The turbulent history of the union jack

For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the ...

Opinion: What does it mean to be a good American?

No, the American motto is: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...

Pro-Palestine students launch anti-Semitic chants on October 7 anniversary as Starmer condemns 'un-British' protests - and memorial vandal is unmasked

Pro-Palestine students chanted 'from the river to the sea' during protests on the second anniversary of Hamas' October 7 ...

How Far Does Trump’s Immunity Go?

United States—an immunity case that concerned a former president’s legal liability for actions in relation to official ...

97 Times People Found Something Old But Had No Clue What They Were Looking At, And The Internet Had Their Back

The number of talented and perceptive people found on the internet is staggering. Take the sprawling ‘What Is This Thing?’ ...

Does One Battle After Another actually meet the moment?

NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers join host Andrew Limbong to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's new film and other films that reflect the politics and tensions of our time.

‘Very few people can do what she does’: How Jane Harper became one of the world’s biggest crime authors

A writing course helped Harper evolve from a newspaper journalist into one of our most acclaimed authors – along the way ...

Melania Trump sparks confusion after sharing video of AI body double: 'What does it mean?'

Melania Trump has sparked speculation she will send a hologram to future public appearances after she posted an AI-generated video of herself. Taking to social media on Wednesday, the First Lady, 55, ...

What does the word ‘sycophant’ mean? If you’re worried you’re surrounded by yes-men, here’s what to know

A “sycophant” is a person who obsessively flatters someone important to gain advantage. It is a noun that can refer to anyone who tries to take advantage of someone by pretending to be friendly with ...

PBS Taught Me English. Shutting It Down Hurts Immigrant Kids.

While PBS itself won’t shut down anytime soon, they have now lost their largest source of financial support. This loss more ...
RTÉ Ireland

Where does Gaeilge fit in the new primary school curriculum?

Féachann Clodagh Ní Mhuirí ar na hathruithe atá i ndán don Ghaeilge do bhunscoileanna timpeall na tíre faoin gcuraclam athfhorbartha.

Hegseth called for 'no more beardos.' What does that mean?

In a rare address to military commanders on Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed the importance of grooming ...