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Booker Prize: M. John Harrison’s The End of Everything has won the 2026 prize, making the 81-year-old the award’s oldest recipient and giving science fiction a landmark win. Publishing Moves: Alice Johnstone joins Viking as commissioning editor, with a brief to grow its science fiction and fantasy list. Library Procurement: Madras High Court ordered an FIR into alleged fraudulent book purchases in Tamil Nadu and said AI-generated and plagiarised works should not be bought for public libraries. Market Watch: The children’s book market grew 6% in 2026, with nonfiction posting the strongest gains. Literary Events: Otley Bookfest will bring authors, illustrators and musicians together for a weekend of discussions later this month.

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Booker winner Harrison says world becoming a 'weirder place'

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eNews Channel Africa

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Owned By	Hosken Consolidated Investments (Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union 26,7%) through eMedia Holdings Ltd.
Year Founded	2008
Website	www.enca.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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Books have shaped my life and career, Lebanese actress Cynthia Samuel tells fans at Sharjah Book Fair

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Owner: Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam info about owner

Gulf Today

Pro-Government

Owned By	Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam through Dar Al Khaleej group
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.gulftoday.ae/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Book-themed panto to headline Christmas line-up at North East children's book centre

The Northern Echo |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

The Northern Echo

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1870
Website	https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Darlington
Owner Country	United States

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Book Review – Walter Mosely’s Ghalen: A Romance in Black

Our Time Press - New York |

Owner: David Greaves info about owner

Our Time Press - New York

Left-wing

Owned By	David Greaves through DBG Media
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.ourtimepress.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United States

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This Spam Town bookstore is all romance, all the time

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Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard info about owner

KAAL - Minnesota

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Owned By	Stanley S. Hubbard through Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kaaltv.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Rochester
Owner Country	United States

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Free crime book club brings bestselling thriller to North East

The Northern Echo |

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The Northern Echo

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1870
Website	https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Darlington
Owner Country	United States

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Support for public inquiry into Mayo garda detective's murder escalates

Connaught Telegraph |

Owner: Frank Mulrennan & John Keogan & John Wood info about owner

The Connaught Telegraph

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Owned By	Frank Mulrennan & John Keogan & John Wood through Celtic Media Group
Year Founded	1828
Website	www.con-telegraph.ie
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Castlebar
Owner Country	Ireland

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Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto could help UK uncover more sporting crime

Al Jazeera |

Owner: Qatari Government info about owner

Al Jazeera

Pro-Government

Owned By	Qatar Government through Al Jazeera Media Network
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.aljazeera.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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