Back to the Past Review: Time-Travel Sequel Hits UK Cinemas
Louis Koo returns in the cinematic sequel to the 2001 TV series 'A Step Into the Past'. This glossy, gun-fu heavy time-travel adventure is in UK and Irish cinemas now. Read our review.
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Investigation into Tom Wills and alleged 1860s massacres
A new Guardian Australia podcast investigates claims that Tom Wills, a founder of Australian rules football, was involved in 1860s massacres of the Gayiri people. Listen to the Full Story.
Coded Settler Diaries Reveal Australia's Frontier Atrocities
Major Logue's encrypted diaries expose a confronting chapter of colonial violence in Western Australia. Descendants now seek truth-telling and healing. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Reparations Debate: Who Should Pay for Colonial Wrongs?
The UK's reparations debate faces practical hurdles over funding and scope. Critics argue it must target inherited colonial wealth and include India's vast claims.
Algeria Passes Law Declaring French Colonisation a Crime
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
Sailor reveals ear bitten off by Liverpool parade attacker
A former Royal Navy reservist details the horrific 1994 ear-biting attack by Paul Doyle, whose violent past was revealed at his sentencing for the Liverpool parade rampage.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute: A Century of Tension
A century-old border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia flared again in 2025. Our analysis explores the role of colonial maps, nationalism, and tourism. Discover the full story.
Century-old Thailand-Cambodia border conflict explained
Explore the deep-rooted Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, from colonial-era maps to the modern-day conflict over ancient temples like Preah Vihear. Understand the historical 'sibling rivalry' that fuels ongoing tensions.
Liverpool crash driver had violent past, bit ear off
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool fans, had a history of violence including biting off a man's ear. The 54-year-old broke down as victims' statements were read in court. Read the full shocking story.
Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
Dutch King Confronts Slavery Legacy in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands addresses the brutal history of Dutch slavery during a landmark state visit to Suriname, as the nation prepares for 150th anniversary of abolition.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders convene in Algiers to demand official recognition of colonial-era crimes and reparations, citing Algeria's brutal experience under French rule as a key example.
Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
Political opposites debate immigration over London dinner
A Green Party member and Conservative voter from India discussed immigration, colonialism and capitalism over dinner in London. Discover if they found common ground in this political exchange.
New Camus Film Adaptation Divides Critics
François Ozon's bold adaptation of Camus' The Stranger sparks fresh debate about colonialism as it prepares for UK release. Discover the controversial new interpretation.
Skin-lightening industry's colonial roots and cancer risk
The booming skin-lightening industry, built on colonial ideals, is causing a surge in cancer and irreversible skin damage in women of colour. Discover the toxic truth.
Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths
Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.
Caribbean Reparations Delegation in Historic UK Visit
Caribbean leaders visit UK in historic push for slavery reparations, seeking apology and justice. Learn about Britain's colonial legacy and the growing movement.
Jamaica Hurricane Damage Sparks Climate Reparations Debate
Hurricane Melissa's destruction of historic Jamaican church highlights why climate justice cannot be separated from reparatory justice for colonial legacies. Learn why campaigners demand action.
Radical Jamaican Journalist Claudia Jones in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of Claudia Jones, the Jamaican journalist who challenged British imperialism from London in the 1920s. Learn how her radical ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.
Spain apologises to Mexico for colonial era injustices
In a landmark diplomatic move, Spain's government has formally expressed profound regret for the 'terrible injustices' committed during the conquest of Mexico, acknowledging centuries of suffering inflicted upon indigenous communities.
Manchester 1945: The Congress That Freed Africa
Eighty years after the landmark Pan-African Congress in Manchester, discover how this British city became the unlikely cradle of African independence movements that would reshape the continent's destiny.
Pan-Africanism: The Unfinished Revolution That Still Inspires
A compelling exploration of Pan-Africanism's enduring legacy, from its revolutionary origins to its modern-day relevance in global politics and identity.
Gurnah's Theft: A Tanzanian Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful new audiobook exploring love, betrayal and identity in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
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