A heatwave in the UK, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius, has sparked amusement among Indian social media users, who are questioning how the British managed to rule India for so long in such conditions. The lighthearted jabs highlight the contrasting experiences of heat in different parts of the world.
Four Aboriginal spears taken by Captain James Cook over 250 years ago will be permanently returned to Australia in a ceremony at Cambridge University. The spears, considered highly significant, were agreed for repatriation in March 2022 after a campaign and formal request from the La Perouse Aboriginal community. The return marks Trinity College’s commitment to reviewing the legacies of the British empire and acknowledges the historical misunderstandings and conflict that surrounded Captain Cook’s landing in Botany Bay.
