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Russia to ban Facebook in 2018 unless it follows local data storage law

Russia's internet watchdog issues statement threatening the imminent ban of Facebook in the country by 2018.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

NBAs Stephen Curry responds to Donald Trumps un-invitation

NBA star Stephen Curry responded to President Trumps twitter message saying, Its not what leaders do. In an early morning Twitter message on 24 September, the president rescinded a White House invitation to basketball star Stephen Curry, who had said he would vote against the planned visit by the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.

Sep 24, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Theresa May urges tech firms to stop spread of extremism online

The British Prime Ministers UN address focused on stopping the spread of terrorism through use of the internet.

Sep 21, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Donald Trumps first U.N. speech receives backlash from world leaders

Donald Trump has been criticised for calling on the righteous many to confront Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Syria, whom he referred to as the wicked few. The Republican president gave the fiery speech at the United Nations on September 19.

Sep 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Trump mentions his nearby building in UN speech

Trump began his first comments before the United Nations by mentioning his nearby residential building.

Sep 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Video shows moments before campus police shot Georgia Tech student after a standoff

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the fatal shooting of a Georgia Tech student, Scout Schultz, by campus police late on Saturday (16 September) after he was confronted about carrying a knife.

Sep 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Watch: Donald Trumps awkward handshake with his wife Melania

Donald and Melania Trump shared an awkward moment with a formal handshake at a military event on Friday (15 September). The President came on the stage at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland following an introduction by the first lady. But instead of a hug or a kiss, Trump extended his hand to his wife as the military personnel look on.

Sep 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Instagram influencers at centre of crackdown over revenue from brands

As fine line settles between what is recommended and what is marketed, advertising authorities have found a reason to take action against influencers for endorsing brands in exchange for payment.

Sep 17, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

President Trump tweets internet must be cut off to stop terror attacks after London explosion

Donald Trump has renewed his call to shut down parts of the internet, which he previously proclaimed during a South Carolina campaign rally, three weeks after the 2015 Paris Terror Attacks.

Sep 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Ted Cruz liked a hardcore porn video on Twitter and people found it hilarious

The account belonging to US Senator Ted Cruz liked a pornography video on Twitter posted by an account called Sexuall Posts on 11 September. Predictably, people on the internet found this hilarious, and soon Ted Cruz was trending worldwide.

Sep 12, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Watch: Giant panda Bai Yun has fun opening birthday presents in San Diego Zoo

There was a festive atmosphere at the San Diego Zoo in California, US, on 7 September as giant panda Bai Yun was treated to a 26th birthday party. The mother of six, also known as the ambassador of hope for her species, tore open her present boxes that were filled with hay, apple sauce, bread cake, and bamboo sticks.

Sep 12, 2017

By Staff Reporter