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Entertainment
PunchNG
I lied about having cancer to raise money – Blessing CEOSocial media personality Blessing CEO has admitted to lying about having breast cancer to attract financial donations from…
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Rugby League
Limerick LeaderIE
Treaty United star spotted training at English Super League clubThe Treaty United star was spotted in a social media video released by Brighton and Hove Albion this…
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Manchester United
The IndependentGBSource paywall
Michael Carrick sends emotional message to fans after Manchester United sackingCarrick posted a letter to supporters on his social media after being replaced as United head coach by…
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Lifestyle · United Kingdom
News LetterNISource paywall
Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generationsThe most common things that unite different generations are family, sport and food - while politics and social…
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Social media · UK
The GuardianGB
The dark side of reselling apps: ‘If you include your pants, I’ll pay more’Ministers consider banning under-16s from online marketplaces amid reported misuse of messaging functions and users’ photos In June…
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Conflict · Lahore
Daily MailGB
Lioness kills 19-year-old after it was let out of its cage for TikTok videoThe big cat was let out on a private wildlife farm in the town of Kahna in Lahore…
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Politics · United States
Byline TimesGB
Meta’s $25B Fine Left Out Accountability for Harm From the Cambridge Analytica Data Privacy ScandalMeta has largely escaped accountability for the underlying political exploitation of harvested data and is trying to close…
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Politics · United Kingdom
Belfast TelegraphNISource paywall
Deputy First Minister says social media commentary early in her career ‘made me want to go home and cry’ as she urges more young girls to enter politicsEmma Little-Pengelly was speaking at Glenlola Collegiate in Bangor…
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Conflict · Ukraine
France 24FR
Ukraine’s mobilisation methods spark criticismSocial media in Ukraine is full of videos showing suspected cases of forced mobilisation. Such incidents are known…
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LifestyleDaily MailGB
'Is it a mere coincidence? I don't think so': Social media users joke the Microsoft outage is linked to wacky 1960 study claiming 'doomsday' will occur on November 13, 2026Conspiracy-minded commenters have found a striking connection between Microsoft's server woes and a wacky 1960 study claiming 'doomsday'…
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Lifestyle · Singapore
The Independent SingaporeSG
Singapore woman expecting second child says marriage is breaking down after years of unresolved problemsSINGAPORE: A 32-year-old Singaporean woman who is expecting her second child took to social media to share that…
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KickOff
Soccer · South AfricaKickOffZA
Mayambela warns parents against Sundowns scammersMamelodi Sundowns U17 coach Mark Mayambela has warned parents and young footballers about fraudsters impersonating him on social…
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Crime & Justice · Australia
GB NewsGB
Teenager mauled to death by tiger during stunt at private farmA 19-year-old farm worker has been killed after a tiger attacked him during the filming of a TikTok…
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Business · SingaporeThe Independent SingaporeSG
SDP chief says Orange & Teal cooperative is still awaiting registration after 18 monthsSINGAPORE: In a social media post on Thursday (Nov 12), Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan wrote…
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Social mediaDaily MailGB
Outlook not so good! Office workers show sense of humour as they react to Microsoft meltdown with hilarious memesSocial media is rife with memes and reaction as the company struggles to resurrect its services after more…
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Politics · Philippines
RapplerPH
FACT CHECK: Old Remulla video misused to falsely claim Dela Rosa has no ICC warrantA January 2026 interview clip released months before the ICC unsealed the warrant recirculated on social media and…
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Social media · Mumbai
The HinduINSource paywall
Bhojpuri songs at train stations: Raj accuses BJP of inciting conflict in Maharashtra“The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the toxic social media ecosystem it nurtures are currently making desperate attempts…
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Social media · SingaporeThe Independent SingaporeSG
'A patch, not a permanent solution': Jamus Lim calls for better long-term support for SingaporeansSINGAPORE: In a social media post on Friday (Nov 13), Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim wrote…
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Social media
Hindustan TimesINSource paywall
SpiceJet crisis: Understanding flight cancellations, passenger rightsSocial media platforms have been flooded with posts from passengers, complaining about last-minute cancellations…
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Social media
ABC News AustraliaAU
Tasmanian premier apologises for 'outcome' of Christmas postTasmania's premier said he is "sorry for the outcome" his comments about a school's end-of-year celebrations have had…
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Entertainment · United KingdomThe GuardianGB
‘Women are pitted against each other. It’s a blood sport’: Billie Piper on industry infighting, Elsinore’s Oscar buzz and thriving on personal crisisThe teen pop star turned Olivier-winning actor stars as Andrew Scott’s best friend in the acclaimed Ian Charleson…
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Social media · India
MintINSource paywall
‘Be proud of yourself’: Social media reacts to Helle Lyng’s video message after journalist ‘not allowed to enter India’Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng said India’s embassy informed her shortly before departure that she would be denied entry…
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Social mediaHindustan TimesINSource paywall
Child rights body nears final draft of social media safety guidelines for childrenHT was the first to report in August that the child rights commission was preparing the framework, which…
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Sport · United States
Fox NewsUS
Dejounte Murray accuses New Orleans Pelicans of inside 'sabotage' in deleted social media postsDejounte Murray accused the New Orleans Pelicans of "sabotage" in deleted X posts after a blowout loss, claiming…
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SportFox NewsUS
Locked On Vikings podcaster gets destroyed on social media for anti-Kirk Cousins takeLuke Braun's viral social media rant against the Kirk Cousins trade to the Vikings drew fierce pushback over…
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Soccer
The AthleticUSSource paywall
Dejounte Murray responds to critical Pelicans fans with profane social media postsThe Pelicans guard is not happy with fans singling him out for his team's losses.
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Social media · United StatesThe GuardianGB
Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson RiverSightings of the species are becoming increasingly common as experts worry about danger posed by busy waterways A…
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Southampton · United KingdomThe AthleticUSSource paywall
EFL tells its clubs to stop targeted social media posts after Spygate jokesMultiple clubs have made posts inspired by Southampton’s attempts to spy on opponents’ training sessions last season.
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Politics · IranThe GuardianGB
Trump says no deal needed on Iran war and orders Vance to focus on domestic issuesPresident says vice-president will focus on supposed ‘Massive Corruption and Crime taking place in Democrat run Cities and…
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PoliticsByline TimesGB
‘Habibi’: The Anatomy of an Influence Operation on XAn exclusive six-month investigation by Byline Times has mapped the workings of pile-ons and cancellations of public figures…
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