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Police warn people against Kiki challenge after injuries reported

Some people taking part in the Kiki challenge are filmed putting themselves at risk by jumping out of moving cars.

Egypt

Lebanese woman jailed in Egypt for Facebook video post

Lebanese tourist, Mona el-Mazbouh, has been jailed for eight years in Egypt for posting a Facebook video in which she was critical of the country.

Italy

Viral: widower takes late wife's photo to sea every day in Italy

A moving photo of an elderly man who sits by the sea every morning with a framed picture of his late wife has gone viral in Italy.

Romania

Writer attacked by mob who mistook her van for mythical 'black ambulance'

A popular legend holds that black ambulances cruise the streets looking for children to murder in order to sell their organs to wealthy buyers in western Europe.

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Sweden

Watch: Swedish World Cup team say 'f**k racism' after Durmaz abuse

Sweden's Durmaz racially abused for a mistake that led to German win

Europe News

Controversial Copyright Directive Approved by EU Legal Affairs Committee

Proposals to modernize the rules governing copyright in the Digital Single Market have been approved by the Legal Affairs Committee. These include Article 13, which will impose copyright filtering on digital platforms. The proposals still have to pass a plenary vote in the European Parliament.

Europe News

Will controversial copyright rules be adopted by the EU?

As the EU Legal Affairs Committee gears up to vote on proposals to modernise copyright rules in the EU, digital platforms are worried about freedom on the internet.

USA

Twitter mocks Trump over giant letter from Kim Jong-un

Trump described the letter, hand-delivered by senior North Korean official Kim Yong-chol, as “very nice” before admitting that he hadn’t actually read it.

Papua New Guinea

PNG to shut down Facebook for one month to hunt down ‘fake users'

Communication Minister Sam Basil said the shutdown would allow officials to conduct research into how Facebook is being used in the island nation, which is home to some 8 million people.

World News

GDPR backlash: The best social media reactions

As the inboxes of EU citizens filled up with emails on updated privacy policy, the internet reacted to new data-protection regulation

World

Africa's digital trailblazers [Inspire Africa]

They are not only the future of the African continent.. But also its very present. They are professional from all walks of life who are fueling Africa's development .. And we - on INSPIRE AFRICA - are

India

Twitter users criticise Indian PM for accepting #fitnesschallenge

Do you think it is OK for politicians to take part in viral challenges?

Europe News

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for massive data lea

Watch live as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets lawmakers in the European Parliament.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women mock ‘You can’t drive’ hashtag as they get ready to take to the roads

Female social media users have commandeered an Arabic Twitter hashtag that translates to "You can't drive".

USA

'Yanny' or 'Laurel'? The audio enigma taking social media by storm

First, there was that dress — gold or blue? Now there's a new online conundrum that will have you scratching your head.

New Zealand

New Zealand PM kicks off cheeky campaign to get country on the map

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern features in a viral video campaigning against New Zealand being left off world maps by thoughtless coffee chains, retailers and even sports teams.

Russia

Russians protest Moscow's Telegram ban with paper planes

Russians are launching paper planes in protest against Moscow’s crackdown on messenger app Telegram.

World News

Spaniards troll politician online as she renounces 'fraudulent degree'

Can you give up something you’ve never even had? Spanish social media users are giving up their claim to the Narnia throne or the Austro-Hungarian crown to poke fun at a local politician who renounced her master degree after fraud allegations surfaced.

World News

Facebook splashes millions more on lobbying — but CEO still won't face MEPs

Facebook spending on lobbying in Brussels has increased fivefold in recent years, yet CEO Mark Zuckerberg is yet to accept an invitation to face EU lawmakers’ questions following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

United Kingdom

UK pub chain deletes Facebook... and Twitter and Instagram

"People spend too much time on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and struggle to control the compulsion." Tim Martin, JD Wetherspoon chairman