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The Turning Point
Recent events regarding Ukraine highlight that we appear to be at a major turning point in European history
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Paul Burgin
Animal Farm. The Eightieth Anniversary
George Orwell's classic novel was first published in the late Summer of 1945. Is it still relevant today
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The State of Israel
With several countries saying they may, or they will, recognise Palestine next month, what choices and futures does Israel face.
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The McWhirters: A Century On
This coming week sees the centenary of the birth of the identical twins who helped immeasurably towards people's interests in World records, but their…
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Paul Burgin
We Must Not Forget The Hostages
Amidst all that is going on in Gaza, we must not forget the hostages being held by Hamas
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki
We are approaching the eightieth anniversary this week, of the dropping of two atomic bombs on populated cities
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July 2025

Russia's Future
Amid the chaos of the war with Ukraine and Putin seemingly in charge for years to come, one wonders where Russia will be once Vladimir Putin departs the…
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A Palestinian State?
Sir Keir Starmer's statement yesterday, regarding recognising Palestine as a state if Netanyahu's government does not let aid get through, is a game…
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Labour and Unite
There are now calls from some in Unite to disaffiliate from the Labour Party, and not everyone in Labour will be sad to see them go
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Where is the Future for Palestinian Territories
With increased calls for a two state solution, amid the increasing horrors within Gaza. Where next and what should be done?
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The Foolishness of Saying Gaza Needs a Live Aid
It is easy to say such things but the situation in Gaza is somewhat different
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Live Aid. Forty Years On. Part 2
This weekend sees the fortieth anniversary of Live Aid. What has changed since then!
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