UK's Worst Christmas Attractions: A Festive Fail List
A look back at the UK's most notorious Christmas event disasters, from broken drones to handless Santas. Discover the festive fails that left families furious and organisers in court.
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Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Illegal weight-loss drugs sold via Trustpilot in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals unlicensed weight-loss drugs being sold by companies with glowing Trustpilot reviews. Experts warn of serious health risks and call for urgent online regulation.
Amazon's Black Friday scam warning to 300M customers
Amazon alerts 300 million customers about sophisticated Black Friday scams including fake messages and AI-generated reviews. Learn how to protect yourself during the festive shopping season.
Black Friday Scam Alert: Shoppers Urged to Stay Vigilant
UK shoppers warned of Black Friday fraud risks and misleading discounts. Which? research shows 83% of promoted deals are cheaper at other times. Stay safe and research before buying.
Amazon warns 300 million customers about holiday scams
Amazon issues urgent warning about five sophisticated scams targeting shoppers during Black Friday. Learn how to protect your personal data and finances this festive season.
Ghost Stores Escalate Scams During Black Friday Sales
UK shoppers warned about sophisticated 'ghost stores' using AI to create fake brands and scam consumers during Black Friday and Christmas sales. Learn how to spot these deceptive retailers.
Young footballer dies in fake agent extortion scheme
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
Black Friday Regret: 53% of Shoppers Experience Buyer's Remorse
New research reveals over half of Australians experience Black Friday buyer's remorse. Discover expert tips to avoid impulse buys and identify deceptive sales tactics this shopping season.
Inside India's cybercrime villages where scamming thrives
Explore how remote Indian villages transformed from agricultural hubs to cybercrime centres preying on global victims. Discover the shocking reality behind digital deception.
Britain's tech colonisation by US giants
Britain has cheerfully submitted to US tech dominance, selling key AI assets and becoming dependent on American digital infrastructure. Discover why this costs the UK dearly.
Jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks Risk Bank Details
Using a modified Amazon Fire Stick can give criminals direct access to your bank and passwords. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing UK fraud threat.
YouTube's Cultural Revolution for Gen Z
Explore how YouTube transformed from video platform to cultural backdrop for millions, creating new content forms and fragmenting viewing habits across generations.
Curve investor files legal challenge over Lloyds sale
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Black Friday PS5 Prices Drop to Record Lows
Black Friday 2025 sees unprecedented PlayStation 5 discounts, with PS5 Digital Edition bundles dropping below £300. Discover the best deals from Amazon, Very, and AO before stocks run out.
AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
Portugal pushes back on Ryanair's digital boarding
Portugal's aviation authority orders Ryanair to accept printed boarding passes, challenging the airline's new digital-only policy and protecting passenger rights.
Analogue Christmas Gifts to Beat Digital Overload
Discover 15 screen-free Christmas gifts from Polaroid cameras to poetry diaries that help reclaim attention spans from digital addiction. Perfect for UK shoppers seeking analogue alternatives.
EU Plans Digital Rule Changes for AI Growth
The European Commission faces criticism over plans to streamline GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Read the full analysis.
Lloyds buys Curve fintech for digital growth
Lloyds Banking Group acquires London fintech Curve in a major move to boost its digital offerings and compete with neobanks. Deal expected to complete in 2026.
TikTok gives users control over AI content
TikTok is launching a new feature allowing users to reduce AI-generated videos on their feeds. The platform hosts over 1bn AI videos. Learn how to manage your content preferences.
AI Detective Nightmare: Your Social Media Feed Is Fake
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.
Guardian Removes Article in Content Review
The Guardian has removed an article as part of its ongoing content management process. Learn more about the publication's editorial standards and procedures.
Optus fined $826k over mobile security breach
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
The Story of Fixity: Immersive Jungle Art in London
Explore Noémie Goudal's captivating digital installation The Story of Fixity at Borough Yards. This immersive experience transforms jungle scenes into abstract art through water and pigment. Discover this unique Artangel commission.
Why Crypto Treasury Companies Are Bound to Struggle
New research reveals why most cryptocurrency treasury management firms face significant challenges. Discover the structural issues plaguing this emerging sector and what it means for investors.
Guardian's New Terms: What UK Users Need to Know
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions with significant changes affecting AI training, user content licensing, and account management. Learn how these updates impact your digital rights and responsibilities.
UK firms face 340% surge in AI-powered expense scams
UK businesses confront an AI-driven expense fraud epidemic with fake receipt searches soaring 340%. Learn how companies can protect themselves from £219bn fraud losses.
AI's Knowledge Gap Threatens Global Understanding
Research reveals AI systems are losing knowledge as they train on AI-generated content, creating a dangerous feedback loop. Discover how this threatens our collective understanding.
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