, chutzpah and hard-heartedness
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Bowing out in style? Versace show rumoured to be her lastCollection’s hooded tops and sporty shapes fuel speculation that Riccardo Tisci will replace creative chief at iconic Italian brand
the big picture
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The 20 photographs of the weekThe ongoing battle for Mosul, the eviction of the protesters at the Oceti Sakowin camp, Donald Trump aboard Marine One and Milan fashion week – the news of the week captured by the world’s best photojournalists
Oscars Foreign language nominees decry 'climate of fanaticism in US'
Travel ban Jodie Foster tells rally: 'It is our time to resist'