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Friday, April 23, 1999 Published at 17:25 GMT 18:25 UK Europe's new power struggle The impending vote of censure on EU commissioners betrays a shift of influence to directly-elected members. Cronyism: The new sleaze Cronyism has claimed its first major scalp, and shown the Conservatives can also profit from the soundbite slur. Sledging: The classic summer sport England's cricketers are finding, as ever, that their Australian opponents are in fine voice. Stylites: Climb a tree and stay there for 36 years At the top of a 1,000-year-old tree sits a young woman. She could be there a while yet. A history lesson for Hague? Viscount Cranborne defied the boss and got the sack, but his close colleague Lord Onslow says he was simply acting like Lord Nelson, a "victorious general". Six hats: Edward de Bono's strange lesson The people in charge of educating the UK's children are being taught a rather unusual lesson themselves by the guru of lateral thinking, Edward de Bono. Refugee: today's playground insult? The word refugee has become a playground taunt in the UK, according to campaigners. It's unpleasant, they say, but does no more than reflect the adult world's attitude to refugees. The Gabba: Great Aussie Batting & Bowling Again? By now English cricket fans know what Gabba means. . . not a very good performance. But where does it get the name from? Chucking: Why the fuss? A point of principle which goes to the heart of the nature of cricket is being fought out in the middle of an Australian field. Advanced options | Search tips Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage �