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Jonathan Franzen: ‘It’s still mysterious to me that I was angry for so long’
Jonathan Franzen’s acclaimed novel The Corrections is being adapted into an eight-part Netflix series starring Meryl Streep, marking a significant development after the author’s fraught history with television adaptations. Franzen’s perspective on TV has shifted dramatically—he now views the medium as a creative ally rather than an enemy of serious literature, a change catalysed by…
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Tristan & Yseult review – Kneehigh’s lovers still soar with giddy glory
Emma Rice’s revival of Kneehigh’s Tristan & Yseult retains the exuberant theatricality that made the production a cult success. Its combination of circus, cabaret, comedy, live music and medieval tragedy remains highly entertaining, although the revival feels less daring than it did originally. The production features audience participation, aerial set pieces and music ranging from…
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Andoni Iraola makes Bournemouth return still learning on the job at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola’s start as Liverpool manager has been unconventional, with his team unbeaten after four games but having drawn three of them—a record that has frustrated supporters expecting silverware from a squad containing three £100m-plus forwards. Iraola now faces his former club Bournemouth on Sunday, where he spent three years building a competitive team but…
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Thousands of protestors descend on Kennedy Center after Trump’s threat to DEMOLISH iconic memorial
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. on Friday to oppose President Trump’s threat to demolish the iconic venue. The demonstration, organised by the group Hands Off the Arts, saw crowds forming human chains around the building and marching through the Foggy Bottom area in…
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TV tonight: a new era of Strictly begins in typically sparkling style
Strictly Come Dancing has entered a new era with three new hosts—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe—taking over presenting duties on BBC One. The launch episode features 15 celebrities meeting their professional dance partners, including EastEnders’ Lacey Turner, footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, Australian singer Delta Goodrem, and Gavin and Stacey’s Melanie Walters, alongside additional “media…
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Girls as young as 12 arrested after wild shopping centre brawl as police seize knife
Four girls aged 12 to 17 and an 18-year-old woman were arrested after police witnessed a fight at Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, north-east Melbourne. A knife was allegedly produced during the affray, prompting police to seize it, while detectives continue investigating the circumstances. The incident occurred at about 6.20pm on Friday during a police…
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Not even Liberal Democrats like Ed Davey, damning new poll reveals
An Ipsos poll released at the start of the Liberal Democrats’ annual conference reveals Ed Davey is unpopular even amongst his own supporters, facing the lowest satisfaction ratings of any major party leader amongst their membership. The findings highlight a significant challenge for the Lib Dems as they struggle to establish relevance in the current…
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Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show
Steven Kolb has resigned as chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), days after being filmed physically restraining two PETA protesters during a Cos runway show in New York. The incident, which involved covering their mouths and holding them back, caused widespread concern in the fashion industry after disrupting the presentation.…
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Teen girl killed after sanitation truck collides with bike she was riding with friend through party-heavy NYC neighborhood
A 15-year-old girl was killed in Manhattan’s East Village after a privately operated sanitation truck struck the Citi Bike she was riding with a 13-year-old friend. The collision occurred as the truck turned right at 14th Street and First Avenue on Friday evening, in an area known for its nightlife, prompting an extensive emergency response…