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UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings

A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.

Meghan Markle accused of cashing in on royal status

The Duchess of Sussex faces fresh criticism as her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard draws accusations of capitalising on her royal connections while maintaining distance from The Firm.

The 150 Friend Limit: Science Explains Why

Groundbreaking research uncovers why humans struggle to maintain more than 150 meaningful friendships, exploring the evolutionary psychology behind our social limitations.

Microsoft exec's friendly letters to Epstein revealed

Exclusive documents uncover Nathan Myhrvold's friendly correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including private jet travel arrangements and birthday wishes, raising new questions about elite connections.

Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe

A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.

Trusted journalist named in Epstein flight logs

Shocking court documents reveal a revered American broadcast journalist, once hailed as 'the most trusted man in America', travelled on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, raising questions about elite connections to the convicted sex offender.

Tony Blair's secret meetings with Jeffrey Epstein revealed

Exclusive investigation uncovers multiple private encounters between former Prime Minister Tony Blair and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about political connections to the disgraced financier.

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.

Why you can't have more than 150 friends

Groundbreaking research reveals why our brains limit meaningful social connections and how this affects our modern relationships in the digital age.

O'Hagan's 'On Friendship': Bonds in Digital Age

Discover Andrew O'Hagan's profound meditation on friendship in contemporary society, examining how digital connections are reshaping our most fundamental human relationships.

Gender Friendship Gap: Women Keep Pals, Men Lose Them

Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford uncovers why women maintain childhood friendships into grandmotherhood while men start losing friends in their twenties. Discover the psychological and social factors behind this enduring friendship di

The hidden emotional cost of low-maintenance friendships

New research reveals the hidden emotional toll of low-maintenance friendships. Experts warn that these seemingly convenient connections may lead to loneliness and weaken our support networks. Discover why putting in the effort is essential for true, lasti

Mandelson questioned over Epstein connections

Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson faces renewed questions about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following latest disclosures about their meetings and communications.

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