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Europe · 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 · 5 headlines · France 24, BBC News

Sally Rooney book withdrawals in UK

Sally Rooney's novels remain pulled from sale in UK bookshops after her publisher withdrew them following the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The publisher has cited legal risk under UK terrorism law, pointing to Rooney's public backing of the group, including her pledge to donate royalties to it. UK bookstores have been clearing her print titles from shelves, with no clarification offered on e-books, overseas sales, or any legal challenge to the withdrawal.

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