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Now playing Next Culture news Record number of female writers make 2024 Booker Prize shortlist This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features the highest number of female writers shortlisted in the prize’s 55-year history, as well as the first Dutch author to be shortlisted. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Markets How to ‘make finance great again’: Trump’s new cryptocurrency debuts Former President Donald Trump launched a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, on Monday evening, 50 days before Election Day. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial central bank rate decision Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no signs of slowing, as upcoming central bank decisions may further boost demand. 17/09/2024