Carols, ration books and bomb shelters: how Britain celebrated Christmas in 1940
Despite rationing and the Blitz, Christmas on the domestic front in 1940 was cheerful and optimistic.
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Ronaldo leaves Manchester United by ‘mutual agreement’ – here’s why he wasn’t sacked
A sports law expert explains why Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial Piers Morgan interview didn’t get him fired from Manchester United.
Carnage at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester a suspected terrorist attack
European governments are dealing with threats to personal security that can strike at any time and in any place, as various terrorist incidents in the past year or so have demonstrated.
Labour wants to restrict repeat protests – but that’s what makes campaigns successful
Since entering office, the Labour government has further tightened restrictions on the right to protest.
Fallout from Iran attacks spells trouble to come in wider Middle East
The world’s response to two terrorist incidents in Iran was telling, and ominous.
Britain is not prepared for soft target attacks – but can it ever be?
It’s practically impossible to protect sites like London Bridge without affecting public life.
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the fate of budget measures in the Senate
The University of Canberra’s Deep Saini and Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics.
Why the latest wave of terrorism will get worse before it gets better
The latest wave of terrorism aims to kill as many people as possible, as horrifically as possible, with new tools and methods. That makes fighting back more difficult.
Why media reporting of Finsbury Park attack differs from that of other incidents
When an investigation is active, the press are subject to legal reporting restrictions.
Turnbull offers May ‘any and every support’ after terror attack
Malcolm Turnbull has asked Theresa May to convey Australia’s solidarity, love and prayers to the people of Manchester.
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