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Pelicot tells Hay festival how she fell in love and was able to trust after rape ordeal

May 23, 2026

Gisèle Pelicot appeared at the Hay festival to discuss her memoir A Hymn to Life....

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The Birthday Party review – grimly compulsive unhappy occasion in deepest France

May 22, 2026

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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards

May 21, 2026

‘Emotionally honest’ … Jacob Alon at the Ivor Novello awards. Photograph: Dave Benett/Alan Chapman/Getty Images...

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Scenes from a Friendship review – a platonic One Day that will melt your heart

May 21, 2026

A beautiful bond … Katie Redford and Benedict Salter in Scenes from a Friendship. Photograph:...

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If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn review – how on earth do you translate Shakespeare?

May 19, 2026

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Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean review – a dashing retrospective for a cinematic titan

May 17, 2026

Endlessly charming … David Lean on the set of 1946’s Great Expectations. Photograph: Everett Collection...

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Crowds protest in Vienna ahead of Eurovision grand finale

May 16, 2026

Thousands of people took to the streets in Vienna on Saturday to protest Israel’s participation...

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Eurovision song contest 2026 – live

May 16, 2026

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Ex-defence minister admits Latvia faces security 'questions' but no silver bullet to stop drones

May 14, 2026

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Killer Whale review – watery peril horror turns captive orca into angry BFF-threatener

May 13, 2026

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Pelicot tells Hay festival how she fell in love and was able to trust after rape ordeal

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