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A curated look at notable releases and broadcasting this week, highlighting new and upcoming titles across streaming and channels, with concise, factual summaries.
Valeria Luiselli’s fourth novel, Beginning Middle End, follows a narrator touring Europe with her daughter as she seeks a narrative arc. The book unfolds across Sicily, Germany and the Netherlands, with episodic chapters and mythic elements, meeting resistance to a conventional plot. Critics note its fragmented structure while recognizing its probing look at memory, storytelling and family.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls has announced that the 52-acre campus near Johannesburg will be handed over to Gauteng’s education department at the end of the 2027 academic year. The school’s expansion will continue through a national scholarship program, supporting academically talented girls across South Africa. Current students will complete their studies with uninterrupted support.
A girl in Afghanistan, who posed as a boy to attend school under Taliban rule, has grown up to become a journalist and now studies at Cambridge. She fled Afghanistan in 2021 after the Taliban’s return and now runs a news agency highlighting women’s oppression.
Cyberattacks targeting water systems in multiple states have been linked by security researchers to Iran‑affiliated groups. Officials warn the threat is ongoing and could widen, with misleading claims about responsibility surfacing in political discourse.
A BBC Business report notes rising use of weight-loss drugs in 2024-25, with a focus on male users and safety concerns, while other outlets explore personal journeys with GLP-1 medications and gut health trends.
Harry and Meghan have returned to Britain after more than six years away, announcing plans to live outside London with their children enrolled in British schools. The couple’s UK comeback follows a high-profile departure and ongoing public tensions with the royal family, including Harry’s security debate and Charles’s health status.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have planned a move from California to a private, non-royal home outside London later this month and have enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools for September. King Charles has been told and has welcomed the chance to see his grandchildren; the couple will remain non-working royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to settle at a private, non-royal residence outside London. The King has been informed and is welcoming more time with his grandchildren. The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, are pursuing private life in Britain while maintaining their U.S. presence.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have relocated from California to Britain for an extended period with their children, Archie and Lilibet. They will not reside in a royal residence and will remain non-working royals, pursuing private ventures while their children attend a new school in September.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to Britain with their children, reasserting ties with the royal family while preserving their non-royal status. They plan to live at a private residence outside London and will continue to leverage their UK-based charitable work and commercial ventures.
A look at how streaming and new platforms are reshaping the careers and memory of a BAFTA-winning director, with reflections from collaborators and a peek at archival material and upcoming releases.
A three-part Channel 4 documentary on Lyra McKee’s 2019 murder follows Detective Jason Murphy as he investigates the crime amid a culture of silence and mistrust that hampers justice. The film uses CCTV evidence and interviews, revealing tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
Gloria Steinem has died at 92. Her life has shaped the second‑wave feminist movement through undercover work, publishing Ms. Magazine, and advocating for reproductive rights. Her death comes as many of the rights she fought for are under renewed pressure.
The King has reiterated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens since returning to Britain last month. A royal letter confirms they will not use HRH titles, their charitable work is private, and security decisions rest with police authorities. The Home Office panel is assessing taxpayer-funded protection as the family settles in.
Gloria Steinem has died at 92, leaving a legacy that reshaped feminist activism and modern political life. Tributes highlight her journalism, Ms. Magazine, and relentless push for gender equality, while debates about abortion rights and violence against women persist in the United States.
Oprah Winfrey has launched a four-date immersive event, “Oprah Winfrey’s AHA,” at Las Vegas Sphere from April 2–4, 2027, featuring artists like Jacob Collier and Ocean Vuong. The project, inspired by Winfrey’s U2 experience at Sphere, aims to transform how audiences see themselves through a multisensory journey.
Bob Mackie, a legendary fashion and costume designer known for dazzling looks for Cher, Dolly Parton, Elton John and more, has died at 87. His career spanned six decades with nine Emmys and a Tony, and his designs shaped show business fashion while remaining controversial and iconic.