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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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The picture that shows the West is finished
Is Trump trying to destroy a 100-year-old alliance? Together, America and Europe have won two world wars, boosted the world’s economy and helped spread democracy. This weekend, they wavered.
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The meeting that could change the world
Will it be a success? Tomorrow, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet in a historic summit. Some hope North Korea will give up its nuclear arsenal, others say grave troubles lie ahead.
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Less than half of young people proud of England
Should you be proud of your country? A major survey has revealed a sharp fall in patriotism among the young. One in 10 said they were “embarrassed” to be English. Is national pride so bad?
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Vaccines deployed as Ebola strikes the Congo
Can we end the scourge of global pandemics? Dozens have died as a fresh Ebola outbreak hits central Africa. The lives of potentially thousands more depend on a new experimental vaccine.
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‘A new era’ dawns as Meghan marries Harry
Can the monarchy survive? The royal wedding had civil rights, a gospel choir singing Stand By Me and a bride who gave herself away. Some are...
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Anne Frank’s secret ‘dirty jokes’ discovered
Should we all keep a diary? From jokes about sex, to musings on puberty and prostitutes — all are among the lines experts have recently found concealed in secret pages of Anne Frank’s diary.
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Meghan’s ‘dad crisis’ stirs marriage debate
Is marriage itself past its sell-by date? Just as the big day looms, Meghan Markle is facing a family drama: her father may not walk her down the aisle. Some say the tradition is sexist anyway.
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War fears rise as Trump dumps nuclear deal
Is the world more dangerous now? Tensions flared across the Middle East as Trump pulled out of Iran’s “rotten” nuclear pact. Now, some say war is looming. Here are five things that may happen.
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Report: Give millennials £10k to fix generation gap
Is this a good idea? A bold new report has urged the government to give all 25-year-olds £10,000. It says the cash will help young people buy homes, learn new skills and start businesses.
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Mandela, Malala, and now… The Donald?
Should Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize? South Korea’s leader thinks so, after the US president helped broker historic peace talks. Trump’s own showdown with Kim Jong-un could be weeks away.
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The moment peace got one step closer in Korea
Could two Koreas become one? The leaders of the North and the South met for a historic summit on Friday. Soon, the Korean War will officially be over. “Reunification” is on everyone’s lips.
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‘Trump whisperer’ aiming to tame The Donald
Can “la bromance” last? In a landmark state visit, Emmanuel Macron hails “very special relationship” with the US. He and Trump have struck an unlikely bond, but some say troubles lie ahead.
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‘Prince Charles could be the last King’
Can the monarchy survive without the Queen? Tomorrow Commonwealth heads are likely to confirm Prince Charles as their new leader when the Queen dies — despite his rapidly waning popularity.
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Grit, grace, brains and beauty: Barbara Bush
Are presidents less important than their first ladies? Wife to one president, mother to another — Barbara Bush was “the enforcer” behind a political dynasty. She died on Tuesday aged 92.
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Trump branded ‘morally unfit’ for presidency
Is this a legitimate accusation? On Sunday James Comey launched a blistering attack on the president, and today his explosive memoir is released. His message is clear: Donald Trump must go.