The Latest Breaking News from Languages

Canada PM ‘extremely disappointed’ by Air Canada CEO’s message after deadly plane crash

Hundreds of complaints have been filed about the video

The Independent UK · Mar 25

On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language

When Passover arrives each spring, Jewish families around the world gather at their tables to retell a story passed down for thousands of years. At ritual dinners known as Seders, they recount the Exodus, the biblical story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt – asking questions, singing songs…

The Conversation · Mar 25

Catarina Bento Is Creating a New Way to Learn Portuguese Through Culture, Community, and Applied Understanding

As a linguistic coach and resource creator based in Lisbon, Bento has developed an approach that reflects both her personal experiences and a broader perspective on how adults learn languages in practical, real-world contexts.

International Business Times · Mar 23

6 Reasons the Ramayana Debate Never Ends

For centuries, people have turned to the Ramayana not just as a story, but as a guide to understanding morality, duty, and human relationships. Yet despite being one of the most loved epics in the world, it is also one of the most debated. Scholars, devotees, historians, and ordinary readers…

Times Life · Mar 16

China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law

New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

London council apologises for sign warning that people feeding pigeons face five years in prison

Signs put up in Kilburn suggested the act of feeding pigeons would constitute a ‘crime against our streets’

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Chrome’s Gemini AI assistant finally breaks out of the US

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, Canada, and New Zealand, with support for over 50 languages.

Android Central · Mar 11

Melania Trump's Claim She Speaks Six Languages Stirs Controversy After Pope Francis Meeting Exposed Unexpected Interpreter Moment

An awkward exchange between Melania Trump and Pope Francis during a 2017 Vatican visit has reignited debate over her claim of speaking six languages.

International Business Times UK · Mar 7

French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English

Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.

Euronews · Mar 7

'Cikai Korran came here and saw': Visitors from India graffitied dozens of Egyptian tombs 2,000 years ago

Ancient inscriptions written in Indian languages have been discovered on Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

LiveScience · Mar 6