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Richard Askwith

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Richard Askwith was executive editor of the Independent

<p>Is Trump going to end his presidency with the all-out power-abusing meltdown we associate with Caligula or will the ‘loser’ go quietly?</p>
The Longer Read

Trump, just another ‘madman’ in the vast hall of political infamy?

Horáková gives the closing speech at her trial in 1950
The Longer Read

Why the trial of Milada Horáková must never be forgotten

Wish you were here? How the flight from the cities will play out worldwide remains to be seen
The Longer Read

Coronavirus is fuelling hatred between city and country folk

Lata and Norma successfully negotiate a water obstacle in the 1937 race
The Longer Read

How a woman defied the Nazis in the world’s most dangerous race

Carnage at the water jump in the Grand Pardubice, 1934
The Longer Read

The fearless, forgotten hero who humiliated the Nazis on horseback

The people’s trust is broken and the legitimacy of Parliament itself is in doubt. It’s time for change
Long Reads

Why we have to expel the Lords and replace them with the people

He fitted the first 98 runs around his busy schedule as a father-of-three and shift team leader at Sellafield
Home News

Meet the man running 100 marathons in 100 days

Emil Zatopek (right) is congratulated by Alain Mimoun after the 5000m in Helsinki
Olympics

The day that friendship trumped victory

Shuhei Nishida (front) and Sueo Oe after the pole vault at the Berlin Olympics
Olympics

The friends who wouldn’t be divided by their medals

Alma Richards on the way to win the gold medal
Olympics

An act of supreme sportsmanship and the bond it created

The Olympic flame before the start of the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics
Olympics

The true embodiment of the Olympic spirit

The Olympic flame before the start of the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics
Olympics

Great Olympic Friendships: An introduction

The Olympic flame before the start of the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics
Olympics

Great Olympic Friendships: An introduction

Olympics

Great Olympic Friendships: An introduction

The Olympic flame before the start of the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics
Emil Zatopek (right) is congratulated by Alain Mimoun after the 5000m in Helsinki
Olympics

The day that friendship trumped victory

Emil Zatopek (right) is congratulated by Alain Mimoun after the 5000m in Helsinki
Olympics

The day that friendship trumped victory

Shuhei Nishida (front) and Sueo Oe after the pole vault at the Berlin Olympics
Olympics

The friends who wouldn’t be divided by their medals

Shuhei Nishida (front) and Sueo Oe after the pole vault at the Berlin Olympics
Olympics

The friends who wouldn’t be divided by their medals

Shuhei Nishida (front) and Sueo Oe after the pole vault at the Berlin Olympics
Olympics

The friends who wouldn’t be divided by their medals

Alma Richards on the way to win the gold medal
Olympics

An act of supreme sportsmanship and the bond it created

Alma Richards on the way to win the gold medal
Olympics

An act of supreme sportsmanship and the bond it created

Mothers Theresa Evans (L) and Anne Lawrence meet for the first time and console each other after finding the names of their sons inscribed on the wall of the Armed Forces Memorial and discovering their sons had both died within 24 hours each other in Iraq, 12 October, 2007
UK Politics

The Iraq War in numbers

Protesters, here outside Parliament in January this year, continue to call for the report’s publication
Voices

Thinking of voting Brexit? Remember what led to the Chilcot Inquiry

Across the line: Zátopek was worshipped as much for opposing the era’s divisive politics as for his sporting achievements
Olympics

Emil Zátopek: The greatest Olympian who defied Russian tanks

Captured soldiers of the Russian 2nd Army after their defeat at the Battle of Tannenberg
History of the First World War in 100 moments

A History of the First World War in 100 Moments: Russia loses an army

The author's lo-tech approach is out of step with a hugely profitable industry
Health & Families

Back to nature: a modest proposal for a runners’ revolution

The Kiss of Mud obstacle in the Tough Mudder event
Home News

Tough Mudder: The obstacle courses for adults that are now worth $250m

Captured soldiers of the Russian 2nd Army after their defeat at the Battle of Tannenberg
History of the First World War in 100 moments

A History of the First World War in 100 Moments: Russia loses an army

The author's lo-tech approach is out of step with a hugely profitable industry
Health & Families

Back to nature: a modest proposal for a runners’ revolution

The Kiss of Mud obstacle in the Tough Mudder event
Home News

Tough Mudder: The obstacle courses for adults that are now worth $250m

Comment

In Boston, the best of the human spirit was confronted by the very

Comment

In Boston, the best of the human spirit was confronted by the very

Revellers on the Mall celebrate the Diamond Jubilee
World Politics

Review of 2012: Our writers and tweeters look back at a year's news

Helene Diamantides and Martin Stone, eventual winners, taking part in the 1992 race
Athletics

Is The Dragon's Back the toughest race in the world?

Press

The art of Independent photography

Europe

Best for literature lovers: Cévennes

Europe

Best for literature lovers: Cévennes

Cricket

The first day of summer

Lifestyle

The Essay: System error

Features

<preform>Mystery. Murder. And half a century of suspense</p></preform>

Culture

Mystery. Murder. And half a century of suspense

Culture

THE CAT FLAP

Culture

CHANCE WOULD BE A FINE THING

Culture

BOUND BY A SILKEN THREAD

Culture

Crumbs! It's Cakegate

Culture

The ponies killed by kindness

Culture

God's own spin doctor

Culture

Showdown on the farm

Culture

Showdown on the farm

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