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Handmaid's Tale sequel was 'targeted by thieves'
Margaret Atwood says there were concerted efforts to obtain the manuscript before it was published.
Austrian football stadium hosts natural forest
Created by Klaus Littmann, the installation is a statement against climate change and deforestation.
Disney to take over Pinewood Studios
What does the new megabucks deal mean for Marvel, Bond and British film?
Andrew Scott rejects 'openly gay' label
Fleabag and Sherlock actor feels the "defiant" term does not apply in his case.
Next 007 should be a woman says Bond star
Pierce Brosnan believes the fictional spy is ripe for gender re-assignment.
Mya-Lecia Naylor died by misadventure says coroner
A coroner rules the actress, who appeared on several CBBC shows, had not intended to kill herself.
Kylie is most-watched Glastonbury moment
The pop star beats Ed Sheeran and Adele - with 3.2 million people tuning in to see her set.
Austrian football stadium hosts natural forest
Created by Klaus Littmann, the installation is a statement against climate change and deforestation.
Disney to take over Pinewood Studios
What does the new megabucks deal mean for Marvel, Bond and British film?
Andrew Scott rejects 'openly gay' label
Fleabag and Sherlock actor feels the "defiant" term does not apply in his case.
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