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Not our finest hour: When Britain’s allies put their lives on the line, we abandoned them – and covered it up
COMMENT: The British believe their word is their bond – but no one who’s dealt with us agrees, least of all in Afghanistan, ...
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This Asian City Redefines 'Heritage'—With Beautifully Restored Hotels, a Luxury Train, and the World's Coolest Cocktail Bars
Kevin West takes a ride on Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express, getting a feel for the culture along the way.
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Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed at the British Museum next year – a look at the original, and some imitations
Indeed, by 1077 the Tapestry had arrived in Normandy, and was displayed at Bayeux Cathedral. It has remained in France ever since, although it may have had a narrow escape during the French Revolution ...
UK politics live: Former veterans minister hits out at ‘ineptitude’ over Afghan resettlement scheme
Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme ...
UK politics live: Starmer says Tories have ‘serious questions’ to answer over Afghanistan data breach
Starmer says Tories have ‘serious questions’ to answer over Afghanistan data breach - Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlem ...