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MacGyver Producer Stephen Downing Dies Aged 87

Stephen Downing, the Hollywood producer behind MacGyver and a former LAPD officer turned police reform activist, has died aged 87. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.

Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library

Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.

Tala Madani's AI Art Exhibition Confronts Sexism

Iranian-American artist Tala Madani uses AI-generated robot children to challenge societal expectations of women in her powerful London exhibition at Pilar Corrias until 17 January.

Soap Writer Reveals Secrets of the Trade

Scriptwriting teacher Julie Poll unveils the tricks that make soaps like Coronation Street endure and explains the brutal reason many writers get sacked. Discover the secrets behind the drama.

Val McDermid on winter as her creative season

Scottish crime writer Val McDermid reveals why winter is her 'chosen season of creativity' and shares her unique writing process. Discover how she crafts her bestselling thrillers.

Topless anti-fascist protesters assaulted in Madrid

Two topless activists protesting fascism in Madrid were sexually assaulted by a Franco supporter. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked national outrage and reignited debates over Spain's dictatorial past.

BBC's Riot Women renewed for second series

The BBC confirms a second series for Sally Wainwright's hit drama Riot Women, following five menopausal women forming a punk band. Join the rollercoaster!

Fuchsia Dunlop: The British Voice of Chinese Cuisine

Discover how British writer Fuchsia Dunlop earned respect as a Chinese food authority, bridging culinary traditions while documenting disappearing foodways. Explore China's rich gastronomic history.

Author Marina Lewycka dies aged 79

Award-winning British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for her comic debut 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary star.

Men's Day Campaigns Split by Anti-Feminist Views

Australia's peak men's health body distances itself from conservative group's International Men's Day campaign amid concerns over anti-feminist and anti-LGBTQI+ messaging. Learn about the evolving nature of men's advocacy.

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.

Ballerini's Song Ignites Feminist Debate in UK

Country star Kelsea Ballerini's new song 'I Sit in Parks' has become an anthem for conservative women, sparking a fierce debate about modern feminism, career choices, and the biological clock in the UK.

Observer's Rachel Cooke dies aged 56

A tribute to Rachel Cooke, the Observer journalist and critic who brought curiosity and discernment to her work for 24 years. Discover her legacy in literature and food writing.

AI Cures Writer's Block Says Bloomsbury Chief

Leading publisher Bloomsbury reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative process for authors, helping overcome creative hurdles while raising questions about literature's future.

Feminist writer Susan Griffin dies at 78

Celebrated feminist author and cultural historian Susan Griffin, whose groundbreaking work reshaped modern feminist thought, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a powerful literary legacy.

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