Noah Keate

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Is Prince Harry’s Taliban disclosure a security threat?

Of the many revelations that have leaked from Prince Harry’s forthcoming memoir Spare, perhaps most striking is the declaration that the Duke of Sussex killed 25 Taliban fighters. According to the Prince, these killings took place while he was serving as an Apache helicopter pilot during his second tour of Afghanistan. Prince Harry served in the army for ten years, including in the Helmand province, ending his military career at the rank of captain in June 2015.
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The Fall of Boris Johnson: Sebastian Payne on leadership, policy and the future of journalism

How will 2022 be remembered? The year the Queen passed away, Russia invaded Ukraine and Britain was hit by a devastating cost of living crisis are all potential nominations for this most influential of years. As a future pub quiz question however, 2022 will likely be known as the year of three prime ministers, one of whom won the accolade of the shortest serving PM in history.
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‘Big Brother’ may be back, but its impact never went away

‘Big Brother’ may be back, but its impact never went away It’s beginning to feel like 2008 again. The economy is rock bottom, political leadership is in turmoil and ‘Big Brother’ was front and centre of public attention. Yes, five years after departing our screens for, seemingly, the last time, the programme will return next year. Broadcast on ITV2, news of its return, as the latest series of ‘Love Island’ concludes, was greeted with joy and nostalgia.
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Fear, Fatigue and Fixation: The Obsession with Health TV Programmes

Health is a subject that inspires fear or fatigue, depending on your circumstances. As we all age, the health problems we must consider will naturally increase. For those with chronic illnesses, being able to perform basic tasks might not be something that comes easily. With gym going, wellness and exercise encouraged, individuals recognise the importance of staying active, even if eating your five a day is not always achievable.
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The Perfect Episode: Inside No.9’s ‘Once Removed’

Inside No 9’ was a programme which became a vital tonic during my second-year exams. After a day of revision, I would be intrigued, shocked, horrified but nearly always satisfied by the visual creations of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Best known as members of The League of Gentlemen, their award-winning anthology series, on air since 2014, has deftly created a different 30-minute story every single time.
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‘The Prime Ministers’: An Exposition of the Tragedy of Power Leaders' Experiences

I have long believed that any analysis of politics needs to start from a recognition that framing an understanding around one individual will, given limited dividends. The structures and sheer volume of international institutions that frame how people live their lives meant I’ve seen the focus on ‘great’ leaders as providing only some benefit. However, Steve Richards’ ‘The Prime Ministers: Reflections on Leadership from Wilson to May’, a tour de force reflecting on modern Prime Ministers
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Music critics are essential – and they should be treated as such

The release of a new album or piece of music usually guarantees certain events. Coverage and speculation by the press and social media will imagine what the artist is likely to include. Publicity by the artist on social media will occur, perhaps giving spoilers as to song titles and an album cover. Fans of a well-known artist will wait until the moment of an album’s release to instantly download it at one second past midnight.
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