The Hidden History of America’s Suburbs
In 1962, he ran for governor as a Republican in a state that had elected a Democrat seven consecutive times. His support came from high…
13-year-old mystery of Tweed Regional Museum’s red letters solved in time it took to drink half a cuppa
It's been a red letter day at the Tweed in northern New South Wales with the resolution of a 13-year-old mystery.It began when museum curator…
A Vatican court has convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of embezzlement, marking the first time in history that a cardinal has been sentenced to prison by a Vatican court
In a landmark ruling, a Vatican court has convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of embezzlement and sentenced him to five-and-a-half years in prison. This marks the…
Displacing a Nation: What Led to (and Caused) the Gaza-Israel Catastrophe
The Hamas-Israel War has devastated Gaza and displaced its people. It could result in expulsions in the West Bank over time. It is about the…
As Biden responds to Lucy Flores’ allegations, a history of ‘expressions of affection’ may come back to haunt him
An allegation that Joe Biden inappropriately touched a Nevada state lawmaker is renewing questions about his appeal to women if he seeks the Democratic presidential…
MLS proves with U.S. Open Cup move it doesn’t get soccer tradition
Don Garber acknowledged long ago he didn’t know much about soccer when he left the NFL for MLS. Last week, the MLS commissioner showed he…
Israel’s war on Gaza deadliest in modern history for journalists, CPJ says | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Committee to Protect Journalists says concentration of reporters killed in Gaza ‘unparalleled’ in the group’s history. As Israeli forces pound the Gaza Strip, journalists…
How to explore L.A. history without leaving home
That discovery sent me down a rabbit hole that not only eventually revealed a clearer backstory to Beverly Grove but also the vast resources that…
From NATO’s eastward enlargement to NATO alternatives: Back to the future?
History is a complex thing. In the Anglo-Saxon world in particular, alternative history is widespread. History is never pre-determined. NATO’s eastward enlargement was neither “natural”…
Ireland to launch legal action against UK over Troubles amnesty law | Conflict News
Ireland to argue that aspects of the UK law are incompatible with its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. Ireland says it will…
The untold history of Santa’s Village
Santa’s Village had become a ghost town, closed for nearly two decades. Rides had been auctioned off, much of its electrical equipment was stolen and…
Australia’s Starc, Cummins become most expensive signings in IPL history | Cricket News
The Australian cricketers landed record deals in auction, surpassing England’s Sam Curran’s record signing in 2022. Australia’s Mitchell Starc became the most expensive signing in…
The Straussian Character of Post-Soviet Russian Statecraft
The behaviour of post-Soviet Russian statecraft is poorly understood in the Western world. Long gone is the age of clever Kremlinologists —men like George Kennan—…
I’m a long-suffering Aston Villa fan… but after best year in club’s 149-year history it’s not barmy to dream of title
These are strange times for Villa fans. Up to now their Premier League history is made up of odd flashy wins followed by long periods of…
An Argument for Adjustments to International Genocide Discourse
Genocide discourse in international relations is relatively new, emerging post-WWII with the Genocide Convention challenging state sovereignty in the interest of preventing another mass atrocity…
Donald Trump promises ‘largest deportation operation in American history’ if elected president
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he plans to complete the "largest deportation in American history" if re-elected in 2024.Key points:Donald…
A tale of two Rumis – of the East and of the West | Arts and Culture
Jalaluddin Mohammad Rumi’s spiritual poems and perpetual wisdom have transcended time and cultures. Seven hundred and fifty years after his death, the celebrated Persian thinker…
From tradition to triumph: China’s path to modernization and global leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping once remarked that Chinese modernization is “both the most difficult and the greatest” task in the history owing to the colossal…
‘Anselm’ review: An artist’s work comes to life via 3D
All his life, the churn of history has spoken to 78-year-old Anselm Kiefer, who has responded with imposingly environmental, mythic and beautiful paintings and sculptures…
Clock tower master in Sale winds up 40-year stint as town’s time keeper
After 40 years on the job, the time has come for Sale's chief clock winder Bruce Arnup to hand over the keys.Key points:Sale's chief clock…