emoji are now a regular part of daily communication for many people. But despite using them almost every day, many people are just realising the sinister meaning behind one popular symbol.

The next emoji update will be two characters ... were a rifle and a "modern pentathlon," which depicted a man shooting a gun. Both symbols were apparently tied to the upcoming Olympic Games ...

From friendly smiley faces to cheeky aubergines, emoji now form a staple part of many of our messages. While most popular characters are harmless fun, other seemingly-innocent symbols have ...