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Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world

A group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shown

The Guardian - UK

Queen Elizabeth "Was Happy to Puncture the Balloons" Of Stuffed-Shirt Courtiers, Says Royal Biographer

Author Robert Hardman wrote that the late Queen would "metaphorically roll her eyes" at certain aspects of royal life.

Marie Claire

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.”

Some ideas still stand out in a world where success is often measured by money, accomplishments, or fame. These ideas are simple and deep. One of these ideas comes from Nelson Mandela, whose life and work changed not only South Africa but also how people around the world talk about…

The Times of India

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Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails

‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer says

The Guardian - UK

Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

The Conversation

Fink Haysom fought tirelessly for justice and reconciliation – in South Africa and on the global stage

The preamble of the South African constitution of 1996 starts as follows:

The Conversation

The trip that convinced me it’s worth flying to South Africa for winter sun

When Jon Sopel was invited to a wedding in Franschhoek, he groaned at the thought of flying 6,000 miles – but after a few days in the country, he came away with a completely new outlook

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51 Stories About Glitches, Déjà Vu, The Mandela Effect And Other Mysterious True Experiences

Reality should be fairly stable... But every now and then, the universe seems to play a few tricks on us. We see things or people that surely should not be there, or experience moments that make absolutely no sense at all. People have been sharing the times the Mandela Effect…

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Harry Enfield called BBC Two controller ‘stupid coward’ after sketches were axed

Comedian starred in sketch show ‘Harry and Paul’ from 2007 until 2012

The Independent UK

In photos: Jesse Jackson's life, activism and politics

His career in activism and politics coincided with a national transformation in civil rights and inequality

Axios

This Week in History: From the liberation of Nelson Mandela to East Germany’s final gasp

Explore how major events between 9 and 15 February were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Organizers say a new civilian-led aid flotilla with over 10 will sail to Gaza in March

Organizers of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza have announced plans for another mission with over 100 boats in March

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From revolution in the Middle East to an exploding star in a galaxy far, far away

Explore how major events between 2 and 8 February were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over ‘insulting attacks’ on president

Ariel Seidman declared persona non grata and given 72 hours to leave country after remarks on social media

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Antoine Fuqua's ‘Troublemaker' lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself

Antoine Fuqua's new documentary, “Troublemaker,” explores Nelson Mandela's life beyond his iconic status

Radio France Internationale

Why the new US ambassador to South Africa could strain relations even further

Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador after being confirmed by the US Senate. A history of opposition to the country's ruling party during its struggle against apartheid…

The Conversation

Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself

South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A government inquest concluded his death was an accident – that he was hit by a train. This was always disputed by his family and almost 60…

The Guardian - UK

More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader

Group including Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson sign open letter to free Marwan Barghouti

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The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: floating homes, gen Z’s ‘first lady’, and the man who played Nelson Mandela

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - UK

‘I enter a room and people say: “God just walked in”’: Morgan Freeman on voicing the divine, meeting Mandela – and his six decades on screen

From his humble upbringing in Mississippi to the unmistakeable timbre of his voiceover, the actor reveals why he’s not even considering retirement

AAP

Chiefs of staff reveal life with world's most powerful

Political chiefs of staff around the world have shed light on what it's like being at the centre of major events while remaining invisible.

The Guardian - UK

Press Israel to release Marwan Barghouti, former world leaders urge Trump

Elders group set up by Mandela and chaired by Colombia’s former president says Palestinian leader would play ‘unifying’ role

Evening Standard

Journeying through Mandela’s legacy in South Africa

Justine Gosling heads to the Rainbow Nation in pursuit of learning more of the anti-apartheid activist’s incredible legacy — bedding down at three memorable hotels along the way

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“I Beg Your Pardon”: Miss Panama’s Painfully Awkward Onstage Fail Leaves Viewers Mortified

"She’s human, and nerves got the best of her."

International Business Times UK

Did Macaulay Culkin Die? TikTok Videos Go Viral For Insisting Actor Died Years Ago From Drug Overdose - Here's The Truth

TikTok users are convinced Macaulay Culkin died years ago, reviving a decade-old hoax and sparking new debate over the Mandela Effect.

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