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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.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

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.

West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact

In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.

Uniqlo's 'Plantation' Tennis Tournament Sparks Hawaii Outrage

Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo faces mounting criticism for sponsoring a tennis tournament held at a Hawaiian resort still named 'Plantation', with activists calling the term a painful reminder of the island's oppressive colonial past.

Bethell stars as England crush South Africa in ODI

England's young guns, led by a spectacular 88 from Jacob Bethell, secured a dominant 157-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.

Swinney Slams Westminster's 'Colonial' Attitude

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney accuses the UK Government of a 'colonial' approach, undermining devolution and bypassing Holyrood on key policies in a major constitutional clash.

The African Kingdom That's Colder Than London

Forget everything you thought you knew about Africa. Tucked away in the mountains, the Kingdom of Lesotho offers a stunning, cool climate, epic adventures, and a unique cultural experience unlike any other on the continent.

UK Floods Submerge Yorkshire, Colonial Artefacts Returned

A visual roundup of Tuesday's major events: severe flooding disrupts northern England, a historic gesture sees Benin Bronzes repatriated, and tensions rise at a UK immigration centre, all captured in striking photography.

Vietnam demands France return colonial-era cannon

Vietnam escalates a diplomatic dispute with France, demanding the return of a historic cannon, a symbol of national resistance against colonial rule, taken from Hanoi over 130 years ago.

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