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UK bans strangulation in pornography

The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.

Maldives bans smoking for post-2007 generation

The Maldives introduces a groundbreaking tobacco ban prohibiting anyone born after 2007 from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating a 'smoke-free generation' in the island paradise.

John Irving's Queen Esther Disappoints

Acclaimed author John Irving returns with Queen Esther, but this long-awaited companion novel to The Cider House Rules disappoints with convoluted plotting and uncharacteristic flaws.

Margaret Atwood's Life Story: The Book of Lives

Literary icon Margaret Atwood's long-awaited autobiography 'The Book of Lives' delivers a breathtaking journey through her extraordinary life and career, offering unprecedented insight into the mind behind The Handmaid's Tale.

Tom Gauld's tribute to late author's desk

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld unveils a touching visual eulogy exploring the silent stories left behind on a late great author's desk in his latest Guardian cartoon.

Banned Chinese tech firms lobbied London embassy

Exclusive investigation reveals how blacklisted Chinese technology firms engaged in extensive lobbying efforts with London's diplomatic corps despite national security concerns.

The Psychology Behind Our Love For Literary Angst

Discover why readers are increasingly drawn to emotionally challenging literature and how 'sad girl books' became a cultural phenomenon that offers catharsis and connection in turbulent times.

Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.

Three Words in Sudoku Book Changed My Life

Discover how a simple Sudoku book containing three unexpected words sparked a profound personal transformation and changed one woman's perspective on life forever.

Canoeist banned for explicit Instagram video

British canoeist and OnlyFans creator Maddy Spivey faces two-year suspension from official competitions after posting an explicit video on Instagram, igniting debate over athlete conduct rules.

Jane Harper's The Last One Out: Review

Acclaimed author Jane Harper returns with another atmospheric masterpiece, plunging readers into the scorching Australian wilderness where family secrets refuse to stay buried.

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