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Quote of the day by Sir Winston Churchill: ‘Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that…’ – Witty lesson on diplomacy and how the right words can change everything

Quote of the day: Winston Churchill's quote highlights tact's importance in communication. Tact allows honest feedback without causing offense or damaging relationships. This skill is crucial for effective leadership and personal interactions today. Effective communication relies on how well messages are received. Churchill's wisdom remains relevant in our modern interconnected…

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Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: "Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not…" - know why real learning often begins when comfort ends

Winston Churchill's famous quote highlights the human preference for learning over being taught. He acknowledged the discomfort of admitting gaps in one's own understanding. True growth requires embracing correction, even when it feels unpleasant. Curiosity and humility are essential partners for continuous improvement. This timeless wisdom remains relevant in today's…

The Times of India

'Your boys took a hell of a beating!'- The names behind the famous Norway vs England 1981 commentary rant , from Lord Beaverbrook to Maggie Thatcher

It has been 46 years since England last beat Norway in a competitive event

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Quote of the Day by Winston Churchill: 'We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out.' - Inspiring life lesson on the power of words and thinking before speaking by one of the greatest orators

Quote of the Day by Winston Churchill: Winston Churchill's quote highlights our control over unsaid words. Once spoken, words can alter relationships and careers significantly. Modern instant communication demands careful consideration before speaking. Reflecting on words prevents future regret and unnecessary conflict. Mastering speech builds respect and effective leadership qualities.

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New Bank of England chief cashier to ‘lead work on new generation of banknotes’

Rhys Phillips will take up the role as the Bank of England’s chief cashier and director of notes in October.

Evening Standard

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: "I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."

Most people, asked whether they fear death, either dodge the question or answer with something solemn. Winston Churchill did neither. "I am prepared to meet my Maker," he said. "Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." It is one of the most…

The Times of India

On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more

On This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relations. From the Continental Congress advancing American independence and the signing of the Civil Rights Act to Amelia Earhart's disappearance, the Simla Agreement and the opening of the first Walmart, the…

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British historian defends artistic licence in controversial de Gaulle biopic

The big-budget biopic La Bataille de Gaulle, which premiered at Cannes in May, has drawn the ire of French historians for liberties it takes with historical record. But Julian Jackson, the British scholar whose biography inspired the film, says some things are more important than the details.

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Thursday news quiz: rare chicks, AI tricks and ‘begging Trump for pics’

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

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National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill's legacy

The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India.

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Rare Winston Churchill despatch boxes from Second World War go to auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures

The Independent UK

Four Churchill boxes expected to fetch up to £215,000 at auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures.

Evening Standard

What politicians wear can make or break their career – here’s why

FASHION FEATURE: As Andy Burnham makes headlines for his low-key dad look, Olivia Petter looks back on some of the most notable sartorial choices made by UK political leaders and, more importantly, the messages behind them

The Independent UK

Exhibition removed from National Portrait Gallery after criticism of Churchill

A VIDEO installation in the National Portrait Gallery has been taken down following a row about the role Sir Winston Churchill played in the 1943…

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Artwork removed from National Portrait Gallery after Churchill row

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Churchill display removed from National Portrait Gallery after famine dispute

A 40-minute video by 2019 Turner Prize winner Helen Cammock referred to ‘the wilful starvation of the Indian population by Winston Churchill’

The Independent UK

Winston Churchill film withdrawn from National Portrait Gallery over famine row

The film sparked controversy over claims the wartime leader used ‘wilful’ mass starvation as part of the Bengal famine

The Guardian - UK

Artwork removed from National Portrait Gallery after row over Churchill’s role in Bengal famine

Turner winner Helen Cammock withdraws piece after 50 peers criticise claim former PM ‘starved people’

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‘Hurt himself very badly’: How Trump reacted to Keir Starmer’s resignation

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Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer

The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war

Evening Standard

UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

The US president again lambasted the outgoing UK leader on immigration and energy, while saying he is ‘sort of a friend of mine’.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: "We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of…" - a timeless reminder from one of history's greatest orators to think before you speak

There is a strange power in the words we never say. As long as a thought stays inside our head, it belongs entirely to us. We can shape it, hold it back, or let it go. But the instant we say it out loud, everything changes. The words are out…

The Conversation

Does the United Kingdom need a new Winston Churchill?

Since Brexit, a profoundly Churchillian event, the United Kingdom has experienced chronic political instability. No fewer than five prime ministers have succeeded one another at the head of a country whose governability is now being questioned. As speculation grows over who might replace the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose…

The Guardian - UK

Artist defends Churchill video at London gallery after peer condemns ‘lie’

Helen Cammock says her comments blaming wartime leader for Bengal Famine were intended to create ‘dailogue’

International Business Times UK

National Portrait Gallery Faces Fury Over Video Accusing Churchill Of Starving Millions Of Indians During WWII

The National Portrait Gallery faces criticism for displaying a film accusing Churchill of causing the Bengal famine, sparking debate among historians and Churchill's family over historical accuracy.

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