14 stores in UK closed after bomb threats are made in letters
By Rachelle Money and John Bynorth

‘Narrowcasting’ set to revolutionise web entertainment

Documentary suggests green projects are mere window dressing by large corporations

This week Tony Blair takes up his new job as peace envoy in the Middle East. Has he any hope of success?

Will Hamas’s success in freeing Alan Johnston cause the international community to re-evaluate its approach to the Gaza Strip’s ‘pariah’ government?

The publication of details from an alleged brothel-keeper’s phone book has left Washington DC’s Republican politicians trembling. The scandal has already claimed its first scalp. By Andrew Purcell

Hate crimes increase despite equal rights law
From Fred Bridgland in Johannesburg

Tourism reinvents the traditional afternoon nap
From Elizabeth Nash in Madrid

Stewart Fisher reports as Celtic unveil their new midfield engine room of Scott Brown and Massimo Donati

When the formidable Alex Totten was manager he brought light to some dark days, writes Kenny Hodgart

Billy Dodds believes the latest Ibrox recruit will bring striking qualities to the team

Highest level since end of dotcom boom and increased credit risk leads to fears of economic downturn

Edinburgh firm appoints former Barings Bank head Norris as CEO over its current chief

What we think

Powerplay

Clare Prentice

How will history judge Alastair Campbell’s diaries?

After her role as CJ in The West Wing, Allison Janney is still aiming high. By Elizabeth Mistry

All good things must come to an end, including Harry Potter. As the last book in the series is published, the world is left to wonder …

As millions of Harry Potter fans embark on a fortnight of Pottermania – the fifth movie and the seventh and final book – Craig McLean talks to Daniel Radcliffe about the way his childhood has completely disappeared... by magic