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Trump's Greenland Claim Condemned as Anachronistic"

US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland has sparked criticism from Christian Dirschauer, chairman of the South Schleswig Voters' Association (SSW), who deemed the proposal anachronistic and disrespectful of Greenland's autonomy within Denmark and its indigenous population's self-determination...

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France's Nuclear Legacy in Algeria Fuels Ongoing Tensions

France conducted 17 nuclear tests in the Algerian Sahara (1960-1966), causing widespread health problems and environmental damage; Algeria demands compensation and site cleanup, straining relations with France.

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German Colonial Atrocity: The Killing of Sultan Mkwawa and the Repatriation of Human Remains

The killing of Sultan Mkwawa of the Hehe people by German colonial troops in 1898 in Tanzania, the removal of his skull as a trophy, and the subsequent repatriation efforts highlight the brutality of German colonialism and ongoing efforts to address historical injustices.

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Review: Emilio Salgari's Anti-Colonial Adventures

A book review discusses the author's reading of two Emilio Salgari novels, "Los dos rivales," featuring Sandokan's involvement in the suppression of the Thugs during the Indian Mutiny, and "En las montañas del Atlas," depicting the harsh realities of the French Foreign Legion in Algeria, highlightin...

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Senegal to Rename Streets, Rejecting Colonial Legacy

Senegal will establish a government agency to rename streets and public squares, replacing colonial names with those of Senegalese figures; this follows the termination of a defense pact with France and reflects a wider trend in West Africa of reducing ties with France.

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Royal Caribbean Tour Backfires, Fuels Republican Sentiment

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Caribbean tour, intended to strengthen ties with Commonwealth nations, instead sparked protests and calls for reparations, highlighting unresolved issues related to colonialism and slavery, potentially accelerating moves towards republics.

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Greenland's Mineral Ambitions: Independence and the Struggle Against Colonial Narratives

Greenland's drive for independence, fueled by its mineral wealth, is challenging colonial narratives while navigating complex relationships with global powers and its own history of oppression, as evidenced by the recent discussions on a new constitution and nationality issues.

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Cyclone Chido Exposes France's Neglect of Mayotte

Cyclone Chido ravaged Mayotte, a French island, on December 14, 2023, causing at least 39 deaths and widespread destruction, exposing the region's extreme poverty and highlighting France's inadequate response to the crisis.

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Peary's North Pole Expedition: Colonial Exploitation and its Lasting Impact on the Inuit

Robert Peary's 1909 claim to reach the North Pole, later proven inaccurate, caused lasting harm to the Inuit people through exploitation and cultural disruption, highlighting colonial practices and their ongoing consequences.

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Hamburg to Build New Opera House in Hafencity

Hamburg will build a new opera house in Hafencity, primarily funded by a €330 million donation from the Kühne Foundation; the city provides the land and infrastructure, with the agreement to be announced Friday; the project faces criticism regarding cost and historical location.

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UK Transfers Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amidst Controversy

The UK government transferred control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining a 99-year lease on the Diego Garcia airbase; this deal, criticized for its cost and failure to address Chagossian islanders' rights, faces opposition domestically and potential US intervention.

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X-ray Analysis of Papua New Guinean Skulls in Limburg Museum

Five skulls from Papua New Guinea, brought to the Netherlands by missionaries in the early 1900s, are being X-rayed at the Missiemuseum in Steyl, Limburg, to determine their origins and facilitate potential repatriation, addressing ethical concerns raised by similar recent cases.

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