78 m. ago Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

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2 h. ago Strawberry Moon rises over London as 'breathtaking' views shared on social media

At one stage the Strawberry Moon looked as if it was sitting in Canary Wharf

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7 h. ago 'Most underrated city in Europe' with 'rich history' is just one hour from the UK

The social media user claimed to have found the most underrated city in Europe, sharing a short video of the destination, which is known for its incredible architecture

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9 h. ago Ballymena riots: DUP minister to be referred to standards commissioner after leisure centre fire

Prior to the fire, Gordon Lyons posted on social media that the leisure centre had been used to accommodate several people following riotous behaviour in the town of Ballymena

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9 h. ago Rioters livestream themselves burning down a HOUSE on TikTok in Ballymena after 'Romanian' teens 'tried to rape girl'

Footage shared on social media shows thugs giggling as they torch a residential home after smashing the windows and breaking in.

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10 h. ago ‘Apocalyptic’ video shows hundreds of Palestinians rushing to secure aid

Footage posted to social media shows hundreds of Palestinians rush to enter an aid site in west Rafah to secure food and supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in scenes described as "apocalyptic".

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11 h. ago Trumps says 'US soldiers will chase you down, crush you' while showing military in new video

In a menacing video posted to social media, US President Donald Trump has warned all of America's "ememies" that US soldiers will "chase" them down and "crush" them

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13 h. ago Liam Gallagher admits one major regret ahead of Oasis' first comeback show

Ahead of Oasis taking to the stage in Cardiff next month, Liam Gallagher has taken to social media and revealed that he has just one regret about the legendary band

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15 h. ago Rioters livestream themselves burning down a HOUSE on TikTok in Balleymena after 'Romanian' teens 'tried to rape girl'

Footage shared on social media shows thugs giggling as they torch a residential home after smashing the windows and breaking in.

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16 h. ago Brian Wilson dead: The Beach Boys star dies at 82 as family share tear

The Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family have announced in a tearful tribute shared on social media

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16 h. ago Treasury minister dismisses claims spending review will lead to autumn tax rises – UK politics live

Darren Jones says such claims are ‘incoherent’ and the government is allocating money that has already been raisedSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists joined a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealth Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Psyllium husk is being touted as ‘nature’s Ozempic’ – here’s what experts say

It often looks like tiny wood shavings or a gloopy gel, and experts say it has benefits – but make sure to take it with lots of waterGen Z in the US: tell us how you spend your moneyAs Ozempic and similar GLP-1s have transformed the world of weight loss, health companies and influencers have been scrambling to find “nature’s Ozempic” – cheaper, non-prescription products they claim can help with weight loss. The latest buzzy supplement? Psyllium husk.“Psyllium husk has become popular thanks to a wave of social media influencers and wellness personalities touting its ability to suppress appetite, regulate digestion and even mimic the effects of more costly medications,” says Lena Beal, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But comparing it to Ozempic is “oversimplified and misleading”, she warns. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Speculation mounts that Trump is using a ‘hidden leg brace’ in the wake of his Air Force One fall

The unsubstantiated claims are doing the rounds on social media, as users have zoomed in on images of the president’s legs taken after the fall

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18 h. ago Groom's shocking reaction to his 'beautiful bride' at the altar goes viral

Video of the incident has generated millions of views on social media, prompting the couple to respond to all of the attention.

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18 h. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ – UK politics live

Chancellor delivers spending review, claiming asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists joined a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealth Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Chris Robinson dead: General Hospital and WWII series star dies aged 86

General Hospital actor and star of WWII series 12 O'Clock High has died at the age of 86, his friend has confirmed in a sad update on social media

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19 h. ago Deacon Blue star 'seriously ill' as Scots band make heartbreaking show announcement

Founding member of the Scots band James (Jim) Prime has been hospitalised and is being looked after by intensive care staff as the band made an announcement on social media.

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19 h. ago Protesters have a right to wear masks – despite Trump’s double standard | Jan

Standing by one’s identity makes sense in certain contexts. But there is a host of valid reasons for lawful demonstrators to remain anonymousDo protesters have a right to hide their faces? Donald Trump, who likes to show and see his own face as often as possible, clearly does not think so. One demand to universities has been that they outlaw masking at demonstrations; in response to protests in California, the US president demanded on social media that anyone wearing a mask be arrested immediately.Never mind the apparent double standard, as Ice agents refuse to take off face coverings and hide their name tags, defying any accountability; there is a widespread sense that standing by one’s identity is a crucial part of standing up to unjust power. In fact, that intuition is at the core of civil disobedience. But it is not plausible in our present moment; what’s more, there is a long countervailing tradition of validating citizens’ right to anonymity. As recently as the mid-1990s, it w...

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20 h. ago ‘Please walk away from Harry Potter’: why the stars of HBO’s new TV show are in for decades of social media hell

The internet is already exploding about Katherine Parkinson, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu signing up to the new Hogwarts adventures – and it hasn’t even started filmingHBO announced on Monday that it has cast nine further roles for its Harry Potter series. Recognisable faces such as Katherine Parkinson (Molly Weasley), Johnny Flynn (Lucius Malfoy) and Daniel Rigby (Vernon Dursley) have been joined by the newcomers Leo Earley, Alessia Leoni and Sienna Moosah. Well, RIP their mentions.We have been here before – recently and often. Harry Potter has become such a febrile battleground that the pattern has already become well worn. When John Lithgow was announced as Dumbledore, he revealed that a friend had sent him a link to an article entitled: “An open letter to John Lithgow: Please walk away from Harry Potter.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Texas governor orders national guard to deploy for protests in San Antonio

Greg Abbott says troops ‘on standby’ in response to local police request ahead of planned protests this weekLA protests – live updatesThe governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has ordered the state’s national guard to deploy to the city of San Antonio ahead of immigration-related protests planned for this week, saying the soldiers are “on standby”.Abbott posted on social media early on Wednesday that the national guard “will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order. Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest.” Continue reading...

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