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World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Did Churchill Urge the U.S. to Nuke Moscow After WWII?

Concentration of nuclear monopoly could incentivize preemptive strikes, perpetual warfare, and even authoritarian rule by the sole nuclear-armed state.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A personal platypus: the strange tale of Winston Churchill's magnificently idiotic' wartime request

Churchill requested multiple platypuses from Australia during WWII, symbolizing an unusual diplomatic maneuver.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The Latest Phase in Trump's War on Data

Trump prioritized reintroducing Winston Churchill's bust into the Oval Office, seeing himself as a savior like Churchill.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Hannity Shoots Down Tucker Carlson's World War II Theory: Churchill Was One of the Most Heroic People in Our Time'

Hannity stated, 'To me, Winston Churchill was one of the most heroic people in our time.' He refutes the idea that winning World War II was not beneficial.
US politics
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day

Churchill expressed frustration over slow British penicillin production before D-Day, stressing its necessity for treating wartime casualties.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

'Stand up for the truth' - Harvard Gazette

Stand up for the truth and maintain confidence in one's convictions, even amidst opposition, as exemplified by Winston Churchill.
Canada news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Canadian man jailed for stealing famous Winston Churchill photograph that features on UK banknotes

A man was sentenced to nearly two years for stealing a famous photograph of Winston Churchill.
The theft highlights the importance of trust in preserving national artifacts.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

A Canadian man was sentenced to two years for stealing 'The Roaring Lion' photo of Winston Churchill to help his brother.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: May 13, Pope John Paul II shot and wounded

Pope John Paul II was shot in 1981; the assailant was pardoned in 2000 at the Pope's request.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Climbing on Winston Churchill statue to become a crime

Intent to criminalize climbing on Winston Churchill's statue as part of a broader effort to protect UK war memorials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Climbing of Winston Churchill statue to become a crime

The UK government will criminalize climbing on Winston Churchill's statue, reflecting the desire to protect national monuments.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: 80th anniversary celebrations start with Red Arrows display and Churchill speech

The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will feature commemorative events in central London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

This is your victory': Churchill's VE Day radio address to be broadcast by Timothy Spall

Eighty years after Winston Churchill addressed the nation from Downing Street with the words This is your victory! a recitation of his famous VE Day speech will be broadcast as the nation commemorates the day the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender in 1945.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Winston Churchill's London bachelor pad - where he lived after leaving his mother's house - asks $5M

"Homes lived in by Sir Winston Churchill always generate significant interest, reflecting not just his historical impact, but also the unique character of each residence."
London politics
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