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TikTok

Women’s Six Nations captains ahead of first weekend of fixtures

TikTok Six Nations 2023: squads and coaches of women’s tournament

Jehane Thomas suddenly passed away at the age of 30 (Photo: Jehane Thomas / GoFundMe)
Jehane Thomas suddenly passed away at the age of 30 (Photo: Jehane Thomas / GoFundMe)

TikTok star dies aged 30 just weeks after complaining of migraines

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

TikTok alternatives NextDoor and PearPop apps (OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP / Cindy Ord / Getty Images / Alexgmorrison)
TikTok alternatives NextDoor and PearPop apps (OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP / Cindy Ord / Getty Images / Alexgmorrison)

8 social media apps you can try instead of TikTok

TikTok has been banned on UK government mobile phones. (Credit: Getty Images)
TikTok has been banned on UK government mobile phones. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer Who owns TikTok? Chinese government links to app explained

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

TikTok has been banned on government phones in the UK (Image by Getty Images)
TikTok has been banned on government phones in the UK (Image by Getty Images)

TikTok banned on government phones in UK over security fears

TikTok users went into a frenzy after a video creator revealed he could get his KFC bucket refilled free of charge.
TikTok users went into a frenzy after a video creator revealed he could get his KFC bucket refilled free of charge.

KFC Bucket refill: TikTok video on free chicken top up explained

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices
TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices
TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

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

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, TikTok owner ByteDance, SnapChat, and Youtube owner Google are the subject of a newly-unsealed lawsuit over social media addiction.
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, TikTok owner ByteDance, SnapChat, and Youtube owner Google are the subject of a newly-unsealed lawsuit over social media addiction.

Lawsuit alleges social media giants knew of addiction risks

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

A mobile user browses through the Chinese owned video-sharing TikTok app on a smartphone (Photo: MANJUNATH KIRAN/AFP via Getty Images)
A mobile user browses through the Chinese owned video-sharing TikTok app on a smartphone (Photo: MANJUNATH KIRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Danish public broadcaster DR bans TikTok from employee phones

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

TikTok app logo is displayed on an iPhone on February 28, 2023 in London, England (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
TikTok app logo is displayed on an iPhone on February 28, 2023 in London, England (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

TikTok users struggle to load videos as app appears to go down

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 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

TikTok is adding a screen time limit Credit: DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images
TikTok is adding a screen time limit Credit: DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images

Explainer TikTok to introduce screen time limits for teens - but you can opt out

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

Matt Hancock explains wearing of ‘auctioned’ Newcastle United shirt

Two of the European Union’s biggest policy-making institutions have banned TikTok from staff phones, citing ‘cybersecurity’ and ‘data protection’ concerns. Credit: Getty Images
Two of the European Union’s biggest policy-making institutions have banned TikTok from staff phones, citing ‘cybersecurity’ and ‘data protection’ concerns. Credit: Getty Images

Top EU bodies ban TikTok on staff phones over ‘security’ concerns

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

Once-popular ITV show You’ve Been Framed axed from TV - reports

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

Expert warns against ‘incredibly dangerous’ TikTok fuel-saving hack

Rina Sawayama could be the UK’s Eurovision entry this year
Rina Sawayama could be the UK’s Eurovision entry this year

Rina Sawayama teases involvement with Eurovision 2023 in TikTok video

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

Cocaine Bear is based on a true story
Cocaine Bear is based on a true story

Is Cocaine Bear a true story? The 1985 drugs case that inspired movie

Scammers have been trying to take advantage of the humanitarian crisis (Photo: Getty Images)
Scammers have been trying to take advantage of the humanitarian crisis (Photo: Getty Images)

Turkey-Syria earthquake scams: how to spot a fake appeal

Mae Stephens, Northampton Music Festival 2022. Photo by David Jackson.
Mae Stephens, Northampton Music Festival 2022. Photo by David Jackson.

Mae Stephens song ‘If We Ever Broke Up’ hits 11 million TikTok views

Explainer Love Island ITV 2 weekly episode schedule explained

Makeup creative Holly Murray has covered herself in thousands of rhinestones, just like singer Doja Cat did at Paris Fashion Week in January 2023.
Makeup creative Holly Murray has covered herself in thousands of rhinestones, just like singer Doja Cat did at Paris Fashion Week in January 2023.

Makeup artist recreates Doja Cat look with 13,000 rhinestones

David Turek, 26, recorded himself as he ate some traditional British grub for the first time - includin a Greggs sausage roll.
David Turek, 26, recorded himself as he ate some traditional British grub for the first time - includin a Greggs sausage roll.

American films his reactions when he tries UK food for the first time

Alicia Kearns said users should “without question” delete TikTok
Alicia Kearns said users should “without question” delete TikTok

Explainer Tory MP says to delete TikTok to protect your personal data

Jason Hicks, 31, was sentenced to four years in prison (Image: police)
Jason Hicks, 31, was sentenced to four years in prison (Image: police)

Paedophile student police officer used TikTok to trick children

Winnie The Pooh. Credit: Disney. All characters were created by A.A. Milne.
Winnie The Pooh. Credit: Disney. All characters were created by A.A. Milne.

Explainer What the Winnie the Pooh character you most relate to says about you

Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy after he allegedly used impersonation of his voice on a song which sample Never Gonna Give You Up. (Credit: Getty Images)
Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy after he allegedly used impersonation of his voice on a song which sample Never Gonna Give You Up. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer Rick Astley sues rapper over use of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ vocals

Italian-US actress Julia Fox arrives to the opening of the Thierry Mugler: Couturissime exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on November 15, 2022. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Italian-US actress Julia Fox arrives to the opening of the Thierry Mugler: Couturissime exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on November 15, 2022. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Julia Fox ‘very underwhelming’ apartment tour goes viral on TikTok

Some people are buying and then re-selling secondhand furniture to make more money.
Some people are buying and then re-selling secondhand furniture to make more money.

How to tell if your charity shop find is worth thousands or pennies

There have been over 6 billion searches for the word ‘rizz’ on TikTok - and this is what what the phrase means.
There have been over 6 billion searches for the word ‘rizz’ on TikTok - and this is what what the phrase means.

What does rizz mean on TikTok? Definition of Gen Z term

Have you heard of lucky girl syndrome? (Photo: Adobe stock)
Have you heard of lucky girl syndrome? (Photo: Adobe stock)

What is lucky girl syndrome? Latest TikTok trend explained

Selena Gomez attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on 10 January 2023 in Beverly Hills, California (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on 10 January 2023 in Beverly Hills, California (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

‘I enjoyed the holidays’ - Selena Gomez dismisses body shaming trolls

How often should you wash your hair? (Photo credit should read Mandy Cheng/AFP via Getty Images)
How often should you wash your hair? (Photo credit should read Mandy Cheng/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer Experts explain how often to wash your hair after viral TikTok trend

Hannah Carroll, who created her own business giving people predictions about their future after successfully making predictions about the lives of celebrities.
Hannah Carroll, who created her own business giving people predictions about their future after successfully making predictions about the lives of celebrities.

Woman who correctly predicted 12 2022 events gives 2023 predictions

Paul Breach. Picture via TikTok screenshot
Paul Breach. Picture via TikTok screenshot

Explainer TikTok star picked up by police after being surrounded by fans

Will Young (Photo: ITV)
Will Young (Photo: ITV)

Meet TikTok’s Farmer Will who is heading to the Love Island villa

Butch Marion has been able to leave his job at US retailer Walmart after a viral TikTok video helped raise more than $100,000 for his retirement.
Butch Marion has been able to leave his job at US retailer Walmart after a viral TikTok video helped raise more than $100,000 for his retirement.

Worker, 82, retires after TikTok video raised over $100,000 for him

DECEMBER -- the Rufford Mill Ford was closed to motorists after it became an unlikely tourist attraction with drivers splashing through the water in front of large crowds.
DECEMBER -- the Rufford Mill Ford was closed to motorists after it became an unlikely tourist attraction with drivers splashing through the water in front of large crowds.

TikTok trend causes ford to be closed to all motorists

(Photo: Instagram)
(Photo: Instagram)

Who is Eurovision singer Sam Ryder’s partner Lois Gaskin-Barber?

Immy Nunn has passed away age 25 (Photo: Instagram/@deafimmy)
Immy Nunn has passed away age 25 (Photo: Instagram/@deafimmy)

Deaf TikTok star Immy Nunn dies age 25

Noah Schnapp attends as Netflix Hosts “Stranger Things” Los Angeles FYSEE Event at Netflix FYSee Space on May 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Noah Schnapp attends as Netflix Hosts “Stranger Things” Los Angeles FYSEE Event at Netflix FYSee Space on May 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp comes out in TikTok video

Lois Griffin is the latest victim of a celebrity death hoax
Lois Griffin is the latest victim of a celebrity death hoax

Family Guy Lois Griffin: is character dead? TikTok trend explained

The Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, in the live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale, “Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” directed by Ron Howard.
The Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, in the live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale, “Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” directed by Ron Howard.

What is a fishbowl party? Meaning explained of game in film The Grinch

Online safety campaigners warn the app could encourage eating disorders, self-harm and suicide (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR/Afghanistan/AFP via Getty Images)
Online safety campaigners warn the app could encourage eating disorders, self-harm and suicide (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR/Afghanistan/AFP via Getty Images)

TikTok pushes suicide and self-harm content to kids ‘within minutes’