78 m. ago Teens hoping to get around Australia’s social media ban are rushing to smaller apps. Where are they going?

As Meta begins deleting accounts and the deadline looms, children have already begun to flock to platforms not included in the banned list, like Coverstar, Lemon8, Yope and RednoteAustralia social media ban explained: everything you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Australia prepares to block under-16s from accessing 10 of its largest social media platforms, less prominent companies have begun courting the teen market – in some cases paying underaged influencers to promote them.One teenaged TikTok influencer said in a paid “collab” video for the app Coverstar: “The social media ban is fast approaching, but I found the new cool app we can all move to.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year

Wait, what? You mean white? Are they trolling us? Emma Joyce explains all to Nick MillerHi, Emma! I’m so pumped to find out what colour 2026 is going to be. Fill me in!Brace yourself, Nick. Every year since 1999 Pantone chooses a colour for the year, a representation of the zeitgeist – from how we’re feeling to what we’re wearing, how we’re styling our homes and even our eyebrows. Last year’s was the darker shade of beige “mocha mousse”, the year before that was the soft, warm “peach fuzz”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The most important stretches you should do after getting off a flight revealed by personal trainer

Kelsey Wells explained how being still for so long can cause muscles to 'naturally shorten and tighten'.

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3 h. ago Ed Sheeran admits he needs to prioritise his family and reveals major change in his career amid hints at marriage woes after new album release

The A Team singer, 34, who shares two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter, with his wife Cherry Seaborn, 33, explained he doesn't want to spend more time on the road away from them.

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4 h. ago Ruben Amorim explains Manchester United substitutions in West Ham draw

Man United boss has seen his tactics questioned following the 1-1 draw against West Ham

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4 h. ago Ruben Amorim explains controversial Manchester United subs vs West Ham after defensive criticism

Man Utd threw away a winning position against West Ham and Ruben Amorim came under scrutiny for his subs in the game.

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6 h. ago Walking felt impossible when I was obese but I lost 4st without fat jabs after years of failed diets – here’s my top tip

AFTER years of trying to slim down, a mother has opened up on losing over four stone without fat jabs. There was no Mounjaro or Ozempic in sight for Rachael Sacerdoti, 46, and instead, she credits a super simple tip that changed everything. The brunette explained that after years of failed diets, she has now...

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6 h. ago 'Only tool': New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy sets out his philosophy and explains why he fits with club

Frenchman says ‘style of play is about the way I live’

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7 h. ago Terrifying new theory about what caused JetBlue horror plunge that grounded thousands of Airbus jets

A JetBlue flight had to make an emergency landing in Florida after suddenly losing altitude while en route from Mexico to New Jersey.

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9 h. ago Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Chair of Fifa’s referees committee offers his supportCollina wants to ensure changes do not slow down gamePierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer. The chair of Fifa’s referees committee, speaking at a media briefing in Washington, made clear he supported the advance of technology.Collina said conversations were taking place over whether VAR could adjudicate on second yellow cards. They will continue at the next meeting of the International Football Association Board, the law-making body, in Wales next March, meaning there would be time for the ruling to come into effect for the World Cup. Collina also said discussions were ongoing over how best to combat time-wasting, including when goalkeepers go to ground, seemingly feigning injury to allow managers to hold team meetings. He added that Fifa wanted to explore AI-based innovations to help match officials and improve the g...

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10 h. ago Gen Z admit to overthinking in winter as half use bedroom to do it

Research by EXTRA found the bedroom has become overthinking HQ for over half of Gen Z, with 70% admitting they overthink more in winter months

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11 h. ago Sleep experts explain the sudden jerk you experience while dozing off

An estimated 70 per cent of people will experience it at some point in their lives

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11 h. ago How Zohran Mamdani tapped into all generations in groundbreaking campaign

Campaigning increasingly occurs in what researchers have called a ‘hybrid media’ environment

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11 h. ago Vogue Williams drops major family bombshell as she looks ahead to future

Vogue Williams has opened up about her and husband Spencer Matthews' family planning as she explains the timing of her jungle appearance

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11 h. ago Vogue Williams makes major family admission as she discusses future with Spencer Matthews

Vogue Williams has spoken about her and husband Spencer Matthews' plans to have another child, and explained her decision to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle before being eliminated

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12 h. ago Will it be a White Christmas this year? Met Office explains official definition

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas this year?

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12 h. ago Military general to claim survivors of boat strike were trying to continue their drug run when hit with second attack

Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley is expected to explain how he concluded the survivors were legitimate targets for another attack

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13 h. ago Martin Lewis warning about ISA £12,000 rule changes for anyone under 65

The personal finance expert explained how the new rules will work, and whether people will want to put money into a cash ISA

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13 h. ago Therapist explains why grounding works as we are overthinkers

Many don't go outside for days when the weather gets cold

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14 h. ago Trump’s sweeping changes to US immigration policy – here’s what to know

President orders pause on asylum claims and extra scrutiny of migrants from 19 countries after Washington shootingDonald Trump is seizing on the shooting of two national guard members, allegedly by an Afghan man, to press his immigration crackdown still farther. In the aftermath of the attack, which left guard member Sarah Beckstrom dead and colleague Andrew Wolfe in critical condition, Trump directed US Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause all pending asylum applications.USCIS followed up that announcement with more seismic shifts to immigration policy. This is how the White House is reshaping the process for requesting asylum, green cards and citizenship. Continue reading...

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