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Allison, I know the world is killing you – but where did it all go wrong?

Somewhere along the way Pearson lost her sense of humour and now finds herself at the centre of a storm

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Where is Moonflower Murders filmed? Locations featured in the Lesley Manville drama

Moonflower Murders has arrived on our screens at last, and along with some incredible acting, there's some seriously perfect locations - but where can they be found?

Woman & Home · Nov 18, 2024

Australian authors group give every federal politician five books to encourage nuance in Middle East debate

Exclusive: Group of more than 90 including writers Tim Winton and Charlotte Wood have paid for every federal senator and MP to receive curated package

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024

Some arts festivals could close amid ‘significant financial challenges’

The Festivals Forward report surveyed 101 events such as the Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Proms, Cheltenham Festivals and Hay Festival.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Pope Francis urges inquiry into Gaza genocide allegations

The Catholic Church pontiff made his most explicit criticism yet of Israel’s conduct in extracts from an upcoming book.

Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2024

The Guardian view on the Booker prize winner: a whole new perspective

Editorial: Samantha Harvey’s Orbital, a love letter to our wounded planet, is the perfect choice for the political moment

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

A Short History of British Architecture by Simon Jenkins review – Doric columns and grand designs: the greatest hits

In a book of two halves, Jenkins seeks to educate readers in the ‘language’ of style as well as offer a polemic on the ravages visited upon our cities by modernist planners

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Pope urges probe to determine if attacks in Gaza constitute genocide

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released from an…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024

Juice by Tim Winton review – eloquent cry of a climate vigilante

This sci-fi tale of avengers hunting polluters in a scorched Australian dystopia serves as an essential call to arms over global heating

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Japanese Official Says Women Should Be Banned From Marriage After 25, Have Uterus Removed At 30

Naoki Hyakuta faced backlash for suggesting controversial measures to boost Japan's birth rate, sparking outrage.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2024