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The ObserverFictionReviewBased on real events, this beautifully crafted novel follows an Irish priest smuggling allied troops and Jews out of Italy in 1943 Joseph O’Connor’s Shadowplay won novel of the year at the 2019 Irish book awards and was shortlisted for the Costa Novel award. He also writes stage and screenplays, short stories, nonfiction and radio diaries. This formidable talent for writing across genres is reflected in his masterly 10th novel, which should reap similar plaudits.

EswatiniThe king and IZena Mahlangu was 18 when she was abducted and claimed by King Mswati III of Swaziland as his 10th wife. Her mother, Lindiwe Dlamini, tells of her fight to get her backI last saw my 18-year-old daughter, Zena Mahlangu, on the morning of October 9 last year. I dropped her off at the Mlalatini development centre where she was preparing for her A-level exams. I said that I would pick her up at 4.

Endangered species This article is more than 8 years oldYellow-breasted buntings 'being eaten to extinction by China'This article is more than 8 years oldBirds once abundant in Europe and Asia could share the same fate as passenger pigeon as they are killed in millions for food A bird that was once one of the most abundant in Europe and Asia is being hunted to near extinction because of Chinese eating habits, according to a study published on Tuesday.

A portrait of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. ‘We need to keep talking, teaching, painting, writing and staying engaged. We can never retire.’ Photograph: Thomas KingA portrait of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. ‘We need to keep talking, teaching, painting, writing and staying engaged. We can never retire.’ Photograph: Thomas KingArtThe 80-year-old has become the first ever Native American artist to see her painting purchased by the National Gallery of Art in Washington Earlier this month, the National Gallery of Art in Washington announced it had made history – it bought a painting by a Native American artist for the very first time.

Pornography This article is more than 7 years oldAdult film actor Amber Rayne found dead in her Los Angeles homeThis article is more than 7 years oldOne of five women who accused James Deen of assault while filming a scene Cause of death for 31-year-old still unknownAdult film actor Amber Rayne, a 10-year veteran of the porn industry, has died at the age of 31 in her Los Angeles home, according to the county medical examiner.

World newsDNA detectives discover more skeletons in Mozart family closetScientists reveal results of tests on skull unearthed by Viennese gravediggerIt is a mystery that has gone on for more than a century: did the old skull lodged in an Austrian basement really belong to the greatest composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? The results of DNA tests seeking to solve the mystery were broadcast on Austrian TV to coincide with the 250th anniversary this month of the composer's birth.

Manchester UnitedTen years ago United faced Real in one of the greatest matches in European Cup history. The players have vivid memories …On 23 April 2003, the last time Real Madrid visited Old Trafford, Manchester United defeated the Spanish club 4-3 but were still knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals, 6-5 on aggregate, by the galácticos of Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Luís Figo and Roberto Carlos in one of the great club encounters.

South Korea This article is more than 6 months oldSouth Korea floods leave dozens dead as rescuers scramble to find tunnel victimsThis article is more than 6 months oldBodies recovered from underpass as downpours trigger landslides and force evacuation of thousands Rescuers in South Korea are battling to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel, while at least 37 people have died after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides. South Korea is at the peak of its summer monsoon season and there has been heavy rainfall for the last four days, causing a major dam to overflow.

Ali Terme, Sicily, 1983. All photographs by Claude Nori.Ali Terme, Sicily, 1983. All photographs by Claude Nori.The ObserverPhotographyThe French-Italian photographer captures people soaking in the sensuality of Mediterranean beachesSun, sea, sand and summer love: French photographer Claude Nori’s evocative images perfectly capture la dolce vita of an Italian holiday. Inspired by childhoods spent at the seaside with his Italian émigré parents along the Adriatic and Mediterranean coasts, Nori set out to capture the seasonal rituals: the passion of a summer romance; the fun and games; the beaches and bikinis, and most of all the sensuality, exuberance and insouciance of youth.