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UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush as fears grow over full-blown civil war

Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in South Sudan on Monday

The Independent UK

Jacob Mchangama on Frederick Douglass's Views on Free Speech During the Civil War

An extremely interesting post (Mchangama, as many of you know, is a historian of free speech, among other things): [I]t's… The post Jacob Mchangama on Frederick Douglass's Views on Free Speech During the Civil War appeared first on Reason.com.

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In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history forever

James Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of US history, including the tensions that led to the Civil War. In his new book The Rush, historian Nathaniel Philbrick explores the era through the lives of…

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MAGA Civil War Explodes: Donald Trump Brands Tucker Carlson a 'Low I.Q. Individual' in New Rant

President Donald Trump slammed Tucker Carlson as a 'low I.Q. individual' during a fiery Truth Social rant, exposing a deepening MAGA civil war tearing through the Republican base ahead of elections.

International Business Times UK

A Texas man used a 160-year-old Civil War artillery shell as a paperweight for years; bomb experts later discovered it was still a live explosive

For years, Steve Martin of Atascosa County, Texas, kept a heavy, rust-coloured object on his desk as a conversation piece, unaware it was a potentially deadly Civil War artillery shell. His son, Jarrett, had found the object while fishing along the Guadalupe River and brought it home, where the family…

The Times of India

Lebanon extradites al-Assad's general to Syria for war crimes trial

The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of al-Assad’s regime accountable for crimes committed during the country’s civil war, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

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In 1950, US former president Eisenhower bought a 189-acre Gettysburg farm for retirement. 17 years later, he gave the property to the nation

Gettysburg entered Dwight D. Eisenhower's life long before he became a general or president. In 1915, he arrived there as a West Point cadet, studying the ground where the Civil War's most famous battle had unfolded. Three years later, he was back, now a young Army officer assigned to Camp…

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Quote of the day by Ulysses S. Grant: 'In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves...' - motivational quote by the 18th president of the US teaches life lessons on winning, why persistence matters when you feel defeated and why giving up may be the a mistake in a fight

Quote of the day by Ulysses S. Grant: Ulysses S. Grant's quote highlights persistence during difficult battles. He believed continuing the fight often leads to victory. Grant's own life demonstrated this principle through military and political success. He rose from humble beginnings to lead Union armies and serve as president.

The Economic Times

Reform civil war intensifies as Farage ally vows to challenge suspension and test if party can ‘tolerate free speech’

Tim Montgomerie says he will make his suspension a ‘test case’ for the party

The Independent UK

Spice Girls leader Geri Halliwell's Cordoban great-grandfather was executed after the Civil War

Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed by firing squad on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page file sets out the charges that sealed his fate.

Euronews

Quote of the day by Spanish poet Luis Cernuda: ‘If I do not know you, I have not lived; If I die without knowing…’ – on love, desire and the search for a meaningful life

Spanish poet Luis Cernuda explored desire and reality in his influential Generation of '27 works. His poetry openly addressed homosexual desire, facing significant social consequences at the time. The Spanish Civil War led Cernuda into lifelong exile, impacting his artistic perspective. He taught in Britain and the United States before…

The Economic Times

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

Benjamin Franklin's son William was buried in London following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America

The Independent UK

In 1905, a 13-year-old crawled through a tiny Tennessee cave passage and found a hidden underground lake

In 1905, a 13-year-old boy stumbled upon America's largest underground lake in Craighead Caverns, Tennessee. This expansive chamber, referred to as the Lost Sea, showcases traces of Indigenous habitation and mining activities from the Civil War. Nowadays, visitors have the opportunity to navigate the vast cavern and embark on a…

The Times of India

In 1898, 17 years after surviving the O.K. Corral gunfight, Virgil Earp claimed 160 acres in Arizona; two years later, he earned title to the land

Virgil Earp, known for surviving the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight, embraced a new beginning as a homesteader in Arizona. Claiming 160 acres near Prescott through the federal homesteading process, his prior service in the Civil War lessened his residency obligation to just two years. By 1900, he secured his property…

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Quote of the day by George Orwell: 'Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to...' - motivational quote by Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four author teaches life lessons on power, authority, leadership, ambition and dangers of absolute control

Quote of the day by George Orwell: George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four warns about power becoming the ultimate goal. His quote highlights that control is sought for its own sake. Orwell, born Eric Blair, explored oppression and totalitarian rule in his works. He experienced colonial rule and the Spanish Civil War…

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See Chris Evans Almost Give Away Avengers Spoilers When Asked About Sebastian Stan

Avengers: Doomsday is almost here, and so is The Winter Soldier.

The Independent UK

Myanmar diarrhoea outbreak sees hundreds hospitalised amid monsoon flooding and civil war

There has been a significant rise in diarrhoea cases in Myanmar’s largest city in recent days

The Guardian - UK

Oceania declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president but New Zealand breaks ranks

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared its support for Gianni Infantino in a development that further highlights world football’s civil war

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A Dorset couple renovating their farmhouse kitchen found more than 1,000 coins buried since England’s Civil War

When Robert and Betty Fooks bought South Poorton Farm in West Dorset in 2019, they knew the 17th-century long house would need extensive work before it felt like home. What they did not expect was to find a piece of English history buried directly beneath their kitchen floor. While digging…

International Business Times UK

'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Complete Box Set Release Date: What Are the Inclusions?

The 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 box set, releasing on 30 November 2026, includes all episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, offering fans a comprehensive look at the Targaryen civil war.

The Times of India

Where is Bashar al-Assad? Ousted Syrian dictator sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian criminal court in Damascus has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after finding him guilty of killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and crimes against humanity committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, August 11, marks the first conviction against Assad…

The Economic Times

Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad’s fall: From 24 years in power to death sentence

Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule ended in December 2024 after rebel forces advanced. He fled to Moscow, concluding over five decades of family rule in Syria. A Damascus court sentenced him to death in absentia for various crimes. His rule was defined by a civil war which began in 2011. Hundreds…

Radio France Internationale

Former Syrian leader Assad sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's civil war. Six of his closest aides were also handed death sentences.

Bangkok Post

Syria sentences Assad to death in absentia for atrocities

DAMASCUS - A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war.

Euronews

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity

A Syrian court handed death sentences to Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher — both in absentia — alongside their cousin Atef Najib, who attended the trial in a cage and was found guilty of leading the 2011 Daraa crackdown that sparked the civil war.

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