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Graphic novel of the monthComics and graphic novelsReviewThe cartoonist’s singular book, 14 years in the making, imbues the tale of a harried 1970s B-movie editor with panoramic scope Enter the Faber/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize 2023 I mean it as a compliment when I say that Sammy Harkham’s Blood of the Virgin is a very nerdy kind of comic; if you’re a fan of cartoonists such as Joe Matt or Seth, and their intense feeling for lonely, hapless men, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here.

Chris HemsworthFor action sequel Extraction 2, the streamer has created a giant poster which allows people the opportunity to touch the A-lister’s sweaty face For some time now, the movie industry has been desperate to locate the next big technological surge, the one leap forward that will bring in audiences like it was the good old days. For a while it looked like this would be 3D, but the resurgence soon fizzled out.

Big oil uncoveredMontana This article is more than 5 months old‘Gamechanger’: judge rules in favor of young activists in US climate trialThis article is more than 5 months oldSixteen young plaintiffs had alleged the Montana state government had violated their right to a healthy environment The judge who heard the US’s first constitutional climate trial earlier this year has ruled in favor of a group of young plaintiffs who had accused state officials in Montana of violating their right to a healthy environment.

Halloween This article is more than 8 years oldGo back to Halloween's roots and carve a turnip, charity suggestsThis article is more than 8 years oldEnglish heritage calls on revellers to re-embrace the original Irish jack-o’-lantern after heavy rain reduces pumpkin supply Halloween trick-or-treaters may find carved turnips awaiting them on doorsteps this weekend, after wet weather significantly reduced the supply of pumpkins. UK farmers warn of pumpkin crisis in runup to HalloweenRead moreEnglish Heritage is decorating its sites with turnips for the autumn celebration, and has called on revellers to join it in revisiting the original story of Halloween and re-embracing the original “humble” carved root.

Fashion This article is more than 2 years oldJustin Bieber accused of cultural appropriation over hairstyleThis article is more than 2 years oldSinger ‘a person who’s dipping his toe in the culture’, says Irene Shelley, after singer debuted the locs style on Instagram Justin Bieber has been accused of cultural appropriation, and being a “dilettante … dipping his toe in the culture”, after changing his hairstyle. The Canadian singer debuted the locs style on Sunday on Instagram, then posted a close-up on Monday.

The ObserverDrama filmsReviewBased on a bestselling novel, this tale of a middle-aged author who returns to his home town to reconnect with his romantic past is oddly insular and fussy A celebrated middle-aged author returns, for the first time in 35 years, to his home town in the Cognac-producing region in south-western France. Stéphane (Guillaume de Tonquédec) has been asked to give a keynote speech, but his motives for accepting the invitation have more to do with reconnecting with his own romantic past.

A Tesla lithium Megapack battery fire might burn for days at Bouldercombe in central Queensland on the site of a Genex energy storage facility. Photograph: Alexander Cimbal/AlamyA Tesla lithium Megapack battery fire might burn for days at Bouldercombe in central Queensland on the site of a Genex energy storage facility. Photograph: Alexander Cimbal/AlamyQueensland This article is more than 3 months oldTesla lithium battery fire hits ‘landmark’ Queensland energy project, sparking political debateThis article is more than 3 months oldBouldercombe residents told to stay indoors as fire crews take advice from Tesla to allow the fire to burn out, which may take several days

ReligionReviewThe moral consequences of the triumph of Zionism: Ilan Pappé and Ari Shavit view Israel from different vantage points, but they agree the status quo between Israel and the Palestinians can't be sustainedZionism achieved its greatest triumph with the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. The Zionist idea and its principal political progeny are the subject of deeply divergent interpretations, not least inside the Jewish state itself. No other aspect of Zionism, however, is more controversial than its attitude towards the indigenous population of the land of its dreams.

Business This article is more than 1 month oldEtsy lays off 225 workers after ‘essentially flat’ sales, says CEOThis article is more than 1 month oldStaff notified via livestream Wednesday by Josh Silverman, who acknowledged ‘unfortunate’ timing during holiday season Etsy is laying off 225 employees in a bid to cut costs as it grapples with “very challenging” economic headwinds. The online retail company will reduce its headcount by about 11% after deciding that a “leaner, more agile” workforce would help shore up growth.