Sophie Kinsella, bestselling author of ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic,’ dies at 55
Her books sold more than 50 million copies and made her a “chick-lit goddess.” Some were published under her given name, Madeleine Wickham.
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Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
Lower depression, better grades and stronger social ties among immigrant teens with strong connections to heritage
A new Monash University study has found that immigrant adolescents who feel connected to family, school and community experience lower depression and anxiety, better grades, and stronger social ties.
Paris care home staff shaving child's head in 'punishment' sparks outrage
The City of Paris, which is ultimately responsible for the home run by the Association Jean Cotxet, said on Tuesday that it was taking the case to court.
Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas
On the desktop, in your hands, even on an Arm chip, Windows wants to be best.
Trump to start final Fed chair interviews beginning with Kevin Warsh
President Donald Trump will begin the final interviews of candidates for the Federal Reserve chair this week, putting back on track the formal selection process that began this summer.
Seagate’s 8TB External Hard Drive at Under $0.02 per GB Is Practically the Cheapest Data Storage Available
This drive takes care of all your storage problems for the years to come. The post Seagate’s 8TB External Hard Drive at Under $0.02 per GB Is Practically the Cheapest Data Storage Available appeared first on Kotaku .
Drone combat at home: Simulator lets players step into the frontline
Drones have fundamentally changed modern warfare since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, also becoming increasingly crucial for European armies.
Austria’s International Oscar Submission ‘Peacock’ Is a Darkly Comic Take on Rent-A-Friend, Social Media Culture
Bernhard Wenger's Venice Critics’ Week hit starring Albrecht Schuch satirizes identity, social roles and the absurdities of modern life: “I look at life with humor — it's just more beautiful that way."
Machado's daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader's absence
Machado — who has been in hiding for nearly a year — was still expected in Oslo later in the day.
Almost half oppose boat strikes near Venezuela: Survey
Nearly half of Americans say they oppose the Trump administration’s military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean near Venezuela, according to new polling. In a Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Wednesday, 48 percent say the U.S. should not be conducting the strikes
Ex-president's daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.
What a dizzying new spy thriller took from Satoshi Kon's Millennium Actress
Kon's anime classic, Westworld, and David Lynch's Lost Highway all inspired Reflection in a Dead Diamond, say Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy: The Kotaku Review
One of 2025’s most important games is one you probably haven’t heard about The post The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump’s avowed AI order to face legal hurdles
President Trump’s promised executive order that would kneecap state laws aimed at regulating artificial intelligence is likely bound for the courts. The president announced his plan Monday to create “one rulebook” by which the tech industry will abide when it comes to AI, a
New Yorkers cannot afford the All Electric Buildings Act
Moderate Democrats are already pushing to delay the mesure, understanding that New York is suffering from an affordability crisis.
Africa: U.S. Bill Aims to Restore and Extend Trade Benefits to 2028
[L'Express] A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives - and scheduled for markup today - seeks to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years, preserving duty-free access for thousands of African exports to the American market and
Refining the solitary confinement reform debate
A multi-institution research team has conducted a multi-year study to better understand how extended and repeated stays in solitary confinement impact prisoners both physically and psychologically.
How ecologically sustainable are Adelaide's green spaces?
Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in climate regulation, biodiversity and livability, yet new research from the University of South Australia shows several ecological factors in Adelaide fall below the standard needed to support long term sustainability.
Blizzard sees players levitating their homes in WoW's player housing, 'even though there weren’t UI controls for that', decides it's now a feature, not a bug
Also, the exterior decor limit will be increased.
‘I didn’t get to say goodbye’: Australia’s social media ban stirs unease, praise
Some say social media enabled harmful behaviour like cyberbullying, but others feel the ban is excessive.
Africa: DA Calls for Accountability As Dangerous Weapons Remain On South Africa's Streets
[DA] The Democratic Alliance reiterates our call for urgent accountability as the continued loss and theft of state-owned firearms fuels violent crime across the country.
Africa: Millions of Africans Locked Out of Services As Biometric Digital IDs Raise Privacy and Access Concerns
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official
In October, Trudeau and Perry were photographed in Paris holding hands while celebrating her 41st birthday.
Sperm donor with undetected cancer gene linked to nearly 200 children across Europe
The Danish European Sperm Bank has acknowledged the donor’s sperm was overused and immediately blocked him once the mutation was discovered.