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Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War Concerns
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Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War Concerns

A top U.S. counterterrorism official has stepped down, citing concerns about a potential war with Iran, adding to the growing dissent within the administration regarding its Middle East policy.

Hollywood Stars Protest Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
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Hollywood Stars Protest Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Hollywood stars and industry executives are increasingly protesting the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, with an open letter signed by thousands. A hearing is planned where David Ellison is invited to testify, addressing concerns about market concentration.

International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced, Featuring Diverse Global Authors
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International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced, Featuring Diverse Global Authors

The six finalists for the International Booker Prize have been announced, including Marie NDiaye, Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, and Daniel Kehlmann, alongside a 'French witch' and a 'sworn virgin', for the £50,000 prize, with the 2026 shortlist featuring a 'Brazilian nightmare,' a 'Taiwanese romance,' and a 'German reckoning.'

Thousands Protest Trump Policies Across US in 'No Kings' Rallies
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Thousands Protest Trump Policies Across US in 'No Kings' Rallies

Thousands of demonstrators participated in 'No Kings' rallies across various US cities to protest against Donald Trump's policies, including his stance on Iran and the war. The protests, described as the third wave of anti-Trump demonstrations, saw significant turnouts in multiple locations, with some events drawing large crowds and others experiencing clashes with police.

Daisy Johnson: ‘I wasn’t a fan of David Szalay, but Flesh is a masterpiece’
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Daisy Johnson: ‘I wasn’t a fan of David Szalay, but Flesh is a masterpiece’

The Booker-shortlisted author on a momentous teenage encounter with The Bone People, getting a buzz from Peter Høeg’s Miss Smilla, and trying to avoid The Lorax My earliest reading memory Memories from my childhood are opening up as I read to my own young children at the moment. Something in the pictures of Helen Cooper’s The Bear Under the Stairs or Lane Smith’s The Big Pets takes me back to being four years old and being read to. My favourite book growing up I love the Sabriel series ...