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How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

Britain to feel like Barcelona by 2050

Groundbreaking Met Office research exposes how climate change will transform Britain's weather patterns, with southern England facing temperatures matching southern Spain within decades.

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.

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.

The Golden Age of 1950s Britain Revealed

Rediscover the magic of 1950s Britain - from post-war optimism to cultural revolutions that shaped modern society. A nostalgic journey through food, fashion and family life.

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.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup finals in Seville, citing a minor wrist injury. Her absence is a significant setback for the British team's hopes in the prestigious international competition.

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.

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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