Divide Britain Fought

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.

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

Three tests for Britain’s Budget

Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth

Business - 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 growth

World - 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 shift

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Reactions to a divided Election, in photo and illustration

Voters across the country react to the results of the Presidential election seen through photography and illustration

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Trump's Rubio pick divides Republicans

Tensions are brewing over President-elect Trump’s move to tap Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as secretary of State, with some of the president-elect’s allies voicing concerns about the pick. ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Ukraine says it fought N Korean troops for first time

Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a "small group" of North Korean soldiers were attacked.

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.

The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession

UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling short

World - 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

HSBC divides into four businesses in major overhaul of operations

Chief executive Georges Elhedery also announces east-west split in effort to cut costs and navigate geopolitical tensions. Business live – latest news updates HSBC’s new chief executive, ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Trump, Harris deeply divided over NATO, Ukraine

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris have diverged sharply over how to handle Ukraine and NATO, with Harris pledging to continue strong support of Kyiv and engagement with allies, while ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

In Pro Sports, as in the U.S., Political Support Is Divided

A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Party may hit political difficulties as the amount rises with inflation and system loses its original advantages

World - Financial Times - November 5

12:30 Report — A divided country looks to move on

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. The Starbucks holiday menu officially launches today! I swear that peppermint mocha hits differently in the festive red cup. How did Trump win so decisively? ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

Trump looks to woo — and divide — Putin, Xi and Kim

President-elect Trump is expected to deploy his trademark mix of belligerent threats and friendly relations with some of the world's dictators as he seeks to break up the deepening partnerships ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

How Trump Divides Chinese Who Aspire for Democracy

A new HBO documentary about opposition to autocrats says a lot about the complex politics the president-elect inspires for people fleeing countries.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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.

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 gamble