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“The truth is for about 10 years we have allowed young people, especially young boys, to be experimented on by social media companies and in this case these young people were essentially it seems, raping for content, in order put it on to social media, share it amongst their friends, gloating about raping these poor young women.”

Cardiff cemented their quarter-final qualification with a 22-16 victory against Stormers to set up a rematch in South Africa.The game will be played in Cape Town which means there are no issues with altitude, so Cardiff will begin the week training in Wales and finish it in South Africa.”The beauty of it in Cape Town, it’s at sea level and it’s winter now,” said McNally.”So there’s nothing too major to prepare for. We will do most of our training up here, then go down for a smash and grab and see where we are.”Stormers will be strong favourites as they…

Fears are mounting that rural Oxfordshire villages could be cut off amid council plans to impose Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) measures on country lanes. Oxfordshire County Council has put forward a new pilot scheme – called “quiet lanes” – which it says will make active travel safer in rural areas.The proposal could see traffic calming measures introduced, which could include complete road closures where alternative vehicle routes are available.According to the council, the initiative will offer “safe access to enjoy the countryside”.However, critics have warned the scheme risks isolating rural villages from essential transport links.Physical infrastructure such as traffic gates…

Labour ministers have been urged to investigate the Southbank Centre’s chairman, who compared Reform’s local election success to Germany in the 1930s.In an Instagram video posted in response to recent local election results, Misan Harriman described Reform UK’s growing electoral success as “a warning” whilst referencing historical discussions about the Third Reich’s ascent to power.The controversial pro-Palestine arts chief’s comments have prompted 64 MPs to write to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy.Included in the signatories are two former culture secretaries, John Whittingdale and Sir Oliver Dowden, who signed off on Harriman’s appointment in 2021.The letter read: “While individuals are of…

Hormonal shifts during menopause frequently cause women to struggle with their weight, particularly around the midsection.This phenomenon, often referred to as the “midlife belly,” affects countless women navigating this life transition.But selecting appropriate foods while adjusting exercise routines can substantially aid weight management during this period, according to health professionals.Elizabeth Ward, a registered nutritionist, dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan, stresses that preserving muscle tissue and remaining physically active are the cornerstones of preventing unwanted weight gain during menopause.Quick-fix diets can strip the body of crucial minerals | GETTYConsuming sufficient protein plays a vital role in building and…

The scheme follows the Public Sexual Harassment Act, which came into force last month, which makes intentional, sex‑based harassment in public a criminal offence. That means perpetrators can now face a criminal record, fines, and up to two years in prison.

The New York Knicks scored 18 unanswered points on the way to a 109-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference final.The score was tied at 53-53 when the Knicks pulled away at their Madison Square Garden home to take a 71-53 lead on the way to a ninth straight victory.Josh Hart scored 26 points, including five three-pointers, for the home side as he racked up a career-high tally for a play-off game, while team-mate Jalen Brunson added 19 points and 14 assists.The Knicks, who last reached the NBA Finals match…

A school trust is installing US-style knife arches across all of its facilities to protect hundreds of its students.Dudley Academies Trust has become the first academy trust in the UK to equip all of its secondary schools with the metal detecting technology. Approximately £50,000 has been invested in installing nine screening devices across four sites.The Black Country trust claims the initiative represents a proportionate safeguarding measure in response to broader concerns about knife crime across the West Midlands. The measures are seen as precautionary, as the leading body notes that it has not experienced any knife-related incidents.Hundreds of pupils now…

Andy Burnham received £20,000 from unions as the Mayor of Greater Manchester began to bolster support for a leadership bid.Three Labour-affiliated unions, all of which called on Sir Keir Starmer to step aside last Friday, handed over tens of thousands of pounds to the Labour candidate for Makerfield between March 24 and April 24.They said Sir Keir would be forced out of No10 “at some point” and urged the Prime Minister to set out a timetable for his departure.Mr Burnham received £10,000 on March 24 from the Fire Brigades Union, another £5,000 on April 10 from the Communication Workers Union…

UK borrowing costs surged to a higher-than-expected £24.3billion last month, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).This represents the second-highest April level on record for borrowing, as economists warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves has an uphill battle in improving the economy.Based on today’s ONS figures, borrowing for April 2025 was a quarter higher, or £4.9 billion, than the year before.Notably, last month’s figures were £3.4billion more than the £20billion projected by the the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).Borrowing costs have surged once again | GB NEWSIn another blow to Chancellor, the ONS revealed that interest costs…