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Star Wars Theory Reveals a Huge 'Andor' Season 2 Twist

Has an ISB agent been involved in espionage since the very beginning of 'Andor'?

Inverse · Aug 15, 2024

Five of the best books about Indian politics

The world’s largest democracy comes under the microscope in these compelling works of journalism and history

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

Women in translation month: a moving Algerian novel tracks the economic struggles of writers and publishers

French-Algerian publisher Edmond Charlot is the subject of the Algerian writer Kaouther Adimi’s third novel, and her first to be translated into English.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024

Queen Elizabeth Wasn't "Comfortable" When King Charles Walked Meghan Markle Down the Aisle

The monarch was reportedly "uneasy" with the decision.

Marie Claire · Aug 14, 2024

Why did she stay? The same reasons I did

The road to domestic violence is paved with Cartier bracelets and Hallmark cards

Salon · Aug 14, 2024

Princess Kate and Prince William Used the Funniest Fake Names During Romantic Getaways

"Occasionally they checked into hotels using the names Mr. and Mrs. Smith."

Marie Claire · Aug 14, 2024

Nearly £250,000 raised for Liverpool library damaged by rioters

Authors including Matt Haig and Nigella Lawson, as well as members of the public, donated money to repair Spellow Hub library, which was set on fire earlier this month

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024

Joan Brady obituary

Author of Theory of War, inspired by her grandfather’s experience of slavery in the US, which won the Whitbread book of the year award in 1993

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024

Black Canary must fight to prove that she is the Best of the Best in a new series from Wonder Woman writer Tom King

The limited series pits Dinah Lance against Lady Shiva

GamesRadar · Aug 14, 2024

3 of Jane Austen’s 6 brothers engaged in antislavery activism − new research offers more clues about her own views

More than two centuries after Jane Austen died in 1817, many of the English novelist’s fans want to know her takes on her day’s big issues, including race, colonialism and slavery.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024