Discover fascinating cases of nominative determinism where people's names perfectly match their professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, these real-life examples will amaze you. Share your own findings!
New research from UK and Italian universities reveals AI's poor grasp of humour. Discover why large language models struggle with puns and cultural nuance. Read the full study.
UK universities are closing language departments as student demand plummets, despite Duolingo reporting young Brits are keen learners. Experts warn of a national crisis.
Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.
Bexley Council greenlights demolition of a locally listed Erith Post Office for 33 new flats, with no affordable housing as the project faces a £113k deficit. Read the full story.
Discover how multilingual households maintain cultural heritage through language switching and why schools should embrace linguistic diversity in education. Read more about preserving identity.
UAE-based Arada buys 80% of Thameside West, a £2.5bn project delivering 5,000 London homes. The deal signals strong international faith in the capital's property market.
Schroders Capital strengthens its private assets team with strategic hire from Pimco. Discover how this move enhances their business development capabilities.
A cross-party committee warns that planning reforms threaten both 1.5 million home target and nature goals. Find out why nature is not the 'blocker'.
A planning application has been submitted for a £1 billion film and TV hub in Kentish Town, set to create studios, homes and green spaces. Discover how this London suburb could transform.
Former Icelandic PM warns native language faces extinction due to AI dominance and English media consumption. Urgent action needed to preserve linguistic heritage.
Crystal Dynamics cuts nearly 30 jobs in latest restructuring, raising concerns about the long-awaited Tomb Raider game's development timeline and quality.
Plans for a £1 billion film-making neighbourhood in Camden have been officially submitted, featuring vertical studios, 500 homes, and education facilities. Discover how this will transform London's creative scene.
Senior GLA figure Abby Crisostomo argues that solving London's housing crisis doesn't require sacrificing nature. Discover how green infrastructure can enhance new developments.
Serbia establishes joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and bypassing regulations. Discover the controversial deal.
A major East London development with 7,172 homes is on hold due to a £6.3m funding gap for a new footbridge. Newham councillors seek clarity on financial oversight.
The future of the controversial 'Tesco Towers' development in North London is uncertain after Notting Hill Genesis withdrew from the 504-home project. Discover the local reaction.
Former Manchester United scout Piotr Sadowski criticises Ruben Amorim's transfer strategy and £25m Patrick Dorgu signing as club faces youth development crisis.
A major 2,500-home development on a former Kensal Green gasworks site has been approved, with the decision now going to London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Discover the details.
A proposed 21-storey office block opposite the Barbican Estate faces fierce opposition from residents and heritage groups. Discover why the 'needlessly overpowering' scheme has sparked over 730 objections.
On 12 November 1990, Tim Berners-Lee circulated a memo proposing the World Wide Web. Discover how this modest CERN project revolutionised global communication and created trillion-dollar tech giants.
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
Thousands protest in Belgrade against a law fast-tracking Jared Kushner's luxury development on a historic army building site. Discover the controversy and government response.
Catherine Connolly becomes Ireland's 10th president, vowing to champion diversity, climate action and Gaelic revival. Read her full inauguration speech and vision for Ireland.
A disused gas holder site in Motspur Park is set for a major transformation into a new urban neighbourhood featuring 586 homes, green spaces, and a new cycle link. Discover the plans and local reaction.
McDonald's uses long-term strategies and planning expertise to overcome community resistance when opening new stores, often waiting years for success.
New research reveals 70% of UK parents don't cook with kids due to time constraints and mess fears. Discover how to build kitchen confidence and family bonds.
A new £1 billion neighbourhood is coming to West London's Southall, bringing 3,475 homes and 13 acres of parkland. But locals fear the 'Little India' community's cultural heritage is at risk from rapid gentrification.
Controversial plans to build a cycle path on Woolwich Common would require cutting down over 50 mature trees. Greenwich Council decides November 18.
Ireland's new president Catherine Connolly aims to make Irish the working language of presidency, marking potential transformative moment for Gaelic revival in public life.