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Online platforms will have to ban scam ads under UK proposals to tackle fraud

Range of measures announced by regulator Ofcom under new phase of implementing Online Safety Act Major tech platforms will be required to ban scam advertisers in the UK under new proposals to tackle online fraud. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X and YouTube will have to block bad actors who post fraudulent ads and prevent them from creating new accounts in a range of measures targeted at the biggest services. Continue reading...

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Reform Greater Manchester candidate criticised over ‘migrant rapists’ comments

Sian Astley doubles down on stance that people who advocate open borders should have to house ‘criminals and rapists’ who enter UK UK politics live – latest updates The Reform UK candidate in the Greater Manchester mayoral race has been criticised by her political rivals after doubling down on her comments that voters for other parties should have to house criminals and rapists. Sian Astley, a property businesswoman, initially made the comments in a Facebook post in she which shared her party’

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EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’ - The Guardian

EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’  The Guardian Meta Told to Make Changes to Instagram and Facebook in Europe  The New York Times Facebook And Instagram Must Remove ‘Addictive’ Features Like Infinite Scrolling, EU Says  Forbes Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs  CNBC EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines  Reuters

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Police officer hurt amid violent disorder in London after France beat Morocco

Four arrests after Edgware Road incidents, say police Teenager dies in France while celebrating team’s win A police officer has been hurt and several people were arrested after disorder in London on Thursday night in the wake of France beating Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final in Boston in the United States. Police and fans clashed on Edgware Road. Footage on social media appears to show flares being set off and missiles being thrown at officers in the middle of a London street. The Met

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Full extent of Christian Pulisic injury revealed after USMNT World Cup furor - New York Post

Full extent of Christian Pulisic injury revealed after USMNT World Cup furor  New York Post U.S. star Christian Pulisic suffered microfracture vs. Belgium  ESPN U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium  NBC News Landon Donovan: USMNT players, staff, sponsors ‘fed up’ with Christian Pulisic’s camp  Yahoo Sports US soccer star Christian Pulisic reportedly suffered microfracture in leg, speaks out on social media  Fox News

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Graham Linehan gets £25,000 compensation and an apology from Met police after arrest

Father Ted co-creator detained by armed officers at Heathrow airport last year over gender-critical posts on X The Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been paid £25,000 in compensation by the Metropolitan police and received an apology after his arrest over his gender-critical social media posts. Linehan, 57, was detained by armed officers at Heathrow airport last September after a 10-hour flight from Arizona. Continue reading...

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Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’

Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé need to be viewed in wider political context World Cup live – latest updates As players in the World Cup shore up their tactics and hone their teamwork skills ahead of the quarter-finals, a chorus of voices have warned that the rise of divisive political rhetoric is translating into an intensifying challenge for players on the pitch: a surge in racism. “There’s a huge issue,” said Samuel Okafor, the chief executive of Ki

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Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now

Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A one-tonne southern elephant seal named Neil, whose beachside antics have attracted millions of views on social media, appears to have returned to sea. The five-year-old has spent several weeks at his usual twice-yearly haul-out spot in southern Tasmania. Continue reading...

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Goodbye frump, hello TikTok: M&S to celebrate 100 years with London fashion week show

Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFW This autumn’s London fashion week boasts plenty of familiar labels, from Burberry to Alexander McQueen, ready to show off their wares. But on Wednesday there was an unexpected addition: Marks & Spencer is joining the luxury lineup. The British high-street retailer will celebrate its 100th anniversary in the fashion industry by staging a catwalk show in September highlighting its lates

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How social media is changing Wimbledon from eminent tournament to ‘bucket list’ event

From high-profile influencers to live ticket queue tracking, some fear aggressive marketing is ruining championships From photos of influencers in crisp white linen dresses posing in front of floral displays at Centre Court to videos promising hacks to beat the queues and secure tickets, the hype around Wimbledon has never been bigger on Instagram and TikTok. The social media frenzy has caused concerns that Wimbledon is increasingly becoming a tourist event rather than a tennis tournament, overr

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Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley separate after less than 3 years of marriage - Page Six

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley separate after less than 3 years of marriage  Page Six Margaret Qualley, Husband Jack Antonoff Separate amid ‘Rocky’ Marriage: Source (Exclusive)  People.com Margaret Qualley sparks split rumours after she deletes Jack Antonoff wedding photos  Yahoo Was Margaret Qualley at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding? An Investigation  Cosmopolitan Margaret Qualley quietly wipes traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media as split rumors swirl  Page Six

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Margaret Qualley quietly wipes traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media as split rumors swirl - Page Six

Margaret Qualley quietly wipes traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media as split rumors swirl  Page Six Margaret Qualley, Husband Jack Antonoff Separate amid ‘Rocky’ Marriage: Source (Exclusive)  People.com Margaret Qualley Deletes Jack Antonoff Wedding Post as Split Rumors Explode  Yahoo Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff Are Reportedly Separated After a ‘Rocky’ Period  ELLE Was Margaret Qualley at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding? An Investigation  Cosmopolitan

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US judge throws out Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post

Suit stemmed from 2023 Post article that said bank with ties to the porn industry helped fund Trump’s media operation A federal judge in Florida has thrown out Donald Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post over an article that said a bank with links to the pornography industry helped fund his fledgling social media operation. In a brief order granting summary judgment to the newspaper, Tampa district court judge Thomas Patrick Barber, a Trump appointee, said the Trump Medi

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Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups

Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod was widely shared on social media Middle East crisis live – latest updates An Israeli soldier’s photo of a Palestinian from Gaza stripped to his underwear, blindfolded and bound face-down to an iron rod corroborates extensive reporting on Israeli torture of Palestinians in detention and itself may constitute a war crime, rights groups said. The image was shared on a now-deleted personal social media account, with the Hebrew-language ca

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