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This week, as the US and Israeli war against Iran continued to expand across the Middle East, traders and analysts have been fretting about “Brent” as if he’s ...

Horatio Nelson is famous for besting Napoleon at sea. But what did he mean by “Kiss me, Hardy”—his supposed last words?

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Alexander Graham Bell was not the only person trying to invent the telephone. But 150 years ago, he won the race – just – and ...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘frustration’ as the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of the ...

The phrase “say cheese” for photos appears in newspaper articles starting in the 1940s. In 1943, the Oxford English Dictionary cites the phrase being repeated by Joseph E. Davies, who was the United ...

The latest update reflects the growing global reach of Nigerian language and culture. On Wednesday, 7 January 2026, the OED announced the inclusion of 22 new expressions from the region, reflecting ...

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"Rage bait" edged out "biohack" and "aura farming" to become the word of the year. Take a deep breath and think of your happy place: “rage bait” is the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year. After three days ...

Take a deep breath and think of your happy place: "rage bait" is the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year. After three days of online voting by more than 30,000 participants, Oxford University Press announced ...