New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram followers surged from ~5,000 to over 5 million after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini (El Scarso) rallied his fans to support Payne, dubbed the 'least-known' World Cup player. The two met in Florida, exchanging gifts and gratitude ahead of the World Cup.
American tennis player Tommy Paul's fiancée, Paige Lorenze, is gaining recognition beyond her role as a supportive partner. A 27-year-old content creator and entrepreneur from Connecticut, Lorenze has amassed over a million followers across social media platforms and founded the lifestyle brand Dairy Boy.
Social media influencers are creating a pre-World Cup trend by boosting the follower counts of low-profile players. Australian defender Kai Trewin and New Zealand's Tim Payne have gained millions of followers overnight due to influencer challenges.
Social media influencer Mansi was found dead in Kanpur under suspicious circumstances. Her family alleges dowry-related harassment and murder by her husband Sagar Rajput and in-laws, claiming the incident was staged as a suicide. A protest was held demanding justice.
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of social media influencer Sana Yousaf. The June murder sparked nationwide debate on women's safety and online victim-blaming.
Sheng Hailin, once known as China's oldest mother of twins, has gained international recognition after a photo series about her life won an award. The 76-year-old, who had twins at 60 after losing her daughter, is now a social media influencer inspiring bereaved parents.
Influencers Braden Eric Peters (Clavicular) and Andrew Morales (The Cuban Tarzan) received probation, not jail time, for firing guns at an alligator in Florida's Everglades. They must complete community service and a firearms safety course.
Delhi Police arrests social media influencer @skindoctor13 for a controversial post on X about businessman Sunjay Kapur's death, following a court order.
Social media influencers are urging consumers to read labels and pushing traditional companies to make healthier products or risk being replaced by newer entrants.
For German consumer Erik Böhme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener – the world’s largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. “I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe,” said Böhme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3. Böhme was among 250 foreign media, clients and social media influencers invited by Geely...
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as both Iran and the US maintain blockades, with indirect negotiations stalled despite a ceasefire in place. The US demands focus on Iran's nuclear programme, missiles, and regional proxies, while Iran offers temporary enrichment limits in exchange for sanctions relief. India, holding the BRICS presidency, is positioned to mediate alongside China to pressure both sides to reopen the critical global energy artery.
Rachel Kerr, a 31-year-old British social media influencer from Dunblane, Scotland, has gone missing during a work trip in Agadir, Morocco. She was last seen at Caribbean Village Agadir on April 25, when she was due to check out. Her mobile phone has been switched off and she has not contacted family or friends since. Her last Instagram post was on April 13. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is supporting her family.
A domestic dispute in Adambakkam tragically ended with a husband allegedly killing his wife, a social media influencer, before taking his own life. The unemployed husband, reportedly facing financial strain, attacked his wife, who was the family's sole earner. Their younger son discovered the grim scene upon returning home. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, a 32-year-old TikTok and Instagram influencer known as Klaudiaglam, has died six days after being hit by a car driven by former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington outside Inca nightclub in Soho, London. Carrington, 29, faces upgraded murder charges. The incident also injured three other people, including a 58-year-old man with life-changing injuries.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, a 32-year-old social media influencer from Essex, has died six days after being struck by a car on Argyll Street in Soho, central London. Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Manchester, who was previously charged with attempted murder, will now face a murder charge. The incident also left a 58-year-old man with life-changing injuries and another woman with a minor wrist injury.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, a 32-year-old social media influencer from Essex, has died six days after being hit by a car on Argyll Street in Soho, London. The incident occurred at 04:30 BST on 19 April outside a nightclub. Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Manchester, who was previously charged with attempted murder, will now face a murder charge. A 58-year-old man suffered life-changing injuries and another woman sustained minor wrist injuries.
