2 h. ago Perfume brands fighting a ‘lost cause’ against cheap dupes, say lawyers

Luxury companies need greater protection from imitators gaining the approval of social media influencers, as trademarking scent is almost impossible, experts sayOne perfume smells suspiciously like a £355 bottle of Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum. Another, which has notes of grapefruit, rose and Levantine spice, is reminiscent of a £215 bottle of Penhaligon’s Halfeti. But unlike those luxury brands, these “dupe scents” can cost as little as a fiver.As many as half of UK consumers are now thought to have succumbed to the social media craze for cheap perfumes “inspired by” well-known luxury fragrances. And lawyers now say perfume brands and beauty companies need greater legal protection from rivals who imitate their products. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Video shows Wales international drop to his knees as he announces cruel news

A sad video showed the Welshman take a knee in the middle of the match before posting on social media

Culture

2 h. ago DVLA says 'don't forget' to do this as drivers could be fined £1,000

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers in the UK via social media

Economics

2 h. ago Area 51 mystery tower on Google Maps prompts 'alien tech' claims

A mystifying tower spotted online at Area 51 has prompted new theories into the secret Nevada site - with some social media users claiming aliens could be behind the odd structure

Politics

3 h. ago Big Brother's AJ Odudu admits 'chaos' as she gives backstage glimpse into eviction night

Celebrity Big Brother host AJ Odudu shared with fans the 'chaos' of eviction night after posting a candid video on her social media during the Late and Live show

Events

4 h. ago Melanie Sykes opens up about her devastating 'lottery' health battle

BBC star Melanie Sykes has opened up on her health battle to her fans, sharing her experiences of two private conditions in a candid emotional post on social media

Events

6 h. ago Bruno Fernandes sends Manchester United Europa League promise before Lyon return

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes has taken to social media platform Instagram after a 2-2 draw vs Lyon in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.

Sport

6 h. ago Ange Postecoglou jokes about becoming Jack Reacher to identify Spurs mole

Suggestions of a potential mole came following social media speculation on Thursday made about Wilson Odobert being sidelined with an injury.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘It never happened – but the picture says it did’: 28 fake images that fooled the world

From the pope in a puffer to the Princess of Wales and family, baby Hitler to Mussolini on horseback, people have always manipulated photographs, whether for political power, image control – or just for fun “Pictures or it didn’t happen.” So runs the immediate social media retort to any claim deemed too extraordinary to be true. Carried within it is an assumption shared across the globe which has held firm almost since the invention of the camera: that the ultimate form of proof is the photograph. The idea is so strongly fixed in the human mind, it has acquired the status of a law of nature, one obvious even to a child: the camera never lies.Except it does, as the images collected here vividly attest. We may think of AI deepfakes, and their Photoshop predecessors, as thoroughly modern menaces, corrupting a previously innocent, reliable medium, but we would be wrong. It turns out people have been doctoring photos, manipulating and meddling, from the start. “Honest” Abe Lincoln was no...

Politics

8 h. ago 'Soft fitness' is the wellness trend that everyone is slowing down for

This year's biggest fitness craze taking over social media is all about having a gentle and intuitive approach to exercise to support both the body and mind by prioritising a more meaningful workout

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Fika has become more expensive’: rising coffee prices affect a Swedish tradition

Swedes are stockpiling supplies of the drink amid cost hikes, with some saying the coffee culture is changingNursing an iced chai latte in a Stockholm department store, Emma Tomth says she has cut down her cafe coffee consumption considerably. The 28-year-old social media manager used to buy a latte most days, but with prices having gone up by about 15-20 kronor (about £1-£1.50), she has cut down to two or three times a week.But it is not just about coffee. The economy also extends to fika – the historically hardwired Swedish tradition of meeting for a catch-up over a coffee and a biscuit or cake. “Many I know are abstaining from meeting for fika to save money. So we do something else instead,” Tomth says. Low-cost alternatives include meeting at home or going on walks, but it is not quite the same as fika, which plays a key social role in an otherwise often introverted society. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Melanie Sykes 'lost half her hair' as she opens up about health battle

Melanie Sykes has taken to her social media and YouTube page to share an update on her health with her fan, revealing that she's been struggling with alopecia

Society

16 h. ago Ange Postecoglou confident mole providing Tottenham leaks not one of his players

Social media speculation over Wilson Odobert prompted Postecoglou to go public about a mole at Spurs.

Sport

17 h. ago What 'bop' means and why all parents should be aware of this nasty term

An expert wants all parents to understand the meaning behind this nasty word that is floating across social media and school playgrounds.

Events

19 h. ago Lock, Stock star rushed to hospital for 'major surgery' as pal asks for 'prayers'

Lock, Stock actor Nick Moran was seen lying in intensive care in a worrying picture posted on social media as a friend shared an update into his health with fans

Politics

19 h. ago The Vamps drummer Tristan Evans welcomes baby with wife Nikki as he reveals sweet name

The Vamps drummer Tristan Evans revealed he's welcomed a baby boy with his wife Nikki Banner with a post on social media

Politics

19 h. ago Vanessa Trump breaks her silence on Tiger Woods romance with Masters social media post

Tiger is not in attendance at Augusta as he continues to recover from his torn Achilles, but he announced earlier in the week that he was partnering with the course for a series of charitable opportunities.

Politics

20 h. ago Manchester United investigate fan treatment after teargas incident in Lyon

French police used teargas at Europa League tieSupporter’ groups criticise response of authoritiesManchester United are investigating the treatment of their fans who attended Thursday’s 2-2 draw at Lyon. The local government admitted French police used teargas but said it was “proportionate” to restore calm.Posts on social media showed United fans feeling the effect of the spray at the Europa League quarter-final first leg. The Rhône prefecture said in a statement: “English fans were seated in the away section waiting to be allowed to join their bus. They attempted to force their way through the security measures deployed by the national police. Projectiles were also reported to be thrown at the police. The police therefore used moderate, proportionate and necessary force (tear gas) to restore calm. Continue reading...

Economics

21 h. ago Trump admin planning PR blitz to convince Greenlanders to ask to be part of U.S.

Aides have discussed possible advertising and social media campaigns to change public opinion among 57,000 Greenlanders

Politics

21 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make demand as professional line

One former dancers' admission dominated the comments section of a social media post

Politics