Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson
Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question “Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: “Yes, but in my…
Black Ops 7, Lego Batman and Nintendo Switch 2 take centre stage at Gamescom 2025
More than 300,000 visitors are expected at this year’s gaming extravaganza, flocking to try out blockbuster releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and test new hardware such as…
Marvel actor Chris Pratt facing backlash for describing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as ‘wonderful’
The Hollywood actor described the controversial US Secretary of Health, who happens to be the cousin of his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, as “funny” and “wonderful.” Read More
Scathing new ‘South Park’ episode takes aim at Donald Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police
South Park’s Season 27 continues to be one of the most talked-about in recent memory, with its new episode – which aired last night – pulling no punches when it…
Denmark cuts 25% book sales tax due to alarming low-level ‘reading crisis’
With data showing one in four 15-year-olds struggle to understand a simple text, Denmark is scrapping its 25% VAT on books, the world’s highest tax, in a effort to tackle…
Why has the UK banned this Sanex shower gel ad?
A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot… Read More
The death of a French streamer sheds light on the depths and horrors of ‘trash streaming’
French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon. Read More
England’s oldest psychiatric hospital stages haunting new exhibition of patient art
Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art. Read More
Historic tall ships arrive in Amsterdam for tenth edition of maritime festival SAIL
The first SAIL event was first held in 1975 and this year’s edition coincides with Amsterdam’s 750th birthday. Read More
What if James Bond was gay? New London comedy play takes on the battle to cast 007
Loosely inspired by producer Barbara Broccoli, the play follows a fictional producer scrambling to recast 007 after scandal strikes, raising questions about what the world’s most famous spy should look…