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The philosopher Hannah Arendt’s much-quoted description of the “banality of evil” could be applied to the disquieting story told in Prophet Song by Paul Lynch. The Booker prize-winning novel is a perfect study of the banality of totalitarianism.

In this culture update, FRANCE 24's Jennifer Ben Brahim gives us a sneak peek of Beyoncé's concert film of her billion-dollar "Renaissance" tour. The film gives fans a glimpse of behind-the-scenes action and the best on-stage moments. Jennifer also tells us more about this year's Booker Prize winner – Irish…

His book Prophet Song describes what happens when his home country becomes authoritarian.

The Irish author’s novel set in an imagined Dublin descending into far-right tyranny wins £50,000 prize

Up to 500 people looted shops, set fire to vehicles and threw rocks at crowd control officers. The violence was sparked by rumors that a foreign national was responsible for a knife attack outside a Dublin school.

Dutchman reclaims lead in final charge to the line to take second career elite World Cup victory ahead of Belgian

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Sinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Justice Minister Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.

Former World Champion back to her brilliant best with first win of the season ahead of Alvarado and Backstedt