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The man rewriting history to suit himself
Is history a super-weapon? Yesterday, Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden traded different versions of reality. The battle to control the story has become the ultimate power struggle.
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Biden tells NATO leaders: ‘America is back’
Is NATO still necessary? Yesterday, Joe Biden arrived in Brussels to show other leaders that the USA is ready to take a leading role again. But some question the organization’s relevance.
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PM and President sign new Atlantic Charter
Is symbolism important? Yesterday, Boris Johnson and Joe Biden agreed a new deal setting out their joint vision for future prosperity and the world's recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
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Rewriting the rules of British-US diplomacy
Is it time to ditch the term “special relationship”? As Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet for the first time today, the nature of the UK’s dealings with the US could change dramatically.
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The Black queen making television history
Is race a modern invention? Yesterday, a new TV drama launched with a Black actor as Tudor queen Anne Boleyn. There were many Black Tudors and experts say their race was not an issue.
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‘An Olympics without fans is not the Olympics’
Are fans the real heroes of sport? The news yesterday that some Japanese spectators may be allowed at this summer’s Olympics was a reminder that athletes alone do not make an event.
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An iconic plinth and one massive metal rocket
Should statues be elected? From today, people are being invited to vote for the next artwork to go on display in the heart of London – but some would rather leave it to the experts.
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‘The answer my friend is blowin’ in the wind’
Should art be political? Today is the 80th birthday of Bob Dylan, poet, painter and Nobel prizewinner. He has also written some of the most famous political protest songs in history.
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Civil service posher today than in the 1960s
Is social mobility a myth? The UK civil service is dominated by privately educated Latin speakers, a new report revealed yesterday. For some, it is proof: hard work does not equal success.
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The 1,000-year-old poem shaking a nation
Can one verse topple a government? One of China’s most powerful tycoons is living in fear today after he was accused of criticising the government by posting a classic poem on social media.
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War looms as Israel and Palestine trade blows
Is the terrible bloodshed in Jerusalem inevitable? Today, Israel and Palestine are teetering on the brink of another war, and each side blames the other for this new bout of violence.
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Johnson triumph as Labour loses Hartlepool
Do morals no longer matter in politics? As the Conservatives celebrate victory today, many wonder how a politician so mired in scandal as Boris Johnson can keep winning elections.
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NEWSFLASH MAY 2022: ‘War with France is over!’
Should Britain go to war over Jersey? Last night an uneasy peace descended over St Helier. This FICTIONAL report from the future imagines a very different scenario… and its repercussions.
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The greatest Frenchman ever – or perhaps not
Did Napoleon do more harm than good? Yesterday marked the 200th anniversary of the French leader’s death, but modern historians have deeply divided opinions about his legacy.
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How learning to cook could save civilisation
Should learning to cook be compulsory for everyone? Yesterday Marks & Spencer launched a new TV show. Last week Marcus Rashford launched an online course. Cooking seems to be all the rage.