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Unmasking Banksy is missing the point of his work
Analysis: Does Banksy's success mean we are more entitled to demand he pull his mask off, show his face? Does it matter that he says his anonymity is core to his art?

Wheatley leaves Audi amid Aston Martin link
Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves with immediate effect after an approach from Aston Martin.

No contact, no World Cup place? What went wrong for Alexander-Arnold?
Trent Alexander-Arnold's omission from Thomas Tuchel's biggest England squad is the latest blow to his stop-start international career and casts huge doubt on his hopes of playing at the World Cup.

Ex-Met special constable jailed for raping child
James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman, is sentenced for raping a child and a young woman.

Nottingham triple killer should have been arrested before attacks, police chief admits
The former Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Kate Meynell has given evidence to the Nottingham Inquiry.

Unpicking Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad
Thomas Tuchel's expanded England squad offers hope to forgotten men but shows problems before the World Cup, writes Phil McNulty.

Watch: Netanyahu says idea Israel dragged US into Iran war 'fake news'
The Israeli PM has said no-one can tell President Trump what to do.

Iran warns UK letting US use bases is 'participation in aggression'
Iran's foreign minister urges his UK counterpart Yvette Cooper to end cooperation with the US.

British man accused of shooting partner in France
George Goodayle allegedly killed his partner Jayne Nicholson at their home in southwest France.

Coroner 'not satisfied' boxing legend Ricky Hatton intended to take own life
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found "unresponsive" at his home in September.

Officer reportedly leaks location of French aircraft carrier with Strava run
The 35-minute workout reveals the vessel's location as it heads towards the Middle East, Le Monde reports.

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate
Liverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.

Cult or culture? McCullum comes full circle following Ashes review
England's Ashes review will not bring seismic change but it does signal the final chapter of the Bazball era, writes Stephan Shemilt.

The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?

MI5 contractor who gave intelligence to foreign power 'was insane'
Juan Joseph, a former MI5 IT contractor, shared information with a foreign state but was found "not guilty by reason of insanity" by a jury.

Reform suspends Scotland candidate less than a day after he was announced
Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had "spent a lot of time on vetting" candidates

Sir Chris Hoy says terminal cancer diagnosis taught him how to live
The six times Olympic cycling champion says a "bucket list" is less important than learning to appreciate special small things "in the moment".

Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the job
Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.

Tenerife hit by snow as Storm Therese brings wind and rain to Canary Islands
Authorities in Tenerife have activated their emergency plans with roads closed and events cancelled as weather warnings are in force.