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In two separate incidents, a 17-year-old boy was killed and a 20-year-old woman was left with permanent ‘catastrophic head injuries’ while attempting social media challenges with their friends involving cars.

Social media trends leave boy dead and girl with head injuries

These are some of the most popular characters from the viral internet trend Italian Brainrot. Photos by TikTok.

Italian brainrot: What is it plus characters, song and lyrics

Everyone born between 1901 and 1927 belongs to one of seven generations - and a new generation is about to begin.

Who are Gen Z? Which generation is next? Ages and years explained

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?

The 'millennial mole' is a TikTok trend where some people born in the 1980s and 1990s all believe they have a beauty mark on thier left arm. Photo by TikTok/@vibewithbonnieb.

What is the millennial mole? TikTok craze about beauty mark explained

The dopamine diet is the latest digital detox trend taking off on social media.

Three top tips on how to do a digital detox and avoid scrolling

Gua sha has became a popular beauty trend.

How to use a Gua Sha tool for facial massage - does it work?

There's a new TikTok trend called #droppingthingsonmyfoot, where people are dropping increasingly heavy items on their feet so they can rank the pain they feel. Photo by TikTok/@brxndonio.

TikTokers are dropping heavy items on their feet in bizarre new trend

Montoya and Anita, a couple who have gone viral after appearing on the Spanish version of reality TV show Temptation Island. Photo by Instagram/@/jose_carlosmontoya.

Woman who slept with man on TV show in now viral sex tape speaks out

A video of people eating tiramisu straight out of a compartment in their car has went viral.

Doctors warn against recreating viral car tiramisu video

Face taping can temporarily smoothing skin and visibly reduce fine lines.

What is face taping and does it really work for wrinkles?

The viral skincare trend involves rubbing a banana peel on your face, with influencers claiming it has a 'natural Botox effect'

Skin expert warns against trying this viral beauty hack

TikToker Taylor Frankie Paul has four million followers and shares every aspect of her life - including details of her relationships, family and faith.

Explainer The life of Mormon TikToker Taylor Frankie Paul, including her arrest

Beef tallow is the latest skincare trend to take off on social media.

Skin expert warns against new viral beauty trend that can cause acne

What is a nepo baby? Meaning, examples from Cruz Beckham to Lily Allen

TikTok Wrapped reveals all your habits on the social media website over the last year.

Explainer What is TikTok Wrapped 2024 and how to get your stats explained

Instagram Wrapped, also called IGWrapped, will reveal details of your year on the social media platform, such as how many hours you've spent on it. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Instagram Wrapped 2024: What it is, how to get it, what it will reveal
Instagram Wrapped, also called IGWrapped, will reveal details of your year on social media platform - including hours spent on the app
Rochelle Barrand

People have been warned that putting their vapes in water and then disposing them in household rubbish is a 'recipe for disaster'.

Vape users warned not to try this 'dangerous' viral trend

Sleepmaxxing is the new viral wellness trend that aims to help you get a better night's sleep, however not all the advice may be helpful.

Sleepmaxxing: Viral sleep trend explained - and does it really work?

Influencer Emily Webb was injured after taking part in the 'trust him' trend, which sees women put their trust in men by asking them to drive at them, but brake before they hit them. Photo by Instagram/@gucciqueenofbne.

We don't need online challenges to prove we have a good relationship Rochelle Barrand

5 foods you've been eating wrong including pizza and cake - and how eat them right. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

5 foods you've been eating wrong including pizza and cake

Morning Shed skincare routine is going viral on TikTok - a beauty expert gives advice on the dos and don'ts. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Viral TikTok Morning Shed skincare routine - beauty expert's advice

Cesar-Raef Watson-King, aged 12, from Doncaster, who suffered a cardiac arrest and almost died after taking part in an online challenge called chroming, which involves inhaling fumes from a toxic source. Photo by Facebook/@nichola.king.12.

Mum 'watched light go out' of her son's eyes due to online challenge

TikTok user Jools LeBron, who has started the 'very demure', 'very mindful' and 'demuremaxxing' trend. Photo by TikTok/@joolieannie.

The 'very demure' and 'very mindful' TikTok trend is very stupid Rochelle Barrand

Hannah Neeleman, known for posting under the username Ballerina Farm online, has reignited the tradwife debate after a now viral interview. She is pictured with two of her children.

Hannah Neeleman has sparked tradwife row but we need to stop judging Rochelle Barrand

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

‘Love Island: All star’ contestants Kaz Kamwi and Chris Taylor attempted to reenact a viral trend that sees couples perform a show-stopping lift - but it appeared to end with Kamwi in hospital needed medical treatment. Photo by Instagram/kazkamwi.

'Love Island' star 'rushed to hospital' after attempting TikTok trend

What does the word 'woke' mean?
The term ‘woke’ has found its way into mainstream vocabulary - despite debate over its meaning
Rahmah Ghazali

Ashley McGuire asked the internet to help her track down her estranged husband, reality TV chef Charles Withers, after claiming he left her when she was pregnant with their second child. Photo by TikTok.

Mum who says husband 'ghosted' her when pregnant finds him on Bumble

'Oatzempic' is TikTok’s new trending oat drink which users claim can lead to weight loss. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok’s 'Oatzempic' drink is latest weight loss trend - does it work?

Dog owners warned not to follow a TikTok trend called 'Dogs vs. lemon' as it could cause your pet to choke. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Warning not to follow TikTok trend as it could cause your pet to choke

Eating disorder charity Beat and a psychotherapist have warned against a 'dangerous' body image TikTok trend called 'starvemaxxing' which is encouraging youg boys and men to restrict their calorie intake. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Eating disorder charity warns against 'starvemaxxing' TikTok trend

Influencer Cora Shircel, who has gone viral on TikTok for discussing an 'embarrassing' test of 'true friendship'. Photo by TikTok/Cora Shircel.

Influencer explains the 'embarrassing' test of 'true friendship'

A TikToker has won millions of views for her videos where she tests make-up while she goes running, as an expert has commented on whether or not the idea of applying beauty products while exercising a good one. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

TikToker tests make-up during exercise - but is it a good idea?

The TikTok Dorito theory is being used to describe everything from relationships to jobs, and social media to shopping, but it's not about the crisps themselves. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok's Dorito theory is used to find out if relationships will last

TV personality Megan McKenna and her sister Milly are among those who have tried the viral flying dutchman burger which foodies are loving on TikTok. Photo by TikTok/MeganMcKenna.

The flying dutchman burger is trending on TikTok - how it at home

People are spraying themselves with their favourite fragrances before they go to sleep in a 'perfume before bed' TikTok trend. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok perfume before bed beauty trend: A good idea or not?

Dopamine dressing is a fashion trend that has gone viral on TikTok. Photos by TikTok. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Dopamine dressing TikTok trend explained & how to achieve it yourself

People are sharing their regret at working so hard on certain things on TikTok - but all in a humorous way - in the latest 'all that work and what did it get me' trend. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

6 funniest TikTok 'all that work and what did it get me' trend videos

'Hopecore' is TikTok's new trend, and it's all about spreading positivity. India Black, who posts a lot of 'hopecore' content on the app, is pictured. Photo by India Black/PA.

TikTok ‘hopecore’ trend explained - and why it's what we all need

TikTok users are filming themselves getting sacked and uploading the video online in a viral #LayOff trend. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

TikTokers are filming themselves getting sacked but it may be illegal

TikTok users turn down music to see better and put on their glasses to hear better - an optician explains if there's a link between seeing and hearing. Stock images by Adobe Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld.

TikTokers turn down music to see better - is there really a link?

9 TikTok influencers to watch in 2024 including fashionistas and singers. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

9 TikTok influencers to watch in 2024 - including fashionistas

The TikTok trending videos that will take over your 'for you' page in 2024, according to experts at the social media site. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok trending videos that will take over your 'for you' page in 2024

The cute TikTok 'take a look at my girlfriend' trend has gone viral ahead of Valentine's Day. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

'Take a look at my girlfriend' TikTok trend explained, plus examples

A TikTok beauty influencer has claimed that using Vaseline will help stop watering eyes in the cold weather, but two experts are unsure about the safety of the supposed health hack. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Experts warn against viral TikTok vaseline winter 'hack'

People are using ketchup to test their partners in a new viral TikTok trend called the ketchup challenge. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Viral TikTok relationship trend ketchup challenge explained

TikTok's new food trend is rat snacking - which sees people making some strange combinations of food out of what they can find in the cupboard or the fridge. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

Rat snacking TikTok food, made popular by Gen Z, trend explained

Instagram users have slammed a trend which warns of bad luck in 2024 unless people do one thing. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Instagram users slam trend which warns of bad luck in 2024

TikTok's latest fitness trend is the 75 soft challenge, the kinder alternative to the 75 hard challenge. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

TikTok's latest fitness trend the 75 soft challenge explained

There's a TikTok 2024 fitness challenge which has become a viral trend and has 8 rules. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

TikTok 2024 challenge is 'not for the fainthearted', say experts

NHS doctor debunks six TikTok sleep trends including bed rotting and mouth taping. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

NHS doctor debunks six TikTok sleep trends including bed rotting

TikTok trend anxiety math is something most people can relate to - but experts are concerned by the impact it could have on mental health. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

TikTok trend anxiety math explained, plus five tips to deal with it

8 dating trends we'll see in 2024, as predicted by relationship experts from popular dating app Bumble. Image by Adobe Photos.

8 dating trends 2024, as predicted by Bumble relationship experts

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

Four trends which will be big on TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook in 2024, according to a social media expert. Stock images by Adobe Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld.

Four trends which will be big on social media, according to an expert

Peter and Paul Odigie, the identical twins who have gone viral on TikTok by sharing videos of them dancing together. Photo by TikTok.

TikTok twins have gained more than 100 million views with their dances

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