Cărtărescu's literary revenge against communism
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize prospects as his work reaches UK readers.
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Best Recent Translated Fiction - Review Roundup
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African forests become carbon source, study finds
Alarming research shows Africa's forests have transformed from carbon sinks to carbon sources since 2010, threatening global climate stability. Urgent action needed to protect vital ecosystems.
Bog People: Working-Class Folk Horror Anthology Review
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths
Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.
Nigeria Welcomes St Kitts Delegates After Visa Deal
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
Vote for Best Australian Children's Picture Book
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Young footballer dies in fake agent extortion scheme
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
Knausgård's The School of Night: Epic Supernatural Saga Continues
Explore Karl Ove Knausgård's fourth Morning Star volume where a Faustian pact transforms a misanthropic photographer's life in this sprawling supernatural epic.
Akoko in Fitzrovia awarded 2024 Michelin star
Discover Akoko, the Fitzrovia restaurant awarded a 2024 Michelin star for its spectacular ten-course West African tasting menu. Book your table now for an unforgettable flavour journey.
Chekhov's Funny Side Uncovered in New Translations
Newly translated Chekhov stories reveal the Russian writer's playful humour and early literary struggles. Discover the man behind the classics in these fresh translations.
Jenny Erpenbeck's Reflections on What Disappears
German Booker winner Jenny Erpenbeck's collection Things That Disappear explores transience through everyday objects. Discover how small details reveal vast histories.
Alameddine Wins National Book Award 2025
Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction with powerful speech addressing Gaza crisis and US immigration. Read the full story about this politically charged ceremony.
Tanzania's democratic collapse sparks regional alarm
Tanzania's violent election crisis exposes Africa's fragile democratic gains. As repression escalates, discover why governance failures threaten continental progress.
Jikoni Marylebone: A Playful Fusion Food Experience
Discover Jikoni in Marylebone, where Asian, African & Middle Eastern flavours collide. Try the famed prawn-toast scotch egg for a charming culinary adventure. Book your table now!
Astros' Luhnow pivots from MLB scandal to football
Former Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow, fired after MLB's sign-stealing scandal, reveals his ambitious plan to revolutionise African football talent development through his multi-club network. Discover how he's applying his 'Extreme Moneyball' philosophy to
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
Steve Pyke's portraits of great Irish writers revealed
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary giants in intimate portraits. Discover the stories behind Seamus Heaney, Edna O'Brien and contemporary voices in this unique collection.
Authors Dumped from NZ Book Prize for AI Covers
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Eswatini received $5.1m from US for deportees
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Ranking Salman Rushdie's 10 Best Literary Works
Explore our definitive ranking of Salman Rushdie's greatest books, from his Booker Prize-winning masterpiece to his powerful recent memoir. Discover the essential reads from one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: An In-Depth Analysis
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
Nigeria manager claims DR Congo used 'voodoo' in loss
Nigeria's manager Eric Chelle accused DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during a penalty shootout defeat that ended their World Cup dreams. Discover the dramatic details.
Derek Owusu's Brave New Novel on BPD
Derek Owusu's powerful new novel Borderline Fiction offers an unflinching look at living with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
BAT accused of hypocrisy over Zambia tobacco lobbying
British American Tobacco lobbied against health measures in Africa that are UK law. Campaigners call it 'utter hypocrisy' as 7,000 Zambians die annually from tobacco-related illnesses.
African Youth Protests Challenge Political Status Quo
Young protesters across Africa are risking their lives to challenge entrenched political systems and demand basic rights. Discover how this generational clash is reshaping the continent's future.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC Increase Contraceptive Funding
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
South Park S28 E3 UK Release Time & Details
Find out exactly when South Park Season 28, Episode 3 is out in the UK on Paramount+ and Comedy Central. Get the full release schedule and why the new season started unexpectedly.
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