Armando Iannucci on the prince, politicians and being a 'spare'

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Trump sides with Putin AGAIN

Four years of war, an estimated 450,000 deaths – and yet Donald Trump says Russia’s actions in Ukraine have been “fine”.The US president continues to unravel, on camera, as his personal ratings plummet to new lows (just 31% at the latest count) and the Republican Party readies it ...  Show more

Why is France on the verge of a nervous breakdown?

After the horrifying scenes of violence and destruction all over France this weekend the Prime Minister has this morning called for partial curfews. Are these protests organic frustration amongst the young over rising costs and falling wages? Or is there a political movement afoo ...  Show more

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