From SAS missions to family emergencies: Des Powell’s life lessons in crisis | Books | Entertainment

Des Powell on mobility training in Africa during his SAS days (Image: Des Powell/Quercus) It was supposed to be an ordinary day out, just a father in the car with…

In China, ‘The Great American’ burger is now made with Australian beef

At his restaurant in Beijing, Geng Xiaoyun used to offer a special dish of salt-baked chicken feet — or “phoenix talons” as they are called in China — imported from…

I’m a Stephen King fan – his scariest books ever written are also his most underrated | Books | Entertainment

If you are looking for a good book this summer then consider picking one of Stephen King’s least known stories (Image: Getty) Stephen King is one of the greatest horror…

‘Greatest’ ever UK novel has an ending set to leave you ‘on the brink’ | Books | Entertainment

A highly emotional yet exciting book is one that you may not have read but it has topped the list of BBC’s 100 greatest British novels. Published in eight parts…

‘Best book ever’ that sold 28 million copies is ‘dystopia perfection’ | Books | Entertainment

A book voted as the best ever by a huge 42,080 readers is becoming increasingly popular. Suzanne Collins’ novel, The Hunger Games is often hailed as one of the best…

Top 100 books released in the last century shared by Goodreads | Books | Entertainment

So many books, so little time – it’s a stress that all book lovers feel. But to try and help with your ever-growing TBR, Goodreads has created a list of…

George RR Martin slams fans in furious outburst over Winds of Winter delay | Books | Entertainment

It’s been 14 years since George RR Martin published A Dance with Dragons and fans are continuing to wait for the penultimate book in his A Song of Ice and…

A new variant of Covid-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

Covid-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily…

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5/28: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel says it killed Hamas leader as desperation grows in Gaza; Turkey cracks down on air passengers who rush to…

Ian Rankin named 1966 crime book was one of his favourites of all time | Books | Entertainment

When Ian Rankin picks a book, it’s never random. The bestselling author of the Rebus novels has spent decades exploring the darker corners of human nature, often through flawed detectives…