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Hurricanes, flood insurance and the dangers of ‘business as usual’
The insurance industry should help its customers prepare for future catastrophes instead of burying it's head in the sand.
Brazil must protect its remaining ‘uncontacted’ indigenous Amazonians
Remote tribes are supposedly safeguarded by a UN declaration, yet a recent alleged mass murder shows they are still vulnerable.
Stan Laurel was no Charlie Chaplin – he was far funnier
Charlie Chaplin was a comedy great but it's Stan Laurel who still gets 'em rolling in the aisles.
IT remake will haunt those nostalgic for the unbridled terrors of childhood
Clowns were even scarier when you were young.
Only local Amazonians can bring true sustainable development to their forest
Brazil claims mining and logging will boost the economy and help it protect the environment. But there is little evidence this works.
L’armée française et les guerres mondiales : dépasser les idées reçues
Certains Britanniques et Américains mettent en doute le rôle de l’armée française dans les conflits mondiaux. Pourtant, les soldats ont fait preuve de courage et d’ingéniosité.
Jihadist terrorists have long had Spain in their sights – here’s why
A toxic combination of history and social tension makes Spain fertile ground for extremist recruitment.
Greenland: how rapid climate change on world’s largest island will affect us all
The ice sheet is melting and permafrost is thawing. What's happening in Greenland will speed up climate change across the world.
The ‘boyfriend model’ of abuse is not restricted to grooming gangs
The 'boyfriend model' of abuse is in the headlines after a string of high-profile grooming scandals. But are we in denial about how prevalent it is?
Elvis tourism: selling ‘the King’ from Tupelo boy to Graceland icon
Music tourism is becoming an increasingly big business. As you'd expect, Elvis is at the forefront of that industry.
Anti-tourism attacks in Spain: who is behind them and what do they want?
A series of attacks on popular holiday destinations has authorities concerned.
‘Cheese-eating surrender monkeys’? It’s time to give the French Army the credit it deserves
The French Army's efforts in the world wars have long been maligned. Its soldiers deserve better.
The violent birth of ‘martyrdom’ – how the ancient concept informs modern religious violence
The violent evolution of martyrdom.
How George A. Romero made humans of violent brain-devouring zombies
The world will be a less scary place without the don of the dead.
Islamic State and the appropriation of the Crusades – a medieval historian’s take
Islamic State propaganda uses a narrative of centuries-old 'crusader' aggression.
When crime drops, the demands on the police don’t necessarily fall
But with many different demands on police time, some not relating to crime, it's hard to estimate.
Born 100 years ago, Anthony Burgess was a genius who fought for free speech
In his lifetime Anthony Burgess was a strong advocate of free expression. A forthcoming book promises to bring his political writing back into focus.
Paddington Bear: the story of the refugee and a message of kindness
The children's author Michael Bond left a literary legacy of inclusion and tolerance.
Churchill: Downton does D-Day
The latest film about Britain's revered war leader struggles to capture the man – or give his wife the credit she deserves.
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