MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber

MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter MrBeast has ended PewDiePie’s reign as the YouTuber with the most subscribers – the first change at the top in almost 10 years. Swedish creator PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, became the most-subscribed YouTuber in August 2013 with his gaming… Continue reading MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber

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Dominic Raab facing two complaints over behaviour

Dominic Raab facing two complaints over behaviour EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Dominic Raab has revealed that two formal complaints have been made about his behaviour during previous stints as a cabinet minister. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has agreed with a request by the justice secretary and deputy PM for an independent inquiry into the complaints. Mr Raab has… Continue reading Dominic Raab facing two complaints over behaviour

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UK’s reputation has taken a knock, admits Rishi Sunak

UK’s reputation has taken a knock, admits Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The UK’s international reputation has taken “a bit of a knock” this year, Rishi Sunak has admitted, as he vowed to restore economic… Continue reading UK’s reputation has taken a knock, admits Rishi Sunak

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Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange

Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange Getty Images By Shiona McCallum & Chris Vallance Technology reporters Over a million people and businesses could be owed money following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, according to bankruptcy filings. There have also been reports that FTX suffered a hack, taking millions of… Continue reading Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange

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Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants

Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants PA Media By Kate Whannel & Alexandra Binley BBC News Home Secretary Suella Braverman is to travel to Paris to sign an expanded deal to try to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats. Under the revised agreement, the amount the UK… Continue reading Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants

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Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs

Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter The parents of a boy who died after choking on food at his nursery are calling on the government not to increase… Continue reading Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs

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Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations Getty Images By Shayan Sardarizadeh BBC Monitoring A wave of new paid blue tick accounts impersonating influential individuals and brands has led to chaos and confusion on Twitter. Fake “verified” accounts in the names of politicians, celebrities, major organisations and businesses started appearing on the platform on… Continue reading Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

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Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion Getty Images More turmoil is surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter, as high-profile staff quit and the rules about verified accounts keep changing. People on and off the platform have been raising concerns about the direction Twitter is going in under its new billionaire leader. And the grey “Official” badges… Continue reading Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

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US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter

US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News A US regulator says it is watching events at Twitter with “deep concern” after the platform’s top privacy and compliance officers… Continue reading US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter

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