3 h. ago Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn – podcast

From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experienceThe release of the hit Netflix drama Adolescence this month has unleashed a wave of panic around teenage boys. Keir Starmer said the UK “may have a problem with boys and young men”, while parents began worried conversations about their children’s online lives. But how true to life is it?Michael Conroy, who has been going into schools to train teachers and professionals about boys’ personal development for years, says he has seen a shift in what he hears about. “Just 10 years ago, we didn’t have young men speaking in very sexualised ways to female teachers, quite a few in the same school.” He sees the ubiquity of pornography as a huge factor, with boys as young as 11 using it obsessively. “I’m getting invited to work with primary schools now.” The knock-on effect, he says, is an unrealistic a...

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12 h. ago Kids as young as five attacking teachers as UK schools recovering from impact of Covid

The impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns is still being felt in schools, teachers have said, as data shows a shocking rise in physical attacks on adults by children as young as five

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16 h. ago Driver, 50, killed in 'road rage attack' was 'kind and inspirational' primary school teacher who asked pupils to help him propose to his wife

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Bowles, 50, died after police were called to reports of two motorists fighting close to a roundabout, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday evening.

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18 h. ago Sexual assault allegations seem to be a badge of honor in Trump’s America. Was #MeToo an epic failure?

The push to end sexual violence has sparked a revenge campaign setting fire to women’s rights and pushing young men to the right. But organizers can learn from the movement’s lossesDressed in his trademark sunglasses and a skintight black T-shirt, Andrew Tate strode into a Las Vegas arena like a returning king. He was there to watch Power Slap, a UFC offshoot where people slap each other in the face with such force that doctors say it could lead to brain damage and death.Days earlier, Tate and his brother Tristan had been in Romania, their assets seized, awaiting trial on human trafficking charges. But following reported conversations between Romanian officials and the Trump administration, the Romanian government lifted a travel ban on the brothers. Now, as a heavily male crowd watched men slap one another so hard they collapsed, the UFC president, Dana White, warmly embraced the Tates. White, a Meta board member who was once caught on camera slapping his own wife, smiled at the Ta...

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47 h. ago Model Brianna Stern sues Andrew Tate for sexual assault and battery in Los Angeles court

Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend, model Brianna Stern, has filed a lawsuit against the influencer, claiming he sexually assaulted and battered her during their 10 month relationship.

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55 h. ago Christian influencer sacked by London girls school after posting 'make your husband your king' video loses tribunal

Gozen Soydag was sacked from her role at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls after she shared a video encouraging women to ‘obey’ their husbands

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65 h. ago Village primary school where relationships with parents are 'fractured' put in special measures

Primary where most pupils don't make progress they should and relationships with parents are "fractured" is put into special measures

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3 d. ago Andrew Tate's devastated girlfriend reveals his four chilling words before leaving Beverly Hills Hotel where he nearly left her unconscious during sex

Stern documented harrowing allegations against Tate in an Instagram post, adding that ultimately she 'still loves him' and fears it may be a result of 'Stockholm Syndrome.'

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3 d. ago Farage rails against equality policies and says he is ‘not a fan’ of Andrew Tate

The Reform UK leader praised Donald Trump’s US administration for scrapping policies aimed at improving equality in American workplaces.

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3 d. ago Andrew Tate’s girlfriend claims he choked her during sex in an LA hotel room leading to ER visit

The self-proclaimed ‘misogynist influencer’ has previously denied all existing allegations against him as he faces sexual misconduct charges in the UK and human trafficking charges in Romania

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3 d. ago Andrew Tate sent his girlfriend to the ER while on US visit, she alleges

The self-proclaimed ‘misogynist influencer’ has previously denied all existing allegations against him as he faces sexual misconduct charges in the UK and human trafficking charges in Romania

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3 d. ago Who are the toxic manosphere influencers parents should be aware of?

The internet is rife with misogyny nowadays, and the content creators responsible for it are garnering massive teenage audiences

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3 d. ago My son was 'red pilled' like on Adolescence by influencers like Andrew Tate

Rachel Parker noticed her son Spencer, now 15, repeating misogynistic things he had heard influencers say online when he was just 11 years old.

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3 d. ago Misogynist influencer Andrew Tate faces new assault claims as girlfriend says he choked her during sex

Model Bri Stern, 24, filed a police report accusing Andrew, 38, of attacking her during a rough sexual encounter at a Beverly Hills Hotel earlier this month - which saw her almost lose conciousness

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3 d. ago Andrew Tate's girlfriend makes shocking sexual assault allegation against influencer following his return to US

The disgraced influencer returned to the United States last month after years in Romania in prison and under house arrest facing criminal sex trafficking charges.

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4 d. ago Disgusting new incest allegations against 'gangbang' teacher 'who made victims wear Scream mask'

The shocking allegations have been made against Indiana teacher Brittany Fortinberry, 31, who is facing almost 30 charges related to child sexual abuse.

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4 d. ago Kirkgunzeon pupils show community spirit in village clean up

The pupils from Kirkgunzeon Primary School took part in the recent Spring Clean Scotland campaign.

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6 d. ago Andrew Tate claims Ron DeSantis made mistake about him after being ‘hijacked by the media’

Andrew Tate claims Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was “hijacked by the media” and now “understands he made a mistake” after saying Tate was “not welcome” in Florida.

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6 d. ago Councillor pays visit to East Kilbride primary school as part of lesson in Fairtrade

P7 pupils of St Leonard's Primary have been learning about Jobs for the Future and Skills for Life in their Learning for Sustainability lessons.

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6 d. ago Andrew Tate boasts he 'can go on vacation any time' after flying back from US and complaining 'it cost $185k to return to Romania to sign a piece of paper' as he appears at police station

Andrew Tate has today bragged that he can 'go on vacation any time' as he appeared at a Romanian police station after returning to the country from the US. 

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