William Mata

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

<p>TikTok has faced bans or restrictions in several countries for various reasons, including concerns about data privacy, national security, and content moderation</p>
Tech

Who owns TikTok? ByteDance files lawsuit against US government ban

TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, with more than one billion users worldwide, but who owns it and what personal data can it access?

8 May 2024
<p>The Black Keys joined by Noel Gallagher at Brixton Academy</p>
Music

The Black Keys live at O2 Academy Brixton: rock duo keep things fresh

The Ohio band also surprised the newly-reopened South London venue with a guest appearance from Noel Gallagher

8 May 2024
<p>GTA 6 is on its way — but PC gamers have a little longer to wait</p>
Gaming

GTA 6 cover art could be revealed soon after fans spot clues online

Some gamers reckon a new trailer could be imminent as the game’s publisher gets ready to host investors

8 May 2024
<p>Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer with former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke in his parliamentary office </p>
Politics

Who is Natalie Elphicke? Tory MP defects to Labour

New Labour MP is no stranger to controversy after criticising England and Manchester United star Marcus Rashford in the past

8 May 2024
<p>Mitch and Janis Winehouse collect the Brit Billion award for lifetime Amy Winehouse streams</p>
Music

Amy Winehouse receives posthumous Brit Billion Award

Back to Black film success helps propel 2006 album of same name to streaming milestone

8 May 2024
<p>Olly Alexander is the UK’s entry for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest </p>
World

Eurovision: which countries don't compete and why?

Luxembourg will be returning to the competition for the first time since 1993 in 2024. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?

8 May 2024
<p>Bambie Thug of Ireland performs the song Doomsday Blue during the first semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden (Martin Meissner/AP)</p>
Music

Eurovision: Which countries made it through to the final?

Finland and Ireland turn heads on way to grand finale in Malmo

8 May 2024
<p>The previously male-only, 1,500-member Garrick Club in London</p>
London

What is the Garrick Club? Members' club accepts women for first time

Stephen Fry is among the celebrities backing the change following months of speculation and controversy about exclusionism

8 May 2024
<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a tough time at the next election if the latest polls are to be believed</p>
Politics

UK general election: When is the next one?

Should an election not be called by December 17, 2024, Parliament would automatically dissolve

8 May 2024
<p>The disease can be fatal to animals</p>
UK

What is bluetongue disease? Warnings about future outbreaks

The virus can be found in a number of farmyard animals

7 May 2024
<p>Los Enebrales beach in Punta Umbria, Spain</p>
UK

British man, 40, dies after collapsing on Spanish beach

Brit seen to collapse while out at Los Enebrales beach in Punta Umbria

5 May 2024
<p>Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu</p>
World

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel failed to send delegation to talks in Egypt over weekend

5 May 2024
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Transport

Brits returning home from bank holiday getaway may face travel misery

‘You could need a brolly if you are out and about’ says Met Office with journey agony predicted by RAC

5 May 2024
<p>Kingsdale Drive in Bradford</p>
UK

Child dies and four rushed to hospital in Bradford house fire

Emergency services called to scene in West Yorkshire in the early hours

5 May 2024
<p>Madonna’s previous record crowd had been in Paris in 1987</p>
Showbiz

Madonna plays biggest ever show to over a million fans in Brazil

Queen of pop joined by Anitta on stage for Vogue

5 May 2024
<p>Suella Braverman on Laura Kuenssberg’s Sunday morning show</p>
Politics

Braverman urges Sunak to 'change the plan' after 'terrible' results

Former home secretary urges changes but admits election is too soon to change leader

5 May 2024
<p>Regent’s Park is a hot spot for cyclists</p>
London

Speeding cyclist avoids conviction after crash that killed pensioner

Credit Suisse banker reached speeds beyond 20mph limit

5 May 2024
<p>The actor is best known for roles in Elf and Anchorman</p>
Showbiz

Ferrell 'buys stake in Leeds after falling in love with football'

Actor said to be a big fan of Premier League chasing side

5 May 2024
<p>Kamonnan Thiamphanit was known to her friends as Angela</p>
Crime

Family of Hyde Park victim say cops 'had chance' to catch killer

Family say that they had communication with suspect but police were not interested

4 May 2024
<p>A drone view shows an area affected by the floods in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil</p>
World

Floods in Brazil kill 39 with dozens more still missing

Brazil sees fourth environmental disaster in a year

4 May 2024