£50k Reader-Led Writing Prize Launched by Hachette
A groundbreaking £50,000 writing prize lets readers choose the shortlist and win cash. Judges include Elly Griffiths. Could you discover the next bestseller?
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Author's decade of poverty exposes publishing's harsh reality
An anonymous novelist details earning just £1,500 in ten years, comparing the publishing industry's lack of workers' rights to a 'rogue' operation. Read their stark account of artistic poverty.
Review: Madeleine Gray's 'Chosen Family' Explores Queer Identity
Madeleine Gray's new novel 'Chosen Family' is a sharp, funny exploration of female friendship, queer identity, and modern parenthood. Discover the story of Nell and Eve.
Hidden Detail Found in Paulus Potter's 'The Bull' Painting
X-rays reveal Paulus Potter toned down a bull's anatomy in his 1647 masterpiece 'The Bull' for 17th-century sensibilities. Discover the hidden history of this Dutch painting at the Mauritshuis.
Netflix Plans All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix is reportedly switching to an all-cash offer to speed up its $83bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, facing a rival bid from Paramount. The deal could reshape the streaming landscape.
Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences
Australian author Craig Silvey, known for 'Jasper Jones', faces charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material. He was granted bail and will return to court next month.
Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey charged with child sex crimes
Australian author Craig Silvey, famed for 'Jasper Jones', faces court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Bail granted with strict conditions.
Colleen Hoover shares cancer diagnosis and treatment
Bestselling author Colleen Hoover opens up about her cancer treatment, lifestyle causes, and impact on her film work. Read her candid social media updates.
Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation material offences
Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey faces charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material after a police raid on his Fremantle home. Read the latest details.
Paramount Skydance sues Warner Bros Discovery in takeover battle
Paramount Skydance has filed a lawsuit to force Warner Bros Discovery to disclose financial data in a hostile takeover battle involving Netflix. A deal would be one of the biggest media mergers in history.
Parmount challenges Warner Bros Discovery Netflix deal
Paramount Skydance plans to nominate board directors at Warner Bros Discovery to vote against its $82.7bn Netflix agreement and files lawsuit for financial disclosure. Read the latest on the media takeover battle.
Media Mega-Deals Pose Danger to Democracy, Hearing Warns
A US congressional hearing warns that both Netflix's $82.7bn and Paramount's $108bn bids for Warner Bros Discovery threaten free speech and democratic integrity through market power and political capitulation.
Netflix May Acquire Premier League Rights in WBD Takeover
The $100bn+ battle for Warner Bros Discovery could see Netflix inherit UK Premier League rights, reshaping football broadcasting. Explore the potential streaming revolution.
Two-in-One Rubens Study Discovered in Auction Buy
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Author Sarah Moss on her literary life and influences
Acclaimed author Sarah Moss shares her earliest reading memories, the books that shaped her, and her critical view of classic novels like Wuthering Heights. Discover her literary journey.
FA Cup Third Round TV Schedule: All Live Games
Your complete guide to the FA Cup third round TV schedule. Find out which 22 games are live on BBC, TNT Sports and discovery+ this weekend, including Tottenham vs Aston Villa and Man Utd vs Brighton.
Authors boycott Adelaide festival over Palestinian speaker cancellation
Dozens of prominent writers, including Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest after the festival cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. The board cited 'cultural s
Author Chimamanda Adichie's infant son passes away
Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is devastated after the death of her one-year-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The family requests privacy as they mourn.
Major Roman Industrial Hub Discovered in Sunderland
Archaeologists uncover a massive Roman manufacturing site in Sunderland, with over 800 whetstones found. The discovery rewrites the history of Roman Britain's industrial north. Watch the full story on BBC's Digging for Britain.
Warner Bros urges no to Paramount's $108bn takeover bid
Warner Bros Discovery's board advises shareholders to reject a risky $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, backing a rival Netflix offer instead. Get the full analysis.
Warner Bros Rejects $108bn Paramount Hostile Takeover
Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, claiming investors have been misled. The board backs a rival Netflix deal.
Author Michael Schumacher dies aged 75
Celebrated biographer Michael Schumacher, known for his works on Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton, has passed away at 75. His daughter confirms the sad news.
Author Michael Schumacher dies at 75
Wisconsin author Michael Schumacher, known for biographies of Eric Clapton and Francis Ford Coppola, has died aged 75. Explore his diverse literary legacy.
Discovery Capital Hedge Fund Posts 36% Return in 2025
Discovery Capital Management's flagship fund has delivered a stellar 36% return in 2025, continuing its remarkable performance streak. Discover the strategy behind the gains.
Friends Discover They Are Sisters After DNA Test
Two colleagues who joked they looked like sisters discovered they were biological siblings after a DNA test, reuniting a family separated by adoption. Read their incredible story.
World's oldest adult cremation pyre found in Malawi
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover a 9,500-year-old cremation pyre, the oldest of its kind in Africa, revealing complex rituals of ancient hunter-gatherers. Read the full story.
35 Happy New Year Quotes & Wishes for 2026
Welcome 2026 with our curated list of 35 uplifting New Year quotes, messages, and wishes from Brad Paisley, CS Lewis, and more. Perfect for sharing hope and positivity.
Novelist Sara Banerji dies aged 93
Sara Banerji, the acclaimed novelist known for weaving fantasy into domestic life across 10 books, has died at 93. Discover her unique literary legacy.
Scientists: 'Caveman Aliens' Could Hide in Mars Caves
A new study suggests ancient karst caves on Mars, formed by water, could shelter primitive life from radiation. Scientists urge future missions to explore these underground sanctuaries for biosignatures.
Watch London's 2026 New Year Fireworks on TV: Full Guide
Plan your night in with our complete guide to watching the London and Edinburgh New Year's Eve fireworks on TV for 2026. Details on BBC, ITV, and Sky News coverage.
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