But it isn’t working in Australia. Young people are finding ways around the ban because social media is designed to turn them into addicts – and addicts will do anything for their next fix.
Social media is set up to feed them content that manipulates their emotions, making them anxious, antisocial and depressed – all to make them spend more time on social media, maximising the platforms’ profits. This is capitalism at work.
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Regulation won’t help. To stop social media rotting kids’ brains capitalism must be replaced with a system prioritising wellbeing over financial gain. JWA Caley, St Pancras
Reader disagrees that Trump’s actions benefit US people
Inbaraj (MetroTalk, Mon) thinks that everything Donald Trump does is ‘to the benefit of the US and its citizens’.
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Like imposing tariffs and telling the people foreigners will pay whereas it is really US citizens who pay? Like changing Medicare rules so health insurance becomes much more expensive? Like putting masked ICE agents on the street who can murder US citizens with impunity? Wow, I cannot wait for the UK government to start benefiting its citizens in the same way… Martin, London
Breaching international law is history repeating itself, says reader
This reader says ‘Russia’s invasion of Ukraine follows the logic of national ambition overriding international law’ (Picture: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)
In the 1930s, Nazi Germany justified territorial expansion by prioritising German interests above international agreements and tearing up the Treaty of Versailles.
More recently, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine followed the same logic of national ambition overriding international law, with devastating human consequences.
When countries abandon shared legal frameworks and focus solely on self-interest, they move towards the principle of ‘might is right’ – where power replaces justice.
International law exists because the world learned, through two world wars and countless conflicts, that unchecked nationalism leads to instability, suffering, and global insecurity. Aftab, Romford
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Is it true that Iran has threatened to attack the US if they shoot any more street protesters? Peter, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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‘Labour’s left-wingers are like the proverbial dog chasing a car’, says reader
The tears of the MPs of Labour’s Left over their thwarted efforts to return their champion to the Commons to challenge Sir Keir Starmer are beyond self-pitying.
They say Andy Burnham must step down as Greater Manchester’s mayor to become an MP as only he can win a General Election against Reform.
But losing one seat in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election would be meaningless given Labour’s huge parliamentary majority.
However, Reform came second in 14 of Greater Manchester’s 27 constituencies, so the real threat to Labour is a mayoral election – and Burnham is safe for two more years.
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In their pursuit of power – which they already have, given their party is in government – Labour’s left-wingers are like the proverbial dog chasing a car: there’s total confusion and bafflement if or when they achieve their objective! Peter, London
This reader says there is ‘confusion and bafflement’ in the Labour party (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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A MAN was reportedly sexually assaulted while walking on a street in an industrial town.
The victim was confronted and assaulted by the attacker at 3:30pm on 22 December 2025 on William Street, Sittingbourne.
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Kent Police have released an e-fit image of the suspect and are calling for anyone who recognise him to contact them.
The suspect first approached the man and made sexual comments to him before touching him over his clothes.
He is described as 5 foot 5 inches tall, spoke broken English, and was wearing a black bomber jacket and jeans at the time of the incident.
Anyone who recognises the man can contact Kent Police on01795 419119quoting reference 46/218884/25.
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Police have created an e-fit the suspect involved in the sexual assault
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still had no suspect or person of interest Wednesday, authorities said, four days after she disappeared with signs of forced entry at her home in southern Arizona.
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will over the weekend and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said they don’t have credible information indicating Guthrie’s disappearance was targeted. Guthrie has limited mobility, and officials do not believe she left on her own. Nanos said she is of sound mind.
“Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement on social media Wednesday. “Detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family.”
Multiple media organizations reported receiving purported ransom notes Tuesday that they handed over to investigators. The sheriff’s department has said it’s taking the notes and other tips seriously but declined to comment further.
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The Pima County sheriff and the Tucson FBI chief urged the public to offer tips during a news conference Tuesday. Nanos has said Guthrie needs daily medication and could die without it. Asked whether officials were looking for her alive, he said, “We hope we are.”
Authorities say Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home in the Tucson area, where she lived alone, and she was reported missing midday Sunday. Someone at her church called a family member to say she was not there, leading family to search her home and then call 911.
DNA samples have been gathered and submitted for analysis as part of the investigation. “We’ve gotten some back, but nothing to indicate any suspects,” Nanos said.
There were signs of forced entry at Guthrie’s home, evidence of a nighttime kidnapping, and several personal items were still there, including Guthrie’s cellphone, wallet and car, according to a person familiar with the investigation, who was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the case and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of an anonymity. Investigators were reviewing surveillance video from nearby homes and information from area license plate cameras and analyzing local cellphone towers data.
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For a third day Wednesday, “Today” opened with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, but Savannah Guthrie was not at the anchor’s desk. NBC Sports said Tuesday that Guthrie will not be covering the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics “as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time.”
The “Today” host grew up in Tucson, graduated from the University of Arizona and previously worked as a reporter and anchor at Tucson television station KVOA. Her parents settled in Tucson in the 1970s when she was a young child. The youngest of three siblings, she credits her mom with holding their family together after her father died of a heart attack at 49, when Savannah was just 16.
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Billeaud reported from Phoenix and Balsamo from Washington.
COPS have arrested two more people after a baby boy was fatally mauled by an XL Bully.
Jonte William Bluck was just nine months old when the family pet attacked him, causing him to suffer serious head wounds.
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Jonte was mauled to death by an XL Bully at homeCredit: WNSThe baby suffered horrific head injuriesCredit: WNSJonte was at his dad’s home at the time of the horrorCredit: WNS
He was being looked after by his 30-year-old construction worker father Jarrod Bluck when the dog went for him.
Jonte tragically died before reaching hospital in an ambulance that had collected him from Jarrold’s home in in Rogiet, South Wales.
The six-year-old black dog was later put down.
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Now the force has confirmed they have made two more arrests in connection with Jonte’s death.
Detectives previously arrested a man in his 30s and woman in her 20s on suspicion of being in charge of the “dangerously out of control” dog following Jonte’s death in November.
They remain on bail having also been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
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Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: “I understand that there is a lot of interest about this in our communities, but I’d like to remind people that this continues to be a live criminal investigation.
“We urge people not to speculate, and to think about how that speculation, particularly online commentary, can impact the investigation
Cops have confirmed they have arrested two more people following the tragedyCredit: WNS
“Once again, our condolences and thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic death, both within the community and further afield.”
An inquest heard Jonte was bitten by the family pet while staying at his father’s home in Rogiet, Gwent, on November 2.
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Neighbours feared the six-year-old dog was spooked by fireworks going off outside in the run-up to Bonfire Night.
Area coroner Rose Farmer said: “Jonte William Bluck sadly passed away on the 2nd of November 2025 at his home address.
“The brief circumstances are that on the 2nd of November he was staying at the home of his father when he was bitten by the family dog.
“He was conveyed to the Grange University Hospital but died prior to arrival.
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“An inquest has been opened as there is reason to suspect that he died as a result of a dog bite.”
A provisional cause of death was given as a compressive head injury, consistent with a dog bite.
The inquest was adjourned until August 4, 2026.
Police said the dog involved in the incident was a six-year-old XL bully, which was registered with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and a certificate of exemption was issued in 2024.
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The family dog was put down after it was seized – and later confirmed as a legally-owned black male XL Bully.
Pictured here is cops at the scene of the baby deathCredit: WNS
Harrison Ford has opened up about what his role on Shrinking has meant to him (Picture: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Harrison Ford has made a startling confession about his long, extraordinary career: He’d be fine with it ending now.
Speaking on Tuesday during Apple TV’s first-ever press day in Santa Monica, the Hollywood icon reflected on his future while discussing Shrinking, the acclaimed comedy-drama that has clearly become one of his most cherished projects.
The comedy-drama follows therapist Jimmy (Jason), whose life is turned upside down after the sudden death of his wife, Tia. Wracked by grief, he must navigate this unexpected era of his life with the help of friends, family and inner strength.
Infused with heartfelt humour that will have you laughing out loud and a stark reflection of the messiness of life (and what makes it worth living), the new season is all about moving forward.
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The series has just begun rolling out its third season, with a fourth already ordered, so there’s no shortage of runway left.
Still, when asked to consider the deeper questions raised by joining such a thoughtful show, Ford didn’t shy away from the idea that this chapter might be enough.
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He told the panel audience, including Metro: ‘If it was all over here that would be sufficient for me. This is very special for me and it really nurtures me and makes me feel like what we’re doing has value and importance. I look for that in my life, and I’m happy I’ve found it here.’
Moderator Ashley Nicole Black summed up the room’s emotional reaction well: ‘There’s never been a better place to end a panel.’
The warmth of Ford’s comments echoed the tone of the entire Shrinking conversation.
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Castmates Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley spent much of the hour trading praise and jokes.
Ford said of Shrinking: ‘. This is very special for me and it really nurtures me’ (Picture: AP)
The show has a unique and loyal fanbase(Picture: Apple TV Plus/AP)
‘It was especially true in the finale of season two, when Paul is saying: “I don’t know how much longer I’m going to be doing this job, but it’s an honour to be doing it with you all”, and “you’re my family right now”.’
‘We’re sitting there weeping disproportionate to the scene because who knows if Harrison Ford does another TV show? You know what I mean? He’s talking to us [in real life] as well.’
During the panel, Ford also addressed one of the new season’s most meaningful additions: Michael J. Fox, who appears in three episodes. It’s a poignant casting choice, given that Fox has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 1991, while Ford’s character is navigating the condition on screen.
‘It was a bit daunting when I thought about it,’ Ford admitted. “’Because I am representing a character that has Parkinson’s, and Michael, of course, has the real thing. I have a real sense of responsibility for getting that part of my story right.’
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He continued: ‘Michael is a really extraordinary fellow, it was an extraordinary presence to work with some of that I hope will help colour my portrayal of someone with Parkinson’s. He’s a remarkable example.’
Then, with a grin, he added: ‘That’s the serious part of it. But the fun part was there as well. He’s so funny.’
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Saif al Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been shot dead by gunmen who broke into his home, officials have said.
The 53-year-old was killed during a “direct confrontation” with four armed men in the Libyan town of Zintan, south-west of the capital Tripoli, his office said in a statement on Tuesday.
His lawyer, Khaled al Zaidi, and separately his adviser Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, both confirmed his death on Facebook, without providing details.
Image: Saif al Islam Gaddafi greeting supporters in Tripoli in 2011. Pic: Reuters
Despite holding no official position, the second son of the longtime dictator, was once seen as the most powerful figure in the oil-rich North African country after his father, who ruled for more than four decades.
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Saif al Islam Gaddafi shaped policy and was involved in high-profile diplomacy, including talks on weapons of mass destruction and compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988.
Educated at the London School of Economics and a fluent English speaker, he was once seen by many governments as the acceptable, Western-friendly face of Libya.
But when a rebellion broke out against his father’s regime in 2011, he became an architect of a brutal crackdown on rebels.
After fighters took over the capital, he was captured attempting to flee to neighbouring Niger – about a month after his father was hunted down and shot dead by rebels.
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Image: Saif al Islam Gaddafi soon after his capture in November 2011. Pic: Reuters
In 2015, a Libyan court sentenced him to death for war crimes. He was also wanted by the International Criminal Court, accused of crimes against humanity.
He spent six years detained in the town of Zintan. It was a far cry from the charmed life he had lived during his father’s rule when he had pet tigers and mingled with high society on trips abroad. He was released by the militia in 2017 under an amnesty.
Image: Saif al Islam Gaddafi in court in 2014 for crimes linked to the 2011 uprising. File pic: Reuters
In 2021, he attempted to run for president, but was opposed by many who had suffered at the hands of his father’s rule. He was also disqualified from the election because of his 2015 conviction.
His candidacy became a point of contention and the election process stalled amid arguments between powerful armed groups.
Image: Saif al Islam Gaddafi at a charity event in Berlin, Germany, in February 2008. Pic: Jens Kalaene/picture-alliance/dpa/AP
In an interview with The New York Times Magazine in 2021, he discussed his political strategy.
“I’ve been away from the Libyan people for 10 years,” he said.
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“You need to come back slowly, slowly. Like a striptease. You need to play with their minds a little.”
Libya remains deeply divided, with rival administrations in the east and west, after the nation descended into anarchy following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.
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The former dictator was killed by opposition fighters during the uprising, which turned into a civil war. Most of his eight children had significant roles in government.
Kelli Hollis trades the dales for the cobbles (Picture: Shutterstock)
Soap fans, get ready: former Emmerdale favourite Kelli Hollis is back on our screens, but this time, she’s swapping the Dales for the cobbles of Coronation Street.
Kelli, who played Ali Spencer on Emmerdale between 2011 and 2015, is returning to the soap world 11 years after leaving the village. Since then, she’s kept busy with roles on Ackley Bridge, Waterloo Road, and Doctors, proving her versatility across some of British TV’s most loved dramas. Now, she’s set to make a splash in Weatherfield with a brand-new, prison-based storyline.
Her character will be one of the inmates at the women’s prison where Debbie Webster is serving time. For those catching up on Corrie drama, Debbie landed behind bars after taking the fall for her secret son Carl, who was driving under the influence the night of the Corriedale multi-vehicle crash. It’s a tough spot for Debbie, and Kelli’s ‘Queen Bee’ inmate is about to make her life even more complicated.
According to The Sun, Hollis’s character is a central figure in the prison hierarchy, the kind of inmate who runs the place and makes sure everyone knows it. And she won’t just be keeping an eye on Debbie; there’s already some friction brewing with Lou Michaelis, another returning Corrie baddie played by Farrel Hegarty. Lou, who fans last saw stirring trouble on the cobbles, is now Debbie’s ‘support buddy’ thanks to Debbie’s early-onset dementia diagnosis.
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Lou is back with a bang (Picture: ITV)
But as the insider puts it, ‘It’s not exactly a match made in heaven. Debbie isn’t too chuffed to see Lou standing in front of her, and Lou doesn’t look too thrilled either, so it seems to be a mutual feeling.’
If you’ve been following Debbie’s storyline, you’ll know it’s already full of tension. She’s adjusting to life behind bars, managing her dementia, and recovering from a recent mini-stroke. Add Kelli Hollis’s authoritative inmate to the mix, and it’s clear that prison life in Weatherfield is anything but dull.
Kelli’s joining Corrie 11 years after she left Emmerdale (Picture: PA)
Fans can expect some classic soap tension: rivalries, alliances, and a little bit of scheming as Debbie tries to navigate the prison’s social hierarchy. Kelli’s character is being described as a ‘Queen Bee,’ which means she’s bound to cross paths and perhaps clash with Debbie more than once. Will they become frenemies, or is this the start of another Corrie disaster? Only time will tell.
For Kelli, this is a major return to soaps after a significant break from acting. Her Ali Spencer days in Emmerdale left fans remembering her as a strong, feisty character who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. Now, she’s bringing that same energy to Coronation Street, but in a completely different setting.
With the combination of Debbie’s struggles, Lou’s return, and Kelli’s formidable presence, this storyline is shaping up to be explosive.
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about people thought to be involved in an incident which took place in York on Sunday evening (February 1).
As reported by The Press at the time, it happened just after 10pm at a property in Del Pyke in The Groves, with two people – a man and a woman – receiving wounds from a knife which required hospital treatment.
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A third person, a man aged in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possessing cocaine; he has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
“We believe at least two other people were involved in the incident. A number of people were seen running away from the scene, northwards, away from the junction of Del Pyke and Townend Street,” said a spokesperson for the force.
If you have any information about the incident and has not already spoken to officers, please call 101 and pass information for incident number 12260019706.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Nisbet had not long completed a 40-month prison sentence when he was caught.
In 2024 he admitted conning householders over gutter work, stealing three piggy banks containing cash from a school and grabbing a charity tin from a shop.
Cash problems have been blamed for his behaviour which have led to a series of jail sentences.
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Previously his lawyer told the court: “His crimes are doomed to fail because he lives in Wishaw, is easily recognisable and, given his record, is an immediate suspect for the police.”
A court hearing was held in Cambridge regarding charges faced by Anthony Williams.
A provisional trial date has been set for the man accused of a mass stabbing on a train in Huntingdon. A hearing took place at Cambridge Crown Court for Anthony Williams, 32, on Wednesday (February 4).
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Williams, of Langford Road, Peterborough, has been charged in relation to a knife attack on a LNER train that diverted to Huntingdon on November 1. Gillian Jones KC, defending Williams, said he is currently at Rampton Hospital, a high-security psychiatric hospital, in Nottinghamshire.
Judge Mark Bishop ordered that a report about the defendant’s fitness to plead should be prepared by April 7. The case has been adjourned until April 14 for a mention hearing.
Williams is charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article, and actual bodily harm in connection with the attack on November 1.
He is also charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article following an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London, and attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man in Peterborough on October 31.
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Other charges, which will be considered alongside the above, include attempted wounding with intent of a 28-year-old man, possession of a bladed article, and affray in Peterborough on October 31.
He was also charged with common assault of a 31-year-old man on a train travelling between Hitchin and Biggleswade on November 1. A provisional trial date of June 22 has been set.
Two men were tragically found death following the light aircraft crash
A major update has been given amid investigations into a fatal plane crash in Littleborough. Emergency services were sent out to farmland near Blackstone Edge shortly after 11am on Tuesday morning (February 3).
Images from the scene on Wednesday showed emergency crews in attendance continuing to conduct enquiries, along with specialist investigators from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). The aircraft at the centre of the investigation remains at the scene.
Formal identification is yet to take place for the two victims, according to Greater Manchester Police. There were not thought to be any other passengers on board and nobody else was injured.
In an update, the AAIB confirmed the aircraft is to be recovered and transported for further inspections at the authority’s headquarters, with investigators due to remain at the scene until Friday (February 6).
A spokesperson for the AAIB said: “An accident involving a light aircraft which occurred yesterday morning (3 February) near Rochdale, Greater Manchester was notified to the AAIB. An investigation has been launched and a multidisciplinary team of inspectors are at the accident site.”
The aircraft involved, registered G-GXVV, was owned by Daedalus Aviation (Services) Ltd – a Birmingham-based company offering pilot training experiences. FlightRadar24 data shows the aircraft left Birmingham Airport before heading north. The final signal was sent around 40 minutes later near Marsden, West Yorkshire.
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Daedalus Aviation (Services) Ltd said it was ‘currently working with the authorities on the investigation’. A company representative added that the firm has ‘no further comment’ to make.
Chief Superintendent Danny Inglis, from GMP’s Rochdale district, said on Tuesday: “This is a devastating incident where two people have lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families and friends. We have been working closely with emergency service colleagues and partner agencies throughout the day to establish the full circumstances and we will be on scene overnight and into tomorrow.
“There will be an enhanced presence as officers and investigators comprehensively survey the area and ensure all available evidence is recovered. If anyone has any information, or witnessed the crash, we would urge you to get in touch with us.”
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Witnesses are being asked to come forward to GMP. Details can be passed on by calling 101 or using Live Chat on GMP’s website, quoting log number 1056 of February 3, 2026.