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A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights novels set in places that are often vacation destinations. To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed. Links to relevant articles from the archives of The Times will be listed at the end of the quiz if you’d like to do further reading.

NewsFeedHorrific scenes in Gaza City show at least two Palestinians killed and three badly wounded people clinging to life, after Israel struck a bustling street in Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. The attack comes as Israel announced it had begun its planned offensive to seize Gaza City and displace the one million Palestinians living there.Published On 21 Aug 202521 Aug 2025

The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real. If you’re ready to explore how next-gen tech meets the cosmos, grab your ticket before prices rise on September 1 and save your seat at the Space Stage. Building the new backbone of space In this forward-looking panel, Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, and Max Haot, serial entrepreneur…

Vertigo Releasing has acquired U.K. and Irish distribution rights to “Dead of Winter,” the action-thriller starring Emma Thompson that had its world premiere at Locarno Film Festival earlier this month. The film, directed by Brian Kirk (“Luther,” “Game of Thrones,” “The Day of the Jackal”) in his first feature since 2019’s “21 Bridges,” casts Thompson as Barb, a widowed fisherwoman who becomes trapped in a Minnesotan blizzard and accidentally discovers the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Realizing she’s the victim’s only hope, Thompson’s character must transform from ordinary woman to unlikely hero. Reviewing the film for Variety, Jessica Kiang wrote:…

Another name is ready to graduate from the Mill. Eberechi Eze was set for a move to north London and, even after a late twist, that remains the case. Tottenham were pushing for Crystal Palace’s FA Cup Final hero but Arsenal shot up a hand just before the gavel hit.It makes for a romantic script – even if Spurs would rather shred it, set it on fire and dispose of the ashes – with Eze rejoining the club he was released by as a boy. Does that stop Arsenal being linked with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, price quoted at £80m?…

In August, Paris is uncharacteristically quiet as hordes of residents scatter to the country’s beaches and coasts for a yearly month of vacation. Businesses close and the city nearly grinds to a halt. Among those who remain, there is an eternal, quintessentially Parisian quest: hunting for a balmy terrasse bathed in sunlight for an evening apéritif.Finding the perfect seat on the pavement outside a cafe may be a matter of a chance stroll or a timely text from a friend. This summer, though, a digital solution has gained popularity in an extremely French instance of the old Apple slogan “there’s…

Intel once set the pace of technological progress. Gordon Moore, one of its founders, predicted in 1965 that chips would get faster and cheaper with metronomic consistency. Over the decades Intel brought Moore’s Law to life, designing and building the processors that powered servers and, later, personal computers. Today it makes headlines for its turmoil more than its technology. On August 7th President Donald Trump demanded the resignation of Lip-Bu Tan, Intel’s boss, citing his links to China, only to praise Mr Tan four days later after meeting him. Reports soon surfaced that the government was pursuing a 10% stake…

The moon shines over the Marrara Oval ground during the T20 international cricket match between Australia and South Africa in Darwin on Aug. 10. William West/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images There are “blood,” “super” and “blue” moons, and then there’s the “black” moon. The “black moon,” a rare phenomenon that occurs during a new moon phase of the lunar cycle, will occur this weekend. But don’t get your hopes up too much, scientists say, because it will be technically invisible. Here’s what to know. What is it? When the moon is nearly…

A weekend in Caen and Deauville offers travelers a full immersion of the northern French region.

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