Burke and Wills Statue Debate: Heroes or Folly?
A controversial statue of explorers Burke and Wills in Melbourne ignites debate over colonial history. Is it a tribute to heroes or a monument to a tragic farce? Explore the story.
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Arrest Warrant for Sheikh Hasina's Son in Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi tribunal has issued an arrest warrant for Sajeeb Wazed, son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, on crimes against humanity charges. Read the latest on the tribunal's rulings and political fallout.
Libyan man appears at ICC on war crimes charges
Khaled El Hishri, accused of atrocities at a Tripoli prison, made his first ICC appearance. Judges set a key hearing for May 2025. Read the full details.
Dutch King Apologises for Slavery in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivers a formal apology for Dutch slavery in Suriname during a historic royal visit, addressing a painful colonial legacy.
Diane Keaton's LA mansion for sale after her death
The late actress Diane Keaton's Spanish Colonial mansion in exclusive Sullivan Canyon is on the market for around $27 million. Explore the unique property she renovated over eight years.
SAS troops refuse Afghan war crimes inquiry evidence
Scores of Special Forces soldiers are declining to give evidence to a war crimes inquiry over fears of self-incrimination. Read the latest on the high-stakes investigation.
Special Forces chief covered up Afghan executions
Whistleblower claims senior UK special forces officer knew soldiers were executing Afghans but conducted 'fake exercise' to cover it up. Read the shocking testimony.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders are intensifying demands for colonial-era crimes to be recognised as crimes against humanity, with calls for formal apologies and financial reparations from former colonial powers.
Tommy Gee, progressive colonial administrator, dies at 100
Tommy Gee, a colonial administrator who helped double Uganda's secondary schools after independence, has died aged 100. Discover his remarkable life of public service.
Australia's Indigenous Languages Fight for Survival
Discover how Australian communities are working to revive Indigenous languages from the brink of extinction, a legacy of colonial policies. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Green Globalist and Tory Clash Over Immigration
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
Adolf Hitler changes name after Namibia election win
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona wins fifth term and officially changes his controversial name. Discover the colonial history behind the naming and his political career.
100-year-old man investigated for Nazi camp guard role
German authorities are investigating a centenarian suspected of serving as a guard at a brutal WWII prisoner camp where thousands perished. Discover the latest developments in this historic case.
Caribbean slavery reparations body seeks UK justice
Caribbean leaders clarify reparations aim is not to 'break British Treasury' but find collaborative solution to colonial legacy. Learn about their restorative justice proposal.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Guilty of Crimes
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina found guilty of crimes against humanity for crackdown on student protests. Read the full verdict details and international implications.
New Thrillers: James Bond's Q Investigates in Quantum of Menace
Discover three gripping new crime novels. James Bond's Q investigates a friend's death, a detective probes a murder in 1920s Calcutta, and a reunion turns sinister. Available now from the Mail Bookshop.
Radical Jamaican Journalist in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of radical Jamaican journalist W.F. Domingo and his groundbreaking activism in 1920s London. Explore how his ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.
Tadamon Massacre: Assad's Killing Field Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Damascus suburb became Assad's killing field, with perpetrators still at large. Survivors break silence about mass executions and burning of bodies.
Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes
In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.
NYC Politician Confronts Family's Ugandan Expulsion History
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani addresses his family's painful history during Uganda's Asian expulsion while campaigning for NYC's next mayor, revealing how personal trauma shapes political identity.
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.
Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit
A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.
Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
De Blasio's island purchase ignites colonial wealth debate
Ex-New York mayor Bill de Blasio sparks outrage after acquiring exclusive Long Island property while progressive allies condemn colonial legacy and wealth inequality.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Russia's Horrific Torture Methods Against Ukrainians Revealed
Disturbing evidence emerges of systematic torture techniques employed by Russian officers against Ukrainian civilians, with victims subjected to medieval-style brutality and psychological torment.
Trump's South Korea Gaffe: Wrong Colonial History Claim
Donald Trump left diplomats stunned during a private meeting when he incorrectly asserted South Korea had been under British colonial rule, exposing significant historical knowledge gaps.
Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations
A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for war crimes
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina receives death sentence from International Crimes Tribunal for 1971 war crimes, sparking international concern.
WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre
In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.
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