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3D TV: The shape of things to come
From sport to soaps, its disciples believe it will revolutionise the way we watch. But is 3D TV really a giant leap forward in entertainment - or could it be an expensive flop?
Rudd faces hard fight to stay in power
Obama's visit will give badly needed boost in election year.
Air NZ plane makes emergency stop
An Air NZ flight from Tokyo with 296 passengers on board had to make an emergency stop on the runway after pilots noticed a warning light.
Troops went to Iraq without vital armour, inquiry told
British ministers ignored the military's warning that more time was needed before the invasion of Iraq, an inquiry hears.
Truth and consequences
Greg Dixon looks back on 10 years of terror, pointless technology, cultural decline and bad TV.
Smooth operators (+recipes)
Creamy and versatile eggplants make for a delicious addition to any summer spread.
Shanghai: Hold on for wild ride in a city unleashed
Shanghai epitomises the new unfettered China, says Phil Taylor.
Favourite frocks
Asked to select a best-loved dress for a collectable tome, designers came up with some surprising choices.
Day of reckoning for former allies
Tension on streets as supporters of former Army chief say they will fight for power.
Campaign to save tropical forests failed by food giants
Western food manufacturers are buying so little sustainable palm oil that the system set up to limit damage to tropical forests caused by the world's cheapest vegetable oil is in danger of collapse.
Extreme sports jump set to break the speed of sound
An extreme sports enthusiast from Austria looks set to break the speed of sound as he attempts the world's highest ever parachute jump.