They break their word and govern erratically. Yet Britain’s misplaced faith in the Conservatives keeps them in powerBeneath the surface disorder of modern British politics, there are steadier patterns to be found. One of them is so regular, and so central to the workings of the whole system, that it’s Read more
The Magnum photographer grew up behind the iron curtain. As a documentary charts his journey where Israel and Palestine meet, Koudelka talks about challenging official narratives – and himself There’s a surreal moment near the start of Koudelka Shooting Holy Land, a documentary about the acclaimed photographer Josef Koudelka. He Read more
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Alex Meads, now 23, was excommunicated by the London-based Korean Friendship Association’s ‘paranoid’ chairman, Dermot Hudson, earlier this year. Via: Briton recruited aged 14 into 'cult' that worships North Korean dictators has been kicked out
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The couple have missed the Queen’s pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace and they will not be present for the traditional royal family gathering at Sandringham estate on Christmas Day. Via: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'are urged by Royal family members to return from abroad'