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Twitter rejects Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign video over 'baby body parts' comment
The social media giant has come under fire after rejecting the video from paid promotion over Blackburn saying she stopped "the sale of baby body parts".
Dove apologises for 'racist' ad showing black woman turn white after removing t-shirt
Dove tweeted: "An image we recently posted on Facebook missed the mark in representing women of colour thoughtfully. We deeply regret the offence it caused."
Swedish model who refuses to shave her legs threatened with rape after Adidas advert goes viral
Model Arvida Byström infuriated social media trolls but was also praised for the daring photshoot.
'Dude, just stop': Twitter left cringing after Trump uses 'ridiculous' Spanish accent to say 'Puerto Rico'
"There's something wrong with this man," one Twitter user said.
'Truly the hero we need': Monopoly Man crashed Equifax's Senate hearing and the internet went nuts
Former Equifax CEO is testifying before four congressional committees this week on the massive security breach in July.
Australian authorities threaten to close dam after illegal surfing videos go viral
Tweed Shire Council has warned people of the drowning risk involved after videos of people surfing down 110-metre concrete chute went viral.
'Get him a dictionary': Trump trolled for calling police response to Las Vegas shooting a 'miracle'
"The real miracle will be if gun laws are ever passed to stop this from happening again," one Twitter user wrote.
'This isn't a Hallmark card': Trump trolled for sending 'warmest condolences' to Las Vegas victims
'What is this, a thank you note?' one Twitter user wrote.
Jamaican woman seen beating child with machete in viral video arrested
The woman was held in St Thomas, a suburban parish in Jamaica.
Google, Twitter and Facebook flooded with fake news stories, hoaxes after deadly Las Vegas shooting
Tech companies have come under intense scrutiny over fake news, terrorism and harassment posts on their sites.
Malala Yousafzai asked Twitter for university advice, packing tips and the internet was happy to help
"Protein bars. Lots of protein bars," one person tweeted.
'What a buffoon': Twitter roasts Trump for saying Puerto Rico is 'an island surrounded by big water'
"So disheartening that America went from the eloquence and intelligence of President Obama to this blithering idiot," a Twitter user wrote.
'Good riddance': Twitter reacts as Trump's HHS secretary Tom Price resigns over private jet scandal
"Guess the 'Price' was not 'right' for any of us," Star Trek star George Takei tweeted.
'Freudian slip?': Sarah Sanders trolled for calling Trump's NFL stance 'pretty black and white'
"The first time she's told the truth and it was unintentional," one Twitter user wrote.
'Lock her up': Twitter taunts Jared Kushner after he accidentally registered to vote as a woman
"Jared can fix the government as long as it doesn't involve any paperwork whatsoever," one Twitter user joked.
'So much winning': Twitter mercilessly mocks Trump for deleting his tweets endorsing Luther Strange
"Does he think... we won't remember?" one Twitter user questioned.
Too much Facebook causes 'virtual autism' claim experts
Spending hours on social media affects ability in children to read emotions.
Instagram has announced some big changes are coming to its comments section
Anonymous video reporting and comment blocking is being introduced.
'Saudi Arabia will never be the same again': Twitter reacts to royal decree allowing women to drive
"An important step in the right direction," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted.
Spurned lover arrested after he sexually assaulted his girlfriend and posted video on social media
"His main intention was to shoot the video and then blackmail her in order to teach her a lesson," a police official said.
What will Trump say now? Twitter trials doubling its character limit for Tweets to 280
Many users said they preferred an edit button instead, while some worried what it would mean for Trump's tweeting.
Did Steve Bannon try to plant a mole inside Facebook to uncover its secrets?
Leaked emails purport former White House strategist wanted to intel on the company's hiring process.
'Holy sh*t that moonwalk': Watch woman stranded in airport dance to Lionel Richie hit in viral video
"I need me some of that rhythm," one Reddit user wrote.
'You are pathetic': Trump blasted over 'ridiculous' NFL comments amid 'take a knee' protests
"Trump is treating our flag as a symbol that represents allegiance to his power. That's about as un-American as it gets," one person tweeted.
'I am #88percent': Hashtag becomes rallying cry among anti-AfD voters against far-right German surge
AfD is the first far-right group to enter mainstream German politics since the Nazis.
Woman charged after uploading nude picture of friend getting dressed to Facebook
If convicted, 22-year-old Kayla Paige Esterling could face two years in prison.
'What is your job?' Ivanka Trump trolled for saying it's 'not my job' to be voice of moderation in WH
"This is what happens when you put people in the White House that know nothing about government," one Twitter user wrote.
'Leave us out of it': Twitter reacts after Kim Jong-un says 'deranged' Trump will 'pay dearly'
"Nobody wins in this pissing contest," one Twitter user said.
'She has the best words': Twitter taunts Ivanka Trump for misusing the word 'otherwise' in a tweet
"Her command of language is similar to daddy's," one Twitter user wrote.
Do parents share too many pictures of their children online?
Too much information: Rise in 'sharenting' sees 80% of kids under two have an online presence.