Russia abducts 50 civilians in Sumy border assault
Russian forces forcibly removed 50 elderly Ukrainians from a border village in a war crime, as a think-tank warns of a new 'cognitive warfare' campaign. Read the latest.
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War Reporter Peter Arnett Dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.
Cărtărescu's Blinding Trilogy Finally Reaches UK Readers
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize rumours as his masterpiece reaches British audiences after 30 years.
100-year-old man investigated for Nazi camp guard role
German authorities are investigating a centenarian suspected of serving as a guard at a brutal WWII prisoner camp where thousands perished. Discover the latest developments in this historic case.
Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes
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.
Russian soldier jailed for POW killing in Ukraine
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.
Cheney's Deathbed Confession: Iraq War About Oil
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.
Palestinian author freed after 32 years imprisonment
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.
BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90
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.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
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.
Michael Morpurgo's writing advice inspires young readers
Beloved War Horse author Michael Morpurgo shares invaluable writing wisdom and life lessons during intimate book signing, encouraging children to embrace storytelling and perseverance.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
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.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
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.
WW3 Alert: Putin's Nuclear Threats Could Trigger Global War
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.
Jilly Cooper's diaries spark major publisher bidding war
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.
Israel accused of systematic book theft from Gaza libraries
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.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
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.
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.
Ex-NATO Commander's Chilling WW3 Nuclear Warning
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
Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize
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.
Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics
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.
'Best War Film Ever' Stuns Channel 4 Viewers
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.
Brian Lewis, publisher who championed Dylan Thomas, dies at 96
The remarkable story of Brian Lewis, the visionary publisher who championed Dylan Thomas and shaped 20th-century literature from a tiny Welsh bookshop.
Dan Brown's New Novel Savaged as 'Weapons-Grade Nonsense'
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
Putin honours general sought by ICC for Ukraine war crimes
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.
'Woke' trigger warning for Sherlock Holmes play sparks fury
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.
George Saunders Wins National Book Award for Liberation Day
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.
Meanjin Literary Journal Faces Closure in Funding Shock
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.
Wuthering Heights' Most Disturbing Scene Revealed
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.
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