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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.
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No laughs for The Simpsons racism scandal
Is Apu’s time up? Most know him as the funny store owner in the comedy show The Simpsons. To some, however, he is highly offensive. People have been debating the character for...
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Trump tears up ‘rotten’ Iran nuclear deal
Should all nuclear weapons be banned? President Trump has decided to pull out of an agreement with Iran on its nuclear programme. Some are happy; others are fearing the worst.
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Pop meets politics at Eurovision song contest
Is Eurovision silly or serious? European nations are facing off in this year’s singing contest, performing everything from hip-hop to opera. For some, it is about more than just singing…
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Trump put forward for Nobel Peace Prize
Does Donald Trump deserve the world’s greatest peace prize? He should be rewarded for his efforts to bring peace to Korea, says South Korea’s president. Unsurprisingly, Trump likes the idea.
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Richard III and the 500-year murder mystery
Did King Richard III kill his nephews? This debate has raged for more than five centuries. Historians cannot agree, but audience members in a London theatre have settled on an answer…
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Karl Marx, the father of communism, is 200
What can we learn from Karl Marx? The philosopher is famous for predicting that the poor would overthrow the rich. On the 200th anniversary of his birth, the world looks back at his legacy…
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It’s a boy! A new prince born to Will and Kate
Should we care about the new royal baby? Prince Louis may never ascend the throne, but he is already famous across the world. Some people are excited by his birth, while others are bored.
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The courage of the cop who didn’t shoot
After 10 people were killed by a van in Canada, a police officer on the scene refused to shoot the murder suspect. Instead, he was arrested and will now go to court. Is the calm cop a hero?