Catfished student gets £10k after photos used for fake Tinder profile
A 19-year-old woman from Wales has been awarded £10,000 in compensation after her photos were used to create fake Tinder, TikTok, and Instagram profiles by Elha Mai Weston.
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Dad Dies of Heart Attack Rushing to Daughter's Car Crash
Gheorghe, 45, suffered a fatal heart attack while driving to the scene of his daughter's car crash in Romania, despite paramedics' efforts to revive him.
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Saw-Wielding Shoplifter Jailed for 10 Years After Attack
Tedros Menges, 22, was jailed for 10 years after attacking a security guard with a saw and strangling a store manager in Enfield, north London. Police arrested him within minutes.
Armed Police Arrest Man After Imitation Gun Found in Walton
Armed police arrested a 48-year-old man in Walton after reports of a man with a gun. An imitation firearm was recovered, and no injuries were reported.
Man Attacked Pregnant Woman on Birthday, Gets Community Order
Dean Daniel, 43, assaulted pregnant Stacey Sergeant on her birthday and threatened her friend with a lump hammer. He received a 24-month community order at Liverpool Crown Court.
Teens Guilty of Setting Diners on Fire at London Restaurant
Two 17-year-old teenagers have been convicted of pouring petrol on customers at Indian Aroma in Gants Hill, East London, and setting them on fire, leaving two in critical condition.
Hedgehog Painted Blue and Yellow Nearly Dies
A hedgehog was found covered in blue and yellow paint, apparently to resemble Leeds United colours, causing severe breathing problems. Rescue staff saved her life.
Met detective kept teen murder victim photos for gratification
Detective sergeant Jason Grafham kept grisly photos of a murdered teenager for his own gratification, a tribunal found. He was barred from policing after retiring on the first day of the hearing.
Drill rapper jailed for life for fatal stabbing at music video
Drill rapper Ellis Heather, 25, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years for fatally stabbing Stephen Morrison during a music video shoot in Epping Forest in 2020.
TikTok Meet Punch Leaves Man with Broken Jaw
A one-punch attack at a TikTok meet in Newcastle city centre left a man with a broken jaw and eye socket. Byron Lloyd pleaded guilty to GBH and was sentenced to a suspended term.
Lee Andrews' Dad Jailed in Same Dubai Prison as Katie Price's Husband
Lee Andrews' father, Peter Andrews, has been jailed at Dubai's Al Awir prison alongside his son, both facing fraud allegations, putting strain on Katie Price's relationship.
Seagull Dies After Being Kicked by Teenager in Cwmbran
A seagull was put to sleep after suffering two broken wings in an attack allegedly by a teenager in Cwmbran, Wales. The RSPCA is investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Ann Widdecombe's Chilling Warning Hours Before Murder
Ann Widdecombe, 78, warned of a hidden 'establishment' in UK politics hours before she was bludgeoned to death at her Dartmoor home. A 28-year-old man has been arrested.
Cardiff teacher reprimanded for sharing sexual history in class
Claire Townsend, an unqualified teacher at Willows High in Cardiff, was reprimanded for joining a pupil WhatsApp group and discussing her sexual past during a sex education lesson.
Bouncer Helped Thug Escape After Nightclub Attack
Francis Maughan, 29, was jailed for 15 months after a vicious punch outside Ko Ko Lounge in Heywood. Bouncer Zhahed Mahmood, 42, helped him escape and was given a suspended sentence.
Met Cop Showed Murdered Teen's Body Photos for Gratification
A Met Police officer showed colleagues photos of murdered teenager Sally Anne Bowman's mutilated body for personal gratification and bragging, a tribunal found. He was permanently barred from policing.
Girl, 11, Dies After Hair Trapped in Pool Suction Pipe
An 11-year-old girl died after her hair got caught in a pool suction pipe at a beach resort in Sestri Levante, Italy. Despite rescue efforts and airlift to hospital, she never regained consciousness.
High Court Reopens Inquest into Teen's Death Linked to TikTok
The High Court has ordered a fresh inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, whose mother believes he died after a TikTok blackout challenge, citing previously omitted social media evidence.
Firefighters Give Oxygen to Pigeon in Oakland
Oakland firefighters administered oxygen to a pigeon suffering smoke inhalation from a vehicle fire. The bird approached them seeking help and flew away after treatment. Video garnered over 1 million likes.
Philippines Demands Removal of Racist Chinese Video
The Philippines condemns an AI-generated video by China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it racist and demanding its removal amid South China Sea tensions.
ICE Arrests Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Wu Shaoping
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who fled a crackdown in 2019 and is awaiting an asylum decision, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania while working as an Amazon courier, raising fears of deportation.
England Rugby Players May Walk Off Over Racist Abuse
England rugby players may walk off the pitch in protest against Argentina on Saturday if there is any repeat of racial abuse aimed at black squad members last year, captain Jamie George confirms.
US Hits Iranian Infrastructure, Iran Retaliates on US Bases
US strikes targeted bridges, a railway station, port control tower, and Iranshahr airport in southern Iran, killing 8 and wounding 20. Iran retaliated by attacking US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar.
Sisters Made Pact to Raise Each Other's Children; One Dies
Sisters Jana Armstrong and Faith Isaacs made a pact to care for each other's children. Weeks later, Jana was allegedly murdered, and Faith is now raising her son.
Mother jailed for hiding knife used in son's murder
Kiran Kaur, 53, was jailed for helping her son Vickrum Digwa conceal the knife used to murder 18-year-old Henry Nowak. She moved the weapon from the scene to her home.
Hedgehog Painted Blue and Yellow in Leeds: Police and Rescue Slam Act
A hedgehog was found painted blue and yellow in Leeds, sparking outrage. The paint prevented curling up and caused breathing problems. Rescue scrubbed each spine; police investigate.
Butt tells Mainoo to refuse England World Cup game
Nicky Butt has advised Kobbie Mainoo to refuse to play in England's third-place World Cup match, citing poor treatment by Thomas Tuchel after being benched for the entire tournament.
Parents slammed after girl, 3, gains 30kg from mukbang videos
The parents of a three-year-old girl have deleted social media accounts after backlash over mukbang videos that caused the child to gain over 30kg, sparking outrage in China.
Police Repeat Appeal in Ballymena Double Murder Case
Police have repeated an appeal for information after the double murder of a 39-year-old woman and her eight-year-old daughter in Ballymena, Co Antrim. A vigil was held in their memory.
Saw-wielding shoplifter who strangled manager jailed for 10 years
Tedros Menges, 22, has been jailed for 10 years for attacking a security guard with a saw and strangling a manager during a shoplifting attempt in Enfield.
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