7 h. ago J.K. Rowling tells politicians to take trans activists' threats seriously after the Mail revealed mob is planning to smash the offices of senior ministers

The celebrated Harry Potter author took to social media platform X to describe the militant trans group Bash Back as part of a 'totalitarian movement'.

Politics

12 h. ago Deport Egyptian activist over ‘death of Zionists’ social media posts, say Tories

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship

Events

15 h. ago Successive UK governments face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el

Dissident released by Egypt was welcomed back to UK by Keir Starmer but offensive social media posts have since surfacedSuccessive UK governments are facing questions over their decision to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after past violent and offensive social media posts came to light.The dissident’s historical remarks – in which he appeared to call for violence towards “Zionists” and the police – have prompted a widespread backlash since his return from detention in Egypt on Friday. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Tories and Labour face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el

Dissident was freed by Egypt after campaign by successive UK governments but offensive posts have surfacedThe decision by successive UK governments to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been called into question after past violent and offensive social media posts came to light.The dissident’s historical remarks – in which he appeared to call for violence towards “Zionists” and the police – have prompted a widespread backlash since his return from detention in Egypt on Friday. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Teacup pigs are out and these 'real life plushies' are in: Rich Americans are paying thousands to get a Highland Cows as a pet

Once a rugged Scottish breed, Highland cows have gone viral, with social media fueling luxury demand, long waitlists and five-figure prices.

Politics

17 h. ago From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop

Online audiences seeking out authentic and passionate voices as antidote to AI-generated contentFor years, social media fame has been associated with the red carpet glamour of the Kardashians and Cristiano Ronaldo’s megawatt sporting celebrity, but millions of users globally are increasingly turning their attention to unassuming heroes drawn from everyday life.TikTok says a range of accounts, from a bird enthusiast to an Italian grandmother and a doubledecker bus fan, have grown in popularity this year as social media users latch on to authentic voices. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse puts on leggy display in ‘beautiful’ outfit for World Darts Championship coverage

SKY SPORTS host Anna Woolhouse sent fans wild after posing for a social media post at the World Darts Championship. The sport's biggest stars have been gunning for glory at Ally Pally - but it is not only those chasing the Sid Waddell Trophy that have been catching the eye. Woolhouse, 41, had admirers flooding...

Sport

18 h. ago Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

The Conservatives have called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship and deported.

Politics

18 h. ago Brigitte Bardot made haunting comment just weeks before her shock death aged 91

BRIGITTE Bardot made a chilling statement just weeks before her death at the age of 91. The iconic French actress had been angered by a death hoax in October after rumours circulated she had died. A quickly deleted post from a celebrity news social media account allegedly read: “An icon has passed away, leaving behind...

Events

19 h. ago Backlash grows over Egyptian activist’s social media posts after return to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for celebrating the return of Alaa Abd El-Fattah on Boxing Day.

Politics

20 h. ago Jurrien Timber shows true Arsenal colours as Mikel Arteta gives injury update

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber missed the Premier League clash against Brighton due to injury but attended the match and shared his delight on social media

Events

20 h. ago Brigitte Bardot's final social media posts show her doing what she loved and looking remarkably healthy without the care she relied upon in her final years

Brigitte Bardot's final posts gave fans a glimpse at the screen icon doing what she loved best - and looking remarkably well - before her death aged 91.

Politics

24 h. ago Tricky riddle sees 90% of people give up before finding the answer

A baffling riddle has gone viral on social media as only 10% of people are able to solve it - and you'll need sharp wits if you want to work out the answer

Politics

31 h. ago Trump admin accused of blurring the line between church and state with overtly religious Christmas messages

First Amendment advocates warn against sectarian social media posts

Politics

34 h. ago ITV Ant & Dec's Limitless Win fans make 'fix' claim over celebrity special

ITV viewers took to social media to complain after watching Jamie Redknapp on the Christmas special of Ant & Dec's Limitless Win on December 27

Politics

37 h. ago Brits want social media ban for kids despite 'punishment' fear

Earlier this month the country blocked millions of young people accessing the platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit and Twitch

Politics

38 h. ago New vid shows Winter Wonderland chaos as yobs throw punches & revellers hurled to floor in front of screaming families

FOOTAGE has emerged showing the moment chaos erupted at a Christmas attraction with punches thrown and revellers bowled over. The violence broke out at a Winter Wonderland event in the capital with video posted to social media showing a fight between two men over an unknown dispute. Bavarian Village in London's Hyde Park descended into anarchy on Christmas Eve. A...

Events

38 h. ago Glasgow fire LIVE as massive blaze rages near House of Gods hotel in city centre

A massive fire has erupted in Glasgow city centre, with videos shared on social media showing bright orange flames and smoke billowing into the sky

Society

38 h. ago Kennedy Center demands $1M from jazz musician who pulled out of annual Christmas Eve concert in protest at Trump renaming

Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell said on social media that he would ‘not let’ artists cancel shows at the venue ‘without consequence’

Politics

39 h. ago Harry Styles sends fans wild as he unexpectedly releases first song in two years

Harry Styles has sent fans into a frenzy after the Grammy Award-winning musician shared a very unexpected announcement on social media

Politics