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Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: "I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."

Most people, asked whether they fear death, either dodge the question or answer with something solemn. Winston Churchill did neither. "I am prepared to meet my Maker," he said. "Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." It is one of the most…

The Times of India

On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more

On This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relations. From the Continental Congress advancing American independence and the signing of the Civil Rights Act to Amelia Earhart's disappearance, the Simla Agreement and the opening of the first Walmart, the…

The Economic Times

British historian defends artistic licence in controversial de Gaulle biopic

The big-budget biopic La Bataille de Gaulle, which premiered at Cannes in May, has drawn the ire of French historians for liberties it takes with historical record. But Julian Jackson, the British scholar whose biography inspired the film, says some things are more important than the details.

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Thursday news quiz: rare chicks, AI tricks and ‘begging Trump for pics’

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The Guardian - UK

National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill's legacy

The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India.

Euronews

Rare Winston Churchill despatch boxes from Second World War go to auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures

The Independent UK

Four Churchill boxes expected to fetch up to £215,000 at auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures.

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What politicians wear can make or break their career – here’s why

FASHION FEATURE: As Andy Burnham makes headlines for his low-key dad look, Olivia Petter looks back on some of the most notable sartorial choices made by UK political leaders and, more importantly, the messages behind them

The Independent UK

Exhibition removed from National Portrait Gallery after criticism of Churchill

A VIDEO installation in the National Portrait Gallery has been taken down following a row about the role Sir Winston Churchill played in the 1943…

The National (Scotland)

Artwork removed from National Portrait Gallery after Churchill row

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The Independent UK

Churchill display removed from National Portrait Gallery after famine dispute

A 40-minute video by 2019 Turner Prize winner Helen Cammock referred to ‘the wilful starvation of the Indian population by Winston Churchill’

Evening Standard

Winston Churchill film withdrawn from National Portrait Gallery over famine row

The film sparked controversy over claims the wartime leader used ‘wilful’ mass starvation as part of the Bengal famine

The Independent UK

Artwork removed from National Portrait Gallery after row over Churchill’s role in Bengal famine

Turner winner Helen Cammock withdraws piece after 50 peers criticise claim former PM ‘starved people’

The Guardian - UK

‘Hurt himself very badly’: How Trump reacted to Keir Starmer’s resignation

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UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

The US president again lambasted the outgoing UK leader on immigration and energy, while saying he is ‘sort of a friend of mine’.

The Independent UK

Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer

The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: "We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of…" - a timeless reminder from one of history's greatest orators to think before you speak

There is a strange power in the words we never say. As long as a thought stays inside our head, it belongs entirely to us. We can shape it, hold it back, or let it go. But the instant we say it out loud, everything changes. The words are out…

The Conversation

Does the United Kingdom need a new Winston Churchill?

Since Brexit, a profoundly Churchillian event, the United Kingdom has experienced chronic political instability. No fewer than five prime ministers have succeeded one another at the head of a country whose governability is now being questioned. As speculation grows over who might replace the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose…

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The Guardian - UK

Artist defends Churchill video at London gallery after peer condemns ‘lie’

Helen Cammock says her comments blaming wartime leader for Bengal Famine were intended to create ‘dailogue’

International Business Times UK

National Portrait Gallery Faces Fury Over Video Accusing Churchill Of Starving Millions Of Indians During WWII

The National Portrait Gallery faces criticism for displaying a film accusing Churchill of causing the Bengal famine, sparking debate among historians and Churchill's family over historical accuracy.

The Independent UK

Why the National Portrait Gallery has been accused of a ‘barefaced lie’ over Churchill claim

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The Independent UK

Row breaks out over National Portrait Gallery claims that Churchill starved Indians

Biographer Andrew Roberts called the claims by Turner Prize-winning artist Helen Cammock a ‘barefaced lie’

The Independent UK

Every awkward thing Trump has said about the world leaders he’s about to meet

Several G7 leaders have faced Trump’s wrath for questioning his chosen war with Iran

The Economic Times

Life lesson of the day: “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Learn a profound lesson on success, failure, and resilience from Winston Churchill — the man who proved that winning starts with never losing the fire to keep going

Life lesson of the day: Winston Churchill’s famous success quote challenges one of the biggest myths about achievement. Most people picture success as a straight line. Reality tells a different story. Every breakthrough hides setbacks, rejection, and failure. Churchill proved that resilience, persistence, and personal growth matter more than perfection.…

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Things could soon be warming up

We have been subjected to dire warnings from the UN this week that the upcoming El Nino could be the hottest ever and will spark extreme weather, creating havoc around the world. It's a bit ironic that something with such an innocent-sounding name (Spanish for "little boy") could cause so…

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