84 m. ago Trump's two most popular Cabinet secretaries are the ones who clashed with Elon Musk

Two of President Donald Trump 's most popular cabinet secretaries clashed with Elon Musk during his 130-day period at the White House as a special advisor to the president.

Politics

89 m. ago TV presenter Patricia Fuenmayor dies aged 51 after tragic battle with cancer

TV presenter and former Miss South America winner Patricia Fuenmayor has died aged 51 after being diagnosed with cancer, her network has announced on social media

Events

2 h. ago From Gaza prisoner to ‘the Israeli agent’: how rise of Abu Shabab could ignite new phase of war

In email exchange, leader of clan that Israel acknowledges arming blames Hamas for war and for looting of aid trucksOn 7 October 2023, Yasser abu Shabab was languishing in a Hamas-run jail in Gaza on charges of drug trafficking. With the outbreak of the conflict, the Palestinian from Rafah managed to leave prison, though the circumstances of his release remain unclear to this day.For a while, Abu Shabab vanished from sight. That changed last week when Israeli defence officials acknowledged they had begun arming a clan that calls itself the Anti-Terror Service. It consists of about 100 armed men who operate in eastern Rafah under the command of Abu Shabab, whose nickname is “the Israeli agent” and who is described as a “traitor” on social media in the territory. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Social media giants can ‘get on’ and tackle fraud cases, says City watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority said fraud was set to become one of the most ‘profound issues’ facing regulators.

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3 h. ago Liam Gallagher threatens to quit social media after big announcement backlash

Liam Gallagher has been ramping up excitement for the upcoming Oasis reunion tour but fans were left less than impressed by his latest 'big announcement'

Events

3 h. ago The 'con' that Trump never saw coming as Elon 'crosses the Rubicon'

When Elon Musk spectacularly torched his relationship with Donald Trump, it seemed the Big Beautiful Bill was to blame. But privately issues ran deeper.

Politics

3 h. ago Love Island fans threaten to 'call Ofcom' as star could be removed from ITV villa

Love Island viewers have been graced with a brand new lineup but after ITV's first promised twist, fans at home have taken to social media to share their concerns

Events

4 h. ago Everything we know so far about Ballymena disorder as Northern Ireland gripped by riots

Police spent Monday night trying to control angry mobs in Ballymena. Footage on social media showed riot cops carrying plastic shields as they responded to an anti-immigration protest in the Co Antrim town.

Politics

5 h. ago Pete Wicks announces 'big news' as decision supported after backing Sam Thompson's emotional charity feat

The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 star was flooded with praise and support as he shared the announcement on social media

Politics

6 h. ago Against Identity by Alexander Douglas review – a superb critique of contemporary self

A philosopher challenges us to forget about ourselves in this powerfully strange counterblast to identity fetishismIdentity is something socially negotiated, both claimed and given. I cannot be French if that nation does not exist; I can’t be a doctor if no one will grant me a medical degree. Social media, however, promises that we can don or doff identities like so many digital masks. We may become persuaded that identities are private goods over which we have rights of ownership and choice, that we can freely select what we “identify as”. The heightened salience of identity in modern political discourse thus represents an unwitting internalisation of the neoliberal view of humans as atomised individuals who navigate life purely by expressing consumer preferences.The idea that the identity of the speaker should count when assessing his or her argument is what the right used to denounce as “identity politics” (now subsumed under the general concept of “wokeness”), tho...

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7 h. ago Olivia Attwood feud erupts as Maura Higgins takes drastic action with her and Pete Wicks

Maura Higgins has reportedly ditched Pete Wicks from her social media months after their split. And it appears that his close pal Olivia Attwood has also had the chop by the Irish beauty.

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7 h. ago TikTok sends Gen Z wild over specific hobby popular with pensioners in the UK

Birdwatching has become a massive trend on social media among younger Brits - meanwhile an increasing number of us are jetting off for wildlife holidays instead of boozy getaways

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Parenthood is messy’: what it’s really like to raise a child – in pictures

Aware that social media paints an unrealistic picture of ‘perfect’ parenting, Kirsten Lewis spent 15 years capturing the raw reality of life with kids. Her message? Your children love you! Continue reading...

Society

10 h. ago The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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10 h. ago Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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10 h. ago In Spain, a chat on the doorstep is a custom worth preserving in the digital age | María Ramírez

It’s great to see so much support for the value of ‘taking the breeze’ – the authorities must respect public space tooThe mayor of a small town in southern Spain felt compelled, a few days ago, to clarify that there is no new municipal ban on older women sitting out on the pavement in their own chairs. He was responding to a furious online backlash directed mostly at the town’s police after they posted a message on social media urging the residents of Santa Fe to show “civility” by not sitting in the streets in the late hours disturbing neighbours.This plea for respect for the public space was hardly a draconian law and order crackdown: it was a reasonably worded reminder. “We know that putting chairs or tables outside the door is a tradition in many towns,” it said, “but public spaces are regulated. If the police ask you to remove them, do so out of respect and in the interests of coexistence.”María Ramírez is a journalist and the deputy managing editor of elDiario.es, a news outle...

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14 h. ago The Latest: RFK Jr. removes entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Robert F

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17 h. ago Love Island fans spot huge problem just minutes into new series

As the new cast of Love Island was introduced on ITV on Monday night, viewers had one complaint about the girls in this year's series. as they took to social media

Politics

18 h. ago Nick Knowles, 62, and new wife Katie Dadzie, 34, share a glimpse into their lavish wedding with a VERY cheeky nod to his TV success as they pose in a photobooth before hitting dance floor

Nick Knowles and Katie Dadzie have shared a glimpse into their lavish wedding on social media on Monday as they partied into the night after tying the knot over the weekend.

Culture

19 h. ago Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki reveals truth about her 'secret love child' with Elon Musk amid claims he boasted about fathering baby with a Japanese singer

Ashley St. Clair's recent claim that Elon Musk fathered a child with a Japanese pop star sparked a global guessing game, with J-Pop fans taking to social media with theories.

Society