Systemic change needed to foster boys' love of reading
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
A tragic plane crash in Kentucky on Christmas Day has claimed 12 lives. Authorities confirm the death toll and are investigating the cause. Read the latest updates on this devastating event.
At 30, Carlos Cuesta discusses his difficult Arsenal exit, learning from Mikel Arteta, and his historic challenge as Parma's head coach. Discover his unique journey.
Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal died after a Tesla taxi crashed into a tree in Hurst Green. The driver has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
General Muhammad al Haddad and seven others died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The tragedy strikes a blow to Libya's fragile unity efforts. Read the full story.
General Muhammad al Haddad and four senior Libyan officials died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The incident deals a major blow to UN-backed military unification efforts.
Libya's army chief of staff, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has been killed in a plane crash near Ankara. Read the latest details on the tragic incident and its geopolitical context.
A two-year-old boy from London was killed and five others seriously injured after their broken-down Toyota was hit on the A1 in Cambridgeshire. Police appeal for witnesses.
South Korean MPs have voted to establish an independent parliamentary inquiry into the Jeju Air disaster that killed 179 people, amid accusations of delays and cover-ups by the official investigation body.
From Margaret Atwood to Dr Seuss, discover the books activists and writers turn to for wisdom, resistance, and restored faith in humanity during turbulent times.
Ohio University has fired head football coach Brian Smith for cause, citing an affair with an undergraduate student and alcohol-related conduct. Smith disputes the claims.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children are among seven killed in a fiery plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport. The sporting world mourns a champion and community hero.
Police believe retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family are among seven killed in a Cessna jet crash at a North Carolina airport. The investigation is ongoing.
A Cessna business jet crashes at a North Carolina airport, killing multiple people. The aircraft was registered to a company run by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Read the latest details.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife, Nicole, escape serious injury after their small plane crashes near Statesville. Read the full story of their miraculous survival.
A Cessna business jet crashes at a North Carolina airport, killing multiple people. The aircraft was registered to a company run by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Read the latest updates.
National Express boosts UK festive travel with 40,000+ extra seats and a new overnight Glasgow to London coach service. Book now for affordable, reliable Christmas journeys.
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
An 18-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man died in a serious three-car collision near Boston. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man and appeal for witnesses.
Discover your tarot card reading for the week of December 8 to 14, 2025, as Neptune turns direct. Find mystical guidance for your star sign and festive season. Read your full forecast now.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
A man in his 30s died after a car collision described as 'proper carnage' near Willesden Magistrates' Court. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Professor Michael Twyman, founder of Reading University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his legacy in design education.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November. From literary fiction to searing essays, find your next great read. Dive into the full list now.
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils its first wave of 2026 headliners, marking the first time in 25 years all top acts are British or Irish. Leeds Main Stage also expands to Thursday.
The Grattan Institute has released its annual summer reading list for the Prime Minister, featuring six books on economics, climate, gender, and more. Discover the essential reads for 2025.
Discover your weekly tarot reading for love and relationships as Venus moves into Sagittarius and a Full Moon in Gemini brings party energy. Find out what the cards have in store for your zodiac sign.
Discover your tarot card reading for December 2025. Kerry King reveals what the cards hold for your zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces. Join the Tarot Club for a free month.