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STEPHEN GLOVER: Pangolin barbs from Boris Johnson won’t stop China treating us with scorn 

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At the turn of the 20th century, the question that most preoccupied British policymakers was: What do we do about Germany? The answer turned out to be two world wars, the collapse of British power and the rise of two new superpowers — the Soviet Union and the United States. The German problem was eventually … Read more

SAS Australia’s Merrick Watts and Grant Denyer trade barbs on Instagram

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Merrick Watts and Grant Denyer are both known for their banter and witty comebacks, and this was particularly evident on Friday.  They traded playful barbs at one another on Instagram, when former radio host Merrick discovered TV star Grant had finally followed him back on the site. Sharing a screenshot of his Instagram activity, Merrick, … Read more

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Crumbs! Bake Off has swapped its joyful japes for biting barbs

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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: Crumbs! Bake Off has swapped its joyful japes for biting barbs By Christopher Stevens for the Daily Mail Published: 02:34 GMT, 28 October 2020 | Updated: 02:34 GMT, 28 October 2020 The Great British Bake Off Rating: Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble Rating: This is where things … Read more