VINTED LISTINGS AT CENTRE OF ALLEGED CHILD TRAFFICKING CLAIMS

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers for the first time. The long awaited feature is expected to improve privacy across the messaging platform, giving billions of users another way to start conversations while keeping personal contact details hidden from strangers.

From soaring travel costs and huge distances between stadiums to visa concerns and extreme heat, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has attracted growing criticism from supporters around the world. While many fans are still enjoying the tournament, others believe several off the pitch issues have overshadowed the football itself.

Second-hand marketplace Vinted has come under intense public scrutiny after a wave of social media posts raised concerns about a series of unusual listings that some users claim could be linked to criminal activity. The controversy gained momentum across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and X, where users shared screenshots of listings that they described as suspicious.

Icelandic football pundit and former player Sigurður Gísli Bond Snorrason, better known as Siggi Bond, has found himself at the centre of a controversy following allegations that he made racist comments during England's World Cup group-stage match against Ghana. The incident came to light after popular streamer and content creator AngryGinge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, recorded and shared footage from inside Boston Stadium during Tuesday's goalless draw between England and Ghana.

A 23-year-old British TikTok influencer has been charged with murder in Dubai after the death of her boyfriend. A human rights group says she could face execution if convicted, while claiming she acted in self-defence during an alleged violent attack.

France's annual Fête de la Musique celebrations were overshadowed by widespread disorder over the weekend, resulting in hundreds of arrests, multiple violent incidents, and renewed concerns about public safety at major public events. Authorities confirmed that 243 people were taken into custody across the country, including 148 arrests in Paris alone, following a night marked by assaults, thefts, sexual offences, and reports of syringe attacks.

Rockstar Games has finally confirmed when fans will be able to secure their copy of Grand Theft Auto 6, while also unveiling the game's official cover art. The announcement has sparked excitement across social media, although some players remain cautious after years of delays, speculation and anticipation surrounding the long-awaited release.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas has reportedly been identified as the young woman who died after staff allegedly failed to attach a safety cord before a rope jump in Brazil. The tragic incident, which was captured on video and widely shared online, has led to multiple arrests and a criminal investigation.

A gorilla at a Japanese zoo has gone viral after being photographed sitting alone in what appeared to be a moment of deep reflection following a disagreement with his mate. The image has sparked thousands of reactions online, with many joking that the great ape's behaviour looked remarkably similar to a human relationship dispute.