Thursday, 3 March 2011

The First Post

The First Post

Ten things you need to know today

Wednesday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points

Britain should not lecture Libyans on democracy

Neil Clark: Libya has better role models to follow than Britain’s mix of feudalism and oligarchy

Apple insider: don't get too excited about iPad 2

Rumours swirl that Steve Jobs will attend today's event - but real story is iPad 3 launch later this year

Police remove Sheen’s two sons after ‘death threat’

Judge orders troubled actor to surrender twins after their mother complains of threat to cut off her head

Ecclestone wants ‘artificial rain’ to increase F1 fun

After plans for medals and shortcuts, Ecclestone’s latest suggestion to liven up F1 is trackside sprinklers

John Galliano fired after Portman expresses disgust

Jewish Oscar-winning actress disassociates herself from Dior's head designer - who is promptly fired

Libya: the border crisis

In pictures: Tens of thousands of migrants are massing at the Tunisian border

Car ploughs through bike protest in Brazil

Shocking video shows motorist accelerating through a crowd of cyclists, sending dozens flying

Gordon Brown ‘blocked Steve Jobs knighthood’

Brown felt snubbed after Apple boss declined invitation to address party conference