Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
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Trump's Anti-Immigrant Language Echoes Past Extremist Rhetoric
Donald Trump's latest anti-immigrant speech uses language reminiscent of historical extremist texts, sparking widespread condemnation and raising fears of escalating violence.
Six Great Reads: Future Trains & Wallaby Hunts
Explore six compelling long reads, from a visionary train journey and the search for 'Sky Boys' to the surprising hunt for wallabies in the English countryside. Discover these stories now.
HMS Pinafore review: Carry On up the poop deck at ENO
Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
Sea Phrases in Everyday English: A Linguistic Voyage
Explore the surprising nautical origins of common English phrases like 'by and large' and 'three sheets to the wind'. Discover how the language of the sea washed ashore. Read the full analysis.
Grindr's 2025 Gay Dictionary: Top Slang Terms Revealed
Grindr's 2025 Wrapped unveils the year's top slang, including the viral phrase 'turning 19 in Poland'. Discover its meaning and how queer language evolves and goes mainstream.
Sir Terence English, Transplant Pioneer, Dies at 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who launched the UK's first successful heart transplant programme at Papworth Hospital, has died aged 93. Read his remarkable story.
Volcano sparked Black Death pandemic, scientists find
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
The words you've been saying wrong all year
A new study reveals the most commonly mispronounced words and names of 2025, from celebrities to viral trends. Discover the correct way to say them.
1899 recording of lost Tasmanian language rediscovered
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.
Victorian children's letters to Santa uncovered
A six-year-old's 1883 letter to Santa, found in newspaper archives, shows children's festive wishes haven't changed in 140 years. Discover the origins of this UK tradition.
Tasmania's lost Aboriginal language revived after 150 years
After a 30-year labour of love, the Palawa people of Tasmania have resurrected their lost language, palawa kani. Today, children are born hearing its sounds for the first time in 150 years.
Australian choir sings in ancient Indigenous Gumbaynggirr
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
NSW's First Aboriginal Bilingual School Revives Language
The Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is resurrecting a critically endangered Indigenous language. Discover how this pioneering educational model is transforming lives and culture.
First Aboriginal Bilingual School in NSW Thrives
Discover how the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is revitalising language and culture, with student attendance soaring above the national average. Read the inspiring story of its community.
HSBC signs AI deal with French startup Mistral
HSBC has signed a deal with French AI firm Mistral to deploy its large language models across the bank, aiming to boost efficiency and internal tool development. Read more.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Cornish Language Granted Equal Status to Welsh and Gaelic
The Cornish language, Kernewek, has been submitted for the highest level of protection under the European Charter. Discover how this historic move will impact education, law, and culture in Cornwall.
Gomeroi woman's journey to revive Indigenous language
Ella Archibald-Binge travels to her grandfather's country in NSW to explore how language, culture, and country intersect for Gomeroi people reclaiming their heritage.
Poetry jailbreaks AI safety in 62% of models
Italian researchers discover AI safety features bypassed through poetry. 62% of tested models provided harmful content when prompted with verse. Learn how this vulnerability affects AI security.
Bringing Indigenous Australian Languages Back
Discover how Australian communities are fighting to revive Indigenous languages pushed to the brink after colonisation. Listen to the Full Story podcast to learn more.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
Tom Stoppard's New Play Premieres in London
Discover Tom Stoppard's brilliant new play exploring language and identity. Experience the master playwright's latest intellectual comedy in London's West End.
Everton beat Newcastle 2-1 in crucial Premier League clash
Everton secured a vital 2-1 victory against Newcastle United in a tense Premier League encounter at Goodison Park. Read the full match analysis and key moments.
David Young, linguistics author and Welsh lover, dies at 94
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
Bog People: Working-Class Folk Horror Anthology Review
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Liverpool: Worst Premier League Champions Ever
Liverpool's 2024/25 title defence has been historically poor, making them statistically the worst defending champions in Premier League history. Discover the shocking numbers.
Bob Houghton's Malmö: The 1979 European Cup Finalists
The incredible story of how English manager Bob Houghton revolutionised Swedish football and led Malmö, with part-time players, to the 1979 European Cup final against Nottingham Forest.
Minority languages fight digital extinction
How Europe's minority tongues like Irish and Catalan are facing the digital future, with rappers Kneecap leading a surprising revival. Discover why language diversity matters.
Peter Griffiths: Esteemed Educator and TV Producer Dies
Remembering Peter Griffiths, a passionate educator who transitioned to award-winning television schools programming, leaving a legacy in education and broadcasting.
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