Iran's precise internet blackout enters 36 hours
Iran's unprecedented internet shutdown, now lasting 36 hours, is chillingly precise, allowing government posts while isolating protesters. Experts warn this sophisticated censorship may last.
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Iran's sophisticated internet blackout enters second day
Iran's unprecedented internet shutdown, now lasting 36 hours, is described as chillingly precise. Experts warn this sophisticated censorship could last a long time. Read the full analysis.
US expat confused by UK's many words for bread roll
An American living in London is stunned by the UK's countless regional terms for a simple bread roll. Discover the linguistic map that left him bewildered.
American confused by UK's many names for bread roll
An American living in London is stunned by the UK's vast regional dialect variations for a simple bread roll. Discover the 12+ different terms and see if you know them all.
Starlink shutdown causes internet crisis in Papua New Guinea
Frustration mounts across Papua New Guinea after the government ordered Starlink to halt its unlicensed satellite internet services, severely impacting businesses, healthcare, and education in remote areas. Read the full story.
Starlink shutdown causes distress across Papua New Guinea
Frustration mounts in Papua New Guinea as a government-ordered Starlink shutdown disrupts businesses, healthcare, and education. Discover the impact on remote communities.
Gen Z Replaces 'Karen' with 'Jessica' as New Slang
Generation Z is coining 'Jessica' as the new term for entitled women, replacing the decade-old 'Karen'. Discover the viral TikTok trend and the evolution of internet slang.
Gen Z Replaces 'Karen' with 'Jessica' as New Insult
Generation Z has coined a new slang term, 'Jessica', to describe demanding Millennial women, replacing the infamous 'Karen'. Discover the viral TikTok debate that sparked the change.
Gen Z Replaces 'Karen' with 'Jessica' for Millennials
Generation Z has coined a new slang term, 'Jessica', to describe entitled Millennial women, replacing the iconic 'Karen'. The viral TikTok debate reveals shifting generational labels.
10 Slang Words Experts Want Banished in 2026
Lake Superior State University's 50th annual list targets overused slang like '6,7' and 'demure'. Discover which terms made the cut and why language experts say it's time to retire them.
10 Slang Words Experts Want Banished in 2026
Lake Superior State University's 50th Banished Words List targets overused slang like '6,7' and 'demure'. Discover the full list and why these terms have worn out their welcome.
‘6-7’ named most overused word of 2025
The viral phrase ‘6-7’ has been crowned the most overused and misused term of 2025 in a US university's annual list. Discover the full rundown of linguistic offenders.
American lists four 'rude' words in the UK
An American living in Manchester shares the four English words with very different, often embarrassing, meanings in Britain. Discover the language barriers she faces daily.
American's 4 'Rude' Words That Shock in the UK
An American living in Manchester lists four everyday words with very different—and often embarrassing—meanings across the pond. Discover the language barriers she faces.
Gen Z's 'Unc' Replaces 'OK Boomer' as Top Slang
Gen Z's new slang term 'unc' is spreading rapidly online, with searches up 74%. Experts explain its meaning and why it's a softer successor to 'OK Boomer'. Discover if you have 'unc status'.
Saying Goodbye to 2025's Most Annoying Trends
From viral slang to bizarre fashion and food fads, we examine the cultural phenomena that dominated 2025 and why it's time to move on. Discover what overstayed its welcome.
Michael McIntyre baffled by Gen Z slang on BBC's The Wheel
Host Michael McIntyre and celebrity experts were left completely confused by modern slang in a hilarious sneak peek at this weekend's episode of BBC's The Wheel. Find out which word stumped them all.
Cloudflare outage causes widespread website failures
A major Cloudflare outage on Friday morning left numerous websites inaccessible, highlighting the fragility of key internet infrastructure. Discover which sites were affected and why.
US Basketballer Baffled by Australian 'That's Alright'
US basketballer Andrew Robinson reveals his initial offence at the Aussie phrase 'that's alright'. Discover the cultural clash and how he came to embrace the local lingo.
Russia's mobile internet blackouts disrupt daily life
Widespread mobile internet shutdowns across Russia, justified as anti-drone measures, are crippling payments, healthcare, and communications, fuelling public frustration.
Cloudflare outage brings down global internet services
A major Cloudflare outage caused global disruption, taking down services like ChatGPT, X, and Spotify. Discover the cause and the cybersecurity concerns raised. Read more.
Cloudflare outage causes major internet disruption
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning brought down numerous websites. Discover how this critical infrastructure failure impacted the UK and the wider web.
Cloudflare outage causes major internet disruption
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday 18 November 2025 brought down websites like X, highlighting our reliance on invisible web infrastructure. Discover what happened.
Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year Shortlist
Discover the 15 finalists for Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, from 'AI slop' to 'Australian sushi'. Vote now for the People's Choice award!
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
British Airways adds free Starlink WiFi to all flights
British Airways revolutionises air travel by launching complimentary high-speed Starlink WiFi across its fleet, transforming the passenger experience with seamless connectivity.
The Hidden Victorian Meaning Behind LOL Revealed
Social media users are having their minds blown after discovering the true 19th-century meaning behind the ubiquitous acronym 'LOL' that's very different from how we use it today.
Delulu crowned 2023 Word of the Year in TikTok triumph
The viral term 'delulu' has been officially named 2023's Word of the Year, beating Rizz and other contenders in a landmark decision that highlights TikTok's growing influence on modern language and mental attitudes.
Six Seven Slang: The Viral Phrase Explained
Discover the fascinating story behind 'six seven' - the viral slang term sweeping the UK that reveals deeper truths about modern British identity and social connection.
Global AWS outage crashes major websites and apps
A massive AWS outage has brought popular services like Disney+, Tinder, and Amazon's own platforms to their knees, causing worldwide disruption for millions of users.
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