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London's Historic Islamic Bookshop Faces Closure

The Islamic Book Centre, London's oldest Islamic bookshop serving the community for 45 years, is at risk of permanent closure due to soaring rent prices and declining sales, sparking a fundraising campaign to save this cultural landmark.

Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican

The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.

Reese Witherspoon's New Book Club Thriller Pick

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon selects Ruth Harrow's gripping psychological thriller 'Before I Say Goodbye' for her acclaimed book club, promising readers an unforgettable emotional journey.

Three Unforgettable Literary Fiction Masterpieces

Discover three extraordinary works of literary fiction that are redefining contemporary storytelling, from magical realism to raw coming-of-age tales and profound explorations of artistic legacy.

Philip Pullman's Final Book of Dust - Exclusive Extract

Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.

Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library

A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm

Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.

Pauline Hanson demands Australian burqa ban

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson demands immediate burqa prohibition in Australia, citing security risks and calling for parliamentary action in controversial speech.

ISIS bride returns to UK, living in London

Zehra Duman, who travelled to Syria to join ISIS as a teenager, has secretly returned to Britain and is living freely in London while security services monitor her movements.

Northampton Imam Jailed for Child Marriage Pact

An Islamic leader in Northampton has been sentenced to prison after arranging the marriage of a 15-year-old girl to a 25-year-old man, in a case that has raised serious questions about child protection in religious communities.

National Book Award 2025 Finalists Revealed

The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.

Man claims divinity, faces Indonesian Islamic police

A controversial religious figure in Indonesia has been detained by Islamic sharia police after declaring himself divine, sparking debates about religious freedom and enforcement in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

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