The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Mandela

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 · Feb 9

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 · Feb 5

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 · Feb 2

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

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 - AU · Nov 14, 2025

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

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.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

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

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

Bored Panda · Oct 22, 2025