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Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Artists recall David Hockney’s lasting influence as Britain mourns a pioneering painter
Novel explores grief, forgiveness and hope as author reflects on the success of “The Correspondent”
Veteran journalist chronicles Afghanistan’s upheavals through the story of Kabul’s landmark hotel
Khayal’s hidden traditions face new challenges as musicians seek support for classical music’s future
Casablanca court jails 18 over Gen Z protest-related charges, minors to face trial

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Novel explores grief, forgiveness and hope as author reflects on the success of “The Correspondent”

“I could only write that grief accurately by trying to get as close to the thing as I could.” The

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New Novel Examines the Hidden Cost of Childhood Fame Behind Literary Classics

“The desire to escape the grip of your own child self, trapped in words and images and most of all

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Author Says Reading and Writing Expanded a World Limited by Bullying

“Being bullied forced me to find ways to make my world bigger.” An author has described how reading and storytelling