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.

Gremlins 2: The Feelgood Film for Chaotic Times

Discover why Joe Dante's anarchic 1990 sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, offers profound life advice and nostalgic comfort. A personal essay on finding solace in cinematic chaos.

David Harbour's Exes Support Lily Allen's Album

Lily Allen's explosive album 'West End Girl' detailing her marriage to David Harbour has garnered public support from several of the actor's former partners and colleagues. Discover their reactions.

West End Lights Dim for Tom Stoppard Tribute

Theatreland will honour the late playwright Tom Stoppard by dimming its lights this Tuesday. Discover where to pay your respects and upcoming revivals of his work.

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.

Radio Legend Brian Hayes Dies Aged 87

Tributes pour in for pioneering BBC and LBC presenter Brian Hayes, who has died at 87. The broadcaster transformed phone-in radio with his conversational style over a five-decade career.

Alan Carr's New Wine Podcast 'Bottoms Up' Launches

Comedian Alan Carr teams up with Lee Peart for the hilarious 'Bottoms Up' wine podcast. Plus, discover this week's top audio picks, from David Suchet's Dickens to nuclear history. Tune in now!

Film Review: Onlookers Examines Tourism in Laos

Kimi Takesue's documentary 'Onlookers' offers a contemplative look at how tourists and locals coexist in Laos. The film is available on True Story from 5 December. Explore the visual tensions.

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.

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