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Review Immaculate electro pop as radiant as it was 40 years ago

The sound of immaculate synthesisers begins to whir and echo through the air, as electronic innovators the Human League take to the stage, before a familiar hypnotic pulse sets in and the irresistible Love Action (I Believe in Love) bursts to life.

Strictly gems How show waltzed back from a crisis

After being beset by scandal all summer, this was a make-or-break series for Strictly Come Dancing.

And just like that Sarah Jessica Parker became a literary player

Her Cosmopolitan-sipping, Manolo-wearing, wise-cracking Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City was a generation-defining star turn. Now Sarah Jessica Parker has an unexpectedly cerebral new role, as a judge on next year's Booker Prize.

Rapid spread of bee-killing Asian hornets 'stopped in UK'

Rapid action against an invasive bee-killing hornet has stopped its spread in the UK despite suitable climate and habitat for the insect, a study has found.

“The activities helped us forget’ How War Child is supporting children in Lebanon through the conflict

By the time Huda's family were able to return home, the pomegranates had already fallen off the trees to rot. The parsley and rocket had withered and lemongrass stalks were sagging - two months of displacement had left their garden in disrepair.

'Callous, cruel and ultimately fatal' Man jailed for murder of two-year-old

It is thought that two-year-old Isabella Jonas-Wheildon had been dead for about three days when the girl's mother, Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell, and her partner, Scott Jeff, were captured on CCTV wheeling the toddler's body around Ipswich in a pushchair.

Tongue-zap implant offers hope to sleep apnoea sufferers

Patients with a common sleep disorder have been fitted with an app-controlled device that zaps the nerves in the tongue to help them breathe overnight, in a UK first.

IOPC clears armed police who arrested child with water pistol

The actions of armed police who surrounded and arrested a 13-year-old boy after an officer mistook his water pistol for a real gun were \"reasonable in the circumstances\", the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.

From prince to pariah: Andrew's never-ending fall from grace

It has been a spectacular fall from grace - and one that never seems to end.

T for who? Would you pay £160 for this T-shirt?

The T-shirt is white with a soft, almost cosy feel. It's heavy, too. Made from Supima brushed cotton, it has a crew neck, subtle stitching, slim elbow-length sleeves and sits slightly below the hip. It's comfy and fits perfectly. It's also a white T-shirt. And who in their right mind would pay £160 for something they may spill coffee down?

Dragon's Den star accused of amplifying harmful health claims

Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett has been criticised by health experts for amplifying harmful health misinformation on his No1-ranked podcast, potentially putting cancer patients at risk.

'The army just ran away' How Bashar al-Assad lost his brutal grip on Syria

Under the former president's regime, hundreds of thousands of protesters were imprisoned, tortured and killed. Then on Sunday morning Syrians woke up a new country - and a new reality

In Moscow, obscurity and irrelevance await Assads

He was whisked away without a last message to his people; the aircraft's transponder deliberately switched off to avoid detection as it departed from an airbase in Syria.

Joy fills air in Damascus as Syrians mark end of a despised dynasty

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Syria yesterday to celebrate their newfound freedoms, five days after rebels toppled the 54-year-long Assad regime.

Privacy on the dancefloor as new Manchester club bans phones

The trend to put stickers over smartphones is growing in Britain, mirroring a rise in the digital detox scene

Guardian writers win prizes for features and sports journalism at British Journalism awards

Sirin Kale won the prize for best features journalism for pieces including her work on life and death on an English maternity ward and questions over the conviction of Michael Stone for murder.

Miliband pledges no blackouts under Labour's energy shake-up

The UK will not face blackouts under Labour's proposed shake-up of energy supply, Ed Miliband said yesterday, as he unveiled plans to boost clean power by the end of the decade.

Revealed: year-long plot by Syrian rebels to topple Assad

Syrian rebels began planning the military assault that toppled the Assad regime a year ago, in a highly disciplined operation which saw close coordination between opposition groups around the country, the top military commander of the main rebel group has revealed.

Joy gives way to sorrow as Syria buries its dead

The streets of Damascus have been filled with celebrations since Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia last Sunday in the face of an unexpected rebel offensive, ending more than 50 years of his family's brutal rule over Syria.

Russo brace sets Arsenal up for Bayern showdown

Two goals from Alessia Russo helped Arsenal claim a 3-1 win at Vålerenga in the Women's Champions League to take a big step towards securing top spot in Group C.

Gündogan fears City are 'not strong enough right now'

Ilkay Gündogan admits Manchester City are \"not strong enough right now\" and cannot find the switch to turn their season around.

Chelsea cruise into last 16 as Maresca turns to youth

Chelsea confirmed passage to the last 16 of the Conference League with a win against Astana in Kazakhstan as Enzo Maresca handed full debuts to two academy graduates.

Lewis-Skelly makes impact on Monaco and 'proud' Saka

Bukayo Saka is confident Myles Lewis-Skelly has a bright future ahead of him after the 18-year-old impressed on his full Champions League debut for Arsenal.

Højlund double seals late comeback to raise lift the mood at United

Rasmus Højlund's brace secured Manchester United a much-needed 2-1 comeback victory in the Europa League at Viktoria Plzeň as Ruben Amorim registered his first away win as head coach.

Indian teenager becomes youngest world champion

Stunning Ding Liren blunder allows Gukesh Dommaraju to snare title in the final reel

I'm old school. When they fire me I'm done in rugby

Accidental' Stormers coach John Dobson explains why the Cape Town club will be 'putting up a fight' at Quins

Stokes eager to tone down Ashes talk and focus on here and now

England captain regrets paying too much lip service to showdown with Australia with 'massive' series to come

Consumer confidence in UK is still 'far from strong'

Consumer confidence remained suppressed in December amid the \"continuing uncharitable view on the UK's general economic situation\", a survey suggests.

Price rises 'inevitable' at Currys after budget

Currys said price rises were \"inevitable\" as it told shareholders that it expected to face £32m in extra costs due to policies from the budget.

UK electric Vehicle charger rollout risks regional divide, report warns

Plans to roll out 300,000 electric vehicle charge points across the UK by 2030 risks creating a \"regional divide\" between well-connected areas in London and the south-east and the rest of the country, according to the spending watchdog.