Buddhism This article is more than 6 years oldControversial monk and Dalai Lama aide replaced amid corruption accusationsThis article is more than 6 years oldProminent Buddhists are welcoming the apparent downfall of Tenzin Dhonden, accused of abusing his position as gatekeeper to the Buddhist leader Prominent Buddhists in North America are welcoming the apparent downfall of the Dalai Lama’s self-styled “personal emissary of peace”, a Tibetan monk who befriended celebrities and billionaires but has been accused of bullying, celebrity worship and corruption.

Observer corrections and clarificationsUK newsFor the recordThis week’s correctionsKlaus Schwab – an apology We accept that an article headlined “Let’s make attending Davos as shameful as running a sweatshop” (Comment, 24 January, page 38) was wrong to suggest that World Economic Forum executive chairman Klaus Schwab received fees from Arab nations to keep discussions of gay rights or transgender issues off the Davos conference agenda. We are pleased to state that gay rights and transgender issues were on the official agenda of the World Economic Forum this year and have been the subject of fringe meetings and a World Economic Forum global report in the past.

Vinyl This article is more than 9 months oldMan who made £1.2m from fake vinyl records caught out by Clash fanThis article is more than 9 months oldRichard Hutter charged up to £35 for counterfeit albums by bands like the Beatles and Nirvana over six-year period A businessman who made more than £1m selling fake vinyl records was caught after a fan of punk band the Clash complained that the sound quality of an LP he had bought was not as sharp as it should have been.

Milan KunderaThe Czech author has died at the age of 94. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from interviews and articles over the course of his career Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being author dies aged 94 On being a writer When I was a little boy in short pants, I dreamed about a miraculous ointment that would make me invisible. Then I became an adult, began to write, and wanted to be successful.

HealthDoctors report ‘nightmare’ surge in scabies across UKExclusive: Proliferation comes amid treatment shortage and poses major public health threat, say experts Doctors are reporting a surge in scabies cases across the UK amid an acute shortage of treatments, and say the “nightmare” situation poses a major public health threat. Scabies is a highly contagious condition caused by mites, that results in an itchy rash. It is spread through close skin contact, anyone can get it, and it should be treated quickly to stop it spreading.

Ingrid Betancourt This article is more than 13 years oldIngrid Betancourt's husband seeks half her fortune as memoir hits storesThis article is more than 13 years old Former partner seeks cut of ex-hostage's royalties 'I cannot judge him, I want to be friends with him,' she saysAs first words to a wife who had just returned from six years of hellish captivity in the jungle, they lacked a certain empathy, let alone romance: "

SpainSpaniards easily understand the Asturias vernacular, but official recognition may further fracture Spain linguistically In the tiny village of Martimporra (population 16), nestling among the lush green hills and valleys typical of Asturias, Orfelina Suárez, 58, runs a household goods shop. “If I was only allowed to speak Spanish I’d struggle with some vocabulary because I’m used to speaking Asturian,” she says. “Without Asturian, life around here would be impossible. It’s not about geography, it’s more of an emotional terrain.

Ryder Cup This article is more than 13 years oldRyder Cup 2010: US media rally round to support tearful Hunter MahanThis article is more than 13 years old 'The blame for this heart-breaking loss lay with many' 'What about Rickie Fowler's brain-freeze in foursomes?'The United States' media have shown support for Hunter Mahan after his defeat to Graeme McDowell ultimately decided the Ryder Cup. Mahan requested the anchor position but was unable to perform under pressure on the par-three 17th when, lying two down and needing to win the hole to take the contest further, he duffed his pitch from in front of the green.

Book of the dayScience and nature booksReviewThe psychologist provides more evidence that the inequality of the sexes in society is cultural not natural Cordelia Fine is an optimistic writer. In her two earlier books of popular neuroscience (A Mind of Its Own and Delusions of Gender), the psychologist established a reputation for exemplary clarity on complex topics, pleasing wit, feminist principle – and beneath it all, the animating faith that people can be improved through knowledge.

The Beatles This article is more than 2 months oldThe Beatles: ‘final’ song Now and Then to be released thanks to AI technologyThis article is more than 2 months oldSoftware developed for Peter Jackson’s documentary Get Back has been used to separate Lennon’s vocals from a demo tape he left to Paul McCartney Now and Then, the long-awaited “final” Beatles song featuring all four members, is to be released next week thanks to the same AI technology that was used to enhance the audio on Peter Jackson’s documentary Get Back.