The Latest Breaking News from Napoleon

Often misquoted as a bon mot of Napoleon — but really the quizzical remark of tough 17th-century French ruler Cardinal Mazarin — the question to ask of a general is not “is he skilful?” but “is he lucky?” The “lucky generals” trope is as relevant to political combatants as military…

Russia's defence minister has proposed that 18th-century tsarist general Alexander Suvorov, revered for repelling Turkish attacks against Crimea and crushing a revolutionary movement in Poland, be made a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church.

Soviet-born businessman Alexander Temerko, who held a senior position is Boris Yeltsin's administration, said Vladimir Putin has swallowed the myths of legendary Russian military prowess like the defeat of the Mongols in the 13th Century or the besting of Napoleon in 1812

Vandals have daubed blue and yellow paint - Ukraine's national colours - on a Russian monument to soldiers who perished fighting Napoleon's forces in Switzerland in the 18th century, drawing a complaint from Moscow's diplomatic mission.

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

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 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.

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

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

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…

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…