56 m. ago US Open champion slapped with shock accusations over 'act of vandalism' at Oakmont

Former title winner is having fingers pointed at him on social media

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3 h. ago David Beckham shares rare insight into relationship with mum after knighthood

Sir David Beckham's mum remains very private on social media, with most of her accounts private - but since his knighthood a very sweet post she dedicated to him has emerged

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6 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham's friends say they are 'not surprised' he failed to acknowledge David's knighthood

While the former England football captain was inundated with congratulatory messages from his family across social media, 26-year-old Brooklyn publicly remained silent.

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10 h. ago Woman gets 'giant nose' fixed for £10k – but then her life took a dark turn

It took a social media star around 10 years to save up for a life-changing surgery, but just a few weeks following that, her life completely changed in a huge twist

Economics

14 h. ago Lindsay Lohan's husband makes rare comment about star after keeping romance private

Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's husband Bader Shammas has shared a gushing tribute to her in a rare update on their love life having chosen to keep details private

Politics

18 h. ago Five star Ritchie Neville announces engagement to 'nicest soul ever' in sweet post

Five star Ritchie Neville has announced he is engaged to the 'nicest soul ever' as he shared a sweet post on his social media page alongside a snap of his new fiancée

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20 h. ago ‘There’s nothing else like it’: the Ritz is crowned best restaurant in the UK

Described by judges as ‘London’s most decadent dining room’, the 119-year-old venue topped the National Restaurant awards’ list this weekIt is lunchtime in central London and hungry patrons are filing into the newly crowned best restaurant in the country.This time, it is not a sparsely furnished warehouse conversion where you have to squint to see your natural wine. Nor is it a buzzy A-list hotspot, where the chefs will vet your social media before you have even arrived. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Justin Bieber shares rare photos of baby son Jack after sparking fears with troubling posts

Bieber, who has recently sparked concern over his erratic social media posts, shared a set of images with his baby son Jack

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20 h. ago Love Island's Georgia Harrison 'beyond honoured' as she makes history with MBE award

Love Island's Georgia Harrison took to social media to thank her followers after being awarded an MBE by King Charles as she was named in the King's Birthday Honours List

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24 h. ago ‘It’s not tokenistic’: how The Assembly became an international hit

Unpredictable questions from neurodivergent audience have created perfect interview format for social media ageIt is an interview like no other. One which has seen Emmanuel Macron confronted over whether it was right to marry his former teacher and Danny Dyer probed about whether he has a joint bank account with his wife. Celebrities have been caught off guard, or left sobbing and laughing in equal measure.The Assembly, in which an audience of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people ask unpredictable, probing and often remarkably direct questions of a celebrity, has won plaudits and rave reviews since launching in 2022. It has now become an international phenomenon. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago ‘Where are the foreigners’: does a facile explanation lie behind Ballymena’s outbreak of hate?

Northern Ireland faces stark questions over the racism, xenophobia and intolerance that has forced families from abroad to fleeFirst came the shouts as the crowd worked its way through narrow terraced streets, proclaiming its mission to rid the town of “scum”. Then came the shattered glass as rocks exploded through windows. Then the flames, licking up curtains and spreading to sofas, carpets, books and framed pictures until smoke billowed into the summer night.They might have been scenes from another century, another country, but they played out in Northern Ireland this week in the glare of rolling news and social media, which recorded a soundtrack of glee and hate. “Where are the foreigners?” the mob shouted. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Martin Brundle makes feelings clear as FIA confirm race steward has been AXED for Canada GP

Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle has taken to social media after the FIA confirmed that steward Derek Warwick would not be working on this weekend's Grand Prix in Montreal

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26 h. ago Gen Z and gen Alpha brought a raw, messy aesthetic to social media. Why does it feel as inauthentic as ever? | Eugene Healey

The glossy perfection of millennial content gave way to something that felt more ‘real’. But that was a mirage – and brands quickly caught onEugene Healey is a brand strategy consultant, educator and creatorAuthenticity is the great mirage of the modern age. Its promise – to live unmediated, in full accordance with our values and beliefs – feels like the ideal we’re always reaching for before it vanishes beyond the horizon. And ironically, the more we try to prove we’re authentic online, the more we seem to accelerate its disappearance.As Generations Z and Alpha joined social media, they responded to the cultural demand for perfection with chaos – raw, unfiltered, deliberately messy content. The curated feed of flatlays gave way to the sloppy photo dump; the finstas; the bedrotting. Finally, our real lives represented on screen. Finally, something real.Eugene Healey is a brand strategy consultant, educator and creator Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Woke LGBT publication sparks outrage after asking if Anne Frank 'was a lesbian or bisexual'

A progressive LGBTQ media outlet has sparked outrage on social media after speculating about the sexuality of Anne Frank.

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40 h. ago Rochelle Humes' new denim dress from Next has shoppers swooning on social media

Rochelle Humes' latest collection with Next has dropped, with some seriously swoonworthy pieces for summer including a maxi denim dress

Politics

40 h. ago Todd Chrisley returns to social media after Trump pardon to congratulate his son

‘Welcome back Todd we've missed you,’ one person commented on Chrisley’s Instagram return

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40 h. ago Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines over trans athlete row amid right

Biles apologizes for personal attack on GainesFox News airs 17 segments on Biles-Gaines rowHost calls Biles ‘mentally weak’ after apologySimone Biles has apologized for making personal remarks about Riley Gaines in a heated online exchange over transgender athlete participation in sports, even as conservative media figures continued to attack the gymnast.The most decorated gymnast in history, Biles had called Gaines “truly sick” and a “sore loser” in a viral social media post after Gaines misgendered a Minnesota high school softball player who is transgender. Biles later said her frustration was directed at the system that puts athletes in difficult positions and that singling out an underage player crossed a line. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago ‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post.

Politics

41 h. ago McFly's Tom Fletcher forced to apologise for unfortunate post after Air India crash

McFly star Tom Fletcher has issued an apology after he shared a post about planes on social media the day an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing hundreds

Events

43 h. ago Kenyan police officer appears in court amid protests over death in custody

James Mukhwana prosecuted after death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher arrested after criticising police on social mediaA Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused rage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the country’s security forces.Constable James Mukhwana is the first police officer to be arrested over the death of Albert Ojwang, a secondary school teacher who was arrested on 6 June in Homa Bay county in western Kenya after criticising a senior police official on social media. After his arrest Ojwang was driven about 350km to Nairobi, where he died two days later. Continue reading...

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