71 minutes ago Queen's scathing comment about Trump's marriage to Melania resurfaces before inauguration

Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term today – and an expert has recalled the moment the late Queen Elizabeth issued a scathing comment about the 'rude' President-elect ahead of the ceremony

Politics

22 hours ago Voices: America’s loss, our gain: Britain’s TikTok revolution starts now

With TikTok blocked in the US, the UK has an opportunity to reshape the platform with British humour, creativity and quirks, says Flic Everett

Economics

39 minutes ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert furious at King Charles and issued £30m warning

A BBC antiques expert was left unimpressed with King Charles III when a £30million furniture collection at Dumfries House was left at risk of serious damage.

Events

19 hours ago ‘This is so dystopian’: TikTok influencers in panic as app finally goes dark in the US

The social media platform began displaying a ‘not available’ message on Saturday

Technology

24 hours ago 'Most depressing time of year' is on the horizon as expert issues advice

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year – and while it isn't scientifically backed, many of us struggle with our wellbeing at this time of year

Science

5 hours ago TikTok restores US service after Donald Trump says ‘we have to save it’

‘Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it,’ Trump said at a rally ahead of his inauguration

Politics

24 hours ago TikTok Influencers from across the world react to US ban as app 'goes dark' for its 170million American users

The Chinese-based video app has officially shut down its services for 170 million American TikTokers after the Supreme Court allowed the ban in a shock ruling on Friday.

Technology

12 hours ago ‘It took the air out of me’: How TikTok creators reacted to the chaotic ban — and Trump’s sudden reprieve

TikTok is back online in the US after a last-minute promise from President-elect Trump. But TikTok creators now fear he will lean on the app to serve his own interests, Io Dodds reports

Politics

12 hours ago Chrissy Teigen advocates for a social media curfew after TikTok ban drama: 'Life was great before this'

TikTok was blocked in the United States for about 14 hours and once it came back, Chrissy Teigen had an epiphany.

Events

24 hours ago TikTok ban: VPN interest surges as Americans look for best ways to continue using app

Web searches for “VPN” spiked in the minutes after US users lost access to TikTok

Technology

14 hours ago Trump boasts about saving TikTok at DC rally day before inauguration: ‘We’re going to make a lot of money’

Trump’s victory rally marks his first major speech in Washington, D.C. since January 6, 2021

Politics

19 hours ago Cereal is 'one of the worst ways to start your day', warns nutritional expert

According to the nutrition expert, poor food choices could lead to serious health issues

Events

15 hours ago TikTok ban latest: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available

During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020

Politics

17 hours ago TikTok back online and thanks ‘efforts of President Trump’ for intervening after app ban

The president-elect has been supportive of the app since he hinted it contributed to his election victory in November 2024

Politics

17 hours ago TikTok ban latest: Chinese app hails ‘President Trump’s efforts’ as it restores service after brief shutdown

During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020

Politics

19 hours ago Tiktok announces comeback just hours after enforcement of ban – and thanks Trump

Just hours after the Chinese video social media app was banned, TikTok announced it will return for all US citizens following an intervention by Donald Trump – one day before his inauguration

Politics

19 hours ago TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban

President-elect says order to give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stakeTikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump pledged earlier in the day to give the video app a reprieve on its US ban.Trump wrote on Truth Social that after taking office on Monday he would sign an executive order allowing the Chinese-owned video app additional time to find a buyer before facing a total shutdown, and proposing that the US or an American firm take a 50% ownership stake. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago TikTok ban latest: App restoring service after Trump vows to issue executive order on Monday

During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020

Politics

19 hours ago TikTok is back online and 'restoring services' after Trump promised executive order to lift ban

TikTok has confirmed it's working to restore the app while thanking Trump for intervening as the social media platform shows the first signs of recovery following its dramatic shutdown.

Politics

19 hours ago TikTok ‘in process of restoring service’ and thanks Trump for intervening after app ban

TikTok said it had reached an agreement with its service providers after Trump said he would issue an executive order on Monday

Politics

20 hours ago TikTok ban: Donald Trump 'likely' to use first day as President to give app extension on ban

President-elect Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order that would give the China-based parent company of the popular video-sharing platform TikTok more time to find an approved buyer

Politics

20 hours ago Donald Trump 'likely' to use first day as President to delay TikTok ban

President-elect Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order that would give the China-based parent company of the popular video-sharing platform TikTok more time to find an approved buyer

Politics

21 hours ago TikTok ban latest: Trump vows to issue executive order on Monday in bid to get app back up

During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020

Politics

24 hours ago Should I be worried about my obsessive TikTok use? My ‘For You’ page doesn’t think so | Emma Beddington

As US users mourn their ‘Chinese spy’ being taken away, my algorithm is busy serving me queer chickens and pastry contentAs the US TikTok ban looms, users of the app there have been posting farewell messages for their “Chinese spy”, satirising the security concerns behind the ban as they offer up heartfelt appreciations of the ultra-targeted content on their For You pages.There is a lot, they claim, to be grateful for: their “Chinese spies” have soothed and amused them, steered them towards splitting with unsuitable partners and toxic workplaces, helped them recover from divorce, changed their political perspectives and sometimes their entire lives. “My ‘Chinese spy’ was brave enough to tell me I’m an autistic lesbian and I should leave my husband. And I don’t know if anyone will care about me that much ever again,” reads a typical post, over dramatic footage of the grieving author. A commenter below claims the algorithm knew they were gay four years before they knew themselves; ano...

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25 hours ago Cat videos not a security threat, minister says as he rules out UK TikTok ban

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones downplayed concerns over security issues that have led to a US ban of the social media app

Politics

25 hours ago Cat videos not a security threat, says minister as he rules out UK TikTok ban

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the Government was not currently intending to follow in the footsteps of the US and ban the app.

Politics

26 hours ago What is Rednote? Previously unknown Chinese app gains popularity after TikTok ban

TikTok stopped working in the United States on 18 January and disappeared from app stores ahead of law requiring shutdown of the platform

Politics

26 hours ago Tennis star Coco Gauff says TikTok ban ‘will force me to read books more’

The 20-year-old has more than 750,000 followers on the platform as well as millions of likes and views.

Politics