Trump's Miami library plan includes 'fake news wing'
Donald Trump's proposed 47-storey presidential library in Miami, funded by $50m in donations, could feature a controversial 'fake news wing'. Explore the plans and the opposition.
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Netflix buys Warner Bros Studios in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a staggering $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios. The move, set to reshape Hollywood, faces regulatory scrutiny. Read the full story.
State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.
Florida College Re-Votes on Land for Trump Library
Miami Dade College's board has re-voted to gift a prime $67m site for Donald Trump's presidential library, despite an ongoing lawsuit alleging open government violations. Read the full story.
Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
August 2026 Trial Set in Trump Library Land Case
A trial date of August 2026 has been set in the lawsuit challenging the land transfer for Donald Trump's presidential library in Miami. Discover the legal battle's details.
Classic Crime Novels Reissued for Modern Readers
Discover three reissued crime classics from the Mail Bookshop. From a 1950s English village poisoning to a railway heist and a Maigret medical mystery. Dive into these gripping whodunits today!
Trump plans $1bn Miami presidential library
Donald Trump's foundation aims to raise nearly $1 billion in tax-exempt donations for a presidential library in downtown Miami, with $50m already pledged from media settlements. Discover the ambitious plans and the controversial tax status.
British Library strikers demand fair pay and support
As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
British Library ransomware crisis exposes security flaws
The British Library faces an ongoing technological nightmare as a devastating ransomware attack continues to cripple services months after the initial breach, raising serious questions about cybersecurity in UK cultural institutions.
Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
Authors Boycott British Library Over Staff Dispute
Prominent writers including Joe Hill withdraw from British Library events as institution faces backlash over staff treatment and controversial restructuring plans.
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.
James Mosley: Guardian of Britain's Printing Heritage
Celebrating the extraordinary life of James Mosley, the pioneering historian who rescued Britain's typographic legacy from obscurity and transformed our understanding of printing history.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
1970s Lesbian Activists: Britain's Forgotten Warriors
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
Stick Library: Safer Alternative to Dangerous Dog Play
A revolutionary 'Stick Library' in a UK park is challenging traditional dog play, offering safer alternatives to potentially dangerous sticks. Discover why vets are praising this innovative approach to canine safety.
Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.
Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo
Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
How a British quarrel named Melbourne
The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.
Trump library plans compared to Hitler memorials
Plans for Donald Trump's presidential library have ignited fierce debate after architects drew parallels to Adolf Hitler's regime, raising questions about historical legacy and political symbolism.
Fulham Palace makes Black History Month permanent
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years
Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.
Ex-Mayor Critically Injured in Library Stabbing
Shocking details emerge as ex-mayor of Woburn critically injured in daylight stabbing at local library. Police launch urgent investigation into the violent assault that has left community in disbelief.
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