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.
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Lee Dixon praised William Saliba's match-saving tackle in Arsenal's dramatic Carabao Cup quarter-final penalty win over Crystal Palace. Read the full match analysis and reaction here.
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The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
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Rediscover a sumptuous winter dessert. Jeremy Lee shares his recipe for a boozy frangipane tart with Marcona almonds, Agen prunes, and dark chocolate. Perfect with Jersey cream.
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At 82, Toni Basil reflects on a legendary career that shaped pop culture, from teaching Elvis to choreographing Bowie and creating a global hit. Discover the story behind the icon.
Review of Korean sci-fi film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, starring Ahn Hyo-seop & K-pop's Jisoo. Life becomes a deadly game in this fantasy, released digitally from 15 December.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
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Hong Kong's leader John Lee announces an independent probe into the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 151 people. Analysis reveals a narrowing gulf with mainland China's response to disasters.
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Hakyung Lee sentenced to life for murdering her two children, whose bodies were found in suitcases in an Auckland storage unit. Read the full tragic story.
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