Authors Call for Automatic Library Cards for UK Babies
Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman back a radical plan to give every newborn a library card. The initiative aims to boost literacy and tackle inequality from birth. Read more.
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Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Apparent Homicide
Hollywood mourns the loss of legendary director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, found dead in an apparent homicide. We look back at his iconic career.
Rob Reiner and wife found dead, son arrested for murder
Los Angeles is in shock after the apparent homicide of legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle. Their son has been arrested as fans gather to pay tribute. Read the full story.
Rob Reiner, Hollywood Director and Actor, Dies at 78
Rob Reiner, acclaimed director of When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride, has died aged 78 in an apparent double homicide. Explore his legendary career and activism.
Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a monumental £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover what the deal means for your favourite shows, from Harry Potter to HBO, and the future of streaming.
State Library of Victoria job cuts spark outcry
The State Library of Victoria's plan to cut nearly 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians has provoked fierce criticism. Critics warn it undermines a vital public institution. Read more on the proposed changes.
State Library of Victoria Cuts 39 Jobs in Restructure
Melbourne's State Library of Victoria faces staff outrage as 39 positions face elimination in controversial restructure prioritising digital projects over traditional library services.
British Library Strike: Support Grows for Workers
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
British Library staff strike over pay dispute
PCS union members strike at British Library over real-terms pay cuts while executives receive bonuses. Zadie Smith questions Britain's cultural values.
Iran Child Bride Faces Execution Over Blood Money
A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.
Ozempic Brides Forced to Sign Dress Shop Waivers
A London bridal boutique introduces controversial contracts for brides using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, sparking debate about body changes and wedding planning.
James Mosley: Typography titan who shaped British design
Celebrating the extraordinary life of James Mosley, the visionary typography historian and librarian whose work preserved Britain's printing heritage and inspired generations of designers.
Ancient music manuscript exposed as Victorian forgery
Groundbreaking research exposes a supposedly rare medieval music manuscript as an elaborate 19th-century fake, shaking the foundations of musical scholarship.
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