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How a creepy costume led to a TikTok trend — and real world paranoia
A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.
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Erling Haaland's new haircut goes viral and sends both fans and celebrities into a frenzy
The Manchester City superstar has debuted a new look for the start of the Premier League season, and fans are divided. Zlatan Ibrahimovic told Haaland: “What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number.”
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What is an ‘Aura Battle’? Young Mexicans turn confidence into a competition
Young Mexicans are taking part in “Aura Battles”, a social media trend where participants compete through creative moves, poses and playful gestures. Organisers say the contests are ultimately about confidence and self-expression, with cash prizes adding an extra incentive.
Cinema
'Niu Lai': How is a 'disaster-level' Chinese animated film rivalling 'The Odyssey' at the box-office?
A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a viral phenomenon.
Cinema
Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover
Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028.
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From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments
Karoline Leavitt announced this week she was stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary. From her combative relationship with the press to viral moments which have made her infamous, here is a lookback at her most divisive moments behind the podium.