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'Have we chosen a new president?': Fire at Trump Tower sparks wild theories online
"All those pants on fire," one Twitter user cheekily wrote.
Twitter promotes 'get verified' phishing scam that actually steals your account, credit card details
Although Twitter is no stranger to phishing scams, the latest incident does highlight serious flaws in Twitter's ad approval system.
'Will there also be a slut range?' Marks and Spencer under fire for 'modesty' line of women's clothing
Marks and Spencer's new modest category of clothing has proved divisive on social media, with one person even questioning: "When does the M&S Modest range for men come out?"
Narcissists are supportive of fellow narcissists, study finds
By examining behaviour on Instagram, researchers sought to find out what narcissistic individuals think of fellow narcissists.
Mark Zuckerberg says his personal challenge for 2018 is running Facebook properly
Last year, as part of his New Year resolutions, Silicon Valley's Mark Zuckerberg pledged to travel across America. This year, his challenge will be more difficult: fixing Facebook.
Outlaw dog owner turns herself in to council after abandoning poo in street
A woman who failed to pick up her dog's poo in Carmarthen, Wales, handed herself in to local authorities as footage of the incident was posted online, the council said Wednesday.
'Please stop': Twitter horrified after Trump brags his nuclear button is 'bigger' than Kim Jong-un's
Donald Trump's frightening and controversial remarks come after Kim said in a New Year's Day speech that the US should know he had a "nuclear button" at his desk.
'Sicko': Trump roasted for proudly taking credit for 2017 being the safest year in airline travel
"If Trump was a rooster, he'd try to take credit for the sunrise," one Twitter user wrote in response to the US president's remarks.
'Lordy!': James Comey throws subtle shade at Trump in New Year message and Twitter is going nuts
"The shade is strong with this one," one Twitter user wrote.
From 'Covfefe' to Little Rocket Man: Trump's most bizarre and outlandish tweets from 2017
Trump's infamous personal @realDonaldTrump account has made headlines over the past 12 months with a litany of controversial and, at times, strange posts.
'Miss you so much': Barack Obama shares thread of uplifting stories and Twitter couldn't handle it
"Thank you for being a ray of positivity in a dark world," one Twitter user wrote.
Facebook explains why it will no longer use red 'Disputed Flags' next to fake news articles
"Putting a strong image, like a red flag, next to an article may actually entrench deeply held beliefs," Facebook said.
Meet the white guy everybody has seen but nobody knows
Drew Scanlon is far from a household name, but if you've been on the internet this year, you will probably recognise him.
'Just beautiful': 10 best Trump burns by Obama's White House photographer Pete Souza in 2017
Many dubbed Pete Souza a "professional shade thrower" for his timely and cleverly captioned photographs that showcased the stark difference between Trump and his predecessor.
Light bulb challenge: What is this dangerous new social media trend?
A doctor has warned social media users against trying to fit a whole light bulb-shaped sweet into their mouths.
After being exploited by Russian troll farms, Facebook takes new steps to fight 'fake news'
Facebook is changing how it identifies "fake news" for users, dropping its 'disputed flags' in favour of 'related articles' that add context to stories on the social network.
Babies' lives put at risk by Facebook breast milk-sharing groups, warn doctors
Facebook site for sharing breastmilk has increased hugely in numbers. Experts fear that without NHS supervision, it could lead to infections and viruses.
'Have you met your boss?': Sarah Sanders roasted for telling Democrat to 'spend less time tweeting'
"This may qualify as the stupidest thing she's ever said," one Twitter user said.
'F**k that sh*t': Tech executive blasted over 'awful' approach to work during the holiday season
"These two weeks ARE a gift. Spend them with your kids, you macho goon," Creature of London CEO Dan Cullen-Shute tweeted.
Six celebrity body positive photos which prove images aren't always what they seem
Gogglebox personality Scarlett Moffatt is the latest woman to share a photo online proving that images aren't always what they seem.
Mexican Instagram star El Pirata de Culiacan 'gunned down' after insulting cartel boss El Mencho
Local reports have said that the popular social media figure El Pirata de Culiacan was gunned down in a bar on Monday night.
'This is not normal': Twitter in disbelief over Trump and Putin's friendly calls amid Russia probe
"This is not even remotely normal. There's something going on here," one Twitter user said.
'That's how a Jedi Master does it': Ted Cruz tried to take down Mark Hamill and got burned instead
"Ted Cruz, the Jar Jar Binks of the Republican party," one Twitter user wrote.
'What planet are you living on?' Sarah Sanders blasted over 'dangerous' claim that Trump defeated Isis
Twitter blasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders over her tweet about the most "underreported" Trump stories of 2017.
Facebook admits it may be damaging our well-being, says more Facebook is the cure
In a blog post on 15 December, researchers from the social network said that spending too much time "passively consuming information" can make people "feel worse".
'F*****g moron': Trump Jr viciously slammed for blaming 'Obama's FCC chair' for net 'neutality' repeal
"You misspelled #NetNeutrality, you genetically altered butternut squash," one Twitter use fired back.
American raped five London girls after threatening to share indecent social media images
Eniola Balogun pleaded guilty to four counts of rape and possession of indecent images of a child at Wood Green Crown Court.
'Thank you, Alabama': Twitter reacts to Democrat Doug Jones' 'inspiring' win over Trump pick Roy Moore
"The tears I have right now are extraordinarily different from the tears last November," one Twitter user wrote. "Let's take our country back, America."
'WTF': Twitter left cringing after pro-Trump group sends 12-year-old girl to interview Roy Moore
Twitter slammed the video as "tone-deaf" and "cringeworthy" in light of the sexual allegations levied against Moore.
'My brother doesn't say the N word': Keaton Jones' family rallies after $57k fundraiser put on hold
Keaton Jones went viral after he spoke emotionally about being bullied on a video posted by his mother. She has since been accused of racism.