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Kirk sparks fury with Rushdie attack comments

Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash after suggesting Salman Rushdie was partly responsible for his own stabbing. The remarks, made at a Utah event, have been condemned as 'disgusting' and 'dangerous' by critics across the political

Eat Pray Love Author's Partner in Murder Plot Shock

Elizabeth Gilbert, famed author of Eat Pray Love, faces personal turmoil as her partner, Rayya Elias, is revealed to have plotted a murder-for-hire against a former lover in a dramatic twist.

Cillian Murphy outstanding in ferocious reform school drama

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy gives a career-defining performance in 'Steve', a harrowing drama exposing Ireland's brutal reform school system. Director Alan Gilsenan's powerful film is a searing indictment of institutional abuse.

Dame Jacqueline Wilson's Lifelong Anxiety Struggle Revealed

Beloved children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson gives a remarkably candid account of her lifelong battle with anxiety, sharing personal coping strategies and how her own experiences shaped iconic characters like Tracy Beaker.

Tribute to Beloved Children's Author Allan Ahlberg

The literary world pays homage to Allan Ahlberg, the cherished British author behind classics like 'The Jolly Postman', whose playful rhymes and stories captivated generations of young readers.

Stephen King: God is 'Not a Nice Guy'

Horror legend Stephen King shocks readers with his candid critique of the Almighty, drawing parallels to the dark tales of the Brothers Grimm in a revealing New York event.

CMAT Interview: Irish Singer's Creative Journey Revealed

Dive into an exclusive interview with rising Irish music sensation CMAT as she discusses her songwriting journey, creative influences, and the stories behind her acclaimed work in this captivating Guardian podcast episode.

Jung Chang's mother died alone due to China's zero-Covid

Wild Swans author Jung Chang reveals the tragic story of her 90-year-old mother's solitary death in Chengdu, barred from a final reunion by China's relentless zero-Covid policies. A searing indictment of a system that sacrifices humanity for control.

Stephen King Sees Eerie Trump Parallels in 'The Dead Zone'

Master of horror Stephen King reveals the uncanny and chilling similarities between his 1979 political thriller 'The Dead Zone' and the contemporary political landscape shaped by Donald Trump, calling the comparison 'frighteningly accurate'.

Sally Rooney voted UK's 'Irish Madonna' in Ipsos poll

Bestselling author Sally Rooney has been voted the most admired Irish person by the British public in a new Ipsos poll, earning her the title of a modern 'Irish Madonna' for her profound cultural influence.

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.

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