Prix Goncourt: Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award
Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.
Mudita Kompakt Puts Minimalist Phone Functions in a Pocket-Sized E-Reader
We’re big fans of the Boox Palma and its smartphone-sized form factor, which makes it even easier to bring a paper-like e-reader with you...
Wolverhampton Literature Festival’s poetry competition opens
The poetry competition is part of Wolverhampton Literature Festival.
‘Give us back our gods’: Inside Nepal’s Museum of Stolen Art
Hundreds of artefacts were looted from Nepal as it opened up from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Sennheiser Profile Wireless Combines Tabletop Mic, Handheld Mic, and Clip-On Mics in One Setup
If you’re a content creator, you probably have an overabundance of gear. For instance, you have a USB mic for your desktop streams, a...
Vasudeo Gaitonde: The rebel painter who ushered in a new era of Indian art
Vasudeo Gaitonde, born 100 years ago, is considered one of South Asia's greatest abstract painters.
eufy SmartTrack Card E30 Rechargeable Wallet Tracker Only Needs Once-a-Year Charging
We love the Apple AirTag, but the thick size and round shape just makes it hard to squeeze inside your wallet without making it...
Marina Diamandis: ‘It’s important to take the shame from bulimia’
The singer tells the BBC about her new poetry book, and why she decided to write about bulimia.
Sex, love and immortality: Behind the obsession with vampires
Mark Gatiss, from BBC’s Dracula, and Rolin Jones, from Interview with the Vampire, on why vampires are so popular.