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Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson

ADVERTISEMENT Entschuldigung seems to be the hardest word... Language learning app Duolingo has apologised and announced it has removed a German lesson which referred to controversial Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling as “mean”. The German lesson in question included the question: “Magst du die ­Bücher mit Harry Potter als Figur?” - which translates to: “Do
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Chris Pratt criticised for calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘wonderful’

ADVERTISEMENT Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt is facing backlash for describing controversial US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as “funny” and “wonderful”. The actor appeared on an episode of Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast this week and was asked about his relationship with RFK Jr., who is the cousin of
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New ‘South Park’ episode targets Trump’s federal D.C. police takeover

ADVERTISEMENT South Park has continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration with its latest episode, which addresses – amongst other things – the federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department. The episode which aired last night, titled “Sickofancy”, depicts the recurring character Towelie - a walking, talking towel - visiting landmarks like the Supreme Court building
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Why has the UK banned this shower gel ad?

ADVERTISEMENT UK regulators have banned a TV commercial for Sanex shower gel after ruling that it “could be interpreted as suggesting that white skin was superior to black skin.”  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received complaints about the ad from people “who believed the ad perpetuated negative stereotypes about people with darker skin tones,” it
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Denmark slashes 25% book sales tax in a bid to boost reading

ADVERTISEMENT Denmark is turning the page on one of the world’s steepest book taxes. The government has announced it will abolish the 25% sales tax on books, a move aimed at counteracting what officials are calling a growing “reading crisis.” Danish Culture Minister Jacob Engel-Schmidt said he hopes the change will see more books flying
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New London comedy play takes on the battle to cast James Bond

ADVERTISEMENT A new play in London takes a comedic look at the high stakes casting of the new James Bond, bringing laughs to the biggest reveal in Hollywood. The main character, Deborah, is a fictionalised version of veteran Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, though as the play's star, Tanya Franks, points out, "We're absolutely not allowed
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England’s oldest psychiatric hospital hosts exhibition of patient art

ADVERTISEMENT England's oldest psychiatric hospital is exhibiting never-before-displayed creations by its patients in a new show exploring sleep, dreams and nightmares. 'Between Sleeping and Waking', at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind, draws on two centuries of work, much of it produced by people treated at the hospital - from an ode to a dead
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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

ADVERTISEMENT Kneecap member Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – was greeted by hundreds of fans and supporters as he arrived for his second court appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today. Fans held signs which read “Free Mo Chara”, while others waved Palestine and Irish flags and chanted “Free, free Mo Chara.”
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Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift: A Bad Blood timeline

ADVERTISEMENT Of all the kind and gushing reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s headline-dominating engagement, the last one we expected was Donald Trump’s out-of-character well wishes. The US President was asked about the news during a cabinet meeting and he told reporters: “Well, I wish them a lot of luck. I think it’s -
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Social media (and Donald Trump) reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement

ADVERTISEMENT It’s the cultural news that’s dominating the headlines, with the internet going into full meltdown over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement.   The couple, who have been together since 2023, officially confirmed their engagement last night (CET) on Instagram, posting a carousel of photos of the pop superstar, 35, and the Kansas City player
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Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s engagement ring

ADVERTISEMENT If you thought the headlines were going to be dominated by somebody else today, how naive you were. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement – and the reactions have been coming in thick and fast, with Donald Trump even appearing to be uncharacteristically kind to the pop megastar. Voir cette
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UK raises £3.8 million to keep rare Barbara Hepworth sculpture

ADVERTISEMENT The UK has raised £3.8 million (approx. €4.4 million) to save a rare sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth for the nation,The Hepworth Wakefield art museum said on Tuesday. Hepworth’s 1943 ‘Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red’ will enter the UK’s national collection and go on permanent public display at The
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Adolescence to be shown in French schools, says minister of education

ADVERTISEMENTFollowing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcoming plans to air Netflix’s hit show Adolescence in secondary schools, France is following suit, with French Minister of Education Élisabeth Borne stating yesterday that the mini-series will be screened from secondary school level upwards.In an interview for LCI news channel, Borne explained that the producer of the series “gave us the
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Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with new immersive exhibition

ADVERTISEMENTGorillaz, the famous virtual band created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, are marking their 25th anniversary with a new exhibition at London’s Copper Box later this year.The immersive showcase, titled House Of Kong, takes place for a limited run from 8 August to 3 September, and will allow fans to peek
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