5 h. ago EU 'prepares to hit Elon Musk with potential $1 BILLION fine for breaking disinformation laws'

The penalties are expected to be announced this summer, sources said, and will be the first to be issued under the new EU law which aims to force social media companies to police their services.

Economics

24 h. ago French referee says 'I feared for my life' after he was threatened and held CAPTIVE by two players after taking charge of an Under

A young French referee admitted 'I feared for my life' after being threatened and held captive in his locker room by players unhappy with his officiating.

Sport

37 h. ago Britain's asylum capital: We can't take any more, say locals in city where huge influx is 'damaging social cohesion' and putting 'unprecedented pressure' on public services

Scotland's second city is the largest dispersal area for asylum seekers in the UK after London - with some 3,953 sent to the city by the Home Office while their applications are being considered.

Events

42 h. ago White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors

Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDance

Economics

61 h. ago Bizarre trend for mothers shaming their own filthy council houses on TikTok with one admitting she even referred herself to social services

A bizarre trend has emerged online, with UK- based mothers shaming their own filthy houses in a bid to increase their number of TikTok followers and advocate for 'messy' living.

Politics

66 h. ago We were quizzed by social services for WEEKS when our baby girl came home from nursery with a mystery head injury... we still don't know what really happened to her

EXCLUSIVE: Violet Williams underwent a CT scan, two full body X-rays, five blood tests and spent two nights in hospital after suffering extensive bruising soon after being dropped off at nursery.

Events

3 d. ago St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson wants to see this red card rule change

The Buddies boss doesn't believe teams should be "punished twice" if referees' chiefs admit an error has been made.

Politics

3 d. ago Adolescence star backs calls to ban social media for under 16s

Australian parliament passed landmark legislation in Novemeber banning social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to access their services

Politics

9 d. ago Premier League referee admits his fiery outburst at Man United player after mind games

Mark Clattenburg has opened up on the lengths Sir Alex Ferguson would go to in a bid to gain an edge when it came to refereeing decisions during his time at Manchester United

Sport

9 d. ago Napster, now a streaming service, sells for $207m to Infinite Reality

Tech startup says it bought company once linked to music piracy to transform it into a social music platform for artistsA brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before re-emerging as a subscription music service, has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207m.The tech startup announced on Tuesday it had bought Napster in hopes of transforming the streaming service into a social music platform where artists can connect with fans and better monetize off their work. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Watch moment Lanarkshire schoolboy duets backstage with US singer and YouTube star Alex Warren

The 'Ordinary' singer-songwriter and content creator, who co-founded TikTok group The Hype House, was in the city on Friday for his Cheaper Than Therapy Tour.

Events

1 week ago Balanced budget to support sustainable health and social care in South Lanarkshire

Professor Soumen Sengupta, chief officer of the South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, said essential services will be maintained and improved.

Economics

1 week ago Falkirk health and social care services brace for impact of National Insurance hike

Members of Falkirk's IJB heard that many private providers fear they won't survive the increase in costs

Politics

1 week ago Concern as £21 million savings needed in Falkirk health and social care services

Staff and members of the public were thanked for their involvement as services were reviewed to save cash

Economics

2 w. ago Trump revokes Secret Service detail for Joe Biden’s children

President made change effective ‘immediately’ to security protection for Hunter and Ashley after a reporter’s inquiryUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended to July shortly before leaving office in January.Trump posted his intention on Truth Social after a reporter asked him about Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail: “Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer,” Trump said. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Expert issues urgent warning against 'OnlyFans stars marketed to kids' as TikTok house full of porn stars goes viral

The Miami mansion was opened by social media star Sophie Rain in December - and, with some residents aged just 19, appears to be pulling in a concerningly young audience.

Events

2 w. ago Live maggot larvae and fly infestations at Cardiff coffee shop once popular with students

Cardiff Council has published images of the filthy conditions at the former Stag Coffee site in Cathays which has now closed

Society

3 w. ago Local council borrowing £1.2 million to buy new fleet vehicles

They will be used in a number of services such as social care and highway maintenance and include six tippers costing around £220,000

Economics

3 w. ago Scots shopkeepers blast Donald Trump with 'shame on you' sign near mum's birth place

In a protest to Donald Trump, a banner displaying the message 'Shame On You' has been erected near his mother's birth place.

Politics

3 w. ago Elon Musk backs off reported plan to cut Social Security phone service after furious pushback

Elon Musk backed off his reported plot to cut off phone service for the public to the Social Security Administration following a hot cascade of criticism from Americans and their lawmakers.

Events