Heineken Tube Sign Rebrand Divides London
Heineken's temporary rebrand of the Bakerloo line to 'Bakerl0.0' has ignited a fierce debate about advertising on London's iconic Tube network. Read the expert arguments for and against.
Heineken's temporary rebrand of the Bakerloo line to 'Bakerl0.0' has ignited a fierce debate about advertising on London's iconic Tube network. Read the expert arguments for and against.
Readers debate the ethics of AI like Grok editing photos without permission. Plus, views on Venezuela, 'good vs bad AI', and a UK blacksmith shortage. Share your thoughts.
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
A 48-year-old Reform voter and a 22-year-old law graduate found surprising agreement on taxing billionaires during a cross-political dining experience in County Durham. Discover their views on immigration and integration.
A woman planning for a baby argues mothers deserve a bigger say in naming due to pregnancy's physical toll. The debate on parental naming rights unfolds online. Read the full story.
Actor Dax Shepard reveals he offered to pay for his 11-year-old daughter's egg freezing at 18, sparking a fierce online debate about parenting and fertility. Read the full story.
The Netherlands is poised to ban most consumer fireworks following a violent New Year's Eve that caused over 1,200 injuries. Discover the growing European crackdown on the tradition.
Reform UK's London mayoral candidate wants to automate the Underground, prompting unions to warn of major, sustained industrial action. Read the full story.
As tech giants fuel speculation on sentient AI, experts warn anthropomorphising distracts from urgent digital harms. Explore the risks of granting legal rights to machines.
Thousands of UK women are complaining that modern knickers are too small and flimsy, with shrinking gussets causing discomfort. Experts confirm the design shift, driven by athleisure wear. Discover the details of the underwear uprising.
Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of a selfish ping-pong hustler in 'Marty Supreme' ignites a fresh debate about likability in cinema, especially for male leads. Discover why this awards contender divides audiences.
A new bill to enact the UK-EU 'reset' deal will reignite fierce Brexit debates in Parliament. Discover the key points of contention and the potential £9bn economic impact.
Metro readers argue Trump's Venezuela intervention is about oil control, not restoring democracy. They draw parallels with Iraq and question the precedent set. Have your say in the comments.
Metro readers clash over concert etiquette: is standing up in seated areas a joy-killer or essential for atmosphere? Join the debate and have your say.
Guardian readers passionately debate whether the internet's harms outweigh its benefits. From democracy to disability, we explore the arguments for and against switching off the digital world.
A psychotherapy trainee and a retired software engineer found common ground living abroad but clashed on gentrification, second homes, and mental health during a Guardian 'Dining Across the Divide' session. Discover their takeaways.
Audrey and Noah's relationship is tested by a cultural clash over showering techniques. She champions thorough exfoliation; he's a 'quick-shower guy'. You decide whose argument washes best.
A new cartoon by Ella Baron critiques Nigel Farage's proposed 'Britishness' test. Explore the artistic commentary on national identity and political rhetoric in the UK.
A row over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening national debate on what it means to be British, with new data showing shifting public attitudes. Explore the political implications.
Guardian editor Katy Guest declares war on festive pairings like turkey with cranberry sauce. Discover her fiery take on culinary rules and the combos she finds utterly perverse.
Sky News Daily's final festive episode revisits the polarising summer of 2025, where flags sparked a national conversation on patriotism. Listen to the full analysis with experts Sunder Katwala and Tom Cheshire.
As the internet fuels political polarisation, Guardian readers question if a return to analogue life would protect democracy. Share your view on the digital dilemma.
Discover the story of Kensington (Olympia) station, the London Underground stop kept secret for years due to its vital role in the Second World War and its use by Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
CBS News, under new ownership, launches a contentious debate series questioning feminism's success while women's rights face global decline. Explore the media power shift and its implications.
Metro readers share strong views on phone addiction, AI threats, and European security. From London to Glasgow, see what's sparking debate. Have your say in the comments.
Discover the forgotten story of South Kentish Town Tube station, abandoned after a 1924 power cut, where a passenger was reportedly trapped in darkness for a week. Explore London's hidden history.
Rihanna told to sit down at a Mariah Carey gig fuels fierce UK debate on concert etiquette. Poll shows 45% back dancing, but seated ticket holders disagree. Where do you stand?
A tribunal victory for a driver over inadequate signage threatens to invalidate over 25,000 fines worth £678,690 issued under Medway Council's School Streets scheme. Discover if your fine could be challenged.
Decommissioned London Underground signs are on sale for up to £2,000. The London Transport Museum calls it a chance to own a piece of transport history. See the collection now.
Charli XCX's Substack essay on 'The Death of Cool' has ignited fierce debate. Is it a vapid navel-gaze or an honest pop star's introspection? We explore the reaction.