A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
In a landmark victory for accessibility, American Sign Language interpreters now feature prominently during White House press briefings following persistent advocacy from deaf organisations.
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.
An urgent call to preserve traditional English language and manners in an era of declining standards. Discover why teaching children to speak like gentlemen isn't elitist - it's essential for their future success.
The Associated Press makes controversial changes to its influential style guide, replacing gender-specific terms like 'pregnant women' with inclusive language like 'pregnant people', sparking debate across media and political circles.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
New research reveals how young people are using numerical slang like 'six' and 'seven' to navigate social situations and express emotions. Experts explain what parents need to know about this linguistic evolution.
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Ulaanbaatar escalates diplomatic dispute with China, alleging illegal detention of educators in Inner Mongolia as language policy tensions intensify.
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
The UK government announces mandatory English language requirements for migrants as part of a sweeping new integration strategy aimed at strengthening community cohesion.
New linguistic research reveals the most commonly used word worldwide, challenging assumptions about language and human communication patterns across cultures.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
New research explores whether a cheeky pint could actually boost your foreign language skills, challenging conventional wisdom about alcohol's effects on cognitive performance.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.