The trial of one-man entertainment empire Sean 'Puffy' Combs has finally begun. But race, rap, fame and the New York Police Department are also in the dock. Gary Younge on the case that will bitterly divide America - whatever the verdict Take one African-American star with crossover appeal, add mixed-race relationship and heat until steaming. When simmering, place in a city with a recent, well-publicised history of racist policing. Bring to the boil.

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Jah Izakaya and Sake Bar in Copenhagen. Photograph: Chris TonnesenJah Izakaya and Sake Bar in Copenhagen. Photograph: Chris TonnesenRestaurantsFrom Ireland to Italy, our local writers reveal their favourite places to eat across the continent Felicity Cloake: ‘Discovering a great restaurant can make a trip’ DenmarkJah Izakaya and Sake Bar, Copenhagen Japanese and Korean restaurants are taking over Copenhagen at the moment, fusing New Nordic philosophies with the food of east Asia.

CrimeGirl jailed for filming 'happy-slap' killingA teenage girl who used a mobile phone to film a man killed in a "happy-slapping" attack was today jailed in what is thought to be an unprecedented ruling. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, sobbed as she was sentenced to two years' detention and put on a training order by Leeds crown court for her part in the death of Gavin Waterhouse last September.

Memphis This article is more than 4 months old‘He was dripping with sweat’: Kroger worker dies in hot work conditions in MemphisThis article is more than 4 months oldThe union representing workers at the grocery chain had asked the company to allow more breaks and cooler working conditions A Kroger distribution center employee has died on the job in Memphis amid hot working conditions, adding to a national debate in the US over the risk to workers during heatwaves.