Kiwi explains why she left New Zealand for London
A journalist from New Zealand reveals the three key reasons behind her 2024 move to London, challenging the romanticised view of her homeland. Discover why she calls it her best decision.
A journalist from New Zealand reveals the three key reasons behind her 2024 move to London, challenging the romanticised view of her homeland. Discover why she calls it her best decision.
Explore how literary giants like Orwell, Atwood and Borges foresaw mass surveillance, the metaverse and 'MAGA' politics. Discover what their dystopian visions teach us about our present.
Explore how literary giants like Orwell, Atwood, and Borges foresaw mass surveillance, the metaverse, and 'MAGA' politics decades before they became reality. What can their dystopian visions teach us today?
Explore our reviews of three compelling new novels: a climate-change thriller set in India, a collection of absurdist short stories, and a quirky family comedy. Discover your next read today.
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were up with newborn Ziggy while stars like Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Hurley partied. See how UK celebrities welcomed 2026.
Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.
Sydney Harbour Bridge erupted in a breathtaking pyrotechnic display to welcome 2026. Watch the stunning video showcasing Australia's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations.
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
Sara Banerji, the acclaimed novelist known for weaving fantasy into everyday life across 10 books set in Britain and India, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable literary journey.
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
Tattooed inmates in NSW prisons are devouring romantic fantasy novels, with data showing 'romantasy' is the most requested genre. Discover the books behind bars and the positive impact of reading on rehabilitation.
Discover the top 10 upcoming book releases for 2026, featuring new novels from Tayari Jones, V.E. Schwab, and more. Plan your reading list now.
Discover the five must-read romance novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Ali Hazelwood and Bolu Babalola. Find your next favourite love story here.
Discover the best new online casinos in the UK for December 2025. Expert analysis reveals top picks for slots, roulette, blackjack, and the best welcome bonuses and mobile apps.
Iconic US author Fran Lebowitz shares her unfiltered views on leaf blowers, dinner parties, contemporary novels and why she's sure she has nemeses 'by the dozen' in this exclusive interview.
Discover the year's standout fiction from Belfast sagas to ecological epics. Find your perfect Christmas read among these critically acclaimed novels.
Discover three reissued crime classics from the Mail Bookshop. From a 1950s English village poisoning to a railway heist and a Maigret medical mystery. Dive into these gripping whodunits today!
Discover the best new children's and YA books for Christmas. From festive picture books to gripping YA thrillers, our roundup has something for every young reader. Start your literary adventure today!
Leading creators boycott Angoulême festival as French government withdraws funding over management crisis and rape complaint scandal. Discover the future of Europe's premier comics event.
Discover this week's top crime fiction including a Cornish locked-room mystery and a chilling AI thriller. Perfect for fans of suspense and clever plotting.
Discover this month's hottest book releases featuring Margaret Atwood's new short story collection, gripping thrillers, and extraordinary literary fiction that will dominate your reading list.
Discover the perfect literary companions for the festive season with our curated selection of Christmas books for adults, from heartwarming romances to chilling thrillers.
Escape into these five gripping novels that promise to hook you from the very first page. From psychological thrillers to historical fiction, these unputdownable reads will transform your reading habits.
Discover the latest page-turning mysteries from literary giants including Reese Witherspoon's 'Gone for Good' adaptation and Frederick Forsyth's return to form in this week's must-read book review.
Heavy rainfall transforms New York City streets into rivers, causing widespread flooding and travel chaos during Halloween celebrations. Dramatic footage shows vehicles struggling through deep waters.