Man charged with murder after running over Facebook date
A shocking Illinois case sees a man charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say he intentionally ran over his Facebook dating companion with his car following a dispute.
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Man charged with murder after Chicago high-rise fall
Adam Beckerink faces first-degree murder charges after Caitlin Tracey's fatal 27-storey fall from a Chicago luxury apartment building in what prosecutors describe as a violent domestic altercation.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
Samuel Johnson's moving elegy for Dr Robert Levet
Discover the poignant story behind Samuel Johnson's heartfelt elegy for his humble friend Dr Robert Levet, an 18th-century poem celebrating ordinary heroism that resonates today.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
Thomas the Tank Engine creator gets blue plaque honour
The Reverend W. Awdry, beloved creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, receives prestigious English Heritage blue plaque at his former Buckinghamshire home where the iconic stories were born.
California teens guilty in love triangle murder
Two California teenagers convicted of first-degree murder after luring 19-year-old Emmanuel Haro to remote location in twisted love triangle killing. Shocking court details reveal premeditated plot.
California father pleads guilty to toddler son's murder
Emmanuel Haro admits to second-degree murder of his 2-year-old son in horrific California case that has left authorities and community reeling.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Father charged after toddler dies in hot car tragedy
A Georgia father has been charged with second-degree murder after his two-year-old son died from being left inside a scorching hot car for hours while he allegedly watched pornography.
Visa rules block foreign students from English A-Levels
Exclusive investigation reveals how strict visa requirements are preventing foreign students from studying English language at A-Level, creating an unexpected barrier for non-native speakers.
Migrants must reach B1 English level to stay in UK
Home Secretary James Cleverly announces stricter language requirements for migrants, requiring intermediate English proficiency for settlement applications in major UK policy shift.
UK mandates A-Level English for work visas
The UK government announces stricter English language requirements for work visas, raising the bar to A-Level standard in major immigration policy shift affecting thousands of applicants.
Government targets 'Mickey Mouse' university degrees
Minister Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack on 'rip-off' university degrees as government cracks down on courses deemed poor value for money and damaging to social mobility.
Husband confesses to bludgeoning wife with rock in 999 call
A Pennsylvania man faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly confessing to bludgeoning his wife to death with a large rock in a shocking domestic violence case that has horrified investigators.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
WSU graduates targeted by degree revocation email scam
Thousands of Western Sydney University alumni received fraudulent emails claiming their degrees were revoked in a sophisticated phishing attack targeting graduates' personal data and finances.
Arizona man charged with murder of two teenagers
A 20-year-old Arizona man has been charged with first-degree murder after two teenagers were found shot to death in a remote desert area, with police revealing chilling details about the alleged execution-style killings.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Son confesses to shooting mother over money refusal
Thomas Jacob Sanford faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly confessing to shooting his mother multiple times during an argument over money in their Tennessee home.
Finnish youth snub mother tongue for English books
A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.
Man confesses to 911 he strangled his girlfriend
Joseph Tyler Beck, 27, has been charged with first-degree murder after calmly confessing to 911 operators that he strangled his girlfriend, Kyli Molloy, 22, in a fit of rage. The harrowing call details his immediate admission following the brutal attack i
Nick Harkaway: Dickens Nearly Killed My Love of Reading
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway reveals in a candid interview how a forced encounter with Charles Dickens as a child nearly ended his reading journey forever, before a fantasy epic saved him.
Holocaust survivor, 98, beaten to death in care home
A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor has been brutally murdered in her US nursing home. Her 82-year-old roommate has been charged with second-degree murder in a shocking case that raises serious questions about patient safety and care home vetting procedures.
Australian Music Legend Jon English Dies Aged 73
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Jon English, the trailblazing Australian musician and actor, who has died aged 73. Remembered for his role in 'Against the Wind' and a stellar music career.
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.
2025 UK University English Rankings: Surprising Changes Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils surprising shifts in the English department rankings. Discover which institutions are leading in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and research excellence.
2025's Best UK Universities for Languages Revealed
Discover which UK institutions lead the way in modern languages and linguistics studies according to the latest Guardian University Guide rankings for 2025.
Top UK Forensic Science Universities 2025 - Full Rankings
Exclusive 2025 league table ranks UK's best forensic science degrees. Discover which universities lead in crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, and graduate prospects.
UK Mechanical Engineering Uni Rankings 2025 Revealed
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal the UK's best universities for mechanical engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects according to the latest Guardian data.
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