56 m. ago At least 32 people killed after heavy rain causes flash flooding in northern Pakistan

A family died at the Swat river, with eyewitnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat river in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as eyewitnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

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58 m. ago Vernon Kay says he's 'stepped away' from social media after 'grim' realisation

Vernon Kay has spoken about the negative effects of social media on mental health and how he has taken the decision to 'step away' from the platforms as a result

Politics

1 hour ago Coronation Street star Sonia Ibrahim gives birth and shares baby's adorable name

Coronation Street star Sonia Ibrahim has announced the birth of her second child with a sweet social media post - and she's also revealed her new baby's name

Politics

2 h. ago Want to get the perfect candid photo? People claim this is a foolproof hack although it makes you look ridiculous

Social media users have shared a 'foolproof' hack for nailing the 'perfect candid picture' - but prepare to look absolutely ridiculous in public while doing it.

Culture

3 h. ago Woman in Tenerife orders fish and chips but her bill leaves people floored

Caitlin, who documents her life in Tenerife online, recently visited a new food spot in Los Cristianos and decided to share her findings with social media users - they were floored by the price

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3 h. ago 'He set my car on fire' – industry insider lifts lid on social media stars in real life

Does your favourite social media influencer live with their heads in the clouds or are they far more down to earth than you think? Industry insider Samham now reveals the answer

Events

4 h. ago Inside Dubai's dark underbelly as models lured to sick 'Porta

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Dubai is known for its glitzy lifestyle that draws hundreds of social media influencers and reality TV stars - but inside, there's a dark secret that has sparked concern for the welfare of women travelling to the popular tourism hotspot

Politics

4 h. ago Boxing tonight: Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr TV channel, live stream UK start time and fight card

Jake Paul takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the early hours of Sunday morning in a fight that could see the social media star handed a world title shot

Sport

4 h. ago Home discomforts send Trump rushing to project image of global patriarch

The tortured progress of the president’s tax-and-spend bill is likely to bring his supporters a big, ugly surprise – little wonder he was so keen to turn the focus to Iran and Nato“Daddy’s home.” So said a social media post from the White House, accompanied by a video featuring the song Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) by Usher and images of Donald Trump at the Nato summit in The Hague.The US president’s fundraising allies were quick to market $35 T-shirts with his image and the word after Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, referred to Trump’s criticism of Israel and Iran over violations of a ceasefire by quipping: “And then Daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get [them to] stop.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham reaches out to family member in heartfelt post during 'family feud'

Brooklyn Beckham took to social media with a sweet message for dad David's mum Sandra on her special day, following his rumoured rift with the rest of the Beckhams

Politics

5 h. ago Sophie Turner 'reunites' with aristocrat boyfriend Peregrine Pearson at Glastonbury amid split rumours

The pair were rumoured to have parted ways after unfollowing each other on social media earlier this year

Politics

5 h. ago Katie Price forced to delete birthday post for daughter Princess in awkward blunder

Katie Price reportedly took to social media to wish her eldest daughter Princess a happy birthday but ended up deleting the post as she'd got her dates mixed up

Politics

6 h. ago Bonnie Blue reveals what really happened after Premier League match ban

EXCLUSIVE: Controversial figure and adult social media star, Bonnie Blue has shared her true intentions behind visiting the Nottingham Forest stadium after getting kicked out twice

Politics

7 h. ago Less death, more social media: Formula One films decades apart reveal a changed world | Emma John

The new Brad Pitt F1 movie offers a glossy exhilarating ride but its 1960s predecessor Grand Prix goes beneath the bonnet‘Let’s try to get the season off to a good start, shall we? Drive the car. Don’t try to stand it on its bloody ear.”Have you watched the movie? It’s about a rule-breaking American Formula One driver, the kind who blows past blue flags and crashes into his own teammate. You must have heard of it. They shot it in real race cars, across some of the most prestigious circuits in the world. It even had contemporary world championship drivers making notable cameos on the track. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago EastEnders legend Haluk Bilginer looks unrecognisable after making dramatic TV return

Early fans of BBC soap EastEnders may not have recognised an actor who returned decades later to star in a BBC2 series, with his social media also showing him in a different light

Events

8 h. ago Ugly truth about beauty rating apps which 'distort child's sense of who they are'

Experts link 'prettiness' rating apps to anxiety and bullying in kids, while a new study warned the increasingly image-manipulated social media may even have a greater effect on mental health than seeing violence

Politics

11 h. ago Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez slammed as 'tacky' by Katie Couric on WEDDING DAY in nasty social media post

Katie Couric both shocked and delighted her fans when she lobbed a nasty comment at Jeff Bezos' new bride Lauren Sanchez.

Politics

11 h. ago Brits urged to leave one appliance door open before going away on holiday

Social media influencer Anna Louisa revealed her top tips and tricks before heading off on holiday and you'll thank yourself for it on your return

Politics

13 h. ago 'I pray my mother burns in hell': These words seem unthinkable from a son. But read the unfathomable things 'abusive monster' Kate did to his beautiful cancer

Just days before she lost her young life to cancer , 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani turned to social media to showcase the healthy foods and sweat therapies she believed were curing her

Events

14 h. ago A good deal or a good deal of waste? How to be more conscious about your consumption during sales periods

Understanding your brain on sale is the first step. Here are some practical measures to ensure you only buy things you need – or items that truly bring you joy in the long termChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhether the discount is offered on social media, via email or in a banner on your favourite website, if a business you’ve ever been a patron of is having a sale you can be sure they’ll find a way to tell you.“Temporary sales events are aimed at leveraging FOMO,” says Jason Pallant, a senior lecturer in marketing at RMIT University. “The idea is to make consumers feel like they will miss out on a great bargain if they don’t buy something right away.” Continue reading...

Economics