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The most photographed shopping centres in the world - according to Instagram.

The 10 most photographed shopping centres in the world

Wordle has taken over the internet and social media, but what are the best words to get your daily puzzling started? (Images: Getty Images/Pexels)
Wordle has taken over the internet and social media, but what are the best words to get your daily puzzling started? (Images: Getty Images/Pexels)

The 12 best starting words to help you win at Wordle

There are common idioms which mean the opposite of what you think.
There are common idioms which mean the opposite of what you think.

5 idioms that mean the opposite of what you think like fat chance

Here are 12 examples of The Mandela Effect from film, television, food and culture which will blow your mind.
Here are 12 examples of The Mandela Effect from film, television, food and culture which will blow your mind.

12 times when the Mandela Effect it blew our minds - and what it is

David Koresh in Waco: American Apocalypse (Photo: Courtesy of Netflix)
David Koresh in Waco: American Apocalypse (Photo: Courtesy of Netflix)

Netflix’s Waco: American Apocalypse tells true story of David Koresh

Radio host Roman Kemp misses out on £10,000 after eating Creme Egg

A bizarre looking doll called Jasper is trending on TikTok.
A bizarre looking doll called Jasper is trending on TikTok.

TikTok trend with bizarre toy Jasper the Doll explained

A National Guard helicopter flies past the burning Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas (Photo: TIM ROBERTS/AFP via Getty Images)
A National Guard helicopter flies past the burning Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas (Photo: TIM ROBERTS/AFP via Getty Images)

The true story behind Netflix documentary Waco American Apocalypse

When the clocks will go forward in 2023 - and why it happens

Inside the mouldy home on sale for at least £785,000. Picture: SWNS
Inside the mouldy home on sale for at least £785,000. Picture: SWNS

Inside the mouldy two bedroom house on sale for at least £785,000

Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo stands in jail for unrelated crime in an undated photo (Photo: Getty Images)
Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo stands in jail for unrelated crime in an undated photo (Photo: Getty Images)

The chilling true story behind Disney+ movie The Boston Strangler

These idioms have innocent meanings but dark origins.
These idioms have innocent meanings but dark origins.

Explainer 12 idioms with unexpectedly sinister origins and their meanings

The Google Doodle celebrating St Patrick’s Day (Photo: Google)
The Google Doodle celebrating St Patrick’s Day (Photo: Google)

Google celebrates St Patrick’s Day with stained glass style Doodle

Performers take part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin in 2022 (Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Performers take part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin in 2022 (Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

St Patrick’s Day jokes: 40 of the best Irish jokes and funny quotes

St Patrick’s Day: quotes, famous poems, popular songs and messages

15 hidden features of everyday objects including your iPhone, jeans, pens and more.
15 hidden features of everyday objects including your iPhone, jeans, pens and more.

15 hidden features of everyday objects -such as iPhone, pens and jeans

People supposedly talking about mascara is trending on TIkTok - but it's not what it seems.
People supposedly talking about mascara is trending on TIkTok - but it's not what it seems.

Meaning of TikTok mascara trend explained - and it's not about makeup

A tradwife trend is happening on TikTok. Pictured are two women who call themselves tradwives. Top is Alena Kate Pettitt during an interview on ITV’s This Morning (credit: ITV/This Morning) and bottom is Estee Williams (credit: TikTok/Estee Williams).
A tradwife trend is happening on TikTok. Pictured are two women who call themselves tradwives. Top is Alena Kate Pettitt during an interview on ITV’s This Morning (credit: ITV/This Morning) and bottom is Estee Williams (credit: TikTok/Estee Williams).

Explainer Tradwife: the ‘disturbing’ trend that’s sweeping TikTok explained

16 unusual food and drink idioms explained, including ‘piece of cake’, ‘how the cookie crumbles’ and ‘two peas in a pod’.
16 unusual food and drink idioms explained, including ‘piece of cake’, ‘how the cookie crumbles’ and ‘two peas in a pod’.

16 food and drink idioms and phrases such as ‘piece of cake’ explained

A man who stole 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs could face jail after he pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage. Credit: Getty Images
A man who stole 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs could face jail after he pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage. Credit: Getty Images

‘Easter Bunny’ theft: Man who stole 200,000 Creme Eggs could face jail

People are eating oranges in the shower as part of a new TikTok trend.
People are eating oranges in the shower as part of a new TikTok trend.

People are eating oranges while washing on TikTok - explained

Julius Caesar lands his craft during his invasion on Britain (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Julius Caesar lands his craft during his invasion on Britain (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

‘Beware the Ides of March’ this week - but what does that mean?

Oscar statues is seen on the champagne carpet in the celebrity arrivals area as preparations are underway for the 95th Oscars in Hollywood, California. Picture: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images
Oscar statues is seen on the champagne carpet in the celebrity arrivals area as preparations are underway for the 95th Oscars in Hollywood, California. Picture: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images

Inside the lavish gift bags every Oscar nominee will recieve

Large areas of the UK are covered in snow and sleet. (Getty Images)
Large areas of the UK are covered in snow and sleet. (Getty Images)

‘Licence to chill’: best 30 snow jokes and puns for when it’s snowing

Kim Kardashian is known for often posting “thirst trap” pictures on Instagram (Photo: Getty Images for W Magazine)
Kim Kardashian is known for often posting “thirst trap” pictures on Instagram (Photo: Getty Images for W Magazine)

What is a thirst trap? Meaning of the term explained

There are many phrases and idioms which mention various animals, including dogs, chickens, horses and cows.
There are many phrases and idioms which mention various animals, including dogs, chickens, horses and cows.

15 animal-based phrases explained - from ‘chicken out’ to 'dark horse'

This picture shows plates of sushi on a conveyor belt at a sushi chain restaurant in Tokyo on February 3, 2023. Credit: Getty Images
This picture shows plates of sushi on a conveyor belt at a sushi chain restaurant in Tokyo on February 3, 2023. Credit: Getty Images

Explainer Police make three arrests in Japan over ‘sushi terrorism’

These are the winners of the Best in Show category from the past 10 years in Crufts
These are the winners of the Best in Show category from the past 10 years in Crufts

Crufts: past Best in Show winners in pictures

A new drinking game called BORG is trending on TikTok - but it’s caused students to be hospitalised.
A new drinking game called BORG is trending on TikTok - but it’s caused students to be hospitalised.

New TikTok drinking game is causing students to be hospitalised

New TikTok trend delusional week explained - and expert opion of the impact of it on people’s mental health and wellbeing.
New TikTok trend delusional week explained - and expert opion of the impact of it on people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Explainer Experts looks at impact of TikTok Delusion week trend on wellbeing

The one-off Beast features a Rolls-Royce plane engine under its 10-foot bonnet (Photos: Car & Classic)
The one-off Beast features a Rolls-Royce plane engine under its 10-foot bonnet (Photos: Car & Classic)

The Beast: legendary 27-litre classic car goes up for auction

The moon phase trend on TikTok is all about using the shape of the moon on he day you and your other half were born to tell if you are soulmates.
The moon phase trend on TikTok is all about using the shape of the moon on he day you and your other half were born to tell if you are soulmates.

Explainer Moon phase ‘soulmate’ TikTok trend shows how to find an ideal partner

John Palmer’s dogs Brinks and Matt outside his former estate near Bath. Picture: SWNS
John Palmer’s dogs Brinks and Matt outside his former estate near Bath. Picture: SWNS

You can rent the house where Brink’s-Mat robbers melted down the gold

17 place names you might have been mispronouncing. Picture: National World graphics team
17 place names you might have been mispronouncing. Picture: National World graphics team

17 place names in the UK you’re probably mispronouncing

The meanings and origins of 14 common English phrases explained.
The meanings and origins of 14 common English phrases explained.

Meanings and origins of 14 unusual English phrases explained

The Case Breakers - a group of more than 40 former police investigators, journalists and military intelligence officers - claim to have identified Gary Francis Poste as the Zodiac Killer (image: Case Breakers)
The Case Breakers - a group of more than 40 former police investigators, journalists and military intelligence officers - claim to have identified Gary Francis Poste as the Zodiac Killer (image: Case Breakers)

Explainer Who was the Zodiac Killer? How Gary Francis Poste was ‘caught’

These alternative sleep tips from experts will have you falling asleep in no time.
These alternative sleep tips from experts will have you falling asleep in no time.

Explainer 9 different ways to help you fall into deep sleep

These are star sign dates, and symbols and their meanings, for every month of the year.
These are star sign dates, and symbols and their meanings, for every month of the year.

What zodiac sign is March? Star sign dates for every month

Timmy is 20-years-old, which is the equivalent to 100 human years.
Timmy is 20-years-old, which is the equivalent to 100 human years.

Timmy, a 20-year-old cat, is looking for his 'retirement home'

(Photos: TikTok/@matthancock/BIN-IN Auctions)
(Photos: TikTok/@matthancock/BIN-IN Auctions)

Matt Hancock explains wearing of ‘auctioned’ Newcastle United shirt

Have you heard the phrase 'rabbit, rabbit' before? (Photo: Shutterstock)
Have you heard the phrase 'rabbit, rabbit' before? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Why do we say ‘white rabbit’ on first day of the month?

Who is Deux Moi? Celebrity gossip Instagram account explained

(Image: @lopezobrador_/Twitter)
(Image: @lopezobrador_/Twitter)

Mexican president shares photo he claims shows mythical ‘alux’

KSI during a media work out at Crystal House, London. Picture date: Wednesday January 11, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire.
KSI during a media work out at Crystal House, London. Picture date: Wednesday January 11, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire.

Explainer Everything KSI and Jake Paul have said about a potential boxing fight

Mystery as metal ball washes up on beach in Japan (NHK World Japan)
Mystery as metal ball washes up on beach in Japan (NHK World Japan)

Godzilla egg? Mystery metal ball removed from beach in Japan

Co-Owners of Wrexham AFC Rob McElhenney (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) at the club’s Racecourse ground in December 2022 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Co-Owners of Wrexham AFC Rob McElhenney (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) at the club’s Racecourse ground in December 2022 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to make football debuts for Wrexham

A giant foaming ‘sinkhole’ spewing out “alien” foam appeared on a rugby pitch where HS2 is being built (Photo: Jatin Radia / SWNS)
A giant foaming ‘sinkhole’ spewing out “alien” foam appeared on a rugby pitch where HS2 is being built (Photo: Jatin Radia / SWNS)

Giant ‘sinkhole’ spewing out ‘alien’ foam appears near HS2 site

Two-year-old Ivy Connelly, known as Ivy the Scottish Toddler, has become a TikTok sensation after a video her mum posted of her went viral.
Two-year-old Ivy Connelly, known as Ivy the Scottish Toddler, has become a TikTok sensation after a video her mum posted of her went viral.

TikTok toddler who uses Scottish slang is a hit on social media

Average TikTok users are posting their own product reviews on the social media site and are calling themselves “deinfluencers”.
Average TikTok users are posting their own product reviews on the social media site and are calling themselves “deinfluencers”.

What is a deinfluencer? TikTok trend and retail impact explained

Which way do you see the horse moving? (Photo: TikTok / @beatonthebeeb)
Which way do you see the horse moving? (Photo: TikTok / @beatonthebeeb)

Moving illusion says a lot about your brain depending what you see

What image do you see? (Photo: @brightside.official/TikTok)
What image do you see? (Photo: @brightside.official/TikTok)

First image you see in optical illusion shows if you’re happy or not

Do you see an old man or a young woman? (Image: Playbuzz)
Do you see an old man or a young woman? (Image: Playbuzz)

What you see in this clever illusion shows what kind of person you are

Who do you see first in this image? (Photo: The Minds Journal)
Who do you see first in this image? (Photo: The Minds Journal)

Faces you see first in optical illusion says a lot about how you think

Can you spot the snow leopard in this photo? Image by Hira Punjabi/Solent.
Can you spot the snow leopard in this photo? Image by Hira Punjabi/Solent.

You have great eyesight if you can spot the snow leopard in this photo

There are 9 animals in this optical illusion – which one do you see?
There are 9 animals in this optical illusion – which one do you see?

The animal you see first in this optical illusion says a lot about you

The time of year when people across the UK chuck pancakes around their kitchens is almost upon us (image: Adobe)
The time of year when people across the UK chuck pancakes around their kitchens is almost upon us (image: Adobe)

Explainer Pancake Day’s connection to Easter explained - how to make sweet treat

The job ad for the role of assistant headteacher at Mercia School in Sheffield was shared widely on social media
The job ad for the role of assistant headteacher at Mercia School in Sheffield was shared widely on social media

Job ad for assistant headteacher with ‘ridiculous’ demands goes viral

62 of the best cute, funny, weird and unique names for male and female dogs, including some chosen by animal experts.
62 of the best cute, funny, weird and unique names for male and female dogs, including some chosen by animal experts.

62 best cute, funny, weird and unique names for male and female dogs

The meaning of 12 common dreams explained by experts.
The meaning of 12 common dreams explained by experts.

Explainer Sleep experts explain meaning of the 12 most common dreams

How are you going to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day? (Photo: Adobe Stock)
How are you going to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day? (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Kindness ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023

56 of the best cute, funny, weird and unique names for male and female cats, including some chosen by an animal expert.
56 of the best cute, funny, weird and unique names for male and female cats, including some chosen by an animal expert.

56 best cute, funny, weird and unique names for male and female cats

NationalWorld reporter Rochelle Barrand reflects on the 4 things society expects everyone to have done by the age of 30 - and why it’s absurd.
NationalWorld reporter Rochelle Barrand reflects on the 4 things society expects everyone to have done by the age of 30 - and why it’s absurd.

The 4 things society expects everyone to have done by 30 Rochelle Barrand

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Bansky: all of the theories on the street artist's identity

(Photos: Billings Gazette/Getty Images)
(Photos: Billings Gazette/Getty Images)

White Houses addresses ‘concerns’ over ‘UFOs’ shot down over America

Parks and Recreation stars reunite to celebrate Galentine’s Day

Body language is something we all use, consciously or unconsciously, to express ourselves and let others know how we are feeling.
Body language is something we all use, consciously or unconsciously, to express ourselves and let others know how we are feeling.

Explainer The signs of positive and negative body language explained by experts

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Boris Johnson is being questioned about partygate at the Privileges Committee. Credit: PA/Kim Mogg
Boris Johnson is being questioned about partygate at the Privileges Committee. Credit: PA/Kim Mogg

As it happened: Boris Johnson questioned by MPs about partygate

People are using a drug called Ozempic or Wegovy, which was created to help people manage their diabetes symptoms, to help them lose weight.
People are using a drug called Ozempic or Wegovy, which was created to help people manage their diabetes symptoms, to help them lose weight.

TikTok 'fuels drug shortage' of Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss jab UK

Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide
Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide presents 20 restaurants with Bib Gourmand award