Hundreds of Birmingham revellers were left disappointed after gathering for a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display for the second year running. West Midlands Police had issued warnings.
Hundreds of Birmingham revellers were left disappointed after gathering for a second year for a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display, following false online claims. West Midlands Police had issued warnings.
For the second year running, AI-generated misinformation led thousands to a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham. Read how the hoax unfolded and the police warnings issued.
Hundreds of revellers braved freezing temperatures in Birmingham for a non-existent NYE fireworks display, fooled for a second year by AI-generated online adverts. Learn how to spot misinformation.
Wealden District Council faces backlash for spending £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's centenary while residents demand CCTV restoration. Thousands protest nearby asylum seeker plans. Read the full story.
The Indian city of Ahmedabad has been chosen to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, beating Abuja. This marks the event's 100th anniversary. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad, India, has been selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games centenary, beating Abuja. Discover the implications for the future of the Games.
Cricket Australia will host England's oldest surviving players from the 1977 Centenary Test as special guests for the 150th anniversary match in Melbourne. Join the celebration of cricket history.
A new BBC documentary, Richard Burton: Wild Genius, celebrates the legendary Welsh actor's centenary with stories from Claire Bloom, Sian Phillips, and archive clips. Discover the man behind the myth.
Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.
A twisted hoaxer who threatened to bomb a Manchester synagogue while referencing the Manchester Arena attack has been sentenced to prison in a case that shocked the community.
A bomb hoaxer who triggered a major security alert at the US Embassy in London has been sentenced after planting a fake IED device, causing widespread panic and armed police response.
Beloved entertainment icon Dick Van Dyke marks his extraordinary centenary, reflecting on a legendary career spanning eight decades in show business and sharing his secrets to longevity.
Global superstar Justin Bieber trades microphone for golf clubs during luxurious Scottish retreat at the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel, enjoying the championship courses and five-star amenities.
A deep dive into Arsenal's remarkable 1986-87 campaign, where a victory over Port Vale secured a unique cup double that remains a cherished anomaly in the club's storied history.
Italian film icon Claudia Cardinale, the radiant star of 1960s cinema, has been forced to deny her own death after a cruel online hoax spread globally. The actress, famed for roles in 'Once Upon a Time in the West' and '8½', is alive and well.
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z's Roc Nation joins SL Green and Caesars in a fierce competition for one of three downstate New York casino licences, aiming to transform a prime Times Square location into a world-class gaming and entertainment destination.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton is forced to deny false reports of his death circulating on social media, reassuring fans he is alive and well in a heartfelt video message.
Boxing icon Ricky Hatton has been forced to deny false reports of his death after a malicious online hoax spread across social media, causing widespread concern among fans and the boxing community.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton is forced to deny vile online death hoax as false rumours cause panic among fans and the sporting community.
Boxing icon Ricky Hatton has been forced to confirm he is alive and well after a cruel online death hoax spread across social media, causing widespread concern among fans.
US right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk sparks outrage after posting a faked 'assassination' video to promote mental health awareness, with critics slamming the stunt as dangerous and irresponsible.
Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famed for his role in The Cosby Show, confronts a false online death hoax, assuring fans he is alive and well while addressing the disturbing trend of celebrity death rumours.
Sharon Osbourne has been forced to quash a cruel online death hoax targeting her husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, after false rumours spread like wildfire across social media, causing widespread concern among his devoted fanbase.
Author JK Rowling leads backlash against far-left users on Bluesky, the liberal alternative to X, who celebrated commentator Charlie Kirk's false death report. Platform moderators forced to intervene.
American universities plunged into chaos as a coordinated swatting spree triggered mass lockdowns and armed police responses. Campuses from Utah to New York were targeted in a day of terror, now revealed as a malicious hoax.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has publicly responded to right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk's bizarre claim that he is 'dead', branding the conspiracy theory 'unhinged' and 'pathetic' in a segment on his show. The bizarre feud erupts over Kirk's promotion
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk is alive and well, despite a malicious death hoax spreading across social media. Here's everything you need to know about the false rumours and the truth behind them.
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has been forced to publicly confirm he is alive after a cruel death hoax spread rapidly across social media platforms, causing widespread concern among his followers.
A New York City EMT faces serious charges after police allege he fabricated a shooting incident in Queens, sparking a large-scale emergency response based on a false claim.