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Amanda Knox – fated to be a scapegoat
“The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” is a new documentary about the legal fiasco which saw her imprisoned for a murder she did not commit in Italy. It was followed by an acquittal, subsequently overturned, before being dismissed categorically and compensation paid after an EHCR ruling that her rights had been violated in the initial … Read more
Stock Markets on edge with AI doubts
The US stock market has lost $1 trillion in just four days as a sell-off of tech companies deepened amid fears that an AI-powered stock market rally could be about to collapse. The drop-off has been fuelled by concerns that AI companies are overvalued, with some claiming they have little to show for the billions … Read more
Immigration – tensions and no answers ++ Sweden and Denmark policies
Immigration is inflaming tensions in the UK, Europe and the USA, headlined as an unsolvable problem and scaremongered as a threat to national identity. Looking back in history it is clear that ‘invasions’ by foreigners – in the case of Britain – Roman, Anglo-Saxon (Germanic), Viking (Scandanavian) and in the case of Spain the Moorish … Read more
Norwegian Royals – another family calamity
The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape with one of them allegedly taking place after his arrest, and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of the most serious charges. He does not have a royal title or official duties … Read more
Princess Tiaamii – and mommy dearest
“We ignore the gods and fill our minds with trash.” Rainer Maria Rilke. Starting with a mea culpa for a plunge into the rancid world of reality shows and tabloid hysteria. The Kardashians are practically in the rear view mirror, with the Beckham/Peltz family feud stepping in as the daily-rag top delight. Followed closely … Read more
Churchill and De Gaulle – leaders of men
Winston Churchill or Charles de Gaulle – who was the greater leader? A niche question about bygone times but relevant given their ability to lead their country through perilous times. A new dual biography of them shows how different they were: one patrician and curiously childish, the other a bourgeois brigadier. Winston Churchill, 30 November … Read more
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Ukraine – a superpower carve up?
Zelensky backed by European leaders is due to meet Donald Trump at 1pm EST after his Alaskan two-step with Putin which was consummately finessed by the Russian leader. The Sun at 26 Leo exactly conjunct Trump’s blowhard Mars suggests he’ll be on his typical blustering and grandstanding form. The Sun is also in a wide-ish … Read more
Terence Stamp – beautiful and troubled ++ Sirius
Actor Terence Stamp, the face of the Swinging Sixties, a star of Billy Budd, Far From the Madding Crowd, Poor Cow has died. Known as “the most beautiful man in the world” he was beloved by the paparazzi as well as being a favourite of directors like Pasolini, Fellini, William Wyer, Soderbergh, Joseph Losey. He … Read more
The Kennedys – entangled with Fixed stars
The mythic status of the Kennedy family in the USA is well-trodden ground and a new CNN series American Prince: JFK Jr about the tragic son of Jackie and JFK killed in a plane crash when he was 39 apparently does little to dull the starry image. The reality is, as ever, another story … Read more