South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas denies directing the Adelaide Festival board to drop Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, as cultural leaders condemn the decision. Read the full story.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas denies directing the Adelaide Festival board to disinvite author Randa Abdel-Fattah, as 11 cultural leaders condemn the 'grave mistake'. Read the full story.
Over 24 authors and a sponsor withdraw from Adelaide Writers' Week after the festival board cancelled Palestinian Australian Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance citing 'cultural sensitivity' after the Bondi attack.
Adelaide Festival's board has removed Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Writers' Week lineup, sparking accusations of racism and censorship. Several authors have withdrawn in protest.
The Adelaide Festival has removed Palestinian advocate Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Writers' Week, citing 'cultural sensitivity' after the Bondi attack. The author condemns the move as racist censorship, sparking withdrawals in solidarity.
László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize reveals a divided Hungary where writers face a repressive state, funding cuts, and anti-LGBTQ laws. Discover the story behind the award.
The Elephant House, the Edinburgh café where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter, has finally reopened after a 2021 fire. See the restored Writers' Room and the salvaged table.
The Elephant House, where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter, has reopened in Edinburgh after a 4-year restoration. See the salvaged writing table and new Writers' Room. Visit the magical spot today!
Mohammad Bakri, the acclaimed Palestinian actor and director known for 'Jenin, Jenin', has died aged 72. Explore his career bridging Israeli and Palestinian societies.
Comedian Nish Kumar hosted The Guardian's 'An Evening with the Saturday Writers' on 19 December 2025. Watch highlights and key discussions from the unique literary event.
US unions call for regulators to block Netflix's $72bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning it will eliminate jobs, cut wages, and reduce content diversity for viewers.
US unions urge regulators to block Netflix's $72bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning of job losses and higher prices for consumers. Full analysis inside.
Ripley Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, secures a coveted spot in the writers' room for HBO's major Harry Potter reboot series. Discover the details of this high-profile appointment and the show's progress.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was a no-show at the Northern Football Writers' Association awards after his team's dismal 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Discover the fallout.
Palestinian workers from Gaza remain trapped in Nablus stadium refugee camp, unable to reunite with families after 2023 border closure. Read their heartbreaking stories.
Queen Camilla and Geri Halliwell-Horner honoured global teen writing talent at the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Discover the inspiring winners and their journeys.
Queen Camilla praised young writers for their 'incurable itch for writing' at the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition awards. Discover the inspiring winners from India, Singapore, and Nigeria.
Queen Camilla praised young writers at St James's Palace for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, which saw over 53,000 entries from 54 nations this year.
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary greats in striking portraits. Featuring Edna O'Brien, Seamus Heaney and contemporary voices. Discover the stories behind the images.
Discover the raw, unfiltered stories behind photo booth pictures as nine acclaimed writers share their most cherished and chaotic snapshots in this intimate collection.
After more than three decades behind bars, Palestinian writer Nasser Abu Srour has been released from Israeli custody, returning to a Gaza transformed by conflict and sharing his remarkable story of literary achievement from prison.
Prominent writers including Joe Hill withdraw from British Library events as institution faces backlash over staff treatment and controversial restructuring plans.
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson shares profound concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on acting and writing professions during revealing Late Show appearance.
The Guardian's Filter writers reveal their most brilliant buys of 2025 - from tech innovations to everyday essentials that transformed their lives.
Discover this month's must-read crime novels featuring Val McDermid's chilling cold case, Peter James's tense Brighton investigation, and Tom Baragwanath's compelling New Zealand debut.
Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.
Triumphant celebrations erupt in the West Bank as recently released Palestinian detainees are welcomed home by massive, emotional crowds in Ramallah.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Exclusive: Imprisoned Palestinian political figure Marwan Barghouti makes rare intervention from Israeli prison, demanding release of Palestinian detainees and calling for national unity during ongoing Gaza hostilities.
Christian communities in the occupied West Bank demonstrate remarkable unity with their Muslim neighbours, rejecting political divisions while facing increased tensions and economic hardship.