Why is TikTok getting banned around the world? It's one of the biggest apps in the world that is using TikTok, a security risk. Hi Bestie, I hope you have the most wonderful day. This is an issue of our times. Sophie, get off it, stop it. TikTok is owned by the Chinese tech company Bite Dance, some fear that the app can harvest your data and potentially hand it to the Chinese government. For people with sensitive information on their phones, for example government workers, it could mean a potentially major security risk. We'll look back at this time and say wow, that was a really naive time where people just let their data go all over the place. So at a time when tensions between China and the West is high, some governments are cracking down and banning workers from having the app on their work phones. The US, as the world's top country, is so afraid of a user-friendly a...

Summary: US soldier Travis King crossed into North Korea last month, seeking refuge from alleged racism and mistreatment in the US Army . North Korea publicly acknowledges the incident, sharing their interpretation of Travis King 's motivations. The Pentagon cannot verify the claims made by North Korea regarding King's allegations. Travis King was facing legal issues in South Korea and expressed concerns about racism and mental well-being prior to his border-crossing . The case highlights complexities surrounding military personnel and cross-border situations. ...

Summary: Britney Spears has reportedly split from husband Sam Asgari, whom she met in 2016 and support ed her through her conservatorship case. The conservatorship , in place since 2008, prevented Britney from controlling her financial and personal matters; it was lifted in 2021. Sam Asgari, an Iranian-born actor and model, expressed strong support for Britney during the case, and the two got married in 2022. US media reports the couple's split , but no official statements have been made by either Britney Spears or Sam Asgari. ...

Couple arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter So obviously I continue continuing the extensive searches for the missing baby of Constance Martin and Mark Gordon after they were located in Brighton last night. The pair were arrested in Stamford Villars at around 21.30 hours on Monday the 27th of February after a member of the public saw them in the shop in Hollingbury Place. I can confirm that they were initially arrested on suspicion of child neglect. I can now confirm that they have been further arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and that they remain in custody at police stations in Sussex. The baby was not with them and we have not found the baby at yet. The police helicopter, sniffer dogs, thermal imaging cameras and drones are being used to assist officers on the ground. We currently have over 200 officers from multiple units across the Metrop...

Georgian government drops 'Russian law' after days of protests In many ways they're seen as just kind of looking at how to look after themselves to maintain their grip on power And these kinds of tools they're borrowing from the Kremlin playbook because it's effective at quelling dissent So they're you could argue that they're they're not exactly pro-russian They're just behaving in a way that will in an authoritarian way that will enable them to hold Sure. Well last night was actually the second night of Mastery protests that we've been seeing here in Tbilisi And before that even people were coming out in crowds to protest against this legislation That the government's been trying to push through and again last night we had police in riot gear using water cannon and tear gas and pepper spray to Dispel to get rid of the protesters who were o...

Summary: Trump 's absence from the debate overshadowed Republican candidates' discussions. Trump conducted an interview with Tucker Carlson, reiterating claims of election fraud . The interview was strategically timed to coincide with the debate and influence media coverage. Trump aimed to portray himself as a dominant figure in the news cycle. ...

Summary: Casting controversies in Hollywood have become a prominent issue. Issues surrounding the casting of Bradley Cooper in the biopic Maestro and Dame Helen Mirren in the Golda Meir movie. Racist trolling targeting Latina actress Rachel Zegler for her role in the Snow White reboot . Debate revolves around cultural sensitivity, diversity, and the limits of casting choices. Opinions vary on the extent of limitations in casting based on traits, nationality, ethnicity, and sexuality. Casting debates remain relevant as award season approaches for fi...

Summary: Twitter, now known as X, is discontinuing its web-based Tweetdeck service , raising concerns about its future. Elon Musk aims to make X financially self-sustaining and had previously mentioned potential payment models . The decision to end the free Tweetdeck version forces users to choose between the paid service and alternatives. Potential Threads , introduced as a threat to X, faces decreasing adoption rates. Speculation abounds that Musk might introduce a premium X model catering to high-value online sectors . Musk's success with Tesla inspires expectations for X's transformative journey. ...

Summary: Prince Harry 's upcoming visit to the UK on September 8th coincides with the anniversary of the Queen's death. Speculation arises regarding the motive behind Harry's visit, considering the lack of planned royal family activities. Questions are raised about the state of Harry's marriage as he visits the UK without Meghan Markle . The timing of the visit offers a media opportunity, despite changing perceptions of Prince Harry in the US. ...

Summary: FTSE 100 reaches 10-day highs despite mining company struggles. Mining stocks, including Anglo-American , Rio Tinto , Glencore , and Antepagasta , perform poorly due to concerns about global growth and Chinese economy . Wilco faces business-saving uncertainty leading to potential store closures and job layoffs. Virgin Media 's broadband contracts draw attention, potential for unlimited price rises under scrutiny. Positive news from PureGym as half-year revenue increase s alongside growing membership. Nvidia shares surge as chipmaker...

Succession final season: One head, one crown | The Leader podcast ES Audio From the Evening Standard in London, I'm Rachelle Travers and this is The Leader. Warning, this episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for Tailgate Party, episode 7 of the final season of Succession. This week it's Election Eve on Succession and a group of America's most influential players have gathered at Chiven Toms before the big day. But of course, this isn't just any social event. Last minute allegiances are in the works, game changing details are revealed about Gojo, Kendall's plan to lose the co from his CEO title is revealed and there is the mother of all arguments involving a scorpion and a snake. Every Tuesday until the final of Succession, we'll be reviewing each episode after it drops on the Leader podcast. Be sure to listen to hear analysis, insight and ...

Piers Morgan: 'I've never hacked a phone, I've never told anyone to hack a phone' - BBC News Good to see you. How are you? Very good. Better known now for being a judge on talent shows or walking off set on breakfast TV, Piers Morgan was for many years a campaigning and influential tabloid newspaper editor. Those years are back in the spotlight this week as Prince Harry and other claimants bring allegations of phone hacking to the High Court. Have you ever hacked a phone? No. Did phone hacking ever take place during your edit ship of the mirror? Not that I'm aware of. Because what you're not saying there is there is no phone hacking at the mirror? Well, I want to be clear. Originally I said I've never hacked a phone, I've never told anyone to hack a phone and no story's ever been published in the mirror in my time from hacking the phone. And then ...

Ten Hag Demands REACTION! | MAN UTD vs REAL BETIS | No Excuses: Full Performance & WIN Expected The beauty of football is that you can move on quickly and man United having rail bettas on Thursday night. I tell you what, it's perfect. If we had to wait a week between now and Southampton, it would just fester more and more. But we've got the opportunity to turn it round on Thursday. Get back to winning ways. I'm going to run through my starting 11, all the early team news and I want to start by speaking for hopefully the final time about this game. I'm not saying that we should forget about this game. You cannot and will never forget when you lose 7-0 to your biggest rivals. However, Manchester United have dealt with adversity on multiple occasions this season. Now this is definitely the most extreme example of it. But let me quickly rewind and show you what happe...

Boris Johnson nominates his Dad for knighthood Quite astonishingly, there is something at the bottom of this story that I want to discuss because it is, I don't know any way to talk about it, except to say something that rhymes with Bucketuck. Which is quite astonishingly, it's not from the WhatsApps that have been released, but this is news that came in yesterday. Boris Johnson's resignation honours lists, which contain so many unexpected recommendations for an honours taking a long time to get approved. He's nominated his own dad Stanley for a knighthood. That's him. Right. Now, this is a man whose achievements involve breaking his wife's nose, repeatedly cheating on his family, spawning a shed load of Johnson's that we could probably all do without. Being a go between for Boris with Chinese politicians that he couldn't otherwise meet and more recen...