The best Christmas Events in London 2022
The first Christmas unaffected by Covid in three years, London’s gearing up with a host of festivities this December. Find our full list of Christmas events below.
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Elon Musk vs Apple | Musk needs to control the narrative
Nothing has been off limits for Elon Musk since he took over Twitter, but waging war with Apple over censorship is a different beast. Contrasting himself as a ‘billionaire of the people’ is the only chance he has against technology’s ruling elite.
The controversial Balenciaga campaign and the Rise of 'Evil'
In the wake of Balenciaga's disastrous advertising campaign, accusations of 'evil' are being levelled at the fashion house. With wider-ranging conspiracy theories flying around as a result, we separate the fact from the fiction.
Wales v England | Is it disrespectful to celebrate a rival's failure?
Footage of Wales celebrating England’s dramatic exit from Euro 2016 has resurfaced this week, ahead of the home nations’ World Cup clash on Tuesday.
England out of the World Cup? | Who to support if it doesn’t come home
When/if England are knocked out of the World Cup too soon, here's our guide for which other nation is most worthy of support.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 words for drinkers
Here is a brief selection of the various individuals who might turn up at the local and some of the best historical words to describe them.
England vs USA | Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup contest
When England and the USA kick off, they will do so at absolute primetime on both sides of the Atlantic, and with more World Cup history than you might think.
World Cup fans say winner of England vs. USA must exile James Corden
World Cup fans of both England and the USA, and anti-Corden sympathisers, have said the loser of their game on Friday has to keep James Corden, but who should Corden support?
Marilyn Monroe’s personal artefacts are going up for auction
175 of Marilyn Monroe’s personal belongings will be auctioned in December, including a rare note from her father.
World Cup countries ranked... by democracy
Ever wondered who'd win the World Cup if it was decided by democracy? The list of World Cup countries ranked by their Democracy Index below.
Twitter’s copyright strike system isn’t working | Users are posting full-length movies on the platform
Several users have been posting full-length feature films in clips in threads and Twitter’s copyright strike system hasn’t flagged this.
Black Friday Cons | Companies are fooling buyers - here's how to avoid it
Black Friday cons are nearly as common as deals, but how do you spot if a shop has faked a discount? Mario Laghos pulls the lid open on this new American religion.
Qatar 2022 | Why is it being left to footballers to protest?
The controversy around the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is leaving the burden to protest on the shoulders of twentysomething footballers.
Joe Lycett reveals truth about his money-shredding David Beckham protest
Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed that he in fact did not shred £10,000 in protest of David Beckham's role as an ambassador of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Dry World cup? Last minute beer U-turn isn't the end of the world, it's just bad manners
As Qatar prepares to host 2022’s football World Cup, a decision almost as inconceivable as it was inevitable has been reached – while more than a million fans from around the world
Steve Jobs sandals sell for staggering amount
A pair of “well used” Birkenstocks worn by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs sold for an eye-watering figure just under $220,000.
King Charles lookalike | ‘It’s way beyond lookalike, what I do’
What has been the most significant year of King Charles III's life, has also been life-changing for his lookalikes. Charles Haslett is one of Britain's foremost.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 words for getting away from it all
It's not all doom and gloom. This week, Susie Dent's got a jolly list of lost positives to help us all look at the world with the glass half full. Find the top ten below.
The bonfire of Twitter: an Elon Musk story
To celebrate Bonfire Night, Elon Musk seems to be spending his time setting fire to his new $44bn plaything, Twitter...
Brixton's Baddest | London's most treasured skate shop
In 2015, Valentine and Daphne opened Brixton's Baddest skate shop. Now with bustling permanent stores in South London and Selfridges, we as how they became the most prevalent skate and clothing shop in the capital.
Bonfire Night is an orgy of religious hatred older than we think
Bonfire Night has violent and explosive origins known to all, but we might be able to trace the infernal festival's roots much further back.
QR codes are killing barber chat and Wetherspoons atmosphere
QR code killed the Wetherspoons bar.
Kanye West appears to be back on Twitter on same day Elon Musk takes control
The Twitter account belonging to Kanye West, now known as Ye, appears to no longer be suspended, on the same day Elon Musk took over the social media site.
Susie Dent’s Top Tens: 10 German words
Susie Dent on the best German words that we don't have. What do you call that pleasurable pain when scratching a mosquito bite? Or the embarrassment you feel when a stranger is humiliated?
What's Elon Musk doing with Twitter? | Hires, Fires and Free Speech
Elon Musk has taken over Twitter in a much publicised $44 billion deal. In his first day in charge, it seems he's already dismissed the company's executive board, and the big changes might still only be getting started.
If you have millions of social media followers, you also have a responsibility
Twitter users with millions of followers can't be oblivious to the impact of their words. It's a power that needs to be wielded with care.
James Cleverly tells LGBT fans to show respect and 'compromise' in Qatar
LGBT football fans attending next month’s World Cup have been asked to “compromise” by James Cleverly, the UK’s Foreign Secretary.
Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West
Adidas officially has cut ties with rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, saying it does “not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech.”
Running for Office | Politicians' fondness for the 'Common Jog'
Britain's politicians love being seen going for a run. Why? And do other countries do the same?
Manchester seeking £25m for naming rights of new arts venue
A new arts venue in Manchester - due to open next year, four years behind schedule - is hoping to fetch £25m for the sale of its naming rights.
