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Bullets and bravery as war poet remembered
Is poetry the best way to understand war? One hundred years ago, celebrated war poet Wilfred Owen completed The Spring Offensive, which described the violence and terror of the...
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Brazil museum blaze is tragedy for the world
How important are museums? A fire has ripped through Brazil’s national collection, destroying millions of priceless artefacts. The search for surviving objects continues, but hopes are slim.
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Opinions still split over ‘war to end all wars’
Was the First World War worth it? A century ago, four years of fighting was finally coming to an end. Over 30 countries were involved in the “Great War”, which killed 10 million people.
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Massive protests as Trump visits Britain
Should Donald Trump have been invited to the UK? The US president is not very popular here. As he comes over for his first official visit, big crowds are taking to the streets to protest.
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Outrage over Spanish bullfighting festival
Is bullfighting acceptable? At the annual festival of San Fermín, bulls are chased through the Spanish city of Pamplona, then killed in an arena. The animals suffer — as do some humans…
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Iron man of India to be world’s tallest statue
Is Mumbai’s giant statue of an old king worth the cost? The government says that it will be inspirational, but some locals believe that the $500 million could be better spent.
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Why the number of children in gangs is rising
How can we stop the spread of gangs? New research has found that over 30,000 youngsters in England and Wales belong to a gang. Once they are in, there is often no way out.
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NHS at 70: pride, panic and prescriptions
Can the NHS survive? On July 5, it will turn 70. Few Britons remember a time when it did not exist. Free health care remains very popular, but it is becoming harder than ever to provide.
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A handshake that could change the world
Is the world about to change? For the first time ever, a sitting US president has met a North Korean leader. Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un both declared the meeting a success. Not everyone...
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The World Cup’s big match: politics v sport
Should you enjoy this World Cup? The games will be fun, but some worry that Russia is a bad choice of host. The country hopes that the tournament will distract from its many problems.
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Football meets politics in Russia’s World Cup
Will the World Cup ease tensions between Russia and the world? Russia’s image has been stained by wars, doping and hooliganism. The tournament, which starts on Thursday, may change things.
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£8bn tournament is most expensive of all time
Is hosting the World Cup worth it? The tournament is fun, but very expensive to prepare. Russia has high levels of poverty, but that has not stopped it from splashing out on stadiums.
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Fresh hopes for cancelled Trump-Kim meeting
Should the leaders of the US and North Korea meet? They agreed to do so. Then President Trump changed his mind. Now, many believe that the plan is changing once more. A lot is at stake…
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A mixed-race princess who could change Britain
Can Meghan Markle help end racism in the UK? Racial prejudice exists in the country — Meghan has experienced it. As a mixed-race woman, she hopes to change people’s ideas on this issue.
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Monarchy: how the UK’s royal family could end
Should the UK get rid of its royal family? Britain’s royals are popular, but some see them as a bad influence on society. They want to hold a referendum on the future of the monarchy.