With his latest tome, the literary provocateur Michel Houellebecq completes his writer's quest: to portray a dying white patriarchy. The big surprise comes in the acknowledgments.
During its presidency of the group, Germany plans to focus on major issues, with climate policy as the top priority. Dealing with the COVID pandemic and with Russia and China will definitely also end up on the G7 agenda.
In a conversation with DW, the South African novelist speaks about his Booker Prize-winning novel, "The Promise" and how it reflects race and history in his country.
Unprecedented rain and flooding in southern India has led to a substantial loss of life and property. Experts say the surge in weather-related catastrophes is due to human-induced climate change.
As she celebrates her birthday on November 24, the Booker Prize-winning novelist and prolific essayist has proven that politics and fiction go hand in hand.