Darts star's son targeted by social media trolls
Stephen Bunting reveals his 13-year-old son was abused online during the World Darts Championship. Read the family's distressing story and the player's response.
Category : Social
Scottish TikToker of the Year 2025 Revealed
Actor and playwright Kenny Boyle is named Scotland's most influential TikTok creator for 2025, celebrating Scottish culture and folklore with a 24.77% engagement rate.
5 Characters in Every UK Community Facebook Group
From the Lost Cat Crusader to the Planning Permission Protester, we explore the quintessential personalities that define Britain's local Facebook groups. Discover who's in your neighbourhood feed.
Man ghosts woman, returns years later on Hinge
A woman was stunned when a man who ghosted her years ago reappeared on Hinge, confessing he'd ignored her because she 'wasn't attractive enough'. Read her viral story.
Real Social Media Personalities Outshine AI-Generated Content
Authentic UK creators like 'That Bird Guy' and 'Bus Aunty' are winning the battle against AI-generated 'slop', building massive followings through genuine human connection. Discover the real faces behind the viral accounts.
Gen Z's 'Unc' Replaces 'OK Boomer' as Top Slang
Gen Z's new slang term 'unc' is spreading rapidly online, with searches up 74%. Experts explain its meaning and why it's a softer successor to 'OK Boomer'. Discover if you have 'unc status'.
Christian influencers reach young people online
Millennial and Gen Z Christian influencers are attracting huge online audiences by addressing modern anxieties with biblical answers. Discover how they're changing the face of faith.
TikTok's 90s Christmas Trend Sparks Nostalgia & Debate
A TikTok trend encouraging users to decorate like a '90s Christmas' has gone viral, sparking nostalgia and debate about modern festive aesthetics. Discover the trend's impact.
Facebook tests charging users to share web links
Meta is trialling a system limiting non-paying users to two free link posts per month, a move experts warn could further damage news publishers' traffic. Discover the implications for media.
Get More Mirror Exclusives on Google: A Quick Guide
Learn how to set The Mirror as your preferred news source on Google to receive more exclusives and top stories directly. It's a free and easy process that enhances your news feed.
Influencer's Old Post Goes Viral After Sydney Attack
Australian influencer Kurt Coleman was shocked after Instagram's algorithm resurfaced a shirtless Bondi Beach photo following the Sydney terror attack. Read his full response.
Influencer slammed for 'out of touch' Bondi blood donation post
Australian mum influencer Bella Messina faced fierce criticism after urging followers to donate blood following the Bondi terror attack, with some accusing her of seeking 'clout'.
Bakery harassed after TikTok video goes viral
A Melbourne bakery in Montmorency was targeted by online abuse and prank calls after a TikTok criticising its sausage rolls went viral. Discover the impact of digital harassment on small businesses.
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Influencer changes child's birthday due to Christmas clash
Influencer Indy Clinton divides followers by announcing she's changed her toddler's official birthday as it fell too close to Christmas. Discover the reaction and the official stance.
WAG donates wedding dress to charity after online bullying
Chloe Pink, wife of AFL star Toby Pink, auctions her wedding dress for Dolly's Dream after being body-shamed online. Her story highlights the fight against cyberbullying.
Instagram down in major global blackout
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
Wrongful Social Media Closures Hit Australians
Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.
X suffers major UK outage with thousands unable to connect
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant blackout across the UK on Wednesday evening, with over 6,000 user reports. Discover the full details of the disruption.
Trump's late-night Truth Social tirade targets Biden, media
Donald Trump launched a late-night barrage of posts on Truth Social, attacking President Biden and the media. Explore the details and implications of his online outburst.
YouTube launches 2025 Recap feature globally
YouTube has launched its 2025 Recap, offering users a personalised overview of their viewing habits. Find out how to access your video year in review and what insights it provides.
Influencer hands machetes and liquor to homeless in stunt
A US content creator faces backlash for distributing dangerous weapons and alcohol to vulnerable people in a bid for online notoriety. Discover the shocking details and expert warnings.
‘Rage Bait’ is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Rage bait is Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
'Rage-bait' named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
Rage bait is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover what this term means and why its usage has surged threefold in the past year.
‘Rage Bait’ is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford reveals 'rage bait' as its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover how this term for provocative online content tripled in use and what it says about our digital lives.
Inside Creator Week 2025: How influencers earn millions
Exclusive insights from Macao's Creator Week 2025 reveal how content creators are earning up to £200k per post after leaving careers in medicine, teaching and Olympic sports. Discover their secrets to success.
Shocking viral video reveals 'sharenting' risks to parents
A viral video from a data safety campaign shows the bleak reality of oversharing children's lives online. Learn how to protect your family's digital footprint.
Billionaire heiress slammed over 50/50 dating bill comments
TikTok's 'RichTok' Queen Becca Bloom faces backlash after stating men paying all bills is the 'bare minimum'. Discover the fiery online debate.
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