The US attacks Venezuela, and Betty Boop enters the public domain
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New works entering the public domain
Alice and Andrew discuss 1930 works now free to use, highlighting Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Monday, 5 January: The US attacks Venezuela; Swiss police investigate a ski resort fire; The Ashes is nearing its end; And Betty Boop enters the public domain...
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Here's a live blog of the US-Venezuela coverage and here's our Shortcut to the background
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Here's a rundown of the characters, books, movies and music that have entered the public domain in 2026.
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