4 h. ago Taylor Swift breaks the internet as millions tune in for New Heights debut

Taylor Swift and New Heights podcast host Travis Kelce's highly-anticipated episode crashed YouTube after an overwhelming number of people flocked to the stream and watched

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4 h. ago Just in time for Halloween? Ibiza Final Boss costume is for sale online

Jack Kay, 26, became an internet celebrity after he was filmed 'cutting shapes' on the party island with a gold chain, sunglasses and a baby pink cup in his hand.

Economics

7 h. ago Russia clamps down on WhatsApp and Telegram over data sharing

Calls via foreign-owned platforms curbed as critics say Kremlin is pushing for greater control over Russia’s internetRussia has announced restrictions on the messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.Moscow has clashed with foreign tech platforms for several years over content and data storage in a simmering dispute that intensified after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Critics say Russia is trying to expand its control over the country’s internet space. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Sashi Perera: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The lawyer turned comedian and author shares her favourite online lols, from Michael Bolton as Erin Brockovich to David Attenborough narrating tortoise sex Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI love the internet. People from the time before the internet always talk about how great that time was. They’re lying. Some things were exactly the same: there was love and war, and people pushed doors clearly marked “pull”, especially if someone was watching. But we had to bear these experiences without a tool to ferret out as much information as possible about anything or anyone at any time. So it was definitely a worse time.When a dial-up connection came into my life at 12, I threw myself at the internet with the intensity usually reserved for Backstreet Boys dances. I’ve aggressively communicated on every virtual platform since its inception, and the best bit is the link to all the funnies.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend...

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15 h. ago Ibiza Final Boss releases 'absolute banger' single as fans go crazy for cheeky lyrics

Ibiza Final Boss is riding high this summer as the man of the moment. After being catapulted into internet stardom he is now launching a music career with a song that fans have already dubbed a 'banger'

Economics

24 h. ago “This is insane”: Jane Dunn on baking for Saturday Kitchen, internet fame and saying no to The Bear life

Baker and blogger Jane Dunn talks to Ella Walker about swapping high-stress kitchens for cake, becoming an internet sensation by accident, and why she’ll always choose joy over perfection – and pudding over pressure

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35 h. ago Serial shoplifter spared prison four times because she's a single mum is finally jailed after stealing £3.2k of designer sunglasses

Kayleigh Bradley, 37, preyed on shopkeepers using a foil lined bag and a small 'detagger' she had bought on the internet to beat the security alarms.

Events

44 h. ago Life and times of Ibiza Final Boss – girlfriend woe, criminal dad and truth behind hair

Jack Kay shot to fame after a video of him on the White Isle with a Lego-style haircut, chunky gold chain, huge shades and bulging shoulders went viral, sparking memes and jokes across the internet

Events

44 h. ago Urgent warning over ‘dangerous’ fake Labubu dolls being sold in UK

Labubus have swept the internet in recent weeks, with the fuzzy plush toys dividing the public

Events

53 h. ago Only an actual genius can solve this 'fiendish' puzzle in less than 30 seconds

A tricky riddle is leaving the internet baffled as only a true genius can solve it in less than 30 seconds - but will you get it correct? This devilish puzzle ought to be child's play

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60 h. ago You got disconnected: AOL ditches 1990s relic and ends its dial

AOL is killing its dial-up internet.

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63 h. ago Ibiza Final Boss trim keeps him 'looking sharp' and he's had it for years, says 'top barber'

Jack Kay — who caused an internet sensation on the party island with his barnet, facial hair and sunglasses — has had his trademark mop for at least two years, his barber said

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63 h. ago Bad dates and bath bombs: 10 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh fringe 2025

The festival’s best joke award may have been binned this year, but the one-liners keep coming. Here are our favourites• 10 of the funniest jokes from the 2024 fringeOlaf Falafel: We named our children War and Peace – it’s a long story.Andrew Doherty: At my lowest, I was kicked out of the museum for being inappropriate with Michelangelo’s David. I’d hit rock bottom. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Final Boss meaning explained as Ibiza raver Jack Kay returns to party island

Jack Kay has become an internet sensation after a video of him dancing in a club in Ibiza went viral - with many dubbing him the Ibiza Final Boss. But where does the term come from?

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3 d. ago Half a cup of sugar a day? Scientists take on the latest controversial health trend

Going against decades of ingrained health education, Leanne Ratcliffe, who found internet fame in the 2010s eating 50 bananas a day as part of her fruitarian diet, has found a new cause to get behind. Kyle MacNeill speaks to the health influencer on her controversial lifestyle – and asks experts what they make of it

Science

3 d. ago Eerie £3m mansion with sprawling treehouse in back garden is patrolled 24/7 by security dog team... despite being abandoned for years

A car parked outside, a treehouse connected by a rope bridge - the mystery shrouding an abandoned mansion in Bristol has puzzled internet sleuths for years.

Economics

3 d. ago Simple math equation leaves people bewildered as they forget 'golden rule'

The internet is torn over the elementary-level math equation, with people suggesting conflicting answers based on their approaches.

Politics

3 d. ago Ibiza Final Boss gets public message from Bonnie Blue as he 'can't be slayed'

Jack Kaye, 26, shot to global internet fame when a video of him busting a move on an Ibiza dance floor with his distinctive bob haircut and dress sense went viral

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3 d. ago Yungblud says Ozzy Osbourne 'meant everything to him' and admits the Black Sabbath star's death was 'overwhelming' after hearing the news while 'cut off on an island with no internet connection'

Yungblud tearfully revealed that the late Ozzy Osbourne 'meant everything to him' in a new interview this week.

Events

4 d. ago New York state could owe $10 million for internet famous P’Nut the Squirrel’s execution

Social media star Peanut, also known as P'nut, and a raccoon named Fred, were euthanized by officials last year

Economics