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From Booker-listed Marlon James to a memoir by Michael Douglas – the biggest books this autumn
The Guardian has published its guide to the biggest books of autumn 2026, spotlighting fiction from Booker-listed authors alongside anticipated memoirs from Hollywood and stage figures such as Michael Douglas, Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench. The preview highlights a season heavy with big literary names returning to familiar territory, from historical fiction to family sagas,…
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Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge
Trade unions have warned the prime minister, Andy Burnham, that Labour’s plans to restrict zero-hours contracts risk falling short of the party’s manifesto commitment. Union leaders, including from Usdaw, the GMB and Unite, are pressing the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, for reassurances after a government consultation document proposed limits on who would qualify for new…
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The only song in history to have topped the charts in a record breaking 47 countries
A global hit. The post The only song in history to have topped the charts in a record breaking 47 countries first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘The worst part is the guilt’: the owners who fear dog food caused pets’ eye problems
Owners of dogs fed on the subscription brand Years have come forward fearing its fresh meals caused their pets to develop sudden bilateral dry eye, a painful condition that can lead to sight loss if untreated. The concerns emerged in the same week that Years recalled all of its fresh meals, with the company saying…
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Alexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle
Alexander Isak returns to St James’ Park on Sunday with Liverpool for the first time since forcing a £125m move away from Newcastle last summer, in what promises to be an uncomfortable reunion with fans still angry over his exit. He effectively went on strike to engineer his departure, missing Newcastle’s win over Liverpool on…
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Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 years
London’s Natural History Museum is set to reopen a gallery that has been closed to the public since 1943, when it was repurposed to house botanical collections after the original herbarium was damaged during the Second World War. From 16 September, the space will host a new exhibition called Nature and Us, part of the…
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What are we all playing this weekend?
This is a lighthearted weekend feature from Rock Paper Shotgun, in which staff writers share what games they plan to play over the weekend, rather than a traditional news story. The piece is part of a regular series and offers a casual, personal snapshot of the team’s gaming habits alongside snippets of office life, such…
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Aussie taxi driver’s Bali holiday nightmare after devastating spinal injury leaves him unable to walk
An Australian taxi driver from Queensland has been left unable to walk after suffering a serious spinal injury during a holiday in Bali, turning what should have been a relaxing break into a life-changing ordeal. The case has drawn attention to the financial and medical difficulties Australians can face when serious accidents occur overseas, particularly…
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Creep at center of massive search for missing women posted on his vile website bragged about acting as ‘perverted serial killer’ on unearthed podcast
A Philadelphia-area man named Raymond Horsch has become a focus of attention amid a large-scale search for missing women, after it emerged that he ran a website containing disturbing content and had previously appeared on a podcast in which he boasted about acting like a “perverted serial killer”. The resurfaced recording has intensified scrutiny of…
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The bucket list industrial complex is ruining travel
Put your foot down. The post The bucket list industrial complex is ruining travel first appeared on Far Out Magazine.