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Mark Hamill says Zelensky called Russia the ‘evil empire’ in Star Wars reference

Actor met with the Ukrainian president in September

The Independent UK

Mark Hamill says President Zelensky compared Russia to the evil Empire of Star Wars

Luke Skywalker actor said the Ukrainian leader has been 'heroic' following invasion

Wales Online

‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

The actor is an ambassador to the United24 project, which donates drones to the Ukrainian army.

The Independent UK

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'Andor' brings back a brilliant concept from 1970s Star Wars canon

The setting for 'Star Wars: Andor' might be a bit confusing at first. Here's how the Corporate Zone borrows from old Han Solo books, and what it all means with Star Wars canon.

Inverse

Britain used to rule a quarter of the world. What happened?

For centuries, British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth II — ruled over vast swathes of the globe with the most powerful empire in history. Even as it has crumbled, its legacy of colonialism lives on in the countries forever changed by British imperialism.

ABC News

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

The Conversation

How the Queen will be remembered by history - the New Elizabethan age

When Elizabeth II succeeded the throne, the last vestiges of the British Empire were still intact

Wales Online

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Edinburgh won't remove slavery-linked statues - but will apologise to Empire victims

EDINBURGH will not rename streets or remove statues linked to the slave trade as part of a package of measures agreed to shine a light on the…

The National (Scotland)

'Andor' introduces a terrifying new type of Star Wars villain

There's more to the Star Wars universe than just the Empire and the Rebellion. Here's how Andor is changing the galaxy.

Inverse

Star Wars' Andor is a political spy thriller about an immigrant and a powerful woman

Genevieve O'Reilly wants her children to see women playing powerful characters on-screen. When she was asked to return to the Star Wars universe in the new Disney+ series Andor, it was a no-brainer.

ABC News

Anas Sarwar insists Scotland 'was not a victim of the British Empire' as he marks Pakistan independence anniversary

The Scottish Labour leader, who lost relatives during Pakistan's historic campaign for independence, said he was "annoyed" by those who tried to downplay Scotland's role in the empire.

Daily Record

Andor: At last! The new Star Wars series trailer and premiere date are released

In a pre-Rebellion world, thief Cassian Andor is part of a growing opposition

Evening Standard

'Andor' trailer fixes the biggest problem with Star Wars prequels

It's not like we like the Empire, we hate it, but... why is that again? With 'Star Wars: Andor,' the franchise seems ready to talk about why the Rebels fight.

Inverse

Obi-Wan Kenobi: episode five recap – the Empire strikes back … again

With a major secret revealed and rebels under fire, here it becomes crystal clear just how Obi-Wan mirrors the Star Wars saga as a whole

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Inverse

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' just revealed the origin of an iconic Star Wars ship

Did someone say T-47s? Here's how these speeders from 'The Empire Strikes Back' made a big comeback in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa

In the UK the Queen’s official title is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

The Guardian - UK

This jubilee is not like any other: we look back but can also see the future

Where past celebrations have been about unity, empire and nation, this is a preview of a very different Britain, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Inverse

'Andor' will bring the best part of 'Rogue One' back to Star Wars

According to a recent interview with the 'Andor' creative team, the highly anticipated Star Wars Disney+ series will focus on one of the best aspects of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

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Inverse

Imperial Inquisitors, explained: 'Obi-Wan' recasts a beloved Star Wars villain

The Empire's Inquisitors will appear in live-action for the first time in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.' Here's everything Star Wars fans should know about the Disney+ show's dangerous villains, including the Grand Inquisitor.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Closed for Decades, Theater Returns to Lebanon’s Tripoli

The hissing of a water hose spraying the ground reverberates around the walls of the dimly lit Empire Cinema in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli.

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