In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.
In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.
In a shocking deathbed revelation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly confessed that the 2003 Iraq invasion was primarily motivated by oil interests, contradicting years of official denials about Halliburton's role.
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.
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Beloved War Horse author Michael Morpurgo shares invaluable writing wisdom and life lessons during intimate book signing, encouraging children to embrace storytelling and perseverance.
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Top security analysts reveal Russia's Ukraine invasion could escalate into nuclear warfare, with chilling parallels to 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Exclusive analysis of the terrifying global implications.
The intimate personal diaries of bonkbuster queen Jilly Cooper have ignited an extraordinary bidding frenzy among London's top publishing houses, offering unprecedented insight into the literary legend's private world.
An explosive Guardian investigation reveals how Israeli forces systematically looted thousands of Palestinian books and manuscripts from Gaza, raising urgent questions about cultural destruction in conflict zones.
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
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.
Exclusive: Retired US General's dire prediction reveals world is 'closer to nuclear conflict than ever before' amid escalating Ukraine war and Middle East violence
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
Discover the five essential books that have profoundly shaped one author's life and writing, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces that promise to captivate every reader.
Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.
Two centuries after her death, Jane Austen's connection to Bath continues to captivate a global community of 'Janeites'. Discover how the city preserves her spirit and why her work remains more relevant than ever.
Historians have identified the precise Bath townhouse where Jane Austen spent her final months in the city before her death, shedding new light on the author's life.
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
The remarkable story of Brian Lewis, the visionary publisher who championed Dylan Thomas and shaped 20th-century literature from a tiny Welsh bookshop.
The literary world delivers its verdict on Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon thriller. Critics brand 'The Secret of Secrets' as convoluted, cliché-ridden, and a spectacular dive into the realms of the ridiculous. Discover why this might be Brown's most pa
Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.
A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.
Acclaimed author George Saunders secures his second National Book Award for the captivating short story collection 'Liberation Day', cementing his status as a modern literary master.
Melbourne University Publishing announces the cessation of funding for the esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking outcry from Australia's cultural community and raising concerns for the future of literary arts.
An in-depth look at the most controversial and unsettling moment from the 1992 adaptation of Wuthering Heights, revealing the dark creative decisions that left audiences horrified.