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AI’s fluency in other languages hides a Western worldview that can mislead users − a scholar of Indonesian society explains

A friend in Indonesia recently told me about a conversation he had with ChatGPT. He had typed a question in Indonesian – Bahasa Indonesia – about how to handle a difficult family dispute. The chatbot responded fluently, in perfect Indonesian, with advice about communication strategies and conflict resolution. The grammar…

The Conversation

Do Dogs Understand Human Language? What Science Actually Says

Every dog owner has felt it- the way a dog seems to get you when you speak, responding to familiar words with eager eyes and wagging tails. But beneath these everyday moments lies a deeper scientific question: do dogs truly understand human language, or are they simply responding to learned…

Times Pets

Say my name: For newcomer and racialized children, belonging begins with classroom greetings

The first time I understood that names could hold two worlds was not by changing mine, but by hearing it differently. As a Pakistani child growing up in Canada, I learned early that my name could sound different depending on who was saying it. My name is simple and deeply…

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Eiffel Tower lights up in Paris for Celine Dion's return to the stage

To celebrate Celine Dion's 58th birthday and announce her official return to the stage, messages in several languages are projected onto the Eiffel Tower.

Euronews

Undertale's Toby Fox doesn't want to do translations in languages he doesn't speak: "I want it to match my vision"

"I want to make it clear that this isn’t because I have a grudge against other countries"

GamesRadar

Supergirl director says there are 9 distinct worlds in the new DC movie, with 5 "original" languages spoken: "There is quite a lot of traveling involved"

Supergirl hits theaters this summer

Total Film

Air Canada CEO to quit after furor over English-only message to families of LaGuardia crash victims

Michael Rousseau said he could not express himself adequately in French despite “many lessons over several years.”

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Don’t stop at Duolingo, set realistic goals, balance skills: how to start learning a new language

Language experts say you should learn in the right order and shift to a growth mindset

The Guardian - US

Google's AI-powered conversational Search Live tool is going global — with real-time answers now available in more languages

After an initial rollout in the US, Google’s Search Live is now rolling out to 200 other countries, providing conversational search in 98 languages.

TechRadar

Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message

The prime minister says the condolence video after the fatal LaGuardia crash revived anger over linguistic rights

The Guardian - US

Canada PM ‘extremely disappointed’ by Air Canada CEO’s message after deadly plane crash

Hundreds of complaints have been filed about the video

The Independent UK

On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language

When Passover arrives each spring, Jewish families around the world gather at their tables to retell a story passed down for thousands of years. At ritual dinners known as Seders, they recount the Exodus, the biblical story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt – asking questions, singing songs…

The Conversation

Catarina Bento Is Creating a New Way to Learn Portuguese Through Culture, Community, and Applied Understanding

As a linguistic coach and resource creator based in Lisbon, Bento has developed an approach that reflects both her personal experiences and a broader perspective on how adults learn languages in practical, real-world contexts.

International Business Times

The unspoken rule: is English really the key to success in Europe's boardrooms?

From Airbus to Siemens, English has become the default language of Europe's most powerful boardrooms. The question is no longer how it got there—but who it's leaving behind.

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Prove You Can Outsmart This Pub Quiz: Answer All 34 General Knowledge Questions

Get ready to challenge your brain with 34 pub quiz questions! From memorizing Friends characters to recalling how 5 is written in Roman numerals, this quiz will test your knowledge across a range of topics. Covering everything from languages and geography to science, politics, entertainment, literature, English vocabulary, and history,…

Times Life

Ahura vs Asura: The Forgotten Split That Divided India and Iran

The story of Ahura and Asura is not just about religion. It is about language, migration, identity, and how human perception shapes good and evil. At one point in time, India and ancient Iran were not separate worlds. They were part of a shared Indo-Iranian cultural and linguistic space. But…

Evening Standard

BBC World Service to see funding increased by extra £33m

The World Service is provided in 43 languages across the world and has an average weekly audience of 313 million.

Times Life

6 Reasons the Ramayana Debate Never Ends

For centuries, people have turned to the Ramayana not just as a story, but as a guide to understanding morality, duty, and human relationships. Yet despite being one of the most loved epics in the world, it is also one of the most debated. Scholars, devotees, historians, and ordinary readers…

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The Guardian - UK

China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law

New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian

Evening Standard

London council apologises for sign warning that people feeding pigeons face five years in prison

Signs put up in Kilburn suggested the act of feeding pigeons would constitute a ‘crime against our streets’

Android Central

Chrome’s Gemini AI assistant finally breaks out of the US

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, Canada, and New Zealand, with support for over 50 languages.

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump's Claim She Speaks Six Languages Stirs Controversy After Pope Francis Meeting Exposed Unexpected Interpreter Moment

An awkward exchange between Melania Trump and Pope Francis during a 2017 Vatican visit has reignited debate over her claim of speaking six languages.

Euronews

French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English

Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.

LiveScience

'Cikai Korran came here and saw': Visitors from India graffitied dozens of Egyptian tombs 2,000 years ago

Ancient inscriptions written in Indian languages have been discovered on Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

The Conversation

English doesn’t need protecting in New Zealand – but other languages do

Anyone tuning into political debates about the recently introduced English Language Bill might be led to think New Zealand’s most widely spoken tongue is endangered.

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