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Philippa Gregory: ‘I read 100 of the best 18th century novels – the perfect author’s apprenticeship’
The British novelist on discovering Molly Keane, coming to Dickens late, and the books that taught her the importance of writing about history
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Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
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