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

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 ...

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World - ABC News - October 24

No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation | Kenneth Mohammed

As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation. . Conservative leadership hopefuls Robert Jenrick and ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Whelan says Brittney Griner was 'great help' in advocating for his freedom

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan said WNBA star Brittney Griner was of “great help” in advocating for his freedom after being detained in Russia since 2018. Whelan, who was freed alongside Wall ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

New Zealand beat Great Britain to win America's Cup

New Zealand retain the America's Cup after beating Great Britain 7-2 in the 37th edition of the event.

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Business - Financial Times - November 2

Great Premier League goals against former clubs

BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in the Premier League by players facing their former clubs, including strikes by Wayne Rooney, Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Kevin de Bruyne.

UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers

Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Paul Whelan says Brittney Griner was "a great help" in advocating for his freedom from Russia

Paul Whelan reflects on how WNBA star Brittney Griner helped lend support and advocated for his freedom after he was left behind in a one-for-one prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia in ...

‘They look like homes for rich people’: why Britain should look to Europe for its council housing revolution

On the continent, stylish, sustainable, community-minded social housing is a given, and nowhere more so than in Spain – from an elegant Barcelona women’s refuge to cool, solid stone houses in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

America’s Cup 2024: Great Britain beat New Zealand in races five and six – live

Ineos Britannia win races and cut overall gap to 4-2 New Zealand lead in battle to claim seven victories Into the third leg , the Brits’ big sails keeping them ahead though the gap is dwindling ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand double up to take 6-2 lead over Great Britain – live

Team Emirates NZ lead Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia crew Report from races five and six | And email Yara Leg 3 of 6: So many potholes on the course but New Zealand are still maintaining that ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

America’s Cup 2024: Great Britain’s dream over as New Zealand seal victory – live reaction

Team Emirates NZ win race nine in style to retain title Report from races seven and eight | And email Yara Leg 2 of 6: The gap now goes up to 325m and a third of the race distance is done ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

German space chief defends Europe investment model against Draghi’s proposal

Former Italian PM recommended abolishing ‘georeturn’ principle in report to European Commission

World - Financial Times - October 16

Broadcasters' group president: Trump threats against networks undermine 'basic press freedom'

The president of the leading trade group representing broadcast journalists is blasting former President Trump over his continued threats against some of the nation's largest news networks. Curtis ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against ‘sod you architecture’

Inspired by Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier, who believed streets fostered disease, a vision of Britain was cooked up that would see historic city centres flattened for flats and ring roads. But ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Moldova Re-Elects Pro-Western President in Vote That Pitted Europe Against Russia

The close election demonstrates the challenging path toward Western democracy for former Soviet states.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it | Alexander Hurst

From capitalising on a transatlantic brain drain to regulating US social media giants, it’s time for the continent to stand up for itself. I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of ...

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Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava reportedly in concussion protocol a day after Josh Heupel predicted he'd be in 'great shape' for Georgia game

A day after Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel predicted that quarterback Nico Iamaleava would be in "great shape" for Saturday's Georgia game, a report has cast some doubt on that assessment.

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