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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.

Trump privately praised Xi Jinping as "brilliant"

In a stunning revelation from newly released documents, Donald Trump privately praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'smart' and 'brilliant' while publicly criticising China. The Boston College archives reveal Trump's contradictory stance on US-China re

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.

American's Sunday Roast Revelation Stuns Brits

An American food enthusiast's viral journey discovering Britain's iconic Sunday roast reveals surprising verdicts on Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, and gravy traditions that left them questioning American cuisine supremacy.

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.

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.

eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation

A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r

Roswell 'Alien Autopsy' Film Unearthed in US Archives

The legendary 1947 Roswell incident is back in the spotlight as never-before-seen footage, discovered deep within the US National Archives, is analysed by experts. Could this finally be the proof of extraterrestrial life?

British Musical Drama Generates Oscar Buzz

The deeply moving film 'The End of the World' is generating significant Oscar buzz for its powerful portrayal of grief and community, potentially becoming Britain's next major awards contender.

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