‘We’re in 1938 now’: Putin’s war in Ukraine and lessons from history Some analysts believe Kyiv is buying the west time on the precipice of a world war. Is it being used wisely? The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024
A figure who worked in the shadows on D-Day awarded France's highest honor It's been 80 years since Christian Lamb helped rescue France from Nazi tyranny The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu set to address joint session of US Congress for fourth time The Israeli PM’s invitation comes amid deep differences with the Biden administration The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2024
What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all of them Mother Teresa joins a long list of historical figures that the former president has improbably claimed kinship with, writes Joe Sommerlad The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2024
Top US lawmakers invite Israel’s Netanyahu to Congress amid Gaza war Israeli prime minister set to deliver address to Congress despite growing anger over his government’s abuses in Gaza. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024
Pat Owtram used her language skills to listen in on German U-boats during WWII Pat Owtram didn’t need to go to war The Independent UK · May 31, 2024
Revealed: Churchill’s unsent letter that could have changed the course of history On the eve of D-day, the wartime British PM drafted a letter that could have ended De Gaulle’s political career The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024
Teacher Highlights ‘New Type Of Parent’ Is To Blame For Uncontrollable Kids, Discussion Ensues School teacher raises the issue of parents being neglectful towards own kids’ classroom needs, goes viral. The post Teacher Highlights ‘New Type Of Parent’ Is To Blame For Uncontrollable Kids, Discussion Ensues first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · May 29, 2024
Spas, bars and luxury hotels: how Britain’s historic buildings are being sold off to the highest bidder From Churchill’s old War Office to Liverpool’s Municipal Buildings, national and local authorities have been selling off valuable assets to plug budget shortfalls The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024
Rishi’s own goal: six classic football gaffes by prime ministers – and what they reveal This week, Rishi Sunak put his foot in it while talking to fans in Wales. He certainly isn’t the first PM to make a mistake when talking about the beautiful game ... The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024
Who is the Father of the House? Sir Peter Bottomley, elected in 1975, to stand once more in 2024 The record of the oldest MP in the UK belongs to Samuel Young, who died in 1918 aged 96 and 63 days while still in office Evening Standard · May 23, 2024
Soviet media downplayed the significance of the D-Day invasion When Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited to participate in the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day held in France in 2019, he claimed it was “not a problem” because the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944, “was not a game changer.” The Conversation · May 21, 2024
Britain’s railways were never properly privatised – here’s how they could return to greater public control Railway travel is a strange thing. There are some journeys that are undertaken for pleasure – particularly on steam trains – but the vast majority happen because people need to get somewhere. The railway is merely a means to an end. Efficient rail transport facilitates economic production and economic growth. The Conversation · May 20, 2024
Exploring The Top 10 Charismatic Political Leaders Worldwide Explore the charismatic leadership of iconic figures like Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, and Mahatma Gandhi. Top News · May 19, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 Rishi Sunak’s scare tactics aren’t going to work against a soothing Keir Starmer As he demonstrated at the launch of his pledge cards, the Labour leader has succeeded in de-risking perceptions of his party
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024 Redone, hidden, burnt: seven famous subjects and the portraits they hated Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has asked the National Gallery of Australia to remove her portrait, painted by Vincent Namatjira. Others have gone much further
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024 The way Britain treats refugees shames the nation After enduring trauma in their home country, asylum seekers are then abused by the state in the UK. Where is the humanity?
Top News · May 7, 2024 Exploring The Top 10 Political Icons In History Explore the lives and legacies of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, and Winston Churchill who shaped the course of history.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024 Artist hopes rare signed portrait of Churchill will fetch £1m at auction Wartime PM was so taken with Paul Trevillion’s work he arranged to pay his compliments in person, artist reveals
Bored Panda · May 3, 2024 Shots Fired: 50 Of The Most Savage Comebacks To Stupid Posts (Best Of All Time) These people occasionally put their quick-witted superpowers to noble use by shutting down online absurdity. The post Shots Fired: 50 Of The Most Savage Comebacks To Stupid Posts (Best Of All Time) first appeared on Bored Panda.
WhatToWatch · Apr 22, 2024 The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare ending explained: does the ending set up a sequel? We break down The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare ending, including if there's any chance for a sequel.
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Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2024 The new City Plan will be pivotal in moving London forward City Voices: When picturing the world’s greatest cities, you immediately visualise their iconic buildings
Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024 Study for hated Churchill portrait immortalised in The Crown set to fetch £800,000 at auction Winston Churchill hated the resulting portrait so badly it was destroyed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Study for portrait Winston Churchill disliked goes on show at his old home Painting by Graham Sutherland is being displayed at Blenheim Palace before being auctioned in June