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WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre

In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

UK backs French theme park with far-right links

Exclusive investigation reveals controversial French theme park chain Puy du Fou secured UK government support for its Midlands project despite its founder's deep ties to far-right movements and anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Trump's UK Golf Courses Face Financial Crisis

Donald Trump's prestigious UK golf courses in Scotland are reportedly haemorrhaging millions as financial documents reveal mounting losses and growing local opposition to expansion plans.

Australia's Truth: Langton, Pascoe & Tame Challenge Identity

In a groundbreaking new series 'The Idea of Australia', prominent Indigenous voices Marcia Langton, Bruce Pascoe and activist Grace Tame dismantle colonial narratives, offering a powerful re-examination of the nation's identity and history.

Gaza Crisis Echoes Britain's Imperial Past

As Gaza endures unprecedented devastation, a Guardian analysis reveals how Western powers are repeating historical patterns of colonial violence and collective punishment they once pioneered.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation

Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.

300-year-old Spanish coins found on Florida beach

A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.

Andy Murray trades tennis for golf in pro debut

Tennis legend Andy Murray trades Wimbledon's centre court for St Andrews' fairways as he makes his professional golf debut alongside brother Jamie in the prestigious Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Montserrat citizens denied UK justice access

Exclusive investigation reveals how British citizens in Montserrat are being systematically denied access to UK courts, sparking accusations of constitutional injustice and second-class citizenship.

London Homes Near Tube Command £140k Premium

New analysis reveals the immense value of a London postcode near a Tube station, with properties commanding a premium of over £140,000 compared to those just a short distance away.

Trump's Balmoral-Adjacent Scottish Estate Revealed

Exclusive insight into Donald Trump's deep affection for his Aberdeenshire estate, Turnberry, its strategic proximity to Balmoral, and the intriguing parallels with King Charles's own architectural tastes.

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