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Lunacy! Moon movie accused of insulting US
Is First Man anti-American? The film, which comes out today, tells the story of Neil Armstrong’s historic walk on the Moon – but does not show him...
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Sabotage, seduction and a teenage Nazi-killer
Would you have joined the resistance in the Second World War? Freddie Oversteegen, a Dutch woman who blew up railway lines, hid Jewish children and shot Nazis from her bike, has died aged 92.
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New Shakespeare play celebrates warrior queen
Is it brilliant or blasphemy? The ambitious production combines material from the Bard’s plays with fresh lines from playwright Jeanie O’Hare to tell the bloody history of Margaret of Anjou.
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Sabotage, seduction and a teenage Nazi-killer
Would you have joined the resistance in the Second World War? Freddie Oversteegen, a Dutch woman who blew up railway lines, hid Jewish children and shot Nazis from her bike, has died aged 92.
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5,000 years on, high heels are given the boot
Should we mourn the demise of high heels? In a landmark show at London Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham spun heads with a high heel-free catwalk. Trends suggest they could be on the way out.
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Ancient hashtag hailed world’s oldest drawing
Were ancient humans really just like us? Archaeologists have discovered a 73,000-year-old drawing in South Africa — evidence that early humans were more sophisticated than once thought.
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Tuneless, dull and dated: anthems under fire
Should we scrap national anthems? A nine-year-old girl has sparked anger by calling out racist lyrics in Advance Australia Fair. It is far from the only national song...
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The Czech protests that still hurt 50 years on
Can heroic defeats teach us more than victories? It is 50 years since the Soviet Union crushed Czechoslovakia’s dreams of liberation. What lessons can we learn from this tragic tale?
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Aretha: In her voice, we could feel our history
How should we remember Aretha Franklin — as a musician or a civil rights hero? The “Queen of Soul” died last week. She was one of the most celebrated and influential singers in history.
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Marie Curie hailed most world-changing woman
Is science the greatest historical force? Pioneering chemist Marie Curie has topped a poll of the world’s most influential women. She is joined by many other trailblazing female scientists.
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Calls for peace after Zimbabwe vote violence
Is there any hope for Zimbabwe? Nine months after the ousting of Robert Mugabe, the country has been plunged into violence following a general election. At least six people have died.
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Trump, Putin and Russian leaders in the US
Should Putin go to the White House? After a controversial summit, Trump shocked the world again by inviting the Russian leader to Washington. But the visit is far from unprecedented.
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School’s out as UK basks in long, hot summer
Are staycations the best type of holiday? The summer holidays are about to begin. Millions will travel abroad. But with the UK’s heatwave in full swing, is it better to stay at home?
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Terminate! Scientists vow to block killer bots
Should we ban killer robots? Thousands of artificial intelligence experts have declared they will never build autonomous army robots. Some fear an AI arms race could spark a third world war.
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Not victorious... but happy and glorious
Can the warm glow last? England may have crashed out of the World Cup, but Gareth Southgate’s young lions have sparked a new-found patriotism that is surging across the nation.
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HurriKane vs Lucky Luka in Moscow showdown
Who is going to win tonight’s World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia? The answer may lie with the two captains, Harry Kane and Luka Modrić. And they have very different stories…
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Trump itching for a fight as key summit opens
Is NATO obsolete? As the military group meets in Brussels today, Trump will demand that European nations pay more for defence. Some say the old alliance cannot survive the new Trumpian age.