Rage bait is Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
George Abaraonye, the ousted Oxford Union president-elect, issues a public apology after celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and its consequences.
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Thames Valley Police seize firearms from family home as elite university student faces incitement charges following controversial protest footage that went viral.
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A brilliant University of Oxford student has become the unexpected star of BBC's University Challenge, charming viewers with her intellect and striking presence that's sparked social media frenzy.
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Groundbreaking research challenges the effectiveness of content warnings, suggesting they might actually heighten anxiety and reinforce avoidance behaviours in students.
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