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Russia's opposition looks for a leader as new party launches in Berlin

Around 71% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run pollster VCIOM. Yet a newly founded opposition party in exile believes it can help shape Russia's political future. How realistic are its ambitions?

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‘Once, Mandela was seen as the devil incarnate’: the TV show laying bare the true struggle against apartheid

From the activist who knew him as ‘Uncle Nelson’ to the campaigner who would go on to become a cabinet member, we talk to those involved in the struggle – and who feature in an eye-opening new documentary

The Guardian - UK

This Week in History: From rigged elections to World Cup fever

Explore how major events between 8 and 14 June were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'There is nothing more dangerous than a...' Life lessons on human nature, anger and shame by first Black president of South Africa

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela highlights the impact of humiliation on human behavior. The quote explains how shame, rejection, and loss of dignity can influence actions and decisions. It remains relevant in families, workplaces, communities, and society. The words of Nelson Mandela also reflect lessons from his own…

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On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key events

On This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-Day invasion preparations in 1944, Operation Blue Star in 1984, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in 1981 and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. It also marks…

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Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it...” — Could the secret to greatness be conquering fear rather than avoiding it? Discover the timeless wisdom of courage, resilience, leadership, and personal growth from the legendary author of Long Walk to Freedom

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” This powerful Nelson Mandela quote reveals a timeless truth about courage, resilience, leadership, personal growth, and success. Fear visits every life. Great people do not escape it. They…

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Former Dutch environmentalist who took controversial job at Tata Steel fired for far-right links

Dutch newspaper NRC revealed Pols had been a member of the far-right South African Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) movement during his time as a student.

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Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”

Some quotes feel important because they sound grand. Others stay alive because they feel personal. Nelson Mandela’s words seem to belong to the second category. At first glance, the quote appears to be speaking only about language. Someone reads it and may think it is a simple observation about communication.…

The Times of India

The one photo of Nelson Mandela the world needed: why Jillian Edelstein went against the grain to shoot this portrait of the South African icon

The story behind the Mandela portrait that defied expectation, now brought to life at a new immersive London experience

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Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that…’ Timeless quote on freedom and purpose by South African antiapartheid activist

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, championed freedom beyond personal liberation. His powerful words highlight that true freedom involves respecting and enhancing the liberty of others. Mandela's legacy continues to inspire global movements for justice and equality. His philosophy underscores freedom as a collective responsibility, demanding empathy and accountability…

The Economic Times

Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world

A group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shown

The Guardian - UK

Queen Elizabeth "Was Happy to Puncture the Balloons" Of Stuffed-Shirt Courtiers, Says Royal Biographer

Author Robert Hardman wrote that the late Queen would "metaphorically roll her eyes" at certain aspects of royal life.

Marie Claire

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.”

Some ideas still stand out in a world where success is often measured by money, accomplishments, or fame. These ideas are simple and deep. One of these ideas comes from Nelson Mandela, whose life and work changed not only South Africa but also how people around the world talk about…

The Times of India

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails

‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer says

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Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

The Conversation

Fink Haysom fought tirelessly for justice and reconciliation – in South Africa and on the global stage

The preamble of the South African constitution of 1996 starts as follows:

The Independent UK

The trip that convinced me it’s worth flying to South Africa for winter sun

When Jon Sopel was invited to a wedding in Franschhoek, he groaned at the thought of flying 6,000 miles – but after a few days in the country, he came away with a completely new outlook

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51 Stories About Glitches, Déjà Vu, The Mandela Effect And Other Mysterious True Experiences

Reality should be fairly stable... But every now and then, the universe seems to play a few tricks on us. We see things or people that surely should not be there, or experience moments that make absolutely no sense at all. People have been sharing the times the Mandela Effect…

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Harry Enfield called BBC Two controller ‘stupid coward’ after sketches were axed

Comedian starred in sketch show ‘Harry and Paul’ from 2007 until 2012

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In photos: Jesse Jackson's life, activism and politics

His career in activism and politics coincided with a national transformation in civil rights and inequality

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From the liberation of Nelson Mandela to East Germany’s final gasp

Explore how major events between 9 and 15 February were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Organizers say a new civilian-led aid flotilla with over 10 will sail to Gaza in March

Organizers of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza have announced plans for another mission with over 100 boats in March

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From revolution in the Middle East to an exploding star in a galaxy far, far away

Explore how major events between 2 and 8 February were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Guardian - UK

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over ‘insulting attacks’ on president

Ariel Seidman declared persona non grata and given 72 hours to leave country after remarks on social media

The Independent UK

Antoine Fuqua's ‘Troublemaker' lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself

Antoine Fuqua's new documentary, “Troublemaker,” explores Nelson Mandela's life beyond his iconic status

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