Andor star Elizabeth Dulau to play George Eliot at Hampstead Theatre
Elizabeth Dulau, breakout star of Andor, will play Victorian novelist George Eliot in the world premiere of 'Bird Grove' at Hampstead Theatre from February 13. Book tickets now.
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Australian Open Sets Record £2m Winner's Prize
Australian Open champions will earn a record £2.06m as the tournament's total purse hits £55.2m, surpassing Wimbledon. Discover the full prize money breakdown.
Australian Open 2025 Prize Money Hits Record $111.5m
Tennis Australia boosts Australian Open 2025 prize pool to a record $111.5m. Champions Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka to pocket $4.5m each. Read the full financial breakdown.
Littler heads 2026 Premier League Darts roster
World champion Luke Littler will headline the 2026 Premier League Darts, featuring eight players competing for a potential £510,000 top prize across 17 events. The season concludes at London's O2 Arena in May.
Lionel Johnson's 'Renegade' Poem: A 1902 Warning
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
Cowboy Poetry Lassoes a New Generation in Los Angeles
In the heart of LA's Koreatown, a new generation is reviving cowboy poetry. Discover how millennials are preserving this 150-year-old tradition, blending authenticity with modern appeal.
Hearn's £5m Target for Future Darts World Champions
PDC chief Barry Hearn reveals ambitious plans to boost World Darts Championship prize money to £100m, with £5m for the winner, following Luke Littler's £1m victory.
Hungarian writers lament hostile climate despite Nobel win
László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize offers a rare moment of national unity in Hungary, as authors decry a government-led hostile environment forcing many into exile. Explore the deepening cultural divide.
Review: The Best Recent Poetry Collections in the UK
Explore our roundup of five powerful new poetry collections from leading UK poets, including Sean O'Brien and Tess Jolly. Discover themes of work, faith, and identity.
Women's Prize 30th Anniversary Sparks Literary Gender Debate
As the Women's Prize marks 30 years, we examine if male writers are being sidelined in fiction. Explore the data and expert insights on publishing's gender landscape. Read the full analysis.
UK Launches National Year of Reading 2026 to Boost Child Literacy
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Gramsci's Quote May Originate from Matthew Arnold
A reader's letter suggests Antonio Gramsci's famous line about a dying world may have been inspired by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Explore this literary connection and other brief letters.
Revisiting Anne Stevenson's 'The Man in the Wind'
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
Jets reverse decision, fan wins £100k halftime kick
The New York Jets reversed a controversial decision, awarding a fan £100,000 for a successful halftime kick. Read the full story of the U-turn and fan celebration.
McCabe's Christmas Poem: A Liverpool Ghost Story
Explore Chris McCabe's poignant poem 'Down on the canal on Christmas Day' from his new collection 'Hedonism', a melancholic Liverpool vision blending Dickensian ghosts with raw realism.
Win a £5m North London House for Just £15
A stunning £5 million four-bedroom house in North West London could be yours for just £15. Enter the Omaze prize draw supporting Alzheimer's Society before January 25.
War reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.
Obituary: Poet and educator Patricia Robson dies aged 83
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
World Cup winners to get $50m as FIFA boosts prize fund
FIFA announces a 50% increase in the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive $50m. All 48 teams will share a $655m kitty amid ongoing ticket price controversy.
FIFA hikes World Cup prize money by 50% for 2026
FIFA confirms a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for 2026, with champions earning $50m. The announcement follows a row over expensive tournament tickets. Read the full details.
Machado's vertebra fracture confirmed after perilous sea journey
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during a high-risk sea crossing to Norway for the Nobel ceremony. Read the full story of her perilous escape.
Top Fiction Books of 2025 Reviewed
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Trump wins FIFA Peace Prize at gaudy World Cup draw
Donald Trump receives FIFA's inaugural peace award from Gianni Infantino at a lavish Washington event. Critics question the legitimacy of the prize and its timing. Read the full analysis.
Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and other global landmarks, has died at 96. Explore his life and revolutionary impact on architecture.
Global Week in 20 Pictures: War, Floods, Trump
A visual journey through the past week's defining moments: Russian strikes in Ukraine, devastating Asian floods, and Trump's FIFA honour. Explore the powerful images that captured our world.
Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw
US President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's inaugural peace award during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Read the full story and reaction.
Trump receives first FIFA peace prize from Gianni Infantino
Former US President Donald Trump has been honoured with FIFA's first-ever peace prize by president Gianni Infantino. Read the full story on this controversial sporting award.
Donald Trump receives first FIFA Peace Prize in Washington
Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino praised the former US President's 'actions to promote peace', a claim disputed by critics. Read the full story.
2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
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