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It’s tempting to form quick judgments, particularly about human behavior, especially when those conclusions are unflattering. Yet sometimes, appearances are deceiving. Consider the recent experience of Celia Imrie, who hosted the 80th anniversary VJ Day event at the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire. King Charles and Queen Camilla were

India’s Diplomatic Strains with the U.S. Under Trump’s Pressure When Donald Trump secured his second term, India’s leadership likely viewed it with quiet satisfaction. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly public efforts to cultivate a rapport with Trump, both during and after his presidency, suggested a

Fri 5 Sep 2025 17.33 CEST Last modified on Fri 5 Sep 2025 17.35 CEST A recent report highlights a shift in public opinion regarding urban development policies. Researchers found that attitudes have changed significantly compared to previous years. The study, conducted by an independent group, surveyed residents

Donald Trump’s initial response to the striking scene of China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un appearing together at a sizable military parade in Beijing was, unsurprisingly, self-centered. He dismissed the display of unity as little more than a scheme to challenge

The political season begins in Westminster with renewed energy in parliament and the usual back-to-school analogies, but does real politics still happen there? In terms of policy and lawmaking within globally recognized institutions, the SW1 postcode remains the focal point. Yet the machinery of government feels sluggish. The UK stands

How are people in the UK adjusting to being compared to an isolated authoritarian regime? How does it feel to see the country ranked among the most oppressive nations in the world? That is the implication of a recent front-page claim suggesting Britain has taken a troubling turn. At first