History reminds us that even hostility, when exercised between states, has traditionally been restrained by certain moral and strategic conventions. A worthy adversary confronts openly, declares intent, and accepts consequences. There is an austere dignity in such conflict, however regrettable it may be. In stark contrast stands the conduct of a cowardly enemy-one that avoids […]
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Rampant South Africa inflict record 43-10 defeat on All Blacks
A dominant South Africa inflicted a record defeat on New Zealand on Saturday, powering to a 43-10 win in a complete performance to reclaim the number one world ranking. The Springboks avenged last week’s 24-17 loss to the All Blacks in Auckland in momentous style, leaving the home side badly humbled and the Rugby Championship […]
US election: Midterms offer Biden hope in defeat
Joe Biden‘s Democrats seem to have escaped a feared drubbing in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but it remains to be seen whether that will revive the US president’s flagging fortunes until 2024 — or beyond. The 79-year-old, who framed the race as a clash between defenders of democracy and the “extremist” camp of Donald Trump, spent […]