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Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind
Eric Arthur Blair (1903 – 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic.
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Trump and Carney hold first call amid ongoing trade war
The US president described the talks as "extremely productive" and said the two leaders would meet after Canada holds elections. -
Over 140 dead in Myanmar and Thailand after huge earthquake
The quake hit central Myanmar with strong tremors felt as far as south-west China and Thailand. -
Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapses
Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building in Thailand's capital. -
Israel conducts first strike on Beirut since Hezbollah ceasefire
The strike, which Israel said hit a Hezbollah site, occurred hours after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel. -
'Then, the phone rang': BBC's Mark Lowen on being deported from Turkey
The BBC correspondent was deported from Turkey this week after covering ongoing mass protests in the country. -
Dua Lipa wins copyright case over Levitating
The pop star had been accused of plagiarising the 1979 disco track Wiggle and Giggle All Night. -
Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests
Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe. -
Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine
The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv. -
Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief
It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign. -
Vance to purge museums of 'anti-American ideology'
Donald Trump signs an order for his vice-president to target the Smithsonian Institution's museums.
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