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Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint

Author Adam Johnson criticises Waverley council saying reality is often upsetting while Palestinian group says libraries should hold challenging books
Published 18 August 2026
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Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint

Your complete entertainment guide for the week ahead, from Tony to Jungle

Dominic Sessa stars as Anthony Bourdain in a new film, and the popular UK funk band Jungle returns with a bright new album.
Published 15 August 2026
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Your complete entertainment guide for the week ahead, from Tony to Jungle

Gillian Spencer obituary

A pioneering curator who revitalised museums and galleries in Wakefield.
Published 21 August 2026
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Gillian Spencer obituary

Barbican gives away plant cuttings as citys green lung closes

Hundreds of people collected plants from the conservatory before its closure for a three-year renovation project.
Published 20 August 2026
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Barbican gives away plant cuttings as citys green lung closes

Post your questions for kd lang

As her supergroup with Neko Case and Laura Veirs celebrates the 10th anniversary of its sublime album, the Ingénue herself will answer your questions.
Published 19 August 2026
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Post your questions for kd lang

See the light: Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen illuminate Durham gallery's revival

Art of international importance is planned for a £17m redevelopment of a museum that closed, causing public anger.
Published 21 August 2026
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See the light: Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen illuminate Durham gallery's revival

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt convinced me to quit my fashion industry dreams

I was struggling to make ends meet as an unpaid intern when a sarcastic song from the hit comedy gave me the clarity to walk out.
Published 15 August 2026
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt convinced me to quit my fashion industry dreams

Amanda Abbington received a five-figure sum from the BBC regarding bullying claims on Strictly

The BBC has apologised to the actor after an investigation found some of her complaints about her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, were justified.
Published 17 August 2026
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Amanda Abbington received a five-figure sum from the BBC regarding bullying claims on Strictly

Atsuko Okatsuka discusses fans cutting their hair and surviving an earthquake on stage

The comedian and actor shares her thoughts on the movie White Chicks, a bad Yelp review for dog walking, and chaotic live performances.
Published 15 August 2026
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Atsuko Okatsuka discusses fans cutting their hair and surviving an earthquake on stage

Ask questions for actor and musician Samantha Morton

As the reader interview goes to Green Man festival, tell us what you would like to ask the famous British artist, who recently played Circe in The Odyssey
Published 17 August 2026
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Ask questions for actor and musician Samantha Morton

How festivals can survive major problems

UK festivals show resilience despite challenges like illness, weather, and protests
Published 15 August 2026
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How festivals can survive major problems

Samuel Beckett's travels around Nazi Germany

The Irish writer’s record of his months in pre-war Germany, published for the first time, offers a fascinating insight into his understanding of, and unease with, Nazism.
Published 15 August 2026
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Samuel Beckett's travels around Nazi Germany