Coups, colonialism and all that jazz: the film that unravels extraordinary cold war truths

Johan Grimonprez’s documentary Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat reveals the curious link between Black Americans’ fight for civil rights and the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat — dizzying history of colonialism, murder and jazz in the Congo

The 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba is at the core of a fiercely intelligent, freewheeling documentary

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

New film unravels mystery of the Russian ‘spy whale’

Director sets out to unmask the secret underwater agent known as Hvaldimir in new documentary . When a white whale, mysteriously kitted out with covert surveillance equipment, was first spotted in ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

I don’t expect stone-cold truths from a chatshow, but Saoirse Ronan delivered one | Marina Hyde

The men on Graham Norton’s sofa found self-defence a hoot. I’m sure most women have found ourselves in that conversation. In a development that absolutely must not catch on, something interesting ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies | Mihir Bose

While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause . With Remembrance Day coming, arguments about whether poppies should be ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Steve McQueen on his second world war epic ‘Blitz’: ‘I just wanted to tell the truth’

His blockbuster shows wartime London in a new light — and might be his most personal film yet

Business - Financial Times - November 2

'SNL' cast says they've been with Trump 'all along' during cold open

The cast of “Saturday Night Live” said they supported President-elect Donald Trump “all along,” during the cold open of the first episode since the presidential election.

How to end the war in Gaza ‘once and for all’?

President Biden and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris have called for an end to the war in Gaza, while Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz has stated that the death of Hamas leader ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Ukrainians ask what I'm hearing about our country on the US campaign trail. The truth? We're all but forgotten | Nataliya Gumenyuk

Americans still don’t seem to understand that our fight is not just about us: it’s about safety and peace across the globe. Around a month before the US elections, in the Kharkiv region, I sat down ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties

Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27

‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Kate Bush: Little Shrew review – this devastating film will make you weep at war’s violence against children

Written, directed and soundtracked by Bush, built up from sketches she drew herself, this four-minute animation is suffused with both love and horror. All of Kate Bush’s sense of wonder, and how ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

'Rangers rudderless as big picture plan threatens to unravel'

A poor start to the season heaps pressure on manager Phillipe Clement, leaving the rebuild at Rangers looking rather rocky, writes Tom English.

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

'Extraordinary' Modric breaks Madrid record in win

Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an "extraordinary professional" after the midfielder celebrated becoming Real Madrid's oldest ever player by providing an assist in their 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

'Extraordinary' Vinicius Jr 'will win Ballon d'Or'

Minutes after Real Madrid fans were singing for Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d'Or, the Brazil forward insisted he wants to "stay at the club forever".

Haaland's 'extraordinary' acrobatic finish for Man City

Erling Haaland's "unorthodox" backheel volley doubles Manchester City's lead in the 58th minute of their match week three tie in the Champions League against Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium.

Bezos congratulates Trump for 'extraordinary political comeback'

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, congratulated President-elect Trump on his resounding victory on election night this week. "Big congratulations to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Commercial property’s moment of truth

Interest rates have peaked and activity in several sectors is picking up, but some fear bad news is still to emerge

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Morning Report — The moment of truth

In today’s issue: It’s Election Day. After close to two years of campaigning, an eleventh-hour Democratic ticket switch and countless news cycles, voters are casting their ballots today in what ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Is it safe to run in cold weather?

Running experts give tips on how to stay warm while running in cold temperature and suggest gear that will help you stay comfortable and warm.

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Florida investigators unravel murder victim's "throuple" past in search of clues

In April 2018, prosecutors say a "throuple" walked into a Florida motel room but only a couple walked out. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant shares how investigators connected back-to-back ...

This Creepy New Horror Game Unravels A Mystery Using A Cursed Photo Album

October is full of new horror games you can play now or before Halloween comes to a close. Though it won't be among those playable so soon, Corporeal looks creepy enough to stretch spooky ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Labour backbenchers accuse Keir Starmer of ‘colonial mindset’

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Diane Abbott and Clive Lewis criticise PM over reluctance to discuss reparations for slave trade. Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an “insulting” ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party

Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris. First King George III. Now Sir Keir Starmer.. Citing the American revolution while ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

The Lost Children review – extraordinary story of missing kids in the Colombian rainforest

Account of the search for the young siblings after their plane crashed and how the eldest, Lesly – just 13 years old and injured – kept them alive for 40 days. In the fairytale, Hansel and Gretel ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dies

The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.

Cleric and alleged Turkish coup plotter Gülen dies in exile

Preacher depicted by Erdoğan as his principal enemy was never extradited by US

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies

Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies

The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against Turkish ...

Fethullah Gulen, Exiled Cleric Accused by Turkey of Attempted Coup, Dies in U.S.

The reclusive cleric denied orchestrating the short-lived insurrection against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that brought tanks onto the streets.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Coup Attempt by Gulen Allies Led Erdogan to Crack Down in Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fethullah Gulen, the powerful preacher who died this week, began as allies. But their falling out brought bloodshed and an Erdogan crackdown.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

What if Trump’s campaign is cover for a slow-motion coup? | Jan-Werner Müller

Even if Trump can’t really mobilize large numbers of people to the streets, just prolonging a sense of chaos might be enough. Whatever happens next, one day historians will have to explain why a ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

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