12 books you need to read in 2026

Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.

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Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78

Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.

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Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good

Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.

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Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport

A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.

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We stripped to our pants a lot - Brydon on new series

The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan.

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