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Rachel Cusk's new novel "Life of M" has sparked speculation that a character is based on Natalie Portman, with critics noting parallels to her career and family life. Portman is reportedly upset by the portrayal and denies any connection to the character.
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The Congolese government and M23 rebels have agreed on further steps to implement a ceasefire, including the deployment of an observation mission and negotiations for a peace plan. Mediators from Switzerland, the USA, Qatar, and the African Union were involved in the talks in Geneva.
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Contemporary literature often foregrounds identity politics when addressing rent and housing, pushing social issues like housing shortages and landlord power into the background. The article analyzes how current works portray these themes.
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New discoveries by Federico García Lorca include a love letter possibly written before his death in the Civil War and a previously unpublished poem. Two feature films about his life are scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
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Boris Schumatsky's novel "The Seine Flows into the Black Sea" explores human and political abysses, starting with the narrator's confrontation with the Soviet Union's system of violence. The book connects the author's life story with events like Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the Hamas massacre in Israel.
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The book "Fiasco" by Tony Tulathimutte addresses loneliness and blame in the digital age. It satirically dissects the online present and the abysses of people who feel the world owes them something.
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Ukrainian writer Andrej Kurkow discusses the role of war literature, noting readers seek human stories over facts. He shares personal war experiences and the acceptance of daily life, also addressing his Russian-Ukrainian heritage and political distance from his communist father.
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Food delivery driver Wang Jibing has received the Lu Xun Prize, one of China's highest literary awards, for his poetry collection "Low Altitude Flight." His works describe the challenges of life as a delivery service driver.
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Stella Gaitano's novel "Eddo's Golden Smile" explores Sudan's conflicts and societal changes from the 1960s to the 1980s. It highlights personal fates against a backdrop of violence, patriarchal inequality, and the division between North and South.
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Joyce Carol Oates defended Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" against criticism from translator Emily Wilson. Oates accused Wilson of using "MAGA" language and praised Nolan's adaptation while criticizing Wilson's translation.
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