Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism after reportedly praising colonial governance in Africa during private Republican dinner conversations, drawing condemnation from historians and diplomats.
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.
Marine archaeologists uncover 300-year-old Spanish galleon from legendary 1715 Treasure Fleet, revealing gold coins and priceless artefacts from colonial era shipwreck.
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.
Archaeologists uncover 16th-century Spanish shipwrecks off Florida coast, revealing unprecedented insights into colonial trade routes and maritime technology.
A powerful new film adaptation offers a poignant child's-eye perspective on the violent collapse of white rule in Rhodesia, blending personal memoir with historical reckoning.
A revolutionary searchable database brings to light the harrowing stories and legal records of over 80,000 enslaved individuals in 18th-century Grenada, transforming historical understanding.
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.
New research explores whether a cheeky pint could actually boost your foreign language skills, challenging conventional wisdom about alcohol's effects on cognitive performance.
Discover the fascinating historical and political journey behind Rhode Island's official name change, shedding its colonial-era 'Providence Plantations' moniker after a public referendum.
A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.
Tensions flared between Indian and Pakistani diplomats at a Dubai cultural forum during a heated debate on the ownership and promotion of the Urdu language, highlighting ongoing geopolitical rivalries.
A coalition of African nations launches a formal campaign demanding reparations from Britain for centuries of slavery, genocide, and exploitation, with claims reaching into the trillions.
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo
Former President Donald Trump's White House reportedly banned staff from speaking Spanish, a move condemned by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as an attack on diversity and inclusion.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Body language expert Judi James decodes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship dynamics, analysing their public appearances for signs of a potential future engagement and marriage.
A leading body language expert analyses Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent public appearances, revealing the intimate gestures and subtle cues that are fuelling intense engagement speculation. Exclusive insight into their loved-up behaviour.
Former President Donald Trump pledges to mandate English as the sole official language of the United States if re-elected, targeting citizenship tests and government services in a move critics call divisive.
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.
The beloved 1970s sitcom 'Rising Damp' faces a modern reckoning as UKTV adds a trigger warning for its 'discriminatory language', igniting a fierce debate about historical context, comedy, and censorship in British television.