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.
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.
Explore our review of Viola van de Sandt's visceral debut, The Dinner Party, where a tense soirée spirals into horror. A must-read for literary fiction fans.
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.
Celebrated Observer journalist Rachel Cooke has died from ovarian cancer. Read about her remarkable 24-year career in books, food, and interviews.
Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal struggles, and enduring legacy in American literature.
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial debate about modern masculinity, toxic male behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary UK literature.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly captures the author experience of missing out on the Booker Prize shortlist. Discover his witty take on literary disappointment.
Margaret Atwood's new memoir 'Book of Lives' explores the art of holding grudges and delayed vengeance in today's therapy-focused culture. Discover why forgiveness isn't always necessary.
Jose Barco, a Venezuelan-born US Army veteran awarded a Purple Heart, has been deported to Mexico by ICE following his attempted murder conviction. Read the full story of his case and the family's distress.
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.
Dive into the 223rd edition of our Thursday news quiz. Test your knowledge on topical news, pop culture, and general trivia. How will you score?
As Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize judging, we examine whether celebrity book clubs genuinely promote reading or simply offer style over substance.
Meta could face millions in penalties under Australia's new media bargaining rules while Google renews deals at lower rates. Learn how this affects news publishers.
Andrew Gallix's debut novel Loren Ipsum delivers a chronically funny satire of contemporary literary culture, blending word games and grisly murders in Paris. Discover this cult classic.
A US district judge mandates immediate improvements to Chicago's overcrowded immigration processing centre, citing 'unacceptable' conditions and constitutional violations.
A man has been hospitalised with gunshot wounds following a shocking daylight shooting in Peckham. Police have launched an urgent investigation and cordoned off the area as they hunt for suspects.
Brentford face significant injury concerns ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle United, with several first-team players racing against time to be fit for Saturday's crucial fixture.
Challenge your current affairs knowledge and mental agility with The Guardian's latest weekly quiz. Covering everything from breaking news to historical trivia, this brain-teaser will separate the experts from the amateurs.
Mauricio Pochettino faces mounting injury concerns ahead of Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Wolves, with several first-team players racing against time to be fit for Saturday's crucial match.
In a stunning literary upset, CD Rose's experimental novel 'The Blind Accordionist' has claimed the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize, celebrating innovation in British fiction and challenging conventional storytelling.
All the latest team news, predicted lineups, and injury updates as Arsenal travel to face Sunderland in a crucial Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light.
Mikel Arteta faces mounting injury concerns as Arsenal prepare for their trip to Sunderland, with several first-team players battling fitness issues ahead of the crucial fixture.
Ange Postecoglou faces selection headache as key Tottenham defender misses crucial Manchester United match, with latest team news and predicted lineups.
Celebrated British novelist Alan Hollinghurst receives the distinguished David Cohen Prize for Literature, recognising his exceptional lifetime contribution to writing.
Comedian and author Sara Pascoe wins the 2025 Jilly Cooper Comedy Women in Print Prize for her novel 'Weirdo', celebrating female comedic talent in literature.
Full team news and injury updates ahead of QPR's crucial Championship showdown with Southampton at Loftus Road. Discover who's in and who's out for this highly anticipated London clash.
European giants Arsenal and Barcelona are tracking 17-year-old French prodigy Noah Lahmadi as the race for football's next superstar heats up this summer.
As artificial intelligence erodes public trust in news media, industry leaders call on Keir Starmer to implement urgent support measures for British journalism.
Scunthorpe United defender Jonathan Gjoshe hospitalised after being stabbed on a train near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The 22-year-old footballer remains in stable condition as police launch investigation.
From celestial wonders to sporting triumphs and poignant human moments - explore the world through this week's most powerful photographs capturing extraordinary events across continents.