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This is categorically untrue (as the wrong use of the word “arbitrarily” here shows.) the exact opposite is true: there is no path to knowledge without books. Fight podcast culture!

Charles Dickens Museum condemns his “prejudice” as staff are warned that his views could “cause great offence today”. Internal guidance at the council-run Guildhall Museum in Rochester has been issued to staff to combat Dickens’s “particularly upsetting” views. The museum dedicated to the life of the author of Great Expectations celebrates his work but has sought to distance itself from his views on race and the British Empire. The guidance states: “Today we reject his views, but even at the time, there were a number of important figures who argued for the universal worth of all people and cultures, regardless of race or background. We have to acknowledge that Dickens did not think like this.” In 2025, The Telegraph revealed that the birthplace of William Shakespeare was to be “decolonised” after concerns were raised that the playwright was being used to promote “white supremacy”. What absolute madness.

I have just received information from my officials which details the appalling abuse of Canadians who were detained in Israel. These Canadians have now arrived in Türkiye. Global Affairs consular officials on the ground are ensuring that they receive urgent medical care as required so that they can return home as soon as possible. Canada unequivocally condemns the grave mistreatment of Canadians in Israel. Those responsible for this egregious abuse must be held accountable. We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.

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Israel may be losing one of its last major allies in Europe. As more details emerge from the testimonies of Sumud Flotilla activists, the divide between Rome and Jerusalem appears headed toward a complete rupture.

🚨 BREAKING: Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 from 331,000 in the year to December 2025 - the lowest point since 2012

Net migration down 82%. Net migration is now at 171,000, down from a high of 944,000 under the Conservatives. This Government is restoring order and control to our borders.

Le immagini del ministro israeliano Ben Gvir sono inaccettabili. È inammissibile che questi manifestanti, fra cui molti cittadini italiani, vengano sottoposti a questo trattamento lesivo della dignità della persona. Il Governo italiano sta immediatamente compiendo, ai più alti livelli istituzionali, tutti i passi necessari per ottenere la liberazione immediata dei cittadini italiani coinvolti. L’Italia pretende inoltre le scuse per il trattamento riservato a questi manifestanti e per il totale disprezzo dimostrato nei confronti delle esplicite richieste del Governo italiano. Per questi motivi, il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale convocherà immediatamente l’ambasciatore israeliano per chiedere chiarimenti formali su quanto accaduto.

🚨 BREAKING: Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 from 331,000 in the year to December 2025 - the lowest point since 2012

🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer says he'll be travelling to Makerfield to campaign for Andy Burnham “I want everybody to be involved in the campaign, whatever other discussions are going on”

The words "Gaza" and "genocide" appear precisely zero times in the DNC autopsy. Turning a blind eye to crimes against humanity was a grave injustice, and a terrible election strategy.

I am truly appalled at the video posted by Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir taunting those involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla. This violates the most basic standards of respect and dignity in the way people should be treated. We are in touch with the families of a number of British nationals involved to provide them with consular support. We have demanded an explanation from the Israeli authorities and made clear their obligations to protect the rights of our citizens and all those involved.