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The best war movies of the 21st century
War is hell. For most people, these eight extraordinary films will be as close as they ever get to it.
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Local elections 2026: where are they and who is expected to win?
The Explainer Labour is braced for heavy losses and U-turn on postponing some council elections hasn’t helped the party’s prospects
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Epstein files topple law CEO, roil UK government
Speed Read Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US, is caught up in the scandal
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The battle over the Irish language in Northern Ireland
Under the Radar Popularity is soaring across Northern Ireland, but dual-language sign policies agitate division as unionists accuse nationalists of cultural erosion
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How ‘Manchesterism’ could change the UK
The Explainer The idea involves shifting a centralized government to more local powers
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What is at stake for Starmer in China
Today’s Big Question The British PM will have to ‘play it tough’ to achieve ‘substantive’ outcomes, while China looks to draw Britain away from US influence
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Breaking news: the rise of ‘smash hit’ rage rooms
Under the Radar Paying to vent your anger on furniture is all the rage but experts are sceptical
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The elite falcon trade in the Middle East
Under the Radar Popularity of the birds of prey has been ‘soaring’ despite doubts over the legality of sourcing and concerns for animal welfare
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Trump vs. BBC: what’s at stake?
The Explainer The US president has filed a $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of Panorama documentary, with the broadcaster vowing to defend itself
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Can the BBC weather the impartiality storm?
Today's Big Question MPs’ questions failed to land any ‘killer blows’ to quell the ‘seismic outrage’ faced by the BBC
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The UK’s ‘wallaby boom’
Under the Radar The Australian marsupial has ‘colonised’ the Isle of Man and is now making regular appearances on the UK mainland
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UK, Colombia halt intel to US over boat attacks
Speed Read Both countries have suspended intelligence sharing with the US over the bombing of civilian boats suspected of drug smuggling
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Is Prevent no longer fit for purpose?
Today's big question Terrorists increasingly have no ‘coherent political or religious cause’, so the anti-terrorism scheme needs up its game
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Gopichand Hinduja and the rift at the heart of UK’s richest family
In The Spotlight Following the death of the patriarch, the family’s ‘Succession-like’ feuds are ‘likely to get worse’
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