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In this edition: a Gothic festival, a famous sculptor, the Oscars of the dance world, fine dining in Spain and Richard Wagner

This week, World Stories takes a look at amendments to Singapore's draconian death penalty laws. We've also got a report from Pakistan about a man who has devoted his life to helping others and we travel to Venezuela to find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee. In Baghdad, we visit a center that cares for young children with autism and find out how Russians like to pamper their pets.

Mercedes introduces a convertible version of its successful E-class this summer. Crazy car modders flaunt their creations at this year's Tuning World Bodensee. And Hyundai's new SUV, the Santa Fe, shows the end result of 12 years of experience.

Richard Wagner’s 200th birthday is being celebrated in style – and Arts.21 is joining in the festivities. We also meet female directors screening at Cannes, enjoy some new performances of a ballet classic, and pay tribute to Werner Büttner, a portrayer of uncomfortable truths.

Navy pilots tracking down polluters in the North Sea; legendary Berlin dancehall "Clärchens Ballhaus" as popular as ever 100 years after opening; and an animation specialist shows us her tricks.

Sinéad O’Connor