Ben Okri: 'We don't die, we change realms' – Booker winner on life
Booker prize-winning novelist Ben Okri discusses his worst job (windowsill flowerbed), the cosmic force of love, and why we don't die but change realms.
Booker prize-winning novelist Ben Okri discusses his worst job (windowsill flowerbed), the cosmic force of love, and why we don't die but change realms.
Mirandi Riwoe's novel traces a Chinese Australian family across four generations, connected by a longan tree. A profound exploration of memory, trauma, and belonging.
Signum's second Mahler song volume features Lieder und Gesänge and Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. Joseph Middleton leads a fine cast with sensitive piano support.
The Sarabande Foundation, founded by Alexander McQueen, has opened a new affordable art studio in Tottenham with 14 workshops, a public gallery, and café.
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RecommendedThe Postal Museum in Clerkenwell, open only nine years, has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2026, with highlights including a mail rail ride and soft play area.
Cardi B was seen with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye at Paris Fashion Week, prompting romance speculation after a video of him helping her into her seat went viral.
Netflix's new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie attempts to address the original's racism but struggles with tonal shifts, undermining its own characters despite strong Osage representation.
A poignant Sri Lankan coming-of-age romance from 1978, The Girls explores thwarted love and class divides with understated emotion, challenging Hollywood tropes.
Don Edkins and his son Teboho made a documentary about mourning after losing Max in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. The film explores grief through the rural Orthodox Tewahedo community at the crash site.
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RecommendedMel C reveals she was almost kicked out of the Spice Girls after telling Victoria Beckham to 'f**k off' at the 1996 Brit Awards, facing a stern warning from manager Simon Fuller.
Eras Tour dancer Tori Evans wore white to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, breaking a major taboo, and faced backlash from fans online.
Guardian Australia's picture editor Carly Early breaks down the craft behind June's top three photographs, including shark bites, power dynamics, and the world's longest golf course.
Documentary explores Robert Richardson's tempestuous relationships with Scorsese, Tarantino, and Stone, featuring intimate interviews and staggering home movie footage.
Wimbledon podiatrist Sal Afzal reveals the hidden medical team treating blisters, corns and grass-court injuries beneath Centre Court during the championships.
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RecommendedThe Archibald Prize 2026 includes the Young Archie competition for children aged 5-18, showcasing young artists' portraits in Australia.
From daguerreotypes to digital, these 48 images reveal how photography defined the American Dream, civil rights, war, and identity across 250 years.
Becky Barnicoat's cartoon humorously captures the anxiety and triumph of buying a new swimsuit, a universal summer experience.
Lindsey Mendick's exhibition at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, depicts romantic love as mutated, twisted body horror, inspired by her partner and pug.
Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, a 41-member Leeds jazz group, blends punkish antifascist energy with traditional big band sounds, embracing imperfection and community.
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RecommendedChessFest on 12 July in Trafalgar Square offers free chess events, including games with grandmasters, Living Chess, and activities for all levels.
Castle Farm in Kent, less than an hour from London, offers stunning lavender fields perfect for picnics and photos. Book ahead for BYO picnic slots at £14 adults.
A 2017 clip of Mel Brooks calling The One Show 'nuts' has resurfaced as the comedy legend celebrates his 100th birthday, with fans and co-stars laughing at his baffled reaction.
Up to 80,000 people faced nine-hour online queues when Bayeux tapestry tickets went on sale at the British Museum, which hosts the artwork from September 2026.
Ruth Langsford, 66, posed with former stepson Niall Holmes at Wimbledon on July 1, 2026, showing family bonds remain strong despite her ongoing divorce from Eamonn Holmes and a £10m High Court battle.
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RecommendedA major London exhibition explores Ana Mendieta's powerful art and the unresolved mystery of her 1985 death, as friends recall her genius and the trial of her husband.
The 2026 Kraszna-Krausz Photography Book Award winners have been revealed, showcasing outstanding photography books from around the world.
A wave of horror films like If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Backrooms portray therapists as flawed, unraveling figures, reflecting society's growing therapy culture and deep-seated fears about mental health care.
Candice Carty-Williams's sequel follows Queenie at 33, facing fertility issues and romantic chaos. A sharp, funny exploration of race and female friendship.
After his studio closed, Cliff Bleszinski became a co-producer of the Tony-winning musical Hadestown, finding redemption and a new creative outlet.
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RecommendedLondon stargazers can see the Strawberry Moon tonight as it rises low on the horizon around 10pm from the south-east, appearing full and bright for naked-eye viewing.