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Politics

Why has the new sculpture of a Black American woman in Times Square prompted mass outrage?

By Charlie Sawyer

Thomas J Price’s statue ‘Grounded in the Stars’ has brought about a massive cultural discussion online, with different opinions and thoughts on the 12 foot tall bronze piece of art.

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Politics

Trump grants white South Africans refuge after ending legal protections for Afghans facing deportation

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Donald trump to accept $400M luxury plane from Qatar royal family

By Charlie Sawyer

The Future

I sat down with two professional matchmakers to solve Gen Z’s dating fatigue

By Abby Amoakuh

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Culture

The #MeToo movement is at risk. How the Harvey Weinstein retrial risks doing unimaginable damage

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

Is Brooklyn Beckham feuding with his family? Rumours circulate after the chef skips his dad David Beckham’s 50th birthday

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Campaigners call for gamers who carry out virtual rape in the metaverse to be charged as real-life sex offenders

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Penn Badgley praised for opening up about fatherhood and raising sons on Call Her Daddy

By Charlie Sawyer

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

Culture

MrBeast hunts for volunteers to test the viral question: who would win between 100 men and one gorilla?

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

MrBeast has just announced his most unhinged YouTube video idea yet: putting to the test who would win between 100 men and one gorilla. And yes, volunteers are already lining up.

Politics

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

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

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

Politics

Trump administration announces plan to offer US immigrants $1,000 to self-deport

By Charlie Sawyer

In a press release, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem deemed the travel assistance a 'historic opportunity', going on to say that self-deportation was a 'dignified way to leave the US'.

Politics

What is Mar-a-Lago face? Unpacking the beauty trend prompted by Donald Trump’s second term

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

Trump launches his 2028 presidential campaign, ignoring constitutional limitations

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Politics

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

By Charlie Sawyer

Politics

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

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

By Matilda Ferraris

I’ve you’ve spend any time online in the past few weeks, you’ve likely come across what’s now being celebrated as ‘Italian brainrot’. The term has taken over the meme universe by storm, so here is a full explainer.

Culture

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

By Julie Huynh

Culture

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

By Abby Amoakuh

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

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

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

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

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

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

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Celebrity Big Brother: JoJo Siwa’s partner Kath Ebbs turns off comments amid Chris Hughes romance rumours

By Abby Amoakuh

Culture

Jeffree Star makes inappropriate comment after Kanye West posts disturbing incest confession

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Here’s why the internet is convinced that Trisha Paytas’ third baby will be the reincarnation of Pope Francis

By Charlie Sawyer

Culture

Conspiracy theorists are convinced Blue Origin’s all-female space flight was fake

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Culture

Is Tate McRae a secret Trump supporter? Fans react to viral speculation

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

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

Politics

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

By Charlie Sawyer

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