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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

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.

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.

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.

Barnaby Joyce's Political Circus Continues

Barnaby Joyce claims to dislike the political circus while simultaneously creating one. Analysis reveals his contradictory behaviour continues to dominate Australian politics.

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 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.

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.

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.

Australia Needs Political Shake-Up: Mamdani-Style Reform

As Australian politics faces mounting criticism over stagnation and disconnect, experts are calling for radical reform. Discover why a transformative 'Mamdani-style' overhaul might be exactly what Westminster-style democracy needs to reconnect with citize

Bob Katter's 50-year political portrait unveiled

After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.

Sky News Exposes Political Bias in X's Algorithm

An exclusive Sky News investigation reveals how X's algorithm systematically amplifies right-leaning political accounts while suppressing left-wing voices, raising serious questions about digital democracy.

Mamdani's New York Victory: Political Earthquake

In a stunning political upset that's sending shockwaves across the Atlantic, Mamdani secures a remarkable victory in New York. This comprehensive analysis delves into how this unexpected win challenges established political norms and what it means for int

Zohran Mamdani: Beating the Democratic Machine

Discover how New York state senator Zohran Mamdani's surprising victory over machine politics offers a blueprint for progressive change that's resonating across the Atlantic.

How fear is poisoning British politics

An alarming culture of intimidation is spreading through British politics, with public servants and MPs facing unprecedented threats that threaten the very foundations of our democracy.

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