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UN: Trump-era aid cuts fuel global humanitarian crisis

Exclusive: United Nations officials warn that drastic funding reductions to humanitarian programmes are creating catastrophic gaps in essential services worldwide, with vulnerable populations bearing the brunt.

Teenage Daydream: Coming of Age in an 80s All-Girl Band

Debsey Wykes' compelling memoir 'Teenage Daydream' revisits her coming-of-age journey through the raw energy of 1980s all-girl guitar band The Pandoras, offering a poignant look at friendship, music, and female rebellion.

Romanian Church condemns Ceaușescu's church demolitions

In a historic move, Romania's Orthodox Church has officially denounced Nicolae Ceaușescu's systematic destruction of religious sites during communist rule, revealing the shocking scale of devastation across Bucharest.

Trump Praises China's Communist Control Over Hong Kong

In a stunning reversal, Donald Trump has voiced support for Beijing's authoritarian grip on Hong Kong, praising Chinese leadership while breaking from Western allies' stance on human rights and democracy.

Trump revives Reagan-era Canada trade attack strategy

Donald Trump's campaign resurrects controversial 1980s trade attack ads targeting Canada, signalling potential return to aggressive protectionist policies that previously strained US-Canada relations.

Queen Victoria's Chaplain's Home Sells for £1.9M

The historic Scottish residence once home to Queen Victoria's personal chaplain has been sold for an astonishing £1.9 million, revealing fascinating royal connections and architectural heritage.

Cai Qi: Xi Jinping's Rapid Rise to Right-Hand Man

Explore the extraordinary political ascent of Cai Qi, Beijing's former party chief who has become President Xi Jinping's most trusted confidant and a key operator in China's power structure.

1950s Shoemaker's Shop Frozen in Time Discovered

Step back in time as we explore a perfectly preserved historic shoemaker's shop in Northamptonshire, discovered exactly as it was left in the mid-20th century with tools, leather and customer orders still in place.

Ivan Klíma: Celebrated Czech author dies aged 92

Celebrated Czech author Ivan Klíma, whose powerful dissident writings challenged communist oppression, has died aged 92. Explore the extraordinary life of the writer who turned political persecution into literary triumph.

Windsor Castle Bust Mystery Solved After 160 Years

A stunning discovery at Windsor Castle reveals a marble bust long believed to be Prince Albert was actually created for Queen Victoria's heartbroken daughter Princess Victoria following her father's tragic death. Royal historians uncover the truth 160 yea

What Your Favourite Historical Era Reveals About You

A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.

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