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UK Photographer Wins Top Wedding Photo Award 2025

The stunning winners of the 2025 International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed. Lancashire's David Scholes took the grand prize with a charming candid shot. Get inspired for your big day.

TfL confirms 2025 Christmas & New Year service changes

Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.

BBC star Hugh Wallace dies aged 68

Tributes are flowing for beloved BBC presenter and architect Hugh Wallace, who has died at 68. His husband confirmed the sad news on social media.

The case for retiring the word 'mansplain'

As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.

Lambeth named London's best borough for 2025

Lambeth has been named Borough of the Year at the New London Architecture awards for its community projects and youth programmes. Discover why this south London area won.

Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 is 'Rage Bait'

Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.

Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year is 'Rage Bait'

Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, defining online content designed to provoke anger for clicks. Discover the shortlist and trends.

Rushdie Links Kirk Murder to US Gun Culture

Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.

Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads

Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.

Best Christmas Gifts for 5-Year-Olds 2025

Discover 12 road-tested Christmas gifts for five-year-olds that boost creativity and confidence. Expert-approved toys they'll play with daily from our UK testing.

Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Satire

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping versus traditional bookstores in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the witty observations!

Assassin's Creed Shadows: A 2025 Gaming Gem

A passionate gamer makes the case for Assassin's Creed Shadows as 2025's top single-player experience, praising its open world and compelling gameplay. Discover why this title is a must-play.

Insurance CEO Murder Case Examined in New Book

Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.

'AI Slop' Named 2025 Word of the Year

Discover why 'AI slop' beat Ozempic face to become Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting our new digital reality. Read the full story now.

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