Bahrain surveillance case reaches UK Supreme Court
Bahrain argues for sovereign immunity in UK Supreme Court over alleged spyware attacks on London-based dissidents. Landmark case could reshape digital rights protections.
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Arne Slot misses awards after Liverpool's 3-0 loss
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.
Camilla & Geri Halliwell Celebrate Teen Writers
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 Hails Commonwealth Essay Competition Winners
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 Celebrates Commonwealth Essay Winners
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.
Irish Writers Portraits by Steve Pyke Exhibition
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.
New IRA declared terrorist organisation by UK government
The UK government has officially proscribed the New IRA as a terrorist organisation, freezing assets and imposing severe penalties on supporters in a significant security move.
Photo Booth Confessions: Writers Share Chaotic Snapshots
Discover the raw, unfiltered stories behind photo booth pictures as nine acclaimed writers share their most cherished and chaotic snapshots in this intimate collection.
Authors Boycott British Library Over Staff Dispute
Prominent writers including Joe Hill withdraw from British Library events as institution faces backlash over staff treatment and controversial restructuring plans.
Four jailed in Iranian plot to kill US journalist
Four men receive lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a sophisticated Iranian assassination plot targeting prominent activist Masih Alinejad on American soil.
Emma Thompson's stark AI warning to creative industries
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson shares profound concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on acting and writing professions during revealing Late Show appearance.
Filter Writers Reveal Their Best 2025 Purchases
The Guardian's Filter writers reveal their most brilliant buys of 2025 - from tech innovations to everyday essentials that transformed their lives.
Mirosław Chojecki: Dissident who challenged communist censorship
The remarkable story of Mirosław Chojecki, the Polish dissident whose underground publishing empire fuelled the Solidarity movement and helped bring down communist rule in Eastern Europe.
France foils plot to kill Putin critic, four arrested
Four suspects arrested in France over alleged conspiracy to murder Russian dissident Artem Klyushin, exposing ongoing threats to Putin critics abroad
Essential Crime Thrillers: McDermid, James & Baragwanath
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.
Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London
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.
Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer freed, exiled to US
Prominent Cuban activist José Daniel Ferrer has been released from prison and forced into exile in the United States, ending years of international pressure and diplomatic negotiations.
Tom Gauld reveals where writers really get their ideas
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Ivan Klíma: Celebrated Czech author dies aged 92
Celebrated Czech author Ivan Klíma, whose powerful dissident writings challenged communist oppression, has died aged 92. Explore the extraordinary life of the writer who turned political persecution into literary triumph.
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.
AI vs Human Writers: The Em Dash Battle
Professional writers face an existential threat as AI increasingly mimics their distinctive stylistic choices, including the beloved em dash, raising questions about creativity and livelihood in the digital age.
Jimmy Kimmel's ratings plunge 46% after return
Jimmy Kimmel's highly anticipated return to television has delivered disappointing ratings, with viewership dropping by nearly half compared to his pre-strike numbers, raising questions about the future of late-night television.
The Bear Writer Reveals Financial Struggle Post-Emmy Win
Emmy-winning The Bear writer Alex O'Keefe reveals his financial struggles despite the show's success, highlighting systemic payment issues in the streaming industry.
Marvel star slams Disney CEO on Jimmy Kimmel Live
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law star Tatiana Maslany didn't hold back in her critique of Disney CEO Bob Iger during a candid interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, criticising his handling of the recent writers' strike.
Hilary Mantel's Legacy: New Prize for Emerging Writers
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
Rooney & Ernaux Lead Author Revolt Over Gaza Programme
Over 200 leading authors, including Nobel laureates, condemn France's 'censorship' after it suspends a cultural programme for Gazan writers. A fierce defence of artistic freedom and solidarity.
Colbert's Emmy Plea: Hollywood Must Rehire Staff
Late-night host Stephen Colbert issues a stark warning to Hollywood studios at the 2024 Emmys, demanding they rehire striking production staff before next year's ceremony or face a potential boycott from industry stars.
Kathy Bates Slams Hollywood's 'Adolescent' Attitude
Academy Award winner Kathy Bates delivers a scathing critique of Hollywood's treatment of writers, comparing studio executives to 'adolescents' and voicing strong support for the WGA strike in an exclusive interview.
Literature as Resistance: Shafak & Ypi on Defying Demagogues
Acclaimed authors Elif Shafak and Lea Ypi explore the vital role of storytelling, empathy, and free speech as acts of political defiance in an era of rising authoritarianism and nationalism.
Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation
A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.
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