OPINION

Afrika Bambaataa, a key figure in hip hop's early days, has died at 67. His legacy is marked by both his musical influence and serious allegations.

Comedian Druski's skit depicting conservative women has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion and controversy over its portrayal and timing

Jake Paul reveals he contacted makeup artists for a potential blackface skit in response to Druski's viral whiteface parody, sparking a debate on comedy's boundaries

Erika Kirk addresses the backlash from Druski's parody video and internet trolls, emphasising her focus on more important matters.

Trump tells Erika Kirk to sue Druski after the comedian's parody skit mocking conservative women amassed more than 3M views and triggered debunked White House Easter legal threat rumours

Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger claims GB News has turned into 'Reform TV', aligning with Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, raising concerns over media impartiality

Claims that Erika Kirk sent a cease-and-desist to Druski over a viral skit have been debunked, with officials confirming no legal action was taken.

A new AI memory layer promises smarter wearables and robots, but a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI raises urgent safety concerns while scientists push AI into extreme materials research.

A TikTok account claiming to be Jeffrey Epstein has gone viral, sparking debates about its authenticity and the spread of misinformation.

A former DOGE staffer testifies that LGBTQ+ grants were marked for cancellation, highlighting how federal funding decisions were influenced by anti-DEI directives.

A young Republican student who backed Donald Trump in the 2024 election expresses deep voter remorse, citing the president's focus on spectacle rather than effective governance.

Discover the unsettling incident where Amazon's Alexa allegedly made an inappropriate request to a child, sparking concerns about privacy and AI behavior. Learn about Amazon's response and the implications for smart speaker users.

Controversy surrounds William J. Bennett's 2005 race and crime remarks, his Trump-era ties, and role as a foreign agent for Qatar, raising questions about his influence in US politics.

Candace Owens criticises Erika Kirk for calling herself a 'sole provider', claiming it diminishes Charlie Kirk's legacy, while fans defend Erika's right to describe her widowhood.

The UK raised $17.3B in startup funding in 2025; more than France, Germany, and Switzerland combined, but only 2% of UK startups now make it from Seed to Series A, down from 12.5% in 2020

Greta Thunberg says she was beaten by Israeli forces — and her story has since become a weapon in the internet's war over truth.

The UK government's proposal to give teens digital IDs at 13 is sparking fierce debate over privacy, safety and surveillance.

Birmingham's ban on local flag displays has sparked a nationwide debate over patriotism, identity, and what it really means to belong in modern England.

Trump is mocked worldwide — from fake peace deals to Russian jabs to meme wars with Newsom — but laughter won't stop his policies or his power.

Gen Z isn't waiting for retirement to enjoy life — they're driving the demand for a four-day working week, and the workplace may never look the same again.

A lifelong conservative makes the case that true conservatism embraces climate science, innovation, and Net Zero as the greatest opportunity of the 21st century, challenging denial within the Right.

There's not much London doesn't have going for it, with an endless amount of places to explore, bars and restaurants to try, and monuments to see, but it can quickly drain your bank account if you're not careful. Here's how to do London on a budget.

In Nigeria, the ongoing crisis under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has led to widespread violence, extrajudicial killings, and a troubling lack of accountability.

Costas emphasises that mainstream media's true power lies in its ability to decide what is newsworthy.

This year, stablecoins have extended their influence beyond the crypto market. In recent years, the sector experienced significant growth, with the value of the global stablecoin market exceeding $100 billion.

Despite the war CEO Oleg Bakhmatyuk remains optimistic about Ukraine's future, highlighting the resilience of the agricultural industry.

The tech industry faces the declining presence of women in leadership roles. To address this, some tech companies are adopting comprehensive strategies.

Senegal and Indonesia are currently undergoing major political change, and the outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the citizens of each country.

There are concerns that disinformation, especially in the form of deep fakes or hyper-realistic media that convincingly portrays real people, could be used by malign actors to manipulate voters and exacerbate social divisions.