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1. What is the curling power play? Explaining the rules of Winter Olympics sport

   Mixed doubles returns to the programme in Milano-Cortina, with the power play a crucial element of the discipline

2. Neil Young cancels UK and European tour dates

   Legendary musician told fans it is ‘not the time’ to be playing live

3. Canada face second postponement as Swiss hockey team in isolation after Norovirus outbreak

   The Canadian’s first match was delayed due to an outbreak in Finland’s team and now their clash with Switzerland is in doubt

4. Thailand election explained: Why Sunday’s vote is historic with young progressive leader ahead in polls

   Military-appointed Senate will play no role in choosing the next prime minister as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to move on from a prolonged period of political and strategic instability, Shweta Sharma writes

5. Man Utd vs Tottenham live: Carrick aims to continue winning streak against under pressure Frank

   The Red Devils have won all three of their matches under the interim boss and host 14th placed Spurs at Old Trafford

6. Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ calls snap election after only three months as PM

   Conservative leader is seeking to take advantage of strong approval ratings to strengthen her hold over the ruling LDP and reinforce her coalition’s narrow majority

7. Amanda Seyfried says The Testament of Ann Lee helped her ‘find her voice’ after becoming a mother

   Amanda Seyfried saysher new movie role has helped her “find her voice” after becoming a mother.

8. Zelensky reveals US deadline for Ukraine and Russia to finalise peace deal and end war

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the US wants Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement by June

9. Japan election explained: Polls predict landslide victory for PM Takaichi’s party in Sunday’s vote

   Sanae Takaichi is betting on her high approval ratings to secure a clearer mandate. If she wins, Japan’s first female prime minister will reshape politics, pushing a hawkish agenda while sidelining moderates, analysts tell Maroosha Muzaffar

10. She filmed Iran's violent crackdown on protesters. Now she is afraid to go outside

    The 37-year-old Iranian beautician marched with her friends through the streets in her hometown of Karaj, taking video as they chanted against Iran's rulers