48 h. ago Tycoon wins gagging order against social media influencer accused of £1million explicit pictures blackmail attempt

The man - who cannot be identified - is a devout muslim and widower who brought the latest stage of his bid to prevent the woman from revealing intimate images of him.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘It never happened – but the picture says it did’: 28 fake images that fooled the world

From the pope in a puffer to the Princess of Wales and family, baby Hitler to Mussolini on horseback, people have always manipulated photographs, whether for political power, image control – or just for fun “Pictures or it didn’t happen.” So runs the immediate social media retort to any claim deemed too extraordinary to be true. Carried within it is an assumption shared across the globe which has held firm almost since the invention of the camera: that the ultimate form of proof is the photograph. The idea is so strongly fixed in the human mind, it has acquired the status of a law of nature, one obvious even to a child: the camera never lies.Except it does, as the images collected here vividly attest. We may think of AI deepfakes, and their Photoshop predecessors, as thoroughly modern menaces, corrupting a previously innocent, reliable medium, but we would be wrong. It turns out people have been doctoring photos, manipulating and meddling, from the start. “Honest” Abe Lincoln was no...

Politics

4 d. ago Lock, Stock star rushed to hospital for 'major surgery' as pal asks for 'prayers'

Lock, Stock actor Nick Moran was seen lying in intensive care in a worrying picture posted on social media as a friend shared an update into his health with fans

Politics

5 d. ago Madonna's real face revealed after she shared heavily filtered social media picture

The legendary singer, 60, bundled up in a black jacket, beanie, and sunglasses as she went for a bike ride through the sprawling park.

Politics

5 d. ago Zara McDermott shares first picture with new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson on social media as they enjoy date in Malibu after confirming relationship

On Thursday, the pair head out on a brunch date in Malibu, California , with Zara sharing a snap of their food to Instagram.

Politics

6 d. ago Tom Daley snapped in Edinburgh enjoying famous tourist spots

The Olympic diver uploaded pictures to social media on Wednesday afternoon infront of Edinburgh Castle.

Politics

1 week ago Urgent warning issued after TikTokers reveal how to steal Lime bike batteries to make illegal upgrades

Several posts (pictured) on the social media app tell viewers how to remove the batteries from the popular electric bikes, available to rent out in cities across the UK, and get around their safety features.

Events

2 w. ago People are only just realising the hidden meanings within the codes on their boarding passes

Your boarding pass is more than just a ticket to your flight; it contains layers of information, including a series of codes with hidden meanings - but what do they say about each passenger?

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Wright's family flood social media with baby Palma pictures as they hail his and Michelle Keegan's 'princess'

It was Michelle Keegan who confirmed the family had come together to celebrate Mothering Sunday with them cooing over her and Mark's newborn daughter, Palma

Events

2 w. ago Justin Bieber fans say the same thing as he shares ultra rare pic of son Jack

Justin Bieber has sparked concern amongst his fans in the recent weeks and months, and he took to social media today to share a sweet - but very rare picture - of his son Jack

Politics

3 w. ago Ella Baron on Adolescence and the dangers social media pose to teenage boys – cartoon

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Politics

3 w. ago Coronation Street star 'gives away' Rovers Return spoiler as they film final scenes after 13 years

The actor officially filmed his final scenes and took to social media with a picture from the famous street

Culture