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Trump-Netanyahu Nobel Prize Nomination Sparks Outrage

Ben Jennings' powerful cartoon exposes the controversial Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Trump and Netanyahu, offering a biting commentary on international diplomacy and the politicisation of peace awards.

Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist Revealed

The prestigious Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring six exceptional novels that explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition, with authors from the UK, US, and Ireland vying for the £50,000 award.

Bradford Artist Nominated for Prestigious Turner Prize

Johanna Whittle, a talented artist from Bradford, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Turner Prize. Her intricate miniature paintings exploring memory and place will be showcased in a major exhibition at Tate Britain this autumn.

Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed

Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.

Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist

The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete

The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead

The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.

Elton John Bets Lola Young Wins 2024 Mercury Prize

Music legend Sir Elton John has placed a high-stakes wager with his husband, David Furnish, predicting that rising star Lola Young will win the 2024 Mercury Prize, hailing her as a generational talent.

Kiran Desai: I never thought it would happen in the US

Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.

Ian McEwan's Top 10 Books: The Definitive Ranking

Discover the definitive ranking of Ian McEwan's 10 greatest novels, from the Booker Prize-winning 'Amsterdam' to the controversial masterpiece 'Nutshell', featuring a foetus narrator.

Texas Tech student arrested after alleged Charlie Kirk assault

A Texas Tech University student, Camryn Giselle Booker, has been charged with a Class A misdemeanor after allegedly assaulting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a campus event, sparking debates on free speech and campus safety.

Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics

Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.

US Open 2025 Prize Money Smashes $100M Record

The 2025 US Open is set to make tennis history with a record-breaking prize pool soaring past $100 million, marking the largest purse in Grand Slam history and a major boost for players across the board.

Benjamin Wood's 'Seascraper': A Masterful Tale of Art & Memory

Dive into our review of Benjamin Wood's stunning new novel, 'Seascraper'. A profound exploration of an artist's life, the shadows of the past, and the search for meaning that cements Wood's place as a major voice in British literary fiction.

Arundhati Roy's Memoir: A Fatherless Childhood of Freedom

Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy unveils her deeply personal new memoir, 'Fugitive Childhood', a poignant and rebellious account of her unconventional upbringing in Kerala and the complex legacy of a wild, imperfect, and absent father.

Emma Raducanu's Multi-Million Pound Net Worth Revealed

An in-depth look at British tennis superstar Emma Raducanu's multi-million pound net worth, exploring her lucrative endorsement deals, prize money, and rapid rise to financial success after her historic US Open win.

Henman: US Open Mixed Doubles Revamp is 'Disrespectful'

Tennis legend Tim Henman launches a blistering critique of the US Open's controversial new mixed doubles format, calling the £1 million prize money overhaul 'disrespectful' to top singles players who risk early exits against specialist teams.

Polari Literary Prize Cancelled in Protest Over John Boyne

The prestigious Polari literary prize has been abruptly cancelled by its founder, Paul Burston, in a powerful stand against author John Boyne's controversial views on LGBTQ+ issues and transgender rights. The decision sends shockwaves through the UK liter

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