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UK independent bookshops go online to reach new audiences

The shuttering of bookshops ahead of the busy Christmas period is particularly hard for independent booksellers.

Nov 11, 2020

By Anna Cuenca

Amazon Christmas England

People in Paris honour healthcare workers

'Lockdown' is Collins Dictionary word of the year

Lexicographers said they picked the word because it had become synonymous with the experience of populations across the world.

Nov 10, 2020

By Callum Paton

Brexit

Princes William, Harry's relationship critical to the monarchy's future: Royal biographer

The historical consultant of "The Crown," in his book, says what is happening with Prince Harry is the classic heir and the spare thing.

Oct 3, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

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Sale of Michelangelo sculpture worth £100 million pegged to save 150 jobs

The Taddei Tondo was sculpted between 1504 and 1505 and is the only marble sculpture of Michelangelo in the United Kingdom

Sep 21, 2020

By Nina Siena

London

Michelle Obama pays tribute to Barack after he announces memoir release date

The former first lady of the United States said her husband poured his "whole heart" into the memoir.

Sep 18, 2020

By Amanda

Barack Obama White House

'Karen' masks rake in orders as scariest costume for Halloween 2020

The Karen face is contorted to depict a fit of rage topped off with a set of yellow-tinged teeth, blotchy skin and red eyes.

Sep 17, 2020

By Nina Siena

Twitter hashtag #RIPJKRowling goes viral as the Harry Potter author releases new book

Supporters of the LGBT community have taken to Twitter in an effort to "kill" the author's career with the hashtag #RIPJKRowling

Sep 15, 2020

By Nina Siena

Chicago resto is home to world's most expensive PB&J sandwich priced at £224

The PB&J sandwich is made with choice ingredients such as the world's most expensive redcurrant jam from France.

Sep 2, 2020

By Nina Siena

Trump's older sister brands him 'cruel', 'liar' with no 'principles' in new audio

Maryanne Trump Barry's conversations were secretly recorded by her now estranged niece Mary Trump whose book, "Too Much and Never Enough was published in July.

Aug 23, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

Donald Trump

Meghan Markle's connection with the Trump family finds no mention in 'Finding Freedom'

Meghan Markle and Ivanka Trump reportedly were once friends, however, the biography based on the couple's life chooses to leave it out.

Aug 20, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle tell-all may not reveal couple 'quietly plotting their exit'

Harry and Meghan have distanced themselves from the book, "Finding Freedom" that is expected to hit the stands on Aug. 11 as they were not interviewed for it.

Jul 25, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

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