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UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

Charlie Kirk UK Tour Sparks Fury and Protest

US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk faces a storm of protest and accusations of importing 'divisive American politics' as his UK speaking tour gets underway, with critics demanding his events be cancelled.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

Trump's Slurred 9/11 Speech Sparks Major Health Concerns

Donald Trump's 9/11 memorial speech in Pennsylvania has ignited serious health fears after the former President appeared to slur his words, lose his train of thought, and stumble through his address, with experts and onlookers raising alarms about his cog

Charlie Kirk: UK Students Could Be "Shot" for Debating Ideas

American commentator Charlie Kirk sparks fierce debate, claiming UK university culture is so hostile to free speech that students debating contentious topics could be 'shot and killed'. His warning ignites a discussion on censorship, safety, and intellect

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

Farage's Trump-Inspired Free Speech Ploy Exposed

Nigel Farage's audacious 'Free Speech Bill' is exposed as a potential Trojan horse for US-style culture wars, echoing Donald Trump's tactics and threatening the very foundations of British democracy and social cohesion.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

The Hidden Cost of Hate Speech: Free Speech & Transphobia

An incisive examination of the dangerous misconception that free speech is an absolute right, exploring the real-world harm caused by transphobic rhetoric and the legal, social, and ethical consequences for purveyors of hate in Britain.

The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo

The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.

New SA Senator's Maiden Speech Slams 'Woke Agenda'

South Australia's newest Senator, Charlotte Walker, uses her powerful maiden speech to Parliament to launch a blistering attack on identity politics and 'woke ideology', calling for a renewed focus on core Australian values, free speech, and national sove

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.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

I Ruined My Cousin's Wedding With One Speech Mistake

A wedding guest's well-intentioned speech spirals into a family feud after a single, disastrously misjudged joke. Discover the cringe-worthy moment that silenced a room and shattered a celebration.

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