Tag: slavery

New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery

International August 11, 2025 at 16:55

New research shows that Britain's King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a...

ON THIS DAY: Toni Morrison is born (1931)

On this Day February 18, 2025 at 14:49

On this day, 18 February 1931, the world welcomed one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century—Toni Morrison. Born in Lorain,...

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Norway’s wealth fund confirms divestment from Israeli jet engine

August 12, 2025 at 11:22

Two more arrests in major drug trafficking investigation in Nicosia

Cyprus August 12, 2025 at 11:06

Two more individuals have been arrested by the Police—specifically...

1.5 million-year-old stone tools from human relative in Indonesia

International August 12, 2025 at 10:48

Stone tools discovered on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi...

Smart tourism guide launched in Paralimni-Deryneia

Cyprus August 12, 2025 at 10:32

An interactive touchscreen featuring a digital tourism guide has...

Pafos F.C. face Dynamo Kyiv in Champions League decider

Cyprus August 12, 2025 at 10:14

Pafos F.C. host Dynamo Kyiv at Alphamega Stadium tonight...