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World's largest floating book fair opens in Belfast for eight-week stay

The Logos Hope, described as the world's largest floating book fair, has opened to the public in Belfast with more than 5,000 titles available. The volunteer-run Christian vessel will remain at Albert Quay until 20 October, with organisers expecting over 30,000 visitors during its stay.

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A large ship with a white and blue exterior and the words 'LOGOS HOPE' painted on the side

Bestselling Author and Former MP Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86

Bestselling novelist and former Conservative MP Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86. The author sold over 300 million books across five decades, though his political career was interrupted by a 2001 perjury conviction. His final novel is due for release this month.

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Jeffrey Archer is wearing a black suit and walking past the camera.

Jeffrey Archer: Novelist, Politician and Convicted Perjurer Dies at 86

Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling novelist and disgraced Conservative politician, died on 5 October 2026 at age 86. His five-decade career encompassed extraordinary commercial success, political ambition, and repeated scandals, including a perjury conviction that resulted in imprisonment.

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Jeffrey Archer is photographed while making a speech

Master the Five Elements of Ramen: Five Recipes from Tokyo to Cardiff

Ramen rests on five elements: broth, tare, noodles, fat and toppings. This guide explores five distinct recipes—from Tokyo's classic shoyu style to Cardiff's Chippy Lane mazesoba—demonstrating how understanding this framework unlocks endless possibilities.

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Five bowls of ramen with noodles, eggs, meat, and vegetables sit on a yellow surface

Documenting the Savage Skulls: A French photographer's rare access to the Bronx's most feared gang

French photojournalist Jean-Pierre Laffont gained unprecedented access to the Savage Skulls, the Bronx's most dangerous gang, in 1972. His iconic photograph captures the gang's youthful members at a basketball court, revealing their lives before they became adults.

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Members of the "Savage Skulls" gang pose on and around a fence in the street, by photographer Jean-Pierre Laffont

Sanjana Modha's Baked Beans Butter Masala: A Creamy Curry in 20 Minutes

Sanjana Modha's baked beans butter masala transforms tinned beans into a creamy, spiced curry ready in 35 minutes. The recipe appears in her new cookbook Modern Masala, a collection of over 70 vegetarian recipes blending traditional Indian flavours with modern creativity.

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A bowl and a large pot of of baked beans butter masala with a bowl of chopped leaves on the side, all on a blue and white chequered cloth.

Six Welsh Words and Phrases Join Oxford English Dictionary

Six Welsh words and phrases, including the folkloric creature bwbach and the seemingly contradictory expression "now in a minute", have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary's September 2026 update, reflecting Welsh language influence on English.

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How I Learned to Love Stuffed Vegetables Again

After decades of avoiding stuffed vegetables due to disappointing 1970s recipes, the author discovers the sophisticated traditions of the dolma belt—from the Balkans to Iran—and learns why meat, not lentils, makes the perfect filling.

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How a racist slur at 17 shattered my tennis dreams and awakened my identity

At 17, Evonne Goolagong was focused solely on becoming the first Aboriginal tennis champion when a racist slur during a doubles match shattered her innocence and awakened her to her identity and community.

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Australian tennis player Evonne Goolagong competes at the Queen’s Club in London, circa 1970

Wigtown Book Festival opens with 200+ events celebrating Scotland's literary heartland

Wigtown's annual book festival opens on 25 September with over 200 events featuring international guests, comedy, theatre and music. The event has transformed the south-west Scottish town's economy and cultural profile since 1998.

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Dutch Dictionary Adds Anatomically Neutral Term for Labia to Challenge Shame-Based Language

The Dutch dictionary Dikke van Dale will add "vulvalippen," an anatomically neutral term for labia, alongside the traditional shame-based "schaamlippen." The move reflects a broader European campaign to replace stigmatizing language with accurate terminology in medical and educational contexts.

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A person with brown hair, holding a mic smiling. She wears red trousers and a blue shirt. She also has a merkin - or pubic hair wig - over her clothes. Behind her is a large blue and orange cloth sign used on a march to celebrate a new Dutch word for labia.

Kent's Wine Renaissance: From Punchline to Prize-Winner

French champagne house Taittinger's Kent vineyard, Domaine Evremond, has opened to visitors, showcasing how English sparkling wine has evolved from a joke to world-class status. The estate offers tastings, tours and a guide to Kent's thriving wine region.

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Rows of grapevines stretch through a Kent vineyard valley, framed by overhanging tree branches.

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