46 minutes ago Thug strangled woman so hard she started 'seeing stars' after meeting her on Snapchat

Benjamin Barrett, 27, met his victim on social media and travelling from London to Leeds, West Yorkshire, where he became angry and grabbed her by the throat for several seconds

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4 hours ago Kirsty Gallacher defends herself after letting child play on frozen lake during family walk

Presenter stepped in after angering fans with her social media post

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16 minutes ago How YOU can make pots of money through social media tips: ALEX BRUMMER reveals how tech

In the summer of 2020, a younger, tech savvy colleague rushed into my office: 'Alex, you have got to write about Reddit and how young people are making pots of money on social media share tips.'

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25 hours ago Manchester United to avoid FA charge for social media post after victory vs Arsenal

Man United's official X account shared a tongue-in-cheek post following the full-time whistle at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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31 minutes ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta demands change in passionate defence of Kai Havertz after social media abuse

Havertz’s wife was targeted with abhorrent messages after Arsenal’s FA Cup exit

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18 minutes ago Stacey Solomon exposes husband Joe Swash with very cheeky video as he says she's a 'happy wife'

The Loose Women star took to social media with the amusing clip

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17 minutes ago Patients caught in Chinese virus outbreak develop pneumonia 'between three and five days later'

Middle-aged patients are being struck down according new unconfirmed reports, based on videos shared via Chinese social media app Weibo.

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57 minutes ago Lazio sack fascist falconer who shared vid of penile implant he got to 'bonk twice a day'

WARNING, EXPLICIT CONTENT: Lazio have fired their far-right eagle mascot handler, Juan Bernabe, after he shared a video of his penile implant on social media

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23 hours ago What is Jools' Law? MPs debate access to children's social media after bereaved mum's petition

The proposed legislation could give parents a legal right to access their children’s data

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2 hours ago How to do the viral 'no buy' trend in 2025 that could help you save up to £8,000 this year

Social media has gone crazy over the "no-buy" year, but what exactly are the rules?

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25 hours ago Manchester United learn FA charge fate for social media post during victory vs Arsenal

Man United's official X account shared a tongue-in-cheek post following the full-time whistle at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Sport

34 minutes ago London women being attacked by weirdo 'cutting off their hair' as police launch manhunt

Posts on social media say five women have been attacked so far and had their hair chopped off, with one woman allegedly 'badly beaten' in the Sidcup area of south east London

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20 hours ago 'Chinese mystery virus HMPV sent me into lockdown – one thing reminded me how hard it was'

EXCLUSIVE: With social media awash with footage of Chinese hospitals overrun with people suffering from 'HMPV', Daily Star man Tom McGhie did the safest thing and locked himself down

Science

2 hours ago Neighbours legend, 45, announces pregnancy with seventh child in sweet post

Australian actress Madeleine West, who plays Dee Bliss in Neighbours, has announced she is pregnant with her seventh child in a sweet social media post

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21 hours ago Celebrities who are donating money for LA fire victims... after Mandy Moore was slammed for opening GoFundMe account

Celebrities have taken to social media to send out prayers for the Los Angeles fire victims. But others have written large checks like Kim and Paris.

Economics

72 minutes ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shares a glimpse of life after singer's death with poignant update

The 25-year-old influencer has returned to posting on social media three months after Payne’s death

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3 hours ago Why Tyson Fury mentioned Dick Turpin in latest retirement announcement

The two-time heavyweight champion announced his retirement from the sport of boxing yet again, but left fans stunned with a cryptic message on social media

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22 hours ago Simple boiler check could 'save you over £100' on energy bills this winter

An expert has shared a money saving tip on social media, and said it could make a difference to some families. You just need to ask yourself some questions

Economics

77 minutes ago Arteta sounds warning as he admits Havertz affected by social media abuse

Arsenal manager fears ‘terrible consequences’Arteta wants a forward with Jesus injury ‘not good at all’Mikel Arteta has warned of the “terrible consequences” of failing to crack down on social media abuse and admitted Kai Havertz has been affected by the abhorrent messages sent to his pregnant wife.Havertz missed a penalty in Arsenal’s shootout defeat by Manchester United in which Gabriel Jesus was taken off on a stretcher. Arteta refused to confirm reports that the Brazil forward has an anterior cruciate ligament injury, with Jesus due to see a specialist on Tuesday, but the emotional Arsenal manager was clear that social media companies must do more to combat online abuse when he was asked about the messages shared by Havertz’s wife, Sophia. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Neighbours star announces pregnancy at 45, expecting her seventh child

A soap star Neighbours legend, took to social media to confirm the happy news, while also admitting that the pregnancy was a 'surprise' to her

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6 hours ago California governor Newsom accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading LA fires claim

Factually incorrect posts shared by Elon Musk on his social media site claim California governor Gavin Newsom decriminalised looting

Events

4 hours ago I was fully indoctrinated into the Democrat 'cult.' Here's why I left my liberal influencer life behind to raise money for Trump

A high energy Democratic fundraiser, former congressional candidate and social media influencer is now raising money for President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee.

Politics

8 hours ago More needs to be done on phone menace in schools as attacks are shared on social media

A youth violence summit was held at Bute House as victims shared their experiences.

Events

10 hours ago I want to bake free! Meet the London man whose cake caricatures go viral

The 55-year-old has won a legion of fans on social media with his hilarious caricature bakes, modelled on celebrities ranging from Donald Trump to Freddie Mercury and the King and Queen.

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15 hours ago Arsenal investigating social media abuse sent to Kai Havertz’s wife after Manchester United defeat

Sophia, who is expecting her first child with the Germany international, reposted two abusive messages she received on Instagram

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11 hours ago Abortions by women using 'fertility apps' popularised on social media surge 10

Around 2.5 percent of terminations were among women who relied on 'fertility awareness-based methods' in the first six months of last year.

Politics

15 hours ago James Corden worries fans with cryptic post after explosive feud with Prince Harry revealed

James Corden has shared a cryptic social media post hours after he found himself in headlines as a report claimed Prince Harry once made a joke at his expense that left him furious

Politics

19 hours ago Ricki Lake reveals smouldering ruins of her once glorious Malibu mansion destroyed in raging LA fires

Ricki Lake, 56, showed the devastating aftermath of the California wildfires on social media, which left only a few walls standing in her burnt-out home.

Events

15 hours ago James Corden's cryptic post just hours after explosive feud with Prince Harry revealed

James Corden has shared a cryptic social media post hours after he found himself in headlines as a report claimed Prince Harry once made a joke at his expense that left him furious

Politics

19 hours ago LA fire controversy: Influencer divides opinion after 'warning' Californians that 'all these homeless people have been waiting' to commit crimes amid chaos

Taking to social media, Leo Skepi, who has 4.7 million followers on TikTok urged people in Los Angeles to prepare for 'round two' after the blaze, which will be a 'battle for resources'.

Events

15 hours ago US tennis star Amanda Anisimova debuts bold new look for Australian Open... after trolls forced her to take break

Almost exactly 12 months after ending her hiatus from the sport, the former French Open semi-finalist has stunned fans on social media after completing a stunning transformation.

Politics

19 hours ago Zuckerberg, Musk, answer me this: what about the child abuse scandal playing out online? | Susanna Rustin

Victims of ‘grooming gangs’ have been badly let down, but children must be protected on social media as well as in the real worldTwo seemingly contradictory things are true. It was appalling for the UK’s domestic policy agenda to be hijacked last week by Elon Musk’s blaze of interest in child sexual exploitation gangs. And government action in response to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse was long overdue. As ministers look in more detail at plans announced in a panic, it is essential that the many anxieties surrounding group-based child sexual exploitation – euphemistically known as “grooming gangs” because of the techniques used to ensnare vulnerable girls – do not distract from the seriousness of the issue.On Friday, Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, added his voice to those calling for a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation – a specific form of abuse carried out in exchange for money or other things that victims want or need; and often involving fin...

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16 hours ago Newsom sparked conspiracy theories by hinting at invoking a ‘Marshall Plan’ to rebuild ‘LA 2.0.’ But what does he mean?

‘He is trying [to] turn Pacific Palisades into a communist dump,’ one social media user claims

Politics

20 hours ago Newsom accuses Musk of encouraging looting in LA fires disinformation spat

Billionaire reposted false claim as Republicans seek to condition disaster aid to Democratic-controlled CaliforniaCalifornia wildfires: live updatesGavin Newsom has accused the tech billionaire Elon Musk of “encouraging looting” in an escalation of a row over disinformation surrounding the deadly Los Angeles fires.The California governor lashed out after Musk, who is President-elect Donald Trump’s wealthiest supporter, reposted a message on X – the social media platform he owns – that falsely accused the governor and his fellow Democrats of decriminalising looting. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago A Place in the Sun fans tells buyers to 'run' as property viewing gets cut short

A Place in the Sun fans were left baffled as one pair of property hunters abruptly ended their viewing, and rushed to social media to share their thoughts on the homes

Politics

20 hours ago Retired actress, 95, who appeared in The Ten Commandments and Blues Brothers killed in Los Angeles fire

Dalyce Curry, 95, died after the Eaton Fire tore through her property just north of Los Angeles , her family has confirmed in heartbreaking social media updates.

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17 hours ago Fears for Lauryn Goodman amid rumours of feud with her podcast host and 'only friend' Lisa Andrews as they unfollow each other on social media

Lauryn Goodman recently revealed her plans to move to Dubai as she 'no longer has ties to the UK' after becoming estranged from her sisters amid the Kyle Walker drama.

Politics

21 hours ago Retired actress, 95, who appeared in The Ten Commandments and Blues Brothers killed in Altadena fire

Dalyce Curry, 95, died after the Eaton Fire tore through her property just north of Los Angeles , her family has confirmed in heartbreaking social media updates.

Events

19 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan accuse Meta of 'allowing more abuse and normalising hate speech'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex criticised the social media giant for responding to "political winds" and "abandon(ing) public safety in favour of profit, chaos, and control"

Politics

22 hours ago Jools’ Law: Mother battling social media firms for answers over son’s death urges MPs to act

Left not knowing why her 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died, Ellen Roome has campaigned for years for access to his online data – now her petition on proposed changes to online safety law is being debated in parliament

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24 hours ago The Traitors winner Meryl Williams forced to hide in toilet as vile teens launch abuse

Series one winner of The Traitors Meryl Williams has taken to social media to reveal that she had been forced to hide in the toilet of a train after a vile group of teens launched verbal abuse at her

Politics

25 hours ago ‘Just the start’: X’s new AI software driving online racist abuse, experts warn

Amid reports of creation of fake racist images, Signify warns problem will get ‘so much worse’ over the next yearA rise in online racism driven by fake images is “just the start of a coming problem” after the latest release of X’s AI software, online abuse experts have warned.Concerns were raised after computer-generated images created using Grok, X’s generative artificial intelligence chatbot, flooded the social media site in December last year. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Jesy Nelson announces she's pregnant with twins as she shows off blossoming baby bump

Jesy Nelson has announced some very exciting news to her fans as she took to social media to share that she is pregnant, seemingly with twins, as she showed off her growing baby bump

Politics

25 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon says her marriage is over in shock statement on social media

Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will end her marriage to former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story.

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25 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon announces end of marriage to former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Scotland’s former first minister confirmed news in a social media post

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25 hours ago Kirsty Gallacher responds after coming under fire for letting kids and dog play on icy pond

Smooth Radio host Kirsty Gallacher left fans stunned after posting a photo of her young son kneeling on the ice but she has returned to social media to defend herself

Events

25 hours ago Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to Peter Murrell

Writing on social media, she said the decision had been made ‘with a heavy heart’.

Politics

27 hours ago Social media influencer BANNED from roads for driving her dad's Porsche at 93mph

Lucia Campolucci-Bordi, 32, said: “I have had a look into getting taxis and trains but it would just be really challenging for me". She did not mention getting the bus

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25 hours ago You've been using your Nespresso machine all wrong! Woman shares hack to making the perfect milky coffee

Taking to TikTok, a British social media creator who goes by the username brittmariebox, revealed she had recently discovered the 'correct' way to use the machine.

Politics

31 hours ago California governor accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading LA fires claim

Factually incorrect posts shared by Elon Musk on his social media site claim California governor Gavin Newsom decriminalised looting

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