John Boyne's The Elements: Trauma Tales Intertwined
The acclaimed author of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' returns with a powerful new novel weaving together five interconnected stories of trauma and redemption in modern-day Dublin.
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Guardian Corrections: Polling & Climate Data Fixed
The Guardian's latest corrections roundup reveals factual errors in political polling data, climate change statistics, and public health reporting that required amendments.
Woody Allen's debut novel divides literary critics
The legendary filmmaker's first work of fiction divides critics while new translations of Olga Tokarczuk and Souvankham Thammavongsa's poignant short stories captivate readers.
Trump's False Portland National Guard Claims Debunked
Fact-checkers expose false claims about National Guard deployment to Portland as experts warn of escalating political misinformation ahead of elections.
Trump's military speech claims debunked by fact-checkers
A comprehensive analysis reveals numerous falsehoods in Donald Trump's recent military address, with CNN investigators dismantling his assertions about defence spending and international relations.
FBI Director Wray contradicts Trump's false claims
FBI Director Christopher Wray has publicly contradicted Donald Trump's repeated assertions about the agency's operations, stating he 'would not describe the FBI that way' in response to the former president's inflammatory rhetoric.
Guardian Corrections: Errors in Politics and Weather Reporting
The Guardian's latest corrections column reveals factual errors across politics, finance, and weather reporting. Discover the mistakes in parliamentary coverage, economic data, and meteorological forecasts.
Chandler's Kafka Connection Revealed in New Biography
A groundbreaking biography uncovers Raymond Chandler's profound admiration for Franz Kafka, revealing how the Czech writer's bleak vision shaped the hardboiled detective genre.
Fact Check: Donald Trump's Dubious Claims Debunked
A fact-checking deep dive into some of the most bizarre and widely debunked assertions made by the former US President, examining the evidence behind his statements.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead
The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.
Trump's UN Speech Fact-Check: Dubious Claims Exposed
A detailed analysis of Donald Trump's recent UN address reveals multiple factual inaccuracies and misleading statements about his presidency and current US affairs.
Health agencies refute Trump's false painkiller claim
Leading global health agencies have issued a swift and firm rebuttal to a false claim made by Donald Trump, which suggested everyday painkillers like ibuprofen are causing widespread, serious health issues.
Trump's Dangerous Tylenol-Autism Fake News
An investigation into the baseless claim linking Tylenol to autism, recently amplified by Donald Trump, and the serious consequences of medical misinformation.
Trump's Bizarre 'Smart City' Claim About Omaha Debunked
Donald Trump's rally speech in Omaha took a strange turn as he praised the city's non-existent 'smart city' initiative, leaving fact-checkers scrambling and critics questioning his grip on reality.
Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Abi Daré Wins Climate Fiction Prize for New Sequel
Nigerian author Abi Daré secures the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her upcoming novel, 'The Girl Who Fought The Wind', a powerful sequel exploring climate justice in Lagos.
Invention Review: A Reality-Bending Masterpiece
Callie Hernandez stars in a genre-defying masterpiece that blurs the lines between documentary and fiction, exploring consciousness and identity in the digital age.
Trump's 'Autism Breakthrough' Claim Sparks Fact-Check Fury
Former US President Donald Trump's unverified claim of an 'autism breakthrough' at a child's funeral, repeated by Charlie Kirk, sparks intense debate and scrutiny across the UK and beyond.
Doctor Who 2025 Return Confirmed by BBC
The BBC has officially announced the return of Doctor Who for a new series in 2025, with Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday set for more time-travelling adventures. Get the exclusive first details on the upcoming season.
Tom Cox's Folk-Horror Masterpiece: The UK's State of the Nation Novel
Discover why Tom Cox's folk-horror masterpiece, 'Everything Will Swallow You', is being hailed as the most perceptive and unsettling state of the nation novel of our times. A review of the cosy catastrophe that holds a dark mirror to modern Britain.
Guardian Corrects Royal Residence and Election Data Errors
The Guardian's latest corrections column addresses a series of factual errors, from misidentifying a royal residence to incorrect election result graphics, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to editorial accuracy.
McEwan's Scathing Indictment of Modern Liberalism
Ian McEwan's provocative new novel, 'What We Can Know', delivers a powerful critique of contemporary liberal thought, exploring its intellectual fragility and moral failings through a gripping narrative of a family in crisis.
Trump's Bizarre Claim: 50,000-Person White House Ballroom
Donald Trump makes a baffling claim about a non-existent White House ballroom's capacity, falsely asserting it could hold 50,000 people, in a fresh display of factual inaccuracy.
Ian McEwan's Top 10 Books: The Definitive Ranking
Discover the definitive ranking of Ian McEwan's 10 greatest novels, from the Booker Prize-winning 'Amsterdam' to the controversial masterpiece 'Nutshell', featuring a foetus narrator.
Channel 4 Fact-Checks Trump's UK Visit 'Untruths'
Channel 4 News has compiled a damning montage of false claims made by Donald Trump during his controversial UK state visit, challenging the former President's statements on everything from NATO to the British economy.
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