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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.

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.

Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 1: Full Leaked Details

Call of Duty fans, get ready! Leaked details reveal the explosive content coming to Black Ops 6 and Warzone in Season 1, including new maps, modes, and a potential game-changing feature. Here’s the full intel.

Secret D-Day maps found in £10 job lot set for £150k auction

A stunning historical discovery has been made as a set of top-secret D-Day assault maps, bought for just £10, are expected to sell for an astonishing £150,000 at auction. The maps, used for the Normandy landings, reveal intricate Allied invasion plans.

Rare 17th-Century Bristol Map Discovered in London Auction

A remarkable 17th-century map of Bristol, discovered in a London auction, reveals astonishing details of the city's historic landscape, including a rare depiction of the iconic Bristol Bridge buildings before their demolition.

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.

UK's 20°C Heat Surge: Exact Dates Revealed

New weather maps pinpoint the exact days Britain will bask in a 20°C heat blast this month, marking a dramatic shift from the recent cold and rain. Find out when the sunshine is coming to your area.

Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul

Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.

Google Maps 'UFO' Baffles Viewers in Scottish Highlands

A strange, saucer-shaped anomaly spotted on Google Maps in the Scottish Highlands has sparked a frenzy online, with UFO enthusiasts and sceptics debating its origins. Discover the location and the theories.

University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry

The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.

California Dems' Redistricting Move Sparks Gerrymandering Row

California's political landscape faces a seismic shift as Democrats push for a controversial redrawing of electoral maps, sparking fierce accusations of gerrymandering from Republicans and watchdog groups ahead of the 2026 elections.

African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.

Google Maps Blurs Windsor Castle Views, Study Finds

New research reveals Google Maps has obscured key views of Windsor Castle, raising questions about digital security and the protection of national landmarks in the age of satellite imagery.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

How Maps Have Shrunk Africa's True Scale and Potential

A new Guardian analysis exposes how the Mercator map projection has historically minimised Africa's true size and global importance, calling for a more accurate representation of the continent's vast potential.

Texas redistricting battle: Dems challenge GOP maps

Democrats escalate their fight against Texas Republicans over alleged gerrymandering in congressional redistricting, setting the stage for a pivotal legal clash ahead of the 2026 elections.

Tennessee GOP Bill Seeks to Ban Google Maps in Schools

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have proposed a bill to prohibit the use of Google Maps in public schools, citing concerns over 'liberal bias' in its algorithms. Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could hinder education.

Shrewsbury rejects Clive of India statue

Shrewsbury becomes the latest UK town to oppose a statue of Robert Clive, citing his controversial colonial legacy, as Britain continues to grapple with its imperial past.

500-mile 'rain bomb' to soak UK this week

New weather maps show a massive 500-mile 'rain bomb' is set to drench the UK, with flood warnings issued across multiple regions. Stay prepared with the latest storm updates.

600-mile storm to hit UK with 70mph winds

A massive 600-mile wide storm is set to hit the UK, bringing 70mph winds and torrential rain. Weather maps reveal the exact areas at risk as Brits brace for disruption.

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