Historical

• Actress Roh Yoon-seo has successfully debuted in her first historical drama, *The East Palace*, portraying a palace lady named Saenggang who possesses the ability to hear spirits. • The series has achieved significant commercial success, currently ranking in the top 10 of Netflix's charts in South Korea. • This role allows Roh to demonstrate her versatility as a performer by transitioning from modern roles to a period piece.

Kyiv’s decision to honour second world war fighters who killed about 100,000 Poles has revived simmering tensionsIn the aftermath of Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Polish-Ukrainian solidarity emerged as one of the most heartwarming subplots of the Kremlin’s brutal war. Millions of Poles, remembering their country’s own tragic history with Russia, mobilised to help Ukrainian refugees with food, shelter and support as they crossed the border in huge numbers to flee the conflict.Four years later, that outpouring of generosity and solidarity is a distant memory, as the two countries find themselves locked in a bitter dispute over history that has led to angry rhetoric, mutual mud-slinging and a threat from Poland to block Ukraine’s EU accession until it gets its historical house in order. Continue reading...

General Synod hears that Project Spire has not been abandoned but staff have received ‘vile abuse’ from criticsWhat is Project Spire and why is it dividing the Church of England?The Church of England is facing a legal challenge over Project Spire, its £100m plan to further reparative justice for historical links to enslavement, as staff come under “vile abuse” from critics.At the General Synod in York over the weekend, Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, defended the project as a “work of healing, justice and repair”. Continue reading...

Former DUP leader led a double life championing conservative values while inflicting sexual harm on two schoolgirlsWhile Joe Biden feted Jeffrey Donaldson at the White House during St Patrick’s Day celebrations in March 2024 a handful of detectives back home in Northern Ireland were quietly completing the countdown to his unmasking.Weeks earlier Donaldson had steered the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) back to power-sharing at Stormont, a political feat that rebooted the Good Friday agreement and imbued a statesmanlike aura to his triumphant visit to Washington. Continue reading...

• The text reflects on the historical significance of a 1924 resolution and its relevance to modern geopolitical conflicts. • Dr. Lin emphasizes that policymakers must learn from the limitations of the 1924 precedent to avoid repeating cycles of tension and inefficiency. • The date serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of international collaboration when addressing current global issues, such as humanitarian crises and climate agreements.

New name, Bristol Dockyards, and museum revamp aimed at becoming more rooted in community, says chief executiveOne of the UK’s maritime landmarks is being renamed as part of a drive to make it “cooler” and more inclusive.For a decade, the dockland site in Bristol that houses the ocean liner SS Great Britain, which was designed by the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has been promoted as Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Continue reading...

• Johnson & Johnson has received FDA approval for a new psoriasis treatment pill, expanding therapeutic options for patients with the chronic skin condition. • The United States smoking rate has quietly reached a historical low, reflecting decades of public health efforts and tobacco control policies. • These developments represent significant milestones in pharmaceutical innovation and public health outcomes across different therapeutic areas.