On how the media lost – and might regain – trust. Novelist Pankaj Mishra and journalist Jonathan Shainin talk with historian Fara Dabhoiwala in this week’s free film, part of our global series of South to North conversations. Enjoy! hayfestival.org/anytime

A world of different voices. We’re spotlighting our South to North Conversations on Hay Festival Anytime this week with Omar El Akkad on displacement, Cristina Rivera Garza on storytelling, Maria Ressa on resistance, and more. Dive in! hayfestival.org/anytime

Victoria Amelina, killed by a Russian bomb in Ukraine on 1 July 2023, has posthumously won the 2025 Orwell Prize for Political Writing for Looking at Women, Looking at War. "An unforgettable picture of the human consequences of war." Kim Darroch, Chair of Judges William Collins Books

Nairobi Litfest 2025 starts now! Last night, we officially opened this year’s edition. Over the coming days, writers, artists and thinkers gather in libraries and public spaces to tackle the biggest questions of our times. Join us! hayfestival.org/nbolitfest

Novelist Leïla Slimani on what it means to be free. NBO Litfest

Professor Tanya Katerí Hernández on Latino anti-Black bias and the struggle for equality. NBO Litfest

Journalist Christine Mungai on the role of artists. NBO Litfest

Social activist Bia’ni Madsa’ Juárez López on the role of culture and identity in advocating for Indigenous Peoples’ rights. NBO Litfest

Novelist In Koli Jean Bofane on his hopes for the future. NBO Litfest

Poet Willie Oeba on how art sparks change. NBO Litfest

Our Book Club pick for July is here! 21 years since The Bookseller of Kabul was published, we revisit the themes it unearths of resistance and the power of storytelling. Join us! hayfestival.com/p-24233-hay-fe…

How do we embrace the reality of our finiteness? Writer Oliver Burkeman shares his Meditations for Mortals in our free film of the week. Enjoy! hayfestival.org/anytime/

“At dinner, you also get cake.” hayfestival.com/international-…

Travel the world with Hay Festival Anytime this week as writers share stories from their global adventures, from the wonders of food to unexpected encounters. Subscribe now! hayfestival.org/anytime

Is more expensive dog food worth it?bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

How can the media regain trust? MOBY Group CEO Saad Mohseni shares lessons from the Middle East in our free film of the week. Enjoy! hayfestival.org/anytime

This week’s A Good Read on BBC Radio 4 sees James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean share their favourite books, live at Hay Festival 2025. Enjoy! bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Drama. Dance. Poetry. Music. Step inside a world of different... bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Nairobi Litfest curator Wanjeri Gakuru recommends five books for your reading pile. Enjoy! lithub.com/war-confession…

Nuclear winter is coming and there’s only one way to avoid it – writer Mark Lynas confronts denialism in this week’s free film. Listen up! hayfestival.org/anytime