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Leaders who changed global economics: Lenin, FDR, Deng Xiaoping, Thatcher (Sir Vince Cable)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Sir Vince Cable, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, about his new book ‘Money & Power: The World Leaders Who Changed Economics’. He discusses the prominent role of the most iconic figures of the 20th century in shifting economics, including President Franklin Delano Roosevelt … Read More >Leaders who changed global economics: Lenin, FDR, Deng Xiaoping, Thatcher (Sir Vince Cable)

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Is conflict between the US & its allies v Russia & China inevitable? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we first speak to Sir Tony Brenton, the former UK ambassador to Russia. He discusses Boris Johnson’s decision to send UK warships to the Black Sea, Russia’s recent military build-up near the Ukrainian border for military exercises which have since concluded, Alexey Navalny’s imprisonment in Russia and his history of racist comments in the past, whether conflict between the US, NATO and its allies v Russia and China can be avoided, and much more … Read More >Is conflict between the US & its allies v Russia & China inevitable? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

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British warships set sail for Black Sea showdown with Russia, days after American sailors ‘cancel’ plan to chart course for region

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Two British gunboats will soon be cutting through the waters off the south coast of Russia, amid escalating tensions between Moscow and the West over troop deployments and NATO military activity on Russia’s border with Ukraine. … Read More >British warships set sail for Black Sea showdown with Russia, days after American sailors ‘cancel’ plan to chart course for region

Categories World

‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

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The governments of the UK, Germany, and France have spoken of their “grave concern” after Tehran announced it would increase uranium enrichment up to 60% following Israel’s alleged attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. … Read More >‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

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It’s now ‘white, male and elite’ to spell properly, say woke UK universities, dumbing down to appease minorities & underperformers

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Barmy British universities insist English spelling, punctuation, and grammar are not important, it’s the ‘ideas’ that matter, as they lower the bar for everyone to avoid discrimination. This strategy is bad news for ALL students. … Read More >It’s now ‘white, male and elite’ to spell properly, say woke UK universities, dumbing down to appease minorities & underperformers

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‘Beyond’: UK author presents ‘exciting’ new book on Yuri Gagarin at Russian embassy in London, 60yrs since 1st manned space flight

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The first spaceflight by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is a feat of humanity in itself and the Western public needs to know more about it, writer Stephen Walker said as he presented his new book at the Russian embassy in London. … Read More >‘Beyond’: UK author presents ‘exciting’ new book on Yuri Gagarin at Russian embassy in London, 60yrs since 1st manned space flight

Categories Asia & Pacific

Clashes between Myanmar military and protesters reportedly leaves 11 dead as junta removes ambassador to UK

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Fresh violent clashes in Myanmar have reportedly left 11 dead after anti-coup activists fought back against troops deployed to disperse protesters, a day after the military junta removed the country’s ambassador to the UK. … Read More >Clashes between Myanmar military and protesters reportedly leaves 11 dead as junta removes ambassador to UK

Categories Journalism & Mass media

Questions about BBC producer’s ties to UK intelligence follow ‘Mayday’ White Helmets whitewash

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The BBC’s Chloe Hadjimatheou produced a podcast serial designed to rehabilitate the White Helmets’ late, scandal-stained founder, while blaming critics for his demise. Was she a channel for a wider British intelligence operation? … Read More >Questions about BBC producer’s ties to UK intelligence follow ‘Mayday’ White Helmets whitewash