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.
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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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The family of Dr Ruaridh Tanner, a missing British doctor in Spain, make emotional appeal for information as search enters critical phase.
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Discover how the 2025 Photo Oxford Festival transforms the city into a living gallery, showcasing groundbreaking work from international artists and challenging our perception of photography.
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A Detroit man's mysterious disappearance after travelling to Illinois has left investigators puzzled, with experts calling the case 'highly unusual' and 'deeply concerning'.
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California authorities intensify search for 71-year-old Melodee Buzzard, last seen near Santa Barbara's waterfront, releasing fresh image to aid public appeal.
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The prestigious Oxford Union faces fresh controversy as members vote to remove their second president this year, raising questions about the future of the historic debating society.
The desperate search for missing mother Kylie Navin continues as her family offers a substantial reward for information about her disappearance outside Melbourne hospital.
The Oxford Union faces turmoil as president-elect Rufus Chuter is removed just hours after winning election, following controversial social media posts celebrating commentator Charlie Kirk's rumoured demise.
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