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The Spanish film-maker on the raw, real life experiences behind his first collection of short stories – and why his mother is his inspiration

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter Dead and Proud, focuses on Steve Biko’s attitude to martyrdom and…

The city of Porto in northern Portugal takes pride in its beaches, old churches and famous port wine

He repeated lies throughout a nearly hour-long interview with Dr. Phil

A man accused of plotting to kill a lawyer claimed he suffered delusions that he was “evil Jesus” and believed the murder would expose organised…

Bad album covers create a strong first impression as good ones, except that the former draws attention for the wrong reasons. Here's a list of some of the weirdest artwork on records in recent music history. The post 50 Hilariously Bad Album Covers That Deserved To Be Shamed On This…

The 17-year-old was filmed in the family box at the Democratic National Convention, crying with pride and calling out, ‘That’s my dad.’

The Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 of a rare form of leukemia at age 15, will soon become the Catholic Church’s first “millennial saint.”

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