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Can AI Learn Comedy? Melbourne's $500k Robot Standup Experiment

Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment

A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?

Becky Barnicoat's 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts: A Satirical Snapshot

Becky Barnicoat's 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts

Cartoonist Becky Barnicoat predicts the festive season's most overused tropes in her 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts. Discover the satire that defines modern holiday culture.

35 Surnames That Could Reveal Your Royal Family Connections

35 Surnames Linked to Royal Bloodlines

Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?

Trafalgar Square's Christmas Tree Joins X with Hilarious Puns

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree's Funny X Account

London's iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree now has a witty X account, delighting followers with festive jokes. Discover the story behind this quirky tradition and its 2025 switch-on date.

M&S Christmas Pyjama Sets: Family Matching PJs Now 20% Off

M&S Christmas Pyjamas: Family Sets 20% Off

Get the whole family festive with M&S pure cotton Christmas pyjama sets now reduced to £25.60. Perfect for cosy nights and Christmas morning traditions.

Why Capcom Should Make a Resident Evil Comedy Game

Reader's Plea: A Resident Evil Comedy Game

A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.

AI Fails to Get Jokes: Study Finds LLMs Don't Understand Puns

AI doesn't understand puns, UK research finds

New research from UK and Italian universities reveals AI's poor grasp of humour. Discover why large language models struggle with puns and cultural nuance. Read the full study.

Tom Gauld's Witty Take on Librarians vs Booksellers Rivalry

Tom Gauld's Cartoon on Librarians vs Booksellers

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld explores the humorous divide between librarians and booksellers in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the subtle battle for literary hearts and minds.

Tim Dowling's Book Club Battle: The Six-Year Marital Standoff

Marital book club battle spans six years

For six years, Guardian columnist Tim Dowling has been the only man in his wife's book club. Now she sees her chance to finally remove him. Discover the hilarious marital standoff over literary insights and fine cheeses.

The Family Stone Sequel Announced to Honour Diane Keaton

Toxic Christmas Movie The Family Stone Gets Sequel

The Family Stone, widely considered the most toxic Christmas film ever made, is officially getting a sequel. Director Thomas Bezucha is developing the follow-up to honour the late Diane Keaton.

The Inevitable Inelegance of Third Trimester Life Revealed

Cartoon Captures Third Trimester Inelegance

Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon perfectly captures the humorous realities of late pregnancy. Discover the universal truths about the third trimester experience.

Mirabello Bay Resort: Crete's Ultimate Family Luxury Destination

Family Luxury at Crete's Mirabello Bay Resort

Discover Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort, where five-star elegance meets family-friendly amenities including water parks, kids' clubs and private beaches. Perfect Greek getaway for UK families.

Top Family-Friendly Video Games For Your Perfect Christmas 2025

Best Family Video Games For Christmas 2025

Discover the ultimate selection of family video games to make your Christmas magical, from festive favourites to multiplayer gems that everyone will love.

Billionaire Patriarch of UK's Wealthiest Family Passes Away at 85

UK's richest family patriarch dies aged 85

Simon Halabi, the Syrian-born businessman who built a £35 billion property empire and led Britain's richest family, has died at age 85, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy.

Palace in Crisis: Prince Andrew Repeatedly Rejected Official Statements Supporting Abuse Survivors

Prince Andrew blocked palace abuse survivor statements

Buckingham Palace faced internal conflict as Prince Andrew allegedly blocked multiple attempts to issue statements supporting victims of sexual abuse, raising serious questions about royal accountability.

Family's Holiday Heartbreak: Boy, 13, Denied Boarding Over Passport Mistake Anyone Could Make

Boy Denied Flight Over Common Passport Error

A British family's dream holiday to Turkey turned into a nightmare after their teenage son was refused boarding due to a common passport error that could catch out thousands of travellers.

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