The Latest Breaking News from Napoleon

Persuasion: why the Netflix adaptation is actually worth a watch, according to a romantic literature expert

SPOILER ALERT: this article contains plot references to Persuasion.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2022

French far-right MP sued for adopting aristocratic family’s name

A newly elected far-right lawmaker has been sued by the descendants of one of France's oldest aristocratic families for adding their name to his own.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2022

Like Napoleon at Elba, Donald Trump plots his revenge and return

For the moment, the ex-reality show host shuttles between Florida and New Jersey. But he is restless to return

The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2022

Eurovision 2022: The best 10 winning performances

In its 66-year history, few Eurovision entrants have achieved both a great song and a great live performance. Olivia Emily ranks the best of the best

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

Eurovision 2022: The best 10 winning performances

In its 67-year history, few Eurovision entrants have achieved both a great song and a great live performance. Olivia Emily ranks the best of the best

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Election humour 2022: can the major parties win votes with a funny marmot or a joke about Star Wars?

The 2022 election campaign seems longer than Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. And there is still ten days to go. But that does not mean the whole thing is without lighter moments.

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

'Way £325,000 a year P&O boss treats workforce just went from outrageous to scandalous'

P&O boss Peter Hebblewhite has already shown he cares nothing for public opinion. His own bosses should reflect on this bizarre business model when the public are their customers

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022

Plans to turn Boris Johnson wedding church into replica Kremlin for film axed

Producers of Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon biopic had arranged to use Westminster Cathedral for filming

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022

Ukraine will not be like Korea – dogged resistance will turn it into Putin's 'bleeding ulcer'

The Russian army reached a “point of culmination” on around March 20. This meant that with the available supplies and reserves, it could make no further significant advances. Local actions, such as its effort to take Mariupol, continue. But on all major fronts, Russia’s advance has been largely held by…

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022

The Russian victim myth: here's the history behind it

Russian president Vladimir Putin sees his country’s history as providing the essential justification for the war he is waging against the Ukrainian people. He has long used history as a propaganda weapon. In his rambling address on the eve of his invasion of Ukraine, he claimed that Ukraine’s independence has…

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2022