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The unusual element of Josephine Rowe’s short novel Little World is that the heroine remains utterly impassive throughout the events of the narrative. This is for the simple reason that she is dead.

Chekhov’s claustrophobic drama is perfectly suited to this intimate venue, with moments of humour leavening the heartbreak

In a special investigation, Tom Watling tells the story of five teenagers who were taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory before eventually being rescued. Many others are still believed to be trapped

Alex Dujshebaev, the talented handball player, has been making waves in the world of sports with his exceptional skills and precision on the court. Born on July 11, 1992, in Minsk, Belarus, Dujshebaev comes from a family with a rich handball legacy. His father, Talant Dujshebaev, is a former handball…

As she prepares for one of theatre’s great roles in Chekhov’s The Seagull, Thornton talks gender equality, death and the innocence of pet dogs

In the current season of Netflix's reality dating show, the illusion of love conquering all begins to wear off

Upset by racist attacks in their town, a young couple attempt to get to know the culprits in Eve Leigh’s new play

Stanislav Rzhitskiy was found with four bullet wounds in his back near the Olimp sports complex in Krasnodar, southern Russia after he was tracked on a fitness app

Set in a northern seaside town, this show-stopping second novel is a bravura deconstruction of our voyeuristic love for true crime