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Canada This article is more than 2 months oldMystery of ‘decades-old’ plane wreck in Canadian backcountry solved This article is more than 2 months oldPolice were stumped when ‘crashed’ plane was found in British Columbia, but it was placed there last summer for rescue training When a hunter in British Columbia stumbled upon the crumpled remains of an airplane fuselage on 3 November, he reported the grim findings to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Paul McCarthy This article is more than 9 years oldPaul McCarthy 'butt plug' sculpture in Paris provokes rightwing backlashThis article is more than 9 years oldAmerican artist slapped and artworked vandalised, as right-wing protesters accuse him of ‘humiliating’ Paris Shocked by McCarthy’s butt plug? You haven’t seen his phallic Pinocchio Paris has no shortage of towering columns that amateur psychologists like to view in sexual terms. But nothing here has made the link between monumental sculpture and sexual desire as literal as a green, abstracted Christmas tree that looked disconcertingly like a “plug anal” – the mildly more polite French term for a butt plug.

RussiaRussian Orthodox priest faces expulsion for refusing to pray for victory over UkraineChurch court says Aleksiy Uminsky broke his oath by refusing to recite ‘Prayer for Holy Rus’, which church has made compulsory at services A prominent liberal priest faces expulsion from the Russian Orthodox church for refusing to read out a prayer asking God to guide Russia to victory over Ukraine. In a verdict published on Saturday, a church court said Aleksiy Uminsky should be “expelled from holy orders” for violating his priestly oath.

Albert Einstein This article is more than 9 years oldAlbert Einstein archive reveals the genius, doubts and loves of scientistThis article is more than 9 years oldEarly note shows delight at birth of his daughter while later letters show fame was beginning to be a trialThe letter from the 22-year-old Albert Einstein revealed his delight at fathering a daughter, Lieserl, with his sweetheart, former classmate and future wife, Mileva Marić. How the new mother took the missive is less than clear.

Australian Open 2024Carlos Alcaraz marks new season with cautious Australian Open victoryWorld No 2 beats Richard Gasquet 7-6 (5), 6-1, 6-2Holger Rune and Casper Ruud also advance to second roundCarlos Alcaraz began his pursuit of a first Australian Open title with a solid performance as he defeated Richard Gasquet 7-6 (5), 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round in Melbourne. Alcaraz had opted not to contest a warm-up tournament, meaning the victory is his first official match since his loss to Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the ATP Finals last year.

MonarchyEvery step of the wayWhen Prince Charles was at Cambridge, he became close to a Norfolk horse-breeder named Hugh van Cutsem. The heir's wedding night was spent in his house, the pair still holiday together and are regular shooting companions. Now, their sons are developing a similar relationship. Stuart Millar on the secretive family who are, by appointment, best friends to the royalsFuture of the monarchy: special report The story was undoubtedly eyecatching: "

Health, mind and body booksReviewA candid examination of the difference between being good at friendships and being a good friend Until recently Elizabeth Day wasn’t simply passionate about friendship, she was addicted to it. This isn’t just a figure of speech. She describes a physical and emotional dependence so strong that it had her pursuing platonic relationships to the point of damaging her own physical and psychological health. I am a recovering friendaholic too, and I found this book, which to some might seem niche or contrived, essential reading.

Beauty hacksLife and styleThis softer, smokier, subtler version of the classic flick is a solid win that can be done on all eye shapes The hack The perfect feline eyeliner flick remains one of the most popular makeup looks of the post-war years, but could it be eclipsed by the trend for siren eyes? Many TikTokers, YouTubers, Instagrammers and celebrities seem to think so. The test Siren eyes are a smoky, softer version of the upwards eyeliner flick.

Vanuatu citizenship for saleVanuatuThe revelations from a Guardian investigation cast new light on the world of ‘golden passports’ Citizenship for sale: fugitives, politicians and disgraced businesspeople buying Vanuatu passports Ex-bikie and missing property magnate among Australian names granted Vanuatu citizenship What links an Italian broker accused of extorting the Vatican, South African brothers accused of absconding with bitcoin worth more than $3bn from their investors and a disgraced Turkish banking mogul who served time for harbouring his nephew after a murder?