3 d. ago TikTok removes videos promoting birth control misinformation after The Independent investigation

Exclusive: Myths suggesting that birth control is more dangerous than beneficial were spreading to millions, an investigation by Hebe Campbell reveals

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7 d. ago Horrifying rape video game which encourages players to sexually assault women banned from Steam

A horrifying video game which simulates illegal sexual acts has been banned from Steam after a series of complaints, raising concerns over children's online safety and violence against women

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1 week ago Horrifying rape and incest video game tells players to be 'women's worst nightmare' and 'never take no for an answer'

A horrific rape and incest video game has sparked fury for encouraging players to be 'women's worst nightmare'.

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1 week ago Horrifying rape and incest video game tells players to be 'women's worst nightmare' and 'never take no for an answer'

A horrific rape and incest video game has sparked fury for encouraging players to be 'women's worst nightmare'.

Sport

2 w. ago Teenage Islamic convert pleads guilty to encouraging terrorism by sharing ISIS videos on social media 'for the likes'

A teenage Islamic convert from Kent has pleaded guilty to encouraging terrorism by sharing graphic ISIS videos on TikTok and Telegram, after telling police he did it "for the likes."

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3 w. ago Revealed: London university named among worst for student loan fraud in leaked report

The Student Loans Company has identified 543 fraudulent applications, amounting to £6.2 million, from students linked to University of West London

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3 w. ago Christian influencer sacked by London girls school after posting 'make your husband your king' video loses tribunal

Gozen Soydag was sacked from her role at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls after she shared a video encouraging women to ‘obey’ their husbands

Culture

4 w. ago Geyse joins Gotham FC on loan after unhappy spell at Manchester United

Brazilian forward said she had felt ‘lonely’ at WSL clubUnited say ‘wellbeing’ at heart of club’s decision-makingThe Brazilian forward Geyse has joined Gotham FC on loan from Manchester United. The move comes after the player described feeling “lonely” and being in agony after coming on as a late substitute in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Leicester earlier this month in a social media post.Her comments came on the same evening that Geyse’s agent claimed United had tried to loan her to other clubs while she attended her brother’s funeral in January. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Fraudulent student loan claims under investigation after TikTok videos encourage false applications

At least £3.7m of fraudulent student loan claims were identified last year, according to reports

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4 w. ago Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches fraud probe into fake student loan claims

Ms Phillipson directed the Public Sector Fraud Authority to help co-ordinate the response to the allegations and support the investigations already under way.

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