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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.

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.

Farage urged to probe Reform's Russia links

Keir Starmer demands Nigel Farage investigate Reform UK's Russia connections after ex-Welsh leader Nathan Gill gets 10-year bribery sentence. Read the full story.

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.

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.

Starmer breaks silence on Farage Russia links

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks out about Reform UK's Nigel Farage and his controversial comments on Ukraine and the West, calling for security service scrutiny.

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.

Meghan's royal wedding candle sparks controversy

The Duchess of Sussex faces criticism for seemingly rewriting history as she launches a 'wedding day' inspired candle while maintaining her royal connections in business ventures.

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.

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