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American titan: Inside Donald Trump’s remarkable political comeback
Palm Beach, Florida Donald Trump’s bid to take back the White House has been triumphant. It is a decisive victory and even Trump’s bitterest enemies should recognise him for what he is: an American titan, the most extraordinary politician of our time. He has just pulled off arguably the biggest comeback in US history –
American titan: Inside Donald Trump’s remarkable political comeback
Palm Beach, Florida Donald Trump’s bid to take back the White House has been triumphant. It is a decisive victory and even Trump’s bitterest enemies should recognise him for what he is: an American titan, the most extraordinary politician of our time. He has just pulled off arguably the biggest comeback in US history –
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An audacious and daredevil band: the Surfrajettes reviewed
For most people – once Brian Wilson had turned his back on the sea and started off down the lonely road to genius – surf music means either (or both) of two things: the Surfaris’ ‘Wipeout’ or Dick Dale’s ‘Misirlou’. Punchy, propulsive tunes, in other words, that make you feel like you’re on your way
Spy-drama porn: Sky’s The Day of the Jackal reviewed
From the magazineOne beauty – one turkey: Wexford Festival Opera reviewed
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From the magazineSad but beautiful exhibition of Afghanistan’s war rugs
From the magazineToo cautious and wildly over the top at the same time: Paddington in Peru reviewed
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‘‘There are just times when you have to hope for the best.’’
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‘‘I’m the first stale, pale and male man to head up an EDI department!’ ’
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