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Video shows accident in Pakistan, not bus crash involving Indian pilgrims going to Hindu mega-festival
Indian media have reported deadly bus crashes involving Kumbh Mela pilgrims, but footage shared on social media of an upturned bus…
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Owner assumes cat is out on a walk—then police knock at the door
The owner of an adventurous cat who regularly takes trips around the neighborhood was shocked when police showed up at her door with her…
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Pink flamingos 'seized from smugglers' in Tunisia
Ten endangered flamingos have been saved after smugglers were caught trying to traffic them out of Tunisia, according to the country's…
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Christian convert released from Egyptian prison after three years of 'arbitrary' detention
A Christian man was freed from an Egyptian prison last month after three years of detention over Facebook posts he shared among an online…
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Video of Muslim gathering in Pakistan falsely shared as Bangladesh 'mini-hajj'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Once a Trump critic, Mark Zuckerberg pivots toward the president
Before Donald Trump kicked off his second term as president, Meta Platforms Chief Executive and founder Mark Zuckerberg took another big…
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Donald Trump sees drop in Instagram followers on POTUS account
Millions of Instagram users may have opted to unfollow the official @Potus Instagram account after President Donald Trump took office…
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Woman speechless at 'huge' egg laid by chicken—then sees what's inside
A woman who recently began keeping chickens was left in shock when she saw one of her hens had laid an egg almost twice the usual size.…
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AI image falsely shared as 'arrested Muslim militant' during India mega-festival
Police in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state dismissed rumours shared thousands of times on social media that they had arrested a Muslim…
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Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president
Mozambique's police chief Bernadino Rafael has been sacked, following allegations of brutality during October's disputed election and its…
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Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts
Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the…
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China fire drill footage misrepresented as Nepal tremor
Misrepresented clips continue to surface on social media following the devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region in January…
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Video of Chile rail tragedy sparks false reports of train crash in India
India's creaking rail network has seen a string of disasters over the years but dramatic footage of a train pile-up was not filmed in the…
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Village People branded "traitors" for performing at Trump's inauguration
Members of the disco group Village People have been branded "traitors" by social media users for agreeing to perform at celebrations…
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Photo shows snow-covered anti-Yoon protesters, not supporters of the South Korean president
Rival groups of protesters in South Korea braved freezing temperatures in January 2024 to rally over the fate of impeached President Yoon…
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Photos show Iraqis arrested while disguised in women's clothing, not 'Syrian prison guard who attempted escape'
After Syria's new authorities arrested an official who issued death sentences to prisoners under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, photos…
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Video of tyre-slashing Indian tutor sparks anti-Muslim misinformation
Muslims are regularly targeted by misinformation spread online in Hindu-majority India. In the latest case, footage made the rounds on…
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“Free Speech” Haven Facebook Blocking Internal Criticism of Trump Ally
If the “hell” Trump is promising is military action, it would inflame the Middle East further and likely set off a regional conflict that…
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Facebook Shifts Content Moderation to Its Users. Are You Ready?
Meta would like to introduce its next fact-checker — the one who will spot falsehoods, pen convincing corrections and warn others about…
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Meta to End Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram Ahead of Trump Term: Live Updates
Jan. 6, 2025, 6:35 p.m. ET Dana White, left, the chief executive of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Mark Zuckerberg have bonded over…
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Meta smart glasses used by New Orleans attacker: What to know
The man behind the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, which left 14 people dead and 30 others injured, had scouted the…
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Clip shows blaze at firecracker store in India before Diwali, not in Philippines before New Year
The Philippines' health department warned there had been an increase in fireworks-related injuries during the end-of-year holiday period,…
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Pillar spacings on bridge in SA not evidence of vandalism but features of original design
South Africa has grappled with infrastructure vandalism, including periodic theft and damage to roads, and water and electricity networks.…
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Shamsud-Din Jabbar: New Orleans Terror Attacker Filmed Several Disturbing ISIS Videos on Facebook on Morning Just Before Going on Rampage
New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, shared several disturbing Facebook videos on the morning just before his attack, the…