Netflix buys Warner Bros Studios in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a staggering $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios. The move, set to reshape Hollywood, faces regulatory scrutiny. Read the full story.
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State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.
Florida College Re-Votes on Land for Trump Library
Miami Dade College's board has re-voted to gift a prime $67m site for Donald Trump's presidential library, despite an ongoing lawsuit alleging open government violations. Read the full story.
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.
August 2026 Trial Set in Trump Library Land Case
A trial date of August 2026 has been set in the lawsuit challenging the land transfer for Donald Trump's presidential library in Miami. Discover the legal battle's details.
Classic Crime Novels Reissued for Modern Readers
Discover three reissued crime classics from the Mail Bookshop. From a 1950s English village poisoning to a railway heist and a Maigret medical mystery. Dive into these gripping whodunits today!
Trump plans $1bn Miami presidential library
Donald Trump's foundation aims to raise nearly $1 billion in tax-exempt donations for a presidential library in downtown Miami, with $50m already pledged from media settlements. Discover the ambitious plans and the controversial tax status.
British Library strikers demand fair pay and support
As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
British Library ransomware crisis exposes security flaws
The British Library faces an ongoing technological nightmare as a devastating ransomware attack continues to cripple services months after the initial breach, raising serious questions about cybersecurity in UK cultural institutions.
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.
James Mosley: Guardian of Britain's Printing Heritage
Celebrating the extraordinary life of James Mosley, the pioneering historian who rescued Britain's typographic legacy from obscurity and transformed our understanding of printing history.
Stick Library: Safer Alternative to Dangerous Dog Play
A revolutionary 'Stick Library' in a UK park is challenging traditional dog play, offering safer alternatives to potentially dangerous sticks. Discover why vets are praising this innovative approach to canine safety.
Trump library plans compared to Hitler memorials
Plans for Donald Trump's presidential library have ignited fierce debate after architects drew parallels to Adolf Hitler's regime, raising questions about historical legacy and political symbolism.
London uni investigates 'terrorist' posters against academic
SOAS University faces investigation after students displayed inflammatory posters branding an Israeli scholar a 'terrorist' in escalating campus tensions over Palestine.
Ex-Mayor Critically Injured in Library Stabbing
Shocking details emerge as ex-mayor of Woburn critically injured in daylight stabbing at local library. Police launch urgent investigation into the violent assault that has left community in disbelief.
Obama's Chicago library slammed as 'eyesore' destroying park
Former President Barack Obama's controversial presidential library faces mounting criticism from Chicago locals who condemn the concrete-heavy design as an urban blight and protest the seizure of cherished public parkland for the $500 million project.
Renoir's Rare Drawings Revealed in New York Exhibition
An extraordinary exhibition at The Morgan Library unveils Pierre-Auguste Renoir's intimate drawings, offering unprecedented insight into the Impressionist master's creative process beyond his famous paintings.
Obama's Presidential Library Showcases Star Wars Collection
Former President Obama's presidential centre in Chicago showcases his unexpected passion for Star Wars memorabilia, including rare collectibles and personal artefacts from his administration.
Trump Presidential Library Coming to Miami College
Miami-Dade College approves plans for Donald Trump's presidential library on its campus, creating an unprecedented partnership between academia and the former president's legacy.
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.
Library staff threatened over feminist book protests
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
British Library hit by major cyber attack in London
The British Library confirms significant IT outages after a sophisticated cyber attack, affecting reading rooms, website services and public Wi-Fi across its London locations.
Baker & Taylor closes library book service after 200 years
The world's largest library book distributor closes its doors, leaving British libraries scrambling for alternatives after two centuries of service.
University strike threat over pay could lock students out
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Legal fight over Welsh library mosque conversion
A controversial plan to convert a former Welsh library into a mosque has sparked legal action from Christian groups, raising questions about community spaces and religious equality.
Oxford Tops Global University Rankings 2024
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
Pro-Palestinian student protests sweep UK universities
Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.
International rare books heist uncovered by investigators
An elaborate international crime ring has been exposed after stealing priceless rare books from libraries across Europe and Russia. Discover how investigators cracked the sophisticated heist.
Claudia Winkleman rejected university for TV career
BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman opens up about rejecting university offers to pursue her broadcasting dreams, sharing candid thoughts on education and career paths.
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