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The Guardian launches daily football quiz

The Guardian expands its popular Puzzles hub with a brand new daily football quiz, challenging fans' knowledge of the beautiful game while driving digital engagement.

Father-Son Hat-Trick Dynasties in Football

Discover the exclusive club of footballing families where both father and son have scored a hat-trick for the same team. A fascinating look at goalscoring lineage.

Global Crackdown on Comedians as Democracy Fades

A chilling new report uncovers how authoritarian regimes worldwide are silencing comedians as a first step to crushing dissent. Satire is becoming a dangerous profession in the face of rising autocracy.

Ig Nobel Prize 2025: The Most Absurd Science Wins

The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.

Ig Nobel Prizes Honour Bizarre Science Breakthroughs

The annual Ig Nobel Awards celebrate the weirdest and most improbable scientific research of the year, honouring studies on why curling pasta is impossible and the magnetic personalities of cows.

Prince William's Trump Joke at King Charles Meeting

An exclusive look at the light-hearted moment when the Prince of Wales shared a jest with former President Donald Trump during a pivotal meeting with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.

The Bigger Cup Returns: Radical New Format Shakes EFL

The EFL's revolutionary 'Bigger Cup' competition makes its highly anticipated return with a bold new group stage format, offering lower league clubs a financial lifeline and a shot at glory against elite opposition.

Bad Man Review: A Southern-Fried Comic Triumph

Dive into our review of 'Bad Man', the gun-toting black comedy that serves up a hilarious slice of Southern Gothic life, lifted by its quirky characters and sharp script.

Edith Pritchett's Witty Venn Diagrams on Modern Life

Dive into Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon masterpiece for The Guardian, where clever Venn diagrams brilliantly dissect the quirks and contradictions of contemporary British life, from social etiquette to political absurdities.

Tom Gauld's Perfect Take on Post-Holiday Reality

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly captures the universal comedown of returning from holiday in his latest witty cartoon for The Guardian. Discover the humour in the mundane.

I Ordered An 'Egg Burger' And Got A Hilarious Reality Check

A British customer's simple order for an 'egg burger' from a local chip shop resulted in a surprisingly literal and utterly bizarre meal that has left the internet in stitches. Discover the comedy gold of this fast food misunderstanding.

How The Simpsons Became a British TV Institution

Discover the surprising cultural love affair between Britain and the quintessentially American animated sitcom, The Simpsons, as it celebrates enduring popularity and influence on UK phrases and humour.

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