Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US
In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.
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Egypt intensifies pressure for Rosetta Stone return
The British Museum faces mounting pressure as Egypt launches a fresh campaign for the return of the priceless Rosetta Stone, escalating global debates about colonial-era artefacts.
Egypt demands Louvre return ancient artefacts
Egypt's antiquities authority launches formal campaign for the return of prized artefacts from the Louvre Museum, escalating global debate about cultural heritage repatriation.
British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row
A seriously ill British grandmother has been granted repatriation to the UK after spending twelve years on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling offences, following a dramatic medical intervention.
British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row after 12 years
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
Trump plans immediate repatriation of Caribbean boat survivors
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes controversial policy to swiftly repatriate Caribbean boat survivors, drawing criticism from human rights advocates and immigration experts.
Brit's Turkey Death: Family's Repatriation Nightmare
The grieving family of Mark Gadsby, a British tourist who died suddenly in Turkey, are desperately trying to repatriate his body while facing mounting costs and unanswered questions about his mysterious death.
Penny Wong Faces Heat Over ISIS Bride Repatriation
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong faces intense criticism from opposition senators over the repatriation of ISIS-linked women and children from Syrian camps, igniting a fierce national security debate.
British boy trapped in Syrian camp: Family's plea for help
The family of a 10-year-old British boy, whose mother took him to Syria to join ISIS, is fighting for his safe return from a squalid detention camp. They argue the UK government has a duty to rescue the child from a life of radicalisation and despair.
British dealer in Banksy repatriation row with Italy
A contentious legal dispute unfolds as a UK art dealer faces allegations of illegally exporting prized Banksy artworks from Italy, sparking a major cultural heritage debate.
Brit Grandmother Critically Ill After Turkey Weight Loss Op
A British grandmother is fighting for her life in a Turkish hospital after a weight-loss surgery went horribly wrong. Her family is desperately trying to bring her home amid a £60,000 medical bill crisis.
Australia Repatriates Families from Syrian ISIS Camps
In a landmark operation, Australia has repatriated 11 women and children from a Syrian detention camp, igniting a fierce debate on national security and human rights.
Australia's Standoff Over ISIS Families in Syrian Camps
Exclusive report reveals the growing humanitarian and security crisis as Australia refuses to repatriate dozens of women and children from squalid ISIS-linked detention camps in Syria.
Bristol returns sacred artefacts to Larrakia people
In a powerful act of post-colonial justice, Bristol's museum returns 14 culturally significant artefacts to the Larrakia people of Australia, setting a new precedent for UK cultural institutions.
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.
Germany returns lost Chekhov archive to Russia in diplomatic move
In a significant act of cultural diplomacy, Germany has repatriated a priceless collection of Anton Chekhov's personal letters and manuscripts to Russia, decades after they went missing following WWII.
ISIS 'Beatle' Jihadi Ringo Returns to UK
Exclusive: Aiden Aslin, one of the notorious ISIS 'Beatles', is back on British soil after being captured in Syria. The repatriation of the terror cell member, linked to the brutal beheadings of Western hostages, raises major national security questions a
Brit Mum's Tenerife Holiday Nightmare After Brain Aneurysm
A British mother's dream holiday to Tenerife turns into a medical nightmare after a sudden brain aneurysm diagnosis leaves her stranded, facing a £100,000 medical bill and a desperate fight to get home.
France demands Rosetta Stone return and free Bayeux Tapestry access
France has reportedly asked the British Museum to lend the Bayeux Tapestry and requested free entry for French citizens—while also reigniting calls for the Rosetta Stone's repatriation.
Widower's plea to bring wife's ashes home from Spain
A grieving widower faces a bureaucratic nightmare as he struggles to repatriate his late wife's ashes from Spain to the UK, highlighting the emotional toll of international bereavement procedures.
Cambodia, Thailand to repatriate nationals from Malaysia
Cambodia and Thailand are set to bring back their citizens detained in Malaysia following a major human trafficking operation. The move highlights ongoing regional efforts to combat illegal migration and exploitation.
Germany returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Germany has officially returned 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the global restitution of colonial-era looted art. The artefacts, stolen during the 1897 British raid, are now back in their homeland after over a century.
Sotheby's returns ancient Buddha relics to India
Sotheby's auction house has returned a collection of precious Buddha relics to India following a contentious ownership debate, marking a significant moment in cultural repatriation.
India welcomes back ancient Buddha-linked gems
India rejoices as precious ancient artefacts, believed to be linked to the Buddha, are repatriated in a landmark cultural event. Discover the significance of these treasures and the diplomatic efforts behind their return.
Edinburgh University's Skull Room: A Colonial Legacy Scrutinised
Edinburgh University's controversial 'Skull Room' faces renewed criticism as its colonial-era origins come under scrutiny. Discover the unsettling history behind this infamous collection.
British men drown in Portuguese hotel pool tragedy
Two kind-hearted British men tragically drowned in a Portuguese hotel swimming pool. Friends have launched a fundraiser to repatriate their bodies.
Cambodia accused of forced repatriation of Thai activists
Human rights groups allege Cambodia is forcibly returning Thai dissidents, sparking fears of persecution under Thailand's strict lèse-majesté laws.
Nazi-looted Pompeii mosaic returns after 80 years
A stunning Roman mosaic stolen by Nazis during WWII has been repatriated to Italy, closing a dark chapter in its history.
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