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Sally Rooney Says Books Will Leave UK Sale Over Palestine Action Support
The Irish novelist and her publisher say her support for the banned group means her books can no longer be supplied to UK booksellers or earn her British royalties.
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Anne Carson wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy has chosen the Canadian poet and essayist, recognising work that draws on classical traditions while creating new forms for contemporary literature.
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His publisher has confirmed the death of a writer whose five-decade career reached readers worldwide, with more than 300 million books sold alongside a career in Conservative politics.
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Pope Leo XIV Criticizes AI Art, Calls for Church-Artist Alliance
Pope Leo XIV has publicly criticized AI-generated art, emphasizing a fundamental difference from human creativity and urging collaboration between artists and the church as tech debates intensify.
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Thélyson Orélien Removed from Goncourt Prize Amid AI and Plagiarism Accusations
Celebrated author Thélyson Orélien faces allegations of using artificial intelligence and plagiarism in his acclaimed novel, leading to his removal from France's prestigious Prix Goncourt and sparking a heated literary debate.
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Pope Leo XIV Makes First Visit to France in 18 Years Amid Church Abuse Reckoning
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Bayeux Tapestry Unveiled at British Museum for First Time in 900 Years
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Lonnie Bunch Resigns as Smithsonian Secretary After Clashes With White House
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