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Il premio da 20.000 sterline destinato a scrittori di età pari o inferiore ai 39 anni va a Joy Is My Middle Name, una raccolta che esplora i temi della razza, della dipendenza e della femminilità. • Una prima raccolta di poesie con temi quali la razza, la dipendenza e la femminilità ha vinto quest'anno il Dylan Thomas prize della Swansea University. • La poetessa americana Sasha Debevec-McKenney ha vinto il premio di 20.000 sterline – assegnato a scrittori di età pari o inferiore ai 39 anni in onore del poeta gallese Dylan Thomas, scomparso proprio a quell'età – per la sua opera d'esordio Joy Is My Middle Name. • La vincitrice è stata annunciata durante una cerimonia a Swansea, città natale di Thomas.

• India secured a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals on May 1, 2026, guaranteeing a medal and advancing to the semifinals. • Key wins came in men's doubles and singles matches, showcasing strong team performance in the badminton tournament. • This result strengthens India's position in international badminton and boosts medal prospects at the prestigious Thomas Cup.

• India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals to secure a semifinal spot. • The victory sets up a semifinal clash against France scheduled for 9:30 PM. • This marks a significant achievement for Indian badminton on the international stage amid ongoing team championships.

• The Kansas City Chiefs addressed their defensive needs in the second round of the NFL Draft, selecting edge rusher R Mason Thomas with the No. 40 overall pick. • Thomas, who played college football at Oklahoma, brings defensive edge capabilities to bolster the Chiefs' pass rush. • The selection reflects the Chiefs' focus on building their defensive line strength heading into the 2026 season.

Renowned artist, who won 12 Grammys, died at home after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancerSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxMichael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died on Wednesday. He was 81.Tilson Thomas had surgery for a brain tumor in 2021 and resumed his career, then said in February 2025 that the tumor had returned. He conducted his final concert with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2025 and died at his home in San Francisco, spokesperson Connie Shuman said. Continue reading...

• Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot returned to noncontact practice on Tuesday, signaling a faster-than-anticipated recovery from injury. • Chabot has recorded 31 points (7 goals, 24 assists) in 55 games this season while averaging 22:34 of ice time before his injury. • The early return to practice suggests the Senators could have Chabot available sooner than originally projected for the remainder of the regular season.

Sewell pleaded not guilty to five charges over alleged group assault on Camp Sovereignty last yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNeo-Nazi figure Thomas Sewell has been committed to stand trial after allegedly leading an attack on an Indigenous protest site in Melbourne last year.Sewell, 33, appeared into Melbourne magistrates court via video link on Thursday morning after being charged over the Camp Sovereignty incident. Continue reading...