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Rom-Coms Make a Major Comeback in 2025

After years in the doldrums, romantic comedies are back with a bang in 2025. From Bridget Jones to Eternity, discover how the genre is winning over critics and audiences once more.

Deutsche Bank signs major Canary Wharf office deal

Deutsche Bank secures a major 250,000 sq ft lease in Canary Wharf's YY building, signalling a strong revival for the Docklands office market. Read the full details of this landmark deal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Billie Eilish revives forgotten British rockers

Black Box Recorder experience massive comeback after Billie Eilish shares their 1998 track. Band announces first headline gig in 17 years at London Palladium. Discover their surprising revival story.

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.

Nominative Determinism: Names Matching Professions

Discover fascinating cases of nominative determinism where people's names perfectly match their professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, these real-life examples will amaze you. Share your own findings!

TV Shows UK Fans Demand to Return

Guardian readers reveal the TV series they most want revived, from the return of Peep Show's dysfunctional duo to a greener Top Gear. Discover which cult classics could make a comeback.

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.

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