Books & Fiction Andrée Blouin – Africa’s overlooked independence heroine Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré. May 17, 2025
Gadgets Acemate Tennis Ball Machine Lets You Simulate Rally Exchanges Tennis ball machines have long been a staple of training tools for tennis players of all skill levels. Problem is, it’s just a robot... May 17, 2025
Culture desk Severance season 2 review: The dystopian office drama ‘works the same magic but is even more mind-bending’ When it premiered in 2022, Apple TV+'s surreal workplace show was a hit. Now it's finally back – and from the playful storytelling to... May 16, 2025
Culture desk Yasmin Zaher: Palestinian writer wins Dylan Thomas prize Yasmin Zaher wins the £20,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize for her debut novel The Coin. May 15, 2025
Gadgets Eight Sleep Pod 5 Brings Heating, Cooling, Audio Aids, and More to Your Bedtime Setup We’re big fans of using accessories to ensure a good night’s sleep, whether it be cooling pillows, electric blankets, or some fancy sleep gadgets.... May 15, 2025
Books & Fiction Wigtown Book Festival bursts into life A 10-day celebration of all things literary begins in Wigtown with more than 250 events lined up. May 15, 2025
Books & Fiction Norfolk celebrities back BBC Page Turners to get children reading Prof Ben Garrod and Sir Stephen Fry are among the local names to support the project. May 14, 2025
Books & Fiction Wuthering Heights: Hollywood’s worst casting decisions The news that Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are starring in Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Brontë's romance has caused a storm – no... May 14, 2025
Culture desk How can traditional British television survive the US streamers Senior figures in the UK TV industry are contemplating how best to secure its future May 14, 2025