The title of this piece will tickle the memory of those familiar with the corpus of English Lit­erature who must of necessity remember the title of Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel, A Tale of Two Cities.

The World Health Organisation has warned that tuberculosis (TB) is the "world's leading cause of death from a single ...

The UK Health Security Agency has urged people to be aware of the symptoms as new figures show a 13% rise in the number of ...

This month, check out new historical fiction by Pam Jenoff and a horror novel with an adaptation already in the works.

Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising new titles — fiction and nonfiction — to consider in February.

The ‘objectification’ of working-class life by outsiders has led to a century of ‘misrepresentation’. It’s time for a radical ...

A MAP has laid bare the UK’s poverty crisis with half of kids living below the breadline in the hardest-hit areas. The ...

Author of Shelf Life, Michael Robb answers a few questions about his experiences working in the bookselling and publishing ...

Buckingham Palace, King Charles III's London home, is open for touring (except for the king's private quarters, of course) from July to October. On the tour, you'll have access to the 19 State ...

Australia extended their Women's Ashes lead over England as the hosts defended a modest total to seal a 21-run victory in a thrilling second one-day international in Melbourne. After losing Sunday ...

Serving as a meeting point between the possibilities of Victorian scientific advancement and Dickensian child poverty, infused with a dash of magic, The Last Boy is at once a story of darkness and ...

Even larger nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique struggle with poverty due to internal conflicts, political instability, and inadequate infrastructure, hampering their ...