Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:46
Bay Area man fatally stabbed a woman and posted video of her 'last moments' on Facebook, police say
A Bay Area man faces a murder charge after allegedly stabbing a woman to death and posting video of her "last moments" on Facebook, San Mateo Police say.
2023-07-30 02:46
Cambodia election: 'This was more of a coronation than an election'
Prime Minister Hun Sen's son is expected to take over within weeks of the vote.
2023-07-23 23:54
Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing
The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.
2023-07-11 11:25
Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg talks up the hope of beating Twitter over user numbers and friendliness.
2023-07-06 09:21
Facebook urged to suspend strongman leader over video threatening violence
The oversight board for Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms on Thursday said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen should be suspended from the social media site for six months for posting a video violating rules against violent threats.
2023-06-30 14:50
Cambodia: Hun Sen quits Facebook on eve of poll campaign
Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.
2023-06-30 13:46
Can Canada make big tech pay for news?
The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy.
2023-06-30 09:57
Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada
It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news.
2023-06-23 07:22
Father of 4 who pleaded for help before dying in construction fire is among the 2 bodies recovered, officials say
A construction worker whose family says he pleaded for help on Facebook Live before he died in a construction site fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of two bodies authorities recovered Friday, officials said.
2023-05-20 08:56
Vietnam to crack down on anonymous social media accounts
Authorities say social media users must verify their identity, in order to crackdown on online crime.
2023-05-09 13:26