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Culture

Kim Kardashian’s Paris $10 million heist: grandpa robbers tell all as trial begins

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, the so-called ‘grandpa robbers’ are finally facing trial.

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Culture

Australian actor Joseph Zada cast as Haymitch Abernathy in upcoming Hunger Games prequel

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Could the next pope be Black? Peter Turkson’s papal bid could rewrite over 1,500 years of Vatican history

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

From Ballerina Cappuccina to Trallalero Trallalà, we unpack the darker undertones of Italian brainrot

By Matilda Ferraris

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Politics

Trump launches his 2028 presidential campaign, ignoring constitutional limitations

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Hockey fan edits are taking over TikTok, and it’s all thanks to Gen Z girlies

By Julie Huynh

Culture

Robert F. Kennedy Jr declares war on teen sperm count, stating it’s an existential crisis

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Politics

Pope picking 101: What actually happens during Conclave

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

Bianca Censori to become the new face of SKIMS? Sources hint at Kim Kardashian alliance

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

Chappell Roan cancelled yet again for saying she can’t be expected to be politically educated all the time

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

From performing at Mother Teresa’s canonization to 10+ film roles, no one works as hard as Rita Ora’s agent

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

The Girl’s Spot London female-only gym faces backlash after CEO reveals it will exclude trans women

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Toddler suspended from nursery for transphobic behaviour sparks UK-wide outrage

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

A UK toddler was suspended from nursery for allegedly displaying transphobic behaviour, sparking outrage from figures like Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who opposes such measures.

Culture

Did Tim Cheese murder John Pork, and how is Simon Claw involved? The lore, explained

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

How incel TikTok accounts are rebranding to avoid getting banned

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

How celebrities like Mark Wahlberg and Gwen Stefani are monetising spirituality through the Hallow app

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Politics

A plea for help: Everything you need to know about Wendy Williams’ conservatorship

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

Why are today’s McDonald’s restaurants so dull and grey? Here’s what conspiracy theorists believe

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Here’s why Coca Cola is the most boycotted brand on the planet

By Charlie Sawyer

Coca-Cola has never shied away from controversy. In fact, since its inception in 1886, it’s been at the centre of numerous scandals, ranging from ethical concerns to threat and murder conspiracies.

Politics

James Toback hit with landmark $1.68 billion jury award after 40 women accused director of sexual abuse

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Politics

UK government’s new murder prediction tool draws comparison to Tom Cruise film, Minority Report

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Gaza journalist death toll surpasses that of both World Wars, following latest Israeli airstrike that killed reporter

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Politics

Here’s how the Trump administration has already worsened the humanitarian crisis in Sudan

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

TREND ALERT

The gyaru revival: Why Gen Z are embracing Japan’s most rebellious aesthetic

By J'Nae Phillips

TREND ALERT

How shitposting and lo-fi aesthetics are winning Gen Z over

By J'Nae Phillips

Trend explainer

Why Gen Z is obsessed with cyber sigilism tattoos and their mystical origins

By Emma O'Regan-Reidy

Culture

From dinner parties to grocery flexing: Inside Gen Z’s new language of luxury

By Abby Amoakuh

The recession is hitting and with luxury vacations, lush restaurant visits, and designer imports off the table, Gen Zers and millennials alike are turning to dinner parties and groceries to flex.

Culture

Only at Coachella can you be caught saying the N-word and still perform without question

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Right-wing Christian podcaster claims that airport body scanners can turn you gay

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

What is soft swinging? And why is the term trending on Mormon TikTok?

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Sydney Sweeney calls wedding off and consciously uncouples from fiancé Jonathan Davino

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

MrBeast faces new backlash as fans demand refunds for disastrous Las Vegas immersive experience

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Euphoria fans freak out as major storyline for season three gets leaked

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Celebrities call out Blue Origin for sending Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez to space

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

The Future

South Asian creators call out influencers for cultural appropriation after seeing scandi scarves at Coachella

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi face backlash for starring in ad promoting Dubai

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Julia Fox reveals her ex-husband secretly baptised her son and warns women of loser fathers

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Francesca Farago reveals that influencers are being paid to participate in trend mocking Hailey Bieber

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Are Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins feuding? Fans freak out after The White Lotus co-stars unfollow each other

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Netflix’s new viral movie, The Life List, is prompting Gen Zers to break up with their boyfriends

By Charlie Sawyer

Gen Z News

Do Gen Z secretly hate their boyfriends? TikTok’s viral #IHateMyBF says yes

By Payton Turkeltaub

Culture

TikToker who started the NYC influencers are boring trend fired from her job for the viral video

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Keke Palmer’s past resurfaces amid backlash over Jonathan Majors podcast interview

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Everything there is to know about the third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty

By Abby Amoakuh

Politics

Gisèle Pelicot trial prompts French politicians to incorporate consent in rape law after years of resistence

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Why do Gen Zers think KFC is using human meat? Unpacking the controversy behind the chain’s latest ad

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre becomes centre of conspiracy theories after revealing she has days to live

By Abby Amoakuh

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