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Pinterest says it was used to share thousands of Russia-linked political posts during 2016 US election
Pinterest is the latest in a slew of technology giants that were unknowingly exploited by Russia's disinformation campaign during the 2016 election.
Families using Facebook to search for loved ones after California fires
Desperate family members are turning to social media as hundreds go missing in US due to widespread fires.
Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Facebook's 'magical' VR tour of hurricane-battered Puerto Rico
"One of the things that's really magical about VR is you can get the feeling you're really in a place," Zuckerberg said during the livestream.
Video of Australian woman wrestling a shark in a Sydney ocean pool goes viral
Melissa Hatheier, also called the company's "in-house shark wrangler", was filmed by her daughter wrestling the unexpected guest at the Cronulla Beach rock pool.
Dubai traffic officer pushes stalled car on busy road, gets promoted after video goes viral
Dubai Police Chief Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri ordered Officer Abdullah's promotion in appreciation for his service.
Mark Zuckerberg takes bizarre tour of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico in virtual reality
"One of the things that's really magical about VR is you can get the feeling you're really in a place," Zuckerberg said during the livestream.
Criminal's Facebook 'free donuts' taunt to police officers badly backfires
Internet troll offers to clean public schools and bring officers doughnuts if they successfully receive 1,000 shares on Facebook
Stalker policewoman hacked a married man's Facebook to abuse wife and change status to 'single'
Stalker Ashley Boyd from Moodiesburn, Lanarkshire, has been jailed for 11 months after gaining access to Kevin O'Connor Facebook and trying to convince a friend to take the blame.
46 neglected cats rescued from man who used Facebook to ask for financial help
The 41-year-old man was said to be using his Facebook account to ask for financial help to buy cat food.
Troll gets social media ban after stealing baby pics for sick 'dead children' scam
Katie Ringer, 21, took baby photos and pretended they were her own dead children in a bid to raise money by scamming people.
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.
Myanmar beauty queen claims she was stripped of her title for posting Rohingya video on Facebook
Shwe Eain Si had in her video accused Rohingya militants of causing the violence and "tricking" the world into believing that they were the oppressed.
Video of Pakistani woman sweeping her front yard riding a hoverboard goes viral
Many users commented on the video, saying that the lady is making full use of the technology.
Ratchet the kitten loses leg after being shot by security guard
The guard is charged with one count of animal killing or torturing, a felony with a maximum punishment of four years. He has been released on a £7,538 personal recognizance bond.
Is our Facebook data safe? Courts asked to rule whether transfer of user information violates law
European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Facebook data transfer from Dublin to the US could compromise its users.
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.
Facebook's 'divisive' Russia-linked ads reached 10 million Americans
The company said nearly 44% of the ads were seen before the 2016 US presidential elections.
Video captures worm-infested steak served to Sydney couple: 'We have lost our appetite'
Stella Kim and her partner Sushil Lamichhane were celebrating 1000 days together at The Ranch Hotel.
Zuckerberg asks for forgiveness for the ways Facebook 'was used to divide people' in Yom Kippur post
"For those I hurt this year, I ask forgiveness and I will try to be better," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote.
Watch video of Florida police officer attempting to capture a snake: 'It was awkward and humorous'
The clip was published on 23 September by the UCF Police Department on their Facebook page.
Photo of horrific car accident shared by a mother on Facebook goes viral
Jenna Casado Rabberman says she wants to warn other parents that they need to buckle their kids every time.
Facebook-hijacking malware that spreads fake 'likes' is on the rise, McAfee warns
Fake 'likes' can amplify content on social media and skew search results.
Russian meddling probe set to heat up as Twitter breaks silence
'They don't deny they have allowed more anonymity,' said one US senator.
Photos of an angry elephant chasing a couple who tried to take a selfie with it go viral
The encounter was captured by a photographer who was clicking pictures of the male elephant from a safe distance.
Mark Zuckerberg hits back at Trump's claim that Facebook has always been 'anti-Trump'
Zuckerberg also said he regrets dismissing claims that Facebook helped influence the election as a "pretty crazy idea".
Too much Facebook causes 'virtual autism' claim experts
Spending hours on social media affects ability in children to read emotions.
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.
'Predatory' woman paedophile, 44, posed as teenager on Facebook to groom boy, 15, for sex
Marie Dent, from Clacton, Essex, used a fake Facebook account to contact the child last year.
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.