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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 -
How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power
After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'
The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’
Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dipWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Three tests for Britain’s Budget
Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts
Ageing population is a great policy achievement but the higher costs demand tax increases and improved growthWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Goodbye to low-tax Britain
One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shiftBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
From heart op to England return - how Isiekwe fought back
England lock Nick Isiekwe says he is in peak condition after recovering from a serious heart condition which could have ended his career.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Man gets life for 1975 murder of teen who "fought for her life"
Although Mitchell's cause of death was ruled as drowning, police say the autopsy report suggested that she "had fought for her life."Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
1 in 5 neighbors have fought over politics, says new survey
Among those surveyed, men were more than twice as likely to get into a dispute than women, according to Redfin.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
England claim hard-fought win over Samoa in series opener
England hold off a physical Samoa side to claim a hard-fought victory in Wigan in the opening match of their two-Test series.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Seahawks' Derick Hall and Jarran Reed fought on the sideline over costly penalty
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall and defensive lineman Jarran Reed got in each other's faces on the field and had to be separated from a full-scale fight on the sideline during Sunday's loss to the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Body of ex-soldier who fought in Ukraine brought home
Liam Love's body has been repatriated to County Fermanagh ahead of a funeral service on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery. Historic England is commemorating the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass ’s ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Comeback kings? How Spurs fought back to win, again
Former Tottenham midfielder and MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Spurs fought back to beat Aston Villa, the eighth time this year they have won a home league game after conceding first.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Ukraine says it fought N Korean troops for first time
Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a "small group" of North Korean soldiers were attacked.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Cooper 'believes in Britain's coaching pathway'
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper says he believes in Britain's culture and coaching pathway following Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England head coach.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession
UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling shortWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
PHOTO COLLECTION: Australia Britain Royals
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.Entertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'
Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex
A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?Business - Financial Times - October 26 -
UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement
The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery
Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gambleBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects
Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even furtherWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth
The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader
Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished
Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets
The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy
Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goalWorld - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Britain’s bold plan to create super funds
The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strongBusiness - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
‘The case became a witch hunt’: how ‘killer nurse’ Daniela Poggiali fought to clear her name
Italy’s ‘angel of death’ was imprisoned and demonised by the press before her convictions were overturned. Now the expert who came to her defence has turned his attention to Lucy Letby’s case. ‘It ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as CongoEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as CongoSports - ABC News - October 29 -
Officers who fought off the Jan. 6 mob praise Harris for reclaiming site of Trump's speech
Police officers who fought off Donald Trump supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were at Kamala Harris's speech at the Ellipse and praised her for reclaiming the site.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Jack Draper into Paris last 16 with hard-fought win over world No 6 Taylor Fritz
Seventh win in a row and fourth against a top-10 player In-form Briton faces Australian Alex de Minaur next The two previous times Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz faced each other this year, their ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
How Moldovans bravely fought off Russian election meddling – and stood up for democracy | Paula Erizanu
Journalists and police challenged disinformation, intimidation and cash-for-vote schemes, while huge numbers turned up to vote . Having lived in Britain for 12 years, I returned to my native ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
‘A triumph’: London’s £19bn Elizabeth line is named best new architecture in Britain
With its futuristic panels, airy tunnels and elegantly unified design, the 73-mile addition to the tube is a worthy winner of the prestigious Stirling prize – and puts the rest of the creaking, ...World - The Guardian - October 16
