'The winningly candid protagonist is delicious company': The best Literary Fiction out now - Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser, Life Number Nine by Joe Heap, The South by Tash Aw
Anthony Cummins reviews the best Literary Fiction out now.
What book does Simon Scarrow think is overly keen to prioritise research and literary ambition above creating compelling characters and a compelling story?
This week, Simon Scarrow answers our burning questions, what is he reading, what book would he take to a desert island, what gave him the reading bug, what left him cold?
Keir Starmer takes back seat to Emmanuel Macron in race to be first to see Donald Trump in Washington
The White House confirmed last night that Keir Starmer leader will meet Mr Trump next Thursday, after French president Emmanuel Macron visits him on Monday.
Bodies of Hamas' youngest hostage Kfir Bibas and his brother have been formally identified but third person is NOT their mother, IDF says
The bodies of Hamas' youngest hostage Kfir Bibas and his brother have been formally identified but the third body returned Israel is not their mother.
Major signs Neighbours revival was DOOMED from the start as the iconic soap is axed again less than two years after it returned
Fans were left shocked on Thursday after news emerged that Neighbours has been axed for a second time less than two years after it was first revived.
After years of bad sex, my husband's libido suddenly returned. I was thrilled… until I found out the reason
A year ago, my husband Steve and I treated ourselves to a mini break in Mallorca. As someone who takes pride in my appearance, I had packed a carefully curated holiday wardrobe.
Why smug Lefties are most likely to think everyone else is wrong
Leftwing activists are increasingly out of step with the rest of the British public and are more likely to think they are right while everybody else is wrong, a new study by More in Common has found.
Starry-eyed Charles! King mingles with celebrities at Buckingham Palace reception for humanitarian efforts
The monarch, 76, held the reception to recognise the humanitarian efforts of a number of people, including His Dark Materials actress Ruth Wilson and presenter Fern Britton.
Trump brings out 'incredible' Tiger Woods at White House Black History Month celebration
President Donald Trump brought out golfer Tiger Woods to surprise the crowd at a White House Black History month celebration.
Ricky Martin lovingly shares rare snaps of daughter Lucia, six, and twins Matteo and Valentino, 16
The 53-year-old pop star welcomed his 16-year-old twin sons Matteo and Valentino via a surrogate in 2008, when he was a bachelor.
Top female pundit, who works for the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky Sports, stands down from Rugby Football League role after sexual assault charge
Priim was also elected as an RFL vice-president in September last year, but left her position on Thursday night after Mail Online broke the news of the serious allegations against her.
Macmillan Cancer Support is criticised for recruiting a £100k a year head of EDI - despite recently axing a quarter of its workforce
The opening comes a few months after the cash-strapped charity slashed more than 400 jobs amid what it described as a 'tough financial climate', while also closing some services.
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Zero Day: De Niro's back to his Taxi Driver best, shame this thriller can't match him
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: De Niro is utterly convincing in Zero Day, the statesman ready to sacrifice himself for one last service to his country, and a pill-popping septuagenarian.
Proportion of repeat knife offenders handed jail terms falls despite a 'two strikes and you're out' law
Out of 4,236 adults sentenced for a repeat knife offence in the 12 months to September, only 60 per cent were handed immediate custody compared with 65 per cent in previous year.
Fury as golf club is ordered to close 110-year-old 18th hole - because of a single complaint about stray balls
A row over stray balls landing on a neighbouring resident's property has caused a health and safety probe leading to the closure of Holyhead golf course's 18th hole.
Emus are more intelligent than realised and capable of problem-solving, scientists say - despite Rod Hull's frequently repeated claim that they are the world's stupidest bird
The large flightless birds, who garnered a reputation for being stupid, thanks to Rod Hull's TV puppet, have shown they are pretty intelligent and can figure out a puzzle, when there is a prize on the line.
US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square-foot 'mega-embassy' in London in rare intervention
China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London raises 'significant security concerns', US politicians have warned.
Jessica Simpson admits Eric Johnson split is 'deepest heartbreak of my life' as she vents to sister before 'revenge album' release
The fashion designer was venting to younger sister Ashlee Simpson Ross for The Cut cover story. Last year the artist separated from her husband Eric Johnson and now she is coming out with an album.
Florence Pugh looks incredible in black sheer hooded dress as she takes to the runway for Harris Reed during London Fashion Week
The actress, 29, turned heads as she posed backstage in a black sheer dress with a matching corset detail with a dramatic flared embellisment.
New Princess Diana play issues 'trigger warning' about Queen Camilla amid fears she will upset snowflakes
'Camilla Parker Bowles' is specified among a list of content which may upset snowflake audience members watching Diana: The Untold And Untrue Story
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