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FLASHBACKS: The source material was so deranged that Jodie Foster refused to come back, but that didn’t stop Hollywood from adapting Thomas Harris’s unpleasant, character-destroying sequel to ‘The Silence of the Lambs’. Tom Fordy looks back on the very difficult making of the most pig-squealing, brain-sautéing blockbuster in film history

At the country’s more than 100 literary gatherings, books are promoted with great fanfare, but spectacle takes pride of place

Shashi Tharoor captivated Dubai at the Emirates Literature Festival, sharing insights on language's power to shape thought and culture. His "Wonderland of Words" session, blending humour and anecdotes, highlighted linguistic connections and the importance of clear communication. Tharoor also stressed lifelong reading for children and cautioned against over-reliance on AI…

Alcohol consumption is declining in France, but in a country where wine in particular is linked to sociability and national identity, drinking less or going teetotal can feel like a political statement.

Operation Mincemeat is one of the better known operations of the Second World War, thanks to the film of the same name which was turned into an improbable musical. It caught the imagination because it was so very macabre: the body of a British officer would be found washed up…

IN FOCUS: William Golding’s 1954 novel is required reading in schools across the world, and its title has become shorthand for the breakdown of civilisation, writes Martin Chilton. As a new TV adaptation arrives, it’s a reminder of how the book contains many warnings we must heed today

Julia Donaldson has announced a new book inspired by grandmotherhood, and it's sure to strike a chord with parents in their 40s and beyond

As David and Victoria Beckham fear further scandal with Brooklyn, David's mum, Sandra, is said to be desperately trying to keep the peace

From buying the dip to strategic Roth conversions, there are several ways to use a bear market to your advantage — once you get over the fear factor.