Prince William delivers his first message in Welsh for St. David's Day, drawing both praise and criticism. Separately, an Australian nurse faces charges for threatening Israeli patients. Read more...

A Spanish school faces scrutiny for promoting Valencian language, while the UK government is criticized for cutting foreign aid to fund defense, sparking controversy and debate. Read more...

French language officials are taking a stand against the trendy '-core' suffix in fashion terms like cottagecore and Barbiecore, suggesting traditional alternatives and sparking a cultural debate. Read more...

A look at the latest in entertainment, including a review of "A Real Pain," hints for NYT Connections, the color photography of Vivian Maier, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's writing process. Read more...

Donald Trump is reportedly planning an executive order to make English the official language of the US. The move is largely symbolic but seen as a victory for the "English-only" movement. Read more...

TikTok continues to be a hub for viral trends, from beauty product recommendations and discussions on regional accents to personal coming out stories. Read more...

A woman's dating app ordeal and the discovery of ancient text abbreviations showcase unexpected connections between modern pitfalls and historical communication methods. Read more...

Discover February's best pop and rock albums, March theatre premieres including "Gingerbread Cottage" and "Mačky", and a celebration of María Moliner's linguistic legacy. Read more...

This week in entertainment: A rediscovered Latin American intellectual, a Spanish model's reflections, a play starring Ana Duato, and more. Read more...

French TV personality Christophe Dechavanne faces consequences for driving under the influence, while language officials debate the use of anglicized fashion terms like 'cottagecore.' Read more...

A roundup of global news stories, including missing migrants off Ibiza, a proposed veil ban in Spain, infant deaths in Gaza, language preservation in Guatemala, a child abuse trial in France, and a doctors' strike. Read more...

A Christian town in Syria preserves Aramaic, the language of Jesus, but faces challenges. Meanwhile, Kurdish forces battle Turkish-backed groups as political tensions rise. Read more...

Barcelona council rejects awarding the Gold Medal to actress Loles León due to political disagreements over linguistic normalization. Plus, a bodyguard for Salvador Illa faces theft charges. Read more...

This week in French news: A Uyghur linguist silenced, an ISIS torturer faces his victims, and a drug trafficker's network unravels after his high-profile extradition. Read more...

Recent political developments highlight tensions surrounding tariffs, international support for Ukraine after a meeting with Trump, and a potential order designating English as the official US language. Read more...

Explore the linguistic diversity of Papua New Guinea, Oceania's lost cultures with Mr. Explorer, and the global spread of high-speed rail, notably absent in America. Read more...