Swarms of fruit flies are one of the most annoying things about summer as these tiny pests never seem to go away. They can pop up even in the tidiest of homes, and if you see one, then you know there’s a tonne. And while shooing away the occasional moth or fly is no big
Authorities in Myanmar have arrested more than 200 people for incitement and terrorism since late January in connection with posts they made to social media in support of opposition groups the junta has labeled terrorist organizations, according to official statements. On Jan. 25, the junta announced that anyone posting content in support of the shadow
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has sparked fears that the platform may now be more vulnerable to Beijing’s influence, amid an ongoing overseas influence and infowar campaign by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Musk’s recent U.S.$44 billion acquisition of the social media platform was questioned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos soon after it was finalized, with
SHANGHAI – The Chinese social media accounts of an outspoken Hong Kong-based market strategist were suspended after a series of downbeat commentaries and a slump in mainland equities to two-year lows on COVID-19 lockdowns and global political tensions. All content on the WeChat account of Hong Hao, who is head of research at Bocom International
A chilling video posted on social media has rated the most dangerous gangs in a Scots city. The footage, shared on TikTok, rated a number of gangs operating within Edinburgh as photographs of their shocking antics were shared. With some young people in Edinburgh becoming drawn in by gang culture, many have been taking to
Issued on: 15/04/2022 – 20:03 Twitter moved Friday to defend itself against Elon Musk’s $43 billion hostile takeover bid, announcing a plan that would allow shareholders to purchase additional stock. Musk‘s proposal faces uncertainty on multiple fronts, including possible rejection and the challenge of assembling the cash, but could have wide-reaching impacts on the social
Issued on: 11/04/2022 – 08:45 Elon Musk is no longer joining the board of Twitter, the CEO of the social media company said late Sunday, in a reversal less than a week after announcing the Tesla chief would be appointed. Musk was named to join the Twitter board after buying a major stake in the
A Lanarkshire mum, who endured the heartache and trauma of six miscarriages and a still-born daughter, is elated to have welcomed a healthy new baby girl into her loving family’s lives. Grateful Jen Pritchard and husband Len now feel their family is complete with the arrival of baby Rose, who came into the world at
Earlier today it was announced EastEnders legend June Brown has died aged 95. June famously played chain-smoking knicker-washer Dot Cotton on the BBC soap for an impressive 35 years, becoming a national treasure in the process. Since the news of June’s tragic passing was announced, many of her friends and former co-stars have paid tribute
A bereaved mum is to take a leap of faith for two causes close to her heart when she takes on a charity skydive in memory of her son. Laura Cunningham, 40, suffered unimaginable loss when her first-born Mark passed away with brittle bone disease at just seven-months-old. Tragically the tot was given just six
