MEP Daniel Hannan gets trending hashtag after disputed claims on Irish history
British MEP Daniel Hannan has inspired a new hashtag as Twitter users reacted to claims he had got his facts wrong about Irish history.
Gary Lineker criticises Twitter for promoting ‘unacceptable’ scam articles
Gary Lineker has denounced Twitter for allowing “obvious bullshit” after it promoted scam articles about him.
Sesame Street sparks debate on Twitter with ‘deserted island’ question
If you were stranded on a deserted island out at sea, which Sesame Street character would be the best companion?
Glitch appears to give Barclaycard online customer ‘sexist’ error message
A technical glitch on Barclaycard’s website meant that a “sexist” error message was displayed to a user.
Pressure mounts on social media firms as reports call for regulation
Social media companies are facing mounting pressure to reform and accept sweeping new regulation following a string of high-profile reports criticising the industry.
Damian Collins calls for emergency legislation to tackle fake news
Media watchdog MP Damian Collins has called for emergency legislation to stop democratic elections being corrupted by misinformation.
Children need to be protected from ‘online Wild West’, say MPs
Addiction to social media should potentially be classed as a disease, MPs said as they called for tough new regulation to protect children from firms operating in an “online Wild West”.
Social media criticised over slow removal of New Zealand terror attack footage
Social media sites have been criticised over the speed of their action to remove footage of the New Zealand mosque shootings.
MP mocked for saying all knives should be fitted with GPS
MP Scott Mann has been mocked online after he suggested fitting all knives sold in the UK with GPS tracking to help cut down violent crime.
Designer ‘amused’ as non-traditional mother of the bride dress becomes viral hit
Most wedding guests try to avoid upstaging the bride on her big day, but one designer is ignoring tradition – with a black “mother of the bride” dress complete with feathers and sequins.
Twitter rolls out updated swipe camera feature
Twitter has started rolling out an updated camera feature on its app, which users can now access by swiping to the left on their timeline.
I’d like to see Theresa May try: Schalke see funny side of 7-0 defeat
Schalke’s crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City suggested the team were not clicking in the Champions League on Tuesday, but on Twitter they were in fine form.
‘I’d like to see Theresa May try’: Schalke see funny side of 7-0 defeat
Schalke’s crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City suggested the team were not clicking in the Champions League on Tuesday, but on Twitter they were in fine form.
May’s voice problem during Commons speeches ‘a metaphor’ as PM loses vote
Theresa May lost not only the second “meaningful vote” on her Brexit deal on Tuesday evening, but also her voice.
‘Madness’: Reaction as Rice named Ireland’s Young Player of the Year
The decision to name Declan Rice as the Republic of Ireland’s Young Player of the Year has been described as “madness” by fans on social media.
Madness: Reaction as Rice named Ireland’s Young Player of the Year
The decision to name Declan Rice as the Republic of Ireland’s Young Player of the Year has been described as “madness” by fans on social media.
‘Bizarre’: Twitter users comment on Mitt Romney’s birthday candle technique
Former US presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been on the receiving end of a few jokes on his birthday due to the “bizarre” way he blew out his birthday candles.
Social media takes former minister to task over Brexit claims with #McVeyFacts
Former cabinet minister Esther McVey was taken to task on social media on Monday after tweeting and then deleting a false claim about the European Union.
Why are people all over the world pulling pineapples apart on social media?
Social media users appear to have discovered a different way of eating pineapple, inspiring others to give it a try.
Tory MP Nick Boles criticised for ‘creepy’ tweet about Jess Phillips
Conservative MP Nick Boles divided opinion on social media on Saturday when he tweeted: “There is something about @jessphillips that I find irresistible.”