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MYSTERIOUS: Napoleon - What They Never Told You

The world’s first influencers were French and they emerged after the Revolution

In 1806, the Parisian gastronome Grimod de la Reynière launched a new periodical, the Journal des Gourmands et des Belles in post-revolutionary France. From the first issue, it set out to provide readers with advice on food, fashion, and theatrical life, all in one publication. Almost entirely forgotten today, the…

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Animal Farm review – Andy Serkis’ Orwell adaptation slaughters the classic farmyard satire with sugar

The passionate allegory on Stalinism is outrageously reduced to happy-ending panto in this defanged animation featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Laverne Cox and Glenn Close

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Roddy’s homage to Michèle Roberts’ recipe for chicken saute with tomatoes and mushrooms

This Napoleonic classic is all too often overcomplicated, but this ode to the French-British author’s version is both simple and stunning

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Let’s fix America with grammar

In the MAGAsphere, sloppy language leads to foolish thoughts, and much worse

Salon

Duke of Wellington portrait by Thomas Lawrence sets new record at London auction

The portrait was painted after the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815

The Independent UK

Portrait of Duke of Wellington sells for record £9.6m at London auction

The portrait was painted after the Duke helped to defeat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo

Evening Standard

UK June heat record broken again, France postpones Pride and Poland warns of wildfires as heatwave grips Europe – as it happened

Estimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today

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New book reveals Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun, called Netanyahu a 'con man'

US President Donald Trump compared himself to some of history's most feared leaders, including Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and Hitler, revealed in a book published by New York Times reporters in excerpts reported by CNN.

The Times of India

On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key events

On This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World War II, Brazil and Pelé secure a third World Cup title, Greenland gain expanded self-government and the launch of the WNBA. The date also includes…

The Economic Times

Comparison to Hitler, Mao, Stalin? Trump says: ‘Sounds good to me!’

‘Historian’ claims ‘overwhelming difference’ between him and rogues’ gallery of autocrats is that Trump is more powerful

The Guardian - US

Makerfield by-election: Could Andy Burnham be Labour's lucky general as he marches on No10?

The economy may pick up, NHS waiting lists fall further and immigration be partly defused as a political issue

Evening Standard

On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more

On This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission that led to the first woman in space, the end of the Falklands War and the approval of the Stars and Stripes. The date also saw…

The Economic Times

‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?

This word for outdoing or outshining others originated in the manosphere, but is now thoroughly mainstream. Why is it so popular – and should we be worried about slang that arises from toxic subcultures?

The Guardian - UK

The forgotten story of abolition in revolutionary France – the first emancipation

On Aug. 21, 1789, just a month after the storming of the Bastille that launched the French Revolution, France’s new governing body, the National Assembly, approved the first article of its historic Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

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Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in over a century

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.

The Independent UK

Paris’ Invalides is more than Napoleon’s tomb. For 350 years, it been a home for war wounded

The Invalides monument in Paris is best known for Napoleon's tomb

The Guardian - UK

Behold the riches to riches tale of Lauren Sánchez – the girlboss Cinderella who bought the ball

She’s already taken Paris and Venice – now, with husband Jeff Bezos, she’s stormed New York’s Met Gala. And for a mere $75,000, you can be there with her, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

International Business Times UK

'He Wants To Be A God': Psychologist Warns Donald Trump Showing Signs Of 'Psychosis'

US psychologist Dr John Gartner claims Donald Trump is showing a key symptom of psychosis, while the White House insists the president remains in excellent health.

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The hidden MAGA message in Marco Rubio's 'civilisational erasure' warning to Europe

Since his return from political exile — something even Napoleon couldn’t do — Trump has gone out of his way to treat Europe the way it once treated the rest of world: like a body bag without impunity.

PC Gamer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio bestowed with France's Order of Arts and Letters: 'The Republic affirms: videogames are a major art form and an essential industry'

Score another one for Sandfall Interactive.

The Guardian - UK

Advantage China: Trump’s tantrums push US allies closer to Beijing

In the search for stability, some western nations are turning to a country that many in Washington see as an existential threat

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The Wild Story Behind Jodie Foster Being Mauled By A Lion On Set: ‘Scariest Thing That Has Happened To Me’

Jodie Foster looked into the jaws of death, literally.

International Business Times UK

What Is Little Man Syndrome? Man Goes Viral After Being Filmed Shouting at His Girlfriend for Talking to 'Black People'

Little man syndrome refers to shorter men overcompensating with aggression, as seen in a viral video where a man shouts at his girlfriend for talking to Black people.

The Guardian - UK

Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases review – on the hunt with Holmes in restored 1920s mysteries

From stealing a photo for the King of Bohemia to battling the Napoleon of crime on a clifftop, Holmes is witty and watchable in these early Conan Doyle-approved dramas

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The 10 best Total War games to play today ahead of Medieval 3

To celebrate the 25th Total War anniversary and a slew of new game announcements, here are the best Total War games that you can pick up and play today

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