Big Brother contestant warned after thousands of complaints about 'coercive behaviour' IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 22
Big Brother housemate denies wrongdoing after stern warning over behaviour ‘I've never dismissed a housemate's feelings, in all honesty,’ controversial contestant said The Independent UK · Oct 22
Women’s Aid calls out Big Brother over controversial scenes that ‘risk presenting abuse as entertainment’ ‘We’ve been contacted by many viewers who have expressed concern,’ charity said after housemate Omar’s behaviour The Independent UK · Oct 21
The Book That Changed My Life review – these joyful tales of the power of reading are TV magic Wonderful, exuberant stories spill out in these honest tales of lives genuinely transformed by literature – while Queen Camilla has an off-with-their-heads moment The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Dave leads the way as Urban Music Awards reveal 2026 nominations Dave tops the 2026 Urban Music Awards with ten nominations, while Olivia Dean, RAYE and Jim Legxacy follow with eight as the ceremony prepares to return to London on December 15. BANG Premier · Oct 8
Add to playlist: the euphoric ‘Bollywood electronic’ of the Twins and the week’s best new tracks Omar and Jamal Ikram, 21-year-old brothers, are making lo-fi glitchy dance-pop with the melodic sensibilities of Bollywood music The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
Palestinians in Gaza scavenge trash for things to burn to cook meals, in photos Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza make the difficult choice every day between digging into garbage dumps for combustible materials to help cook their meals or crowding around the territory's scarce charity kitchens. The Independent UK · Aug 22
Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban's takeover. Euronews · Aug 14
58 Unsettling Stories And Facts That Should Give You The Creeps (New Pics) Most of us avoid thinking about death, and for good reason—it's uncomfortable and emotionally overwhelming. However, running away from the subject doesn't make it any less inevitable. So, to remind you that everything can change in an instant, we put together a list of morbid stories about freak accidents, unsolved… Bored Panda · Jul 24
‘Weaponizing ignorance’: Muslims bear brunt as Texas Republicans make hate mainstream Muslims say anti-Islamic rhetoric making everyday life difficult – and threats and harassment not uncommon The Guardian - US · Jun 29
The Voice of Hind Rajab review: A child’s voice in a world that stopped listening The Voice of Hind Rajab (Arabic) Newslaundry · Jun 23
Florida man says he and his girlfriend were ejected from a Chick-fil-A over a false accusation from an employee The employee apparently left after making the allegation. We Got This Covered · Jun 17
Inside one man’s botched deportation: seven flights, two swallowed batteries and a staggering bill for the UK taxpayer Omar is married to a British woman, has a British son and was given a single non-custodial sentence nine years ago. Nonetheless, the Home Office was determined to deport him – whatever the cost The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
In Senegal’s wrestling arenas, rituals share the spotlight with the fight, in photos In Senegal, wrestling, known as laamb in the native Wolof, is a national sport deeply rooted in village life. The country’s top wrestlers earn the title “King of the Arenas,” drawing massive crowds and TV audiences. The Independent UK · May 16
The Guardian - UK · May 4 Galilee String Quartet review – Palestinian ensemble improvise their signature east-west blend The four siblings start with Webern before ditching traditional instruments for mics, voices, percussion and oud
International Business Times UK · May 1 David Shands Made $10M From Podcasting — Says You Haven't Missed The Opportunity Yet Social Proof Podcast host David Shands says he earned over $10M from podcasting in six years as US podcast ad revenue hit $2.9 billion in 2025, per IAB and PwC.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Music legends among winners at Jazz FM Awards 2026 The evening saw one of the most influential labels in jazz, Verve Records, receive the gold award during its 70th anniversary year.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 ‘Don’t eat each others snacks’: 2nd grade students’ advice for newlywed teacher goes viral Trevino, who has taught second grade for three years, wanted to find a way to involve her students in her wedding. The depth of their responses caught her off guard
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25 ‘I just want to be free’: Australian children held in Syrian camp reveal their hopes and dreams Exclusive: As debate rages over their return, children of Australian women with Islamic State links dream of ice-cream, Bluey and not living in a tent
The Mary Sue · Feb 19 Man dines at New Jersey restaurant. Then he gets an email from CapitalOne revealing server added $100 tip: ‘Amex said you never tip this can’t be you’ We’ve all had the experience of going out to eat and spending more than you thought you would.
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Worker dies after getting trapped in chemical mixer at Arizona manufacturing plant and suffering horrific injuries Jose Fernando Partida was trapped for five hours while rescuers worked to free him
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 ‘The response is a beautiful thing’: how Glasgow is squaring up to Reform In the face of Nigel Farage, flag-waving and a longstanding housing crisis, some Glaswegians are taking on anti-immigration rhetoric
Reason · Sep 28, 2025 Why Does Cairo Have So Many Unfinished Buildings? Blame Egyptian Property Tax. At first, Cairo looks as if someone pressed pause on the city mid-construction.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 Death by aid cuts: how a decision in the US led to the loss of a mother in Yemen While the Trump administration claims no one will die over the axing of its overseas development budgets, aid agencies say the action will cost at least 3 million lives. Fatima and her baby were among the first
The Mary Sue · Sep 10, 2025 ‘I think it’s limited edition’: Man goes to Aldi. Then he picks up the $3.89 ‘tie-dye’ provolone Aldi is a bit of a cult classic in the grocery world. The discount German supermarket chain has a faithful legion of ride-or-dies who will defend it to their last breath.