Jofra Archer’s teams bicker over ‘pace machine’ after World Cup inclusion
Jofra Archer’s domestic teams enjoyed a humorous exchange after the Rajasthan Royals congratulated “our pace machine” on his World Cup selection.
People still likely to share and like ‘junk news’ on Facebook, study suggests
People are still likely to share and like news stories from unreliable sources on Facebook despite overall levels of “junk news” circulating across social media being relatively low, a study has claimed.
Social media platforms not as transparent as we would like, says ad regulator
The head of the UK’s advertising watchdog has said social media platforms are “not as transparent as we would like”, as complaints about online ads spiked last year by 41%.
Southampton FC release new kit with Fyre Festival-style mockumentary
Southampton FC have released their new kit for next season with a mockumentary which appears to take inspiration from Netflix’s Fyre Festival documentary.
Unimaginably heartbroken: Meme-famous viral sensation Grumpy Cat dies
Grumpy Cat, a feline that rose to viral stardom thanks to her ever-displeased-looking expression, has died.
#YouKnowMe: People speak out about abortion in wake of restrictive Alabama bill
People across social media have been sharing the hashtag #YouKnowMe in protest at a restrictive bill in Alabama that blocks abortion in most cases.
Bob Hawke remembered as record-breaking beer drinker and ‘great Australian’
Politicians, celebrities and admirers have paid tribute to former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke for his political achievements, affable character and remarkable ability to drink beer, after his death aged 89.
Tech giants commit to end spread of terrorist content online
Five of the world’s largest tech companies have agreed to introduce new measures to their businesses to help eliminate violent and terrorist content from the internet.
This student has gone viral for an inventive pun on her own name in her yearbook
A student from Texas ended her education on a hilarious note, as she made a pun out of her own name for her high school yearbook quote.
Twitter apologises for sharing iOS location data
Twitter has apologised after a bug resulted in the sharing of location data from Apple mobile devices.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West ‘name son after Glasgow train station’
A prankster fooled thousands of people on Twitter into thinking Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had named their new child after a Scottish railway station.
Fans surprised by Jodie Comer’s Scouse accent as she picks up Bafta Award
Killing Eve proved to be the big winner at Sunday’s Bafta TV Awards, with its star Jodie Comer shedding tears as she was named best actress.
Benjamin Mendy leads social media celebrations as City defend PL title
Manchester City’s Premier League champions were quickly on social media to celebrate their success after a 4-1 win at Brighton secured the title on the final day of the season.
Twitter reports drop in content violation account removals around terrorism
The number of Twitter accounts removed for content violations around terrorist and child sexual exploitation fell in the second half of 2018, according to the social media platform’s latest transparency report.
Mark Hamill jokes about ‘regrets’ after royal baby given Harrison as middle name
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill was among the many people to react on social media to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex naming their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Liverpool’s sensational victory over Barca
Liverpool sent social media into a spin during an epic Champions League encounter against Barcelona in which the Reds prevailed against the odds.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Liverpool’s sensational victory over Barca
Liverpool sent social media into a spin during an epic Champions League encounter against Barcelona in which the Reds prevailed against the odds.
Watch: Tearful dad gifted cushion with image of dead dog to aid him in his grief
A father mourning the loss of his pet dog has been comforted by his family after they bought him a cushion designed in the likeness of the late Boston Terrier.
May the 4th celebrated by Star Wars fans
Movie fans across the world have been marking Star Wars Day in style, donning costumes and posting to social media to show their appreciation for the sci-fi franchise.
Woman whose dress was insulted on Tinder becomes ASOS ‘model’
A woman who was insulted on a dating app for her choice of dress got the last laugh when retailer ASOS responded by making her a model on their website.