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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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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.
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£1.14: the price we each pay for the royals
Is the royal family worth the money? The Queen’s taxpayer-funded costs rose last year. “The Firm” contributes vast sums to the UK’s economy. But many resent paying for it at all.
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The millennial who smashed the establishment
Should more young people run for office? She is young, liberal, working class, and just won a shock election victory. For many, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represents the future of US politics.
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We should expect more wars say BBC lectures
Is war part of human nature? That is the key debate in the 2018 Reith Lectures which began yesterday. Delivered by historian Margaret MacMillan, the talks offer scant hope for world peace.
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The modern twists on an ancient sun festival
Should we all celebrate the summer solstice? Pagans descended on Stonehenge this morning to celebrate the longest day of the year. Some think we all could benefit from a little sun worship.
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England dreams of glory after last-gasp winner
What would happen if England won the World Cup? Overcome with relief and joy last night after a late winner against stubborn Tunisia, England fans are now dreaming of the ultimate prize.
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The World Cup, patriotism and a history of sport
Is sport really a force for good? The 32 countries competing at the World Cup will be spurred on by nationalist sentiment. But many feel sport is the perfect place to express these feelings.
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El Gasico, Vikings and a Spanish inquisition
Can football triumph over World Cup controversies? Tonight the greatest show on earth kicks off as Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. We explore the deeper stories behind week one’s biggest games.
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‘Love Island teaches you more than Jane Austen’
Surely not? The TV show is smashing records. Some scorn it as low-grade trash. But others say its stories of relationships, courtship and rejection have more wisdom than the classics.
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History versus hype as tyrant meets tycoon
Was yesterday truly historic? Kim Jong-un pledged to “denuclearise” North Korea, and Donald Trump vowed to end US “war games”. But is this hollow propaganda — or a genuine turning point?
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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?