New LOTR films in the works, China wants peace between Russia and Ukraine, Tattooed ‘gang’ cat rescued from prison, ANC calls De Ruyter ‘right wing’, Venice canals run dry, Harvey Weinstein gets sentenced for rape, Missing German tourist’s ID found, ‘Sensitivity readers’ to edit Roald Dhal children books, Cyclone Freddy danger to SA coastline, and England player gets stuck on cableway during load shedding.