Our new book tracks the growth over nearly eight decades, of the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history In 1948, with war raging in Palestine, Harry Truman found himself trapped. On one side were Zionist lobbyists and the president’s domestic political advisers, who were urging him to support ...
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Chaos of border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans on Ceuta’s streetsChaos of border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans on Ceuta’s streets
People among the more than 50,000 who entered Spanish enclave this week describe the journey and their prospects Four days ago, Youssef El Abbas saw an opportunity to reclaim the life he had lost seven years earlier. News was circulating that about 400 people had swum from Morocco to the ...
Decades on from the US’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan, Trump is making all the same mistakes | Simon TisdallDecades on from the US’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan, Trump is making all the same mistakes | Simon Tisdall
The president has blundered into a ‘forever war’ with Iran he can’t win, but refuses to end. Such hubris has a long history It’s five years this month since the chaotic retreat of US forces from Kabul. The Nato-backed invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, launched after the 11 September 2001 ...
‘£5,800 on a watch?!’ What happened when five couples kept separate money diaries – then revealed all to their partners?‘£5,800 on a watch?!’ What happened when five couples kept separate money diaries – then revealed all to their partners?
Rachel forked out £700 for beauty treatments, Kojo confessed to a £25 cigarette habit, and Jake indulged his love of fancy timepieces. Were their other halves forgiving or furious? Rachel and Kojo, Northampton Continue reading… ...
From occupied Crimea to Oxfordshire: the Kremlin links to new £600m UK theme parkFrom occupied Crimea to Oxfordshire: the Kremlin links to new £600m UK theme park
Exclusive: Puy du Fou worked with under-sanctions oligarch on plans for Crimea resort longer than disclosed, and later courted Iran and China In February 2014, thousands of “little green men” – Russian soldiers in unmarked uniforms – flooded into Crimea, seizing control of military bases and infrastructure. Their arrival marked ...
‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years
As Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary, its devoted players explain how the game has created a vibrant intergenerational community spanning the globe Most Pokémon obsessives count rare, absurdly expensive playing cards or pristine, fully boxed game cartridges that have survived decades in the attic among their most prized possessions. ...
‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia
Exclusive: At a launch site in the Ukrainian countryside, members of the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade are turning Russia’s vast size into a weakness Sparrows were cheeping as the sun set over a field of tall yellow sunflowers when a moped-like growl suddenly disturbed the evening calm. The noise rose, ...
Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from TehranTrump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran
President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours Donald Trump said on Saturday night that the US would hold off on any new strikes on Iran provided a deal to end the months-long ...
Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisisSpanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez hits out at ‘polarising and unlawful reaction’ over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north Africa Europe live – latest updates Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers after what he called some member states’ “selfish, polarising and unlawful reaction” ...
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challengesEU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership Extraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in British politics, perhaps reflecting the transfer of responsibility to Downing Street or the Cabinet Office. ...