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Labour tells TikTok: Take down videos that glorify dangerous driving

Number 10 described the glorification of dangerous driving as ‘utterly disgraceful’ as it warned social media firms to take down videos ‘celebrating’ a wrong-way driving trend

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Arrest after man found injured in Scottish village dies in hospital

A man in his 50s has died in hospital after being found injured in an Ayrshire village.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Sweden Sword Attack Suspect Posted Sword Photo on TikTok 20 Minutes Before Attack

Police are investigating a TikTok account linked to the suspect in a Sweden sword attack that killed a 17-year-old girl. The suspect, now in custody, allegedly mirrored a past school attack.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony as AFL delays inquiry until police probe concludes

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon faces media for first time since players stood down, saying ‘the way we treat women says a lot about who we are’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

A66 Crash Kills Seven as Teen's TikTok Videos Fuel Calls to Ban Police Chase Content

A wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough killed seven, including two police officers. TikTok videos linked to the incident highlight concerns over dangerous driving content online.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

AFL CEO Confirms Suspended Sydney Swans Players Are Barred From The Brownlows

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed that the five Sydney Swans players who've been suspended for the rest of the season — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon — will be banned from attending the Brownlow Medal count. However, they still will be eligible to…

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 24

Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash top £250,000

Pc Matthew Blades, 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat hit their marked armed response vehicle.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Hiker to be honoured as family suggests 'Lily's Law'

A heartbroken family will liaise with a state government to honour the life of a hiker found dead, as her father broke his silence over the weekend.

AAP · Aug 24

Man carrying Rs 25 lakh in Thar robbed at gunpoint on Delhi-Meerut Expressway as armed gang from Scorpio stopped his car and fled with cash

A Meerut businessman carrying Rs 25 lakh in his Thar was robbed by armed men on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway while other vehicles continued to pass. The gang allegedly stopped his car, held him at gunpoint and took the cash before escaping. Police have detained three suspects and seized two cars.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Fresh park search for gangland killing clues

A suburban park is being searched by homicide detectives for possible items left behind by a hit team.

AAP · Aug 24