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Macron recognises Palestine

The French-Israeli relationship has always been fraught ever since the Vichy government in the second world war deported 76,000 French Jews to their.

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Culture Viewpoint

Pride ‘pink-washing’

It’s June. Pride Month. A time of the year when companies come crawling out of the woodwork, splashing a colourful rainbow onto their.

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Defence Viewpoint World Affairs

‘Israel, thank you’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s repeated calls for Israel and Iran to “de-escalate” reflect a wider ignorance across Britain, not helped by an openly.

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Viewpoint World Affairs

A chilling echo of Colombia’s past

The attempted assassination of Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is a violent shock to the political system – and a.

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Viewpoint World Affairs

Strip LA of Olympics

In 2028 Los Angeles is set to stage the Olympic Games. But in light of recent events, it shouldn’t. The host city must.

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Politics Viewpoint

Can Labour stop Reform?

Former foreign secretary David Miliband is warning of the danger facing centre-left parties from the rise of right-wing populism. In a report published.

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Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

Poland: Tusk’s balancing act

A vote for show, not strength By calling a vote of confidence in himself, Donald Tusk has gambled on theatrics to hold his.

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Culture People Viewpoint

Breaking stained-glass ceilings

The installation of the Right Reverend Sophie Jelley as the first female Bishop of Coventry is not just a ceremonial milestone – it’s.

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Politics Viewpoint

Cov Tories defect to Reform

When two sitting councillors abandon the party under which they were elected, it sends shockwaves far beyond the council chamber.  The decision by.

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Business News Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

UK hosts US-China trade talks

The announcement that London will host high-level trade talks between the United States and China today marks a notable moment for British diplomacy..

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