Irish author and public intellectual
Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at Elbit Systems UK facility in Bristol are facing potential terrorism-tagged sentences. A judge has found a terrorist connection, triggering harsher penalties and lifetime monitoring for the four defendants, with supporters and critics voicing strong opinions ahead of further legal action.
Booker Prize Foundation launches All Around the World, a short story collection by Booker winners and nominees to widen access to reading. The collection accompanies the Quick Reads program, with 12,000 copies donated and free digital access, addressing barriers such as time, cost, and representation.