David Walliams Dropped from Children's Book Festival Over Claims
📋 Key Facts ✓ David Walliams was dropped from a children's book festival ✓ The drop followed claims of inappropriate behaviour ...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ David Walliams was dropped from a children's book festival ✓ The drop followed claims of inappropriate behaviour ...
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Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on January 6, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city. This...
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The accordion is gaining worldwide popularity. Germany has declared it the instrument of the year for 2026. This versatile music maker is used across various genres, from tango to heavy metal....
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Scouts marched and crowds gathered under clear skies in Bethlehem on Wednesday as the Palestinian city celebrated its first festive Christmas in more than two years. The return of public celebrations ...
Agatha Christie's enduring global popularity is often attributed to her ingenious plots. But as Gill Plain, Professor of English at the University of St. Andrews and Author of "Agatha Christie: A Very...
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The number of practicing Christians in Germany is falling. The result is surplus churches. What happens to these empty houses of worship?...
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The South London house will be restored and used for creative and skills workshops for young people....
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The popularity of Chinese dramas is exploding, creating a multibillion-dollar industry. Global viewers find themselves attracted to these "universal" stories and appreciate their glimpse at Chinese cu...