FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 41 | History Defined

Jordan Neely: killing of homeless man provokes anger in New York

The death of a 30-year-old homeless man during an apparent mental health episode on the New York subway after he was put in a chokehold by a former US Marine has provoked outrage across the city. 

The Week · May 4, 2023

The ‘diplomat monarch’: will King’s coronation revitalise British soft power?

The coronation is an event of huge significance for Britain’s history and economy, but also raises questions about whether the new monarch will bolster the nation’s soft power on the global stage.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Pensions: how much money do you need for retirement?

Older savers withdrew more than £10bn from their pensions last year and may need even more as the cost of living crunch continues.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Luca Brecel: Belgian ‘hell-raiser’ triumphs at the Crucible

When Luca Brecel first appeared at the World Snooker Championship 11 years ago, as an extravagantly talented 17-year-old, he made a bold prediction, said Aaron Bower in The Guardian. By the age of 19, the Belgian said, he would be crowned world champion. The prophecy didn’t materialise: until three weeks…

The Week · May 4, 2023

The surprising and rapid rise in ocean temperatures

Ocean temperatures were warmer in April than scientists have ever observed at this time of year, with experts struggling to account for the rapid recent rise.

The Week · May 4, 2023

China: the new rules of engagement for Britain

For years, a debate has simmered about Britain’s policy towards China, said Juliet Samuel in The Times. The hawks say Beijing is an “untrustworthy menace”, and that we should limit our cooperation and dependence.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Kirsten Neuschäfer makes history in toughest global solo yacht race

The world’s toughest round-the-world solo yacht race has been won by a woman for the first time. Kirsten Neuschäfer, a 40-year-old skipper from South Africa, took 233 days to complete the Golden Globe Race. Participants (who were all male apart from Neuschäfer) set off from the west coast of France…

The Week · May 4, 2023

Recipe: Henry Omereye’s chicken wings with Bajan pepper sauce

The number one item in my fridge is my homemade Bajan pepper sauce, says Henry Omereye, chef-patron of Riding House Cafés. This sauce adds that extra zing to any dish, whether that’s chicken wings, a pasta, sandwiches or even a chip dip.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Scientists have watched the end of the world

Scientists have watched what the end of the Earth could look like, reported The Telegraph. The fate of planet Earth is “sealed”, said the paper - in five billion years it will be “engulfed by our own Sun and devoured by a stellar inferno”. Experts from Harvard, Caltech and MIT…

The Week · May 4, 2023

Shades of Gray: what does appointment say about Starmer?

The row over Partygate investigator Sue Gray’s appointment as chief of staff for the Labour Party has further intensified, with political pundits suggesting Keir Starmer’s reputation is at risk.

The Week · May 3, 2023