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‘Beautiful and terrifying’: the best American LGBTQ+ books, chosen by Samuel R Delany, Kaveh Akbar, Eileen Myles and more
From 20th-century classics to little-known treasures, queer authors share their favorite books about LGBTQ+ life ‘Sheer outrageous…
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Kin by Tayari Jones review – a haunting tale of motherlessness
Two friends, united by their missing mothers, come of age in segregation-era America, in a cautionary tale about the limits of lov…
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Dear You review – enjoyable Chinese romdram crosses generations as it tracks down a missing husband
Director Lan Hongchun’s family saga feels like a good old-fashioned novel as it goes in search of a man who has disappeared in Tha…
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Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drunk-driving crash
A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for "drunk driving result…
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I’ve seen Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard 20 times – and it blossoms when tended by the British | Michael Billington
Helen Hunt and Kristin Scott Thomas are leading revivals of the Russian classic whose blend of comedy and tragedy is baked into ou…
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The American Experiment review – Tom Hanks’ history of the US is absolutely packed with big names
Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Mike Pence … the heavyweight politicians stack up in this sincere biopic of the United States. It’…
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'The Blair Witch Project’ movie reboot will haunt cinemas in 2027
The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed wh…
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Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands
The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a m…
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‘Like a phoenix rising from its ashes’: queer Muslim life in France – in pictures
Camille Farrah Lenain’s tender photo book Made of Smokeless Fire was inspired by grief for her gay uncle Farid. ‘He left without a…
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The Family Man by James Lasdun review – the killings that shocked America
Alex Murdaugh’s conviction for the murder of his wife and son was recently overturned. Where does the truth lie? In March 2023, 54…
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Which 16th-century artist painted on an upside down shopping list? Find out in the Art Fund museum of the year quiz
In the fourth of five quizzes, curators at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of…
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Deja viewing: the return of the cheapo compilation film
While movie mixtapes served a purpose in the pre-video era, Jackass, Demon Slayer, Peppa Pig and other theatrically released assem…
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Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’
After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French fil…
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City of Culture legacy grants announced
Bradford Culture Company has announced eight projects that will receive funding of up to £20,000.
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Uncovering the West Midlands roots of Thomas the Tank Engine
It is Christopher Awdry's measles in the 1942 that led his father to create Thomas the Tank Engine.
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TV Festival to move from Edinburgh to Manchester
The event is relocating from the Scottish capital next year in a move to "radically" cut costs.
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UK’s museums and galleries left vulnerable to cyber-attack and theft, MPs warn
Report by Commons committee says government has failed to make concrete changes after recent security failures Britain’s museums a…
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‘I carry the pain of the world’: Oscar-winning singer Camille on her tumultuous triple album about motherhood
She has won acclaim and countless awards for her body-tapping, raspberry-blowing music. Now she has spent 15 years making her bold…
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From The West Wing to Blackadder: the best fictional prime ministers on TV
The UK sure loves speculation about prime ministers. So here’s some more! But who makes the finest – Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, J…
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Artist accused of winning prize with ‘imitation’ won Australian award with piece ‘influenced’ by Basquiat
Jane Allan’s winning Darling portrait prize painting has raised eyebrows after her Doyles art award piece was compared to artist N…
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The Misanthrope review – Sandra Oh brings riveting heart and fire to over-stuffed Molière update
Lyttelton theatre, London Martin Crimp’s heroic but imperfect modern-day version of the 17th-century classic is crammed full of de…
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Restoration work is completed at one of Paraguay’s oldest churches
After almost eight years of work, the San Lorenzo Mártir church in Altos is back to its former glory
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I Kissed a Girl review – this ridiculously fun gay dating show should never have been cancelled
It’s groundbreaking TV that’s hugely important for young queer viewers. It fizzes with the excitement of young love … and yet it’s…
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Fate of historic murals uncertain following Manhattan homeless shelter’s closure
The Bellevue Men’s Shelter was closed earlier this year after falling into disrepair, but efforts to document and preserve at leas…