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Facebook is an American online social media and social networking service based in Menlo Park, California, and a flagship service of the namesake company Facebook, Inc. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.

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Sir Sean Connery, James Bond Actor, Dies Aged 90 Acting legend Sir Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. The Scottish actor was best known for his lead role in the James Bond films between 1962 and 1971. Connery was awarded an Oscar in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published 1 hour ago

Labour accuses the Government of ‘dithering’ over lockdown Labour's shadow business minister Lucy Powell has criticised the Government for "dithering" over whether England will be placed in a full national lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:33Published 6 hours ago

Paddy Crerand pays tribute to Nobby Stiles Former Manchester United footballer Paddy Crerand paid tribute to his teammate Nobby Stiles following his death. Crerand described him as a great but underestimated footballer. Report by Browna. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published 21 hours ago

Ashworth urges PM not to ‘dither’ with Coronavirus action Jon Ashworth has urged the Prime Minister not to “dither and delay” with Coronavirus action. The Shadow Health Secretary added that any action will be welcomed by the Labour Party as the virus is.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:33Published 22 hours ago

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds thank NHS Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have thanked the NHS for their hard work in their first TV appearance together. The pair went on to nominate a number of NHS staff members for The Daily.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 22 hours ago

Len McCluskey dubs Corbyn suspension unjust General Secretary of Unite the Union, Len McCluskey, says Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party was unjust and urges members to remain in the Party to move towards unity. Report by Browna... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published 1 day ago

Starmer on Corbyn suspension: There's no need for civil war Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has said "there's no need for a civil war" following the decision to suspend former leader Jeremy Corbyn. The politician said he never wants the Labour Party and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:24Published 1 day ago

Starmer: Tier system could be months of ‘prolonged agony’ Sir Keir Starmer calls on the Prime Minister to act fast to stem the spread of coronavirus. The Labour leader called the current tier system’s effectiveness into question saying it could cause.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 1 day ago

Raab calls for Iran’s ‘cat and mouse game’ to end Foriegn Secretary Dominic Raab has called for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and all dual nationals to be released from Iran, dubbing their ‘cat and mouse game’ unacceptable. Report by Browna. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 1 day ago


Stocks rebound with tech in the lead U.S. stocks recovered on Thursday some of the steep losses seen the day before as investors gobbled up high-flying tech names in anticipation of strong quarterly results after the close, which Amazon,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:09Published 2 days ago

Sturgeon clarifies rules ahead of new Tier system Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued a video statement clarifying the new rules in Scotland from Monday when the country introduces its own Tier system for coronavirus.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:40Published 2 days ago

Wild peacocks rufflle feathers in West Sussex village Villagers in West Sussex are divided over the fete of wild peacocks which have been roaming freely around Henfield, after Sussex Police was called in to dispatch of them 'humanely'. Report by Fullerg... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 2 days ago

Khloe Kardashian Tested Positive for Covid-19 Khloe Kardashian Tested Positive for Covid-19 Earlier this Year The reality star confirmed she was diagnosed in a preview clip of the family’s hit reality show "Keeping Up with the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 2 days ago

Corbyn shocked and disappointed by suspension Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he is "very shocked and very disappointed" by his suspension from the party, adding that he will appeal to those that made the decision to "kindly think.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:09Published 2 days ago

Ken Livingstone dismisses anti-Semitism report as 'farce' Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone has dismissed the Equality and Human Rights Commission report into anti-Semitism within the Labour party as a "complete farce". Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 2 days ago

Starmer defends Corbyn suspension Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has defended the decision to suspend Jeremy Corbyn from the party pending an investigation over comments he made about anti-Semitism within Labour. Report by Etemadil... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 2 days ago

Corbyn suspended from Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from Labour after stating that anti-Semitism in the party had been "dramatically overstated for political reasons". Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:17Published 2 days ago

Labour leader apologises for anti-Semitism 'day of shame' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was "truly sorry" after the Equality and Human Rights Commission found the party broke equality law in its handling of anti-Semitism. Report by Etemadil. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 2 days ago

Home Secretary reacts to Nice attack Home Secretary Priti Patel has offered support for the people of France following news of a terror attack in Nice. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 days ago

Home Secretary defends local Covid approach Home Secretary Priti Patel has defended the government's localised approach to dealing with coronavirus outbreaks, despite growing calls for a national lockdown. Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published 2 days ago

Home Secretary on 'avoidable tragedy' in English Channel Home Secretary Priti Patel says the UK is committed to tackling people trafficking following the 'avoidable tragedy' which saw a migrant family lose their lives in the English Channel on Tuesday. Ms.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:25Published 2 days ago

Hillsborough County teachers relying on crowdsourcing to restock classrooms following budget cuts Some Hillsborough County teachers are turning to crowdsourcing efforts on Facebook for help to stock their new classrooms. Story: https://bit.ly/37Q4HXH Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:32Published 2 days ago

Polish women strike 'to fight' abortion ruling Polish barber Kinga Rutkowska has struggled to make ends meet during the pandemic but for her, protecting women's rights outweighs financial losses, so she closed her shop on Wednesday (October 28) to.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:59Published 3 days ago

Bishop of Dover calls for migrants to be given safe passage The Bishop of Dover has expressed her sadness over the loss of the Kurdish-Iranian family who died trying to cross the English Channel. Rose Hudson-Wilkin called for the UK and the rest of Europe to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:11Published 3 days ago

Mayor "unsatisfied" with post-Grenfell progress London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned that there were Londoners still living in unsafe homes and that he was not satisfied with the progress made since the Grenfell disaster. Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 3 days ago

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'Unconscionable': Peter Dutton accuses Facebook of blocking attempts to fight child exploitation Peter Dutton used the opening of a national centre for fighting child exploitation to lash out at Facebook for failing to combat the problem. SBS - Published 1 week ago
Facebook putting children at risk: Dutton Peter Dutton has used the opening of a national centre for fighting child exploitation to lash out at Facebook for failing to combat the problem. SBS - Published 1 week ago
Nationals MP Anne Webster awarded $875,000 in damages for defamatory Facebook comments A woman has been ordered to fork out nearly $900,000 for defaming Nationals MP Anne Webster on Facebook. SBS - Published on September 22, 2020

Tommy DeVito, Original Four Seasons Member, Dead at 92 from COVID Tommy DeVito -- one of the original members of the iconic Doo-Wop group, The Four Seasons -- has died from coronavirus. 'Casino' actor Alfredo Nittoli confirmed the news Tuesday in a Facebook post,.. TMZ.com - Published on September 22, 2020
'Best of My Love' Emotions Singer Pamela Hutchinson Dead at 61 Pamela Hutchinson -- one of the singers of the iconic family music group, The Emotions -- has died. The official Facebook page for the R&B group -- comprised of three Hutchinson sisters -- made the.. TMZ.com - Published on September 20, 2020
Kim K, Leo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx & Others Vow to 'Freeze' IG for a Day Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio and a bunch of other celebs are banning together to make Facebook stop and listen ... by putting its biggest attraction on ice for a bit. A massive amount of stars are.. TMZ.com - Published on September 15, 2020

Detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei authored Facebook posts about Wuhan coronavirus cover-up An Australian journalist currently detained in Beijing was known as a good thinker and a bridge between the two countries before her arrest more than two weeks ago, experts say. SBS - Published on September 1, 2020
Why Facebook is threatening to stop Australian users from sharing news content Facebook is threatening to stop people in Australia from sharing local and international news if the social media giant is forced to pay news organisations. SBS - Published on September 1, 2020
Facebook threatens to pull Australian news Facebook is threatening to stop people in Australia from sharing local and international news if the social media giant is forced to pay news organisations. SBS - Published on September 1, 2020
Danbury, CT Fires Back at John Oliver, Names Sewage Plant After Him John Oliver took a bit of shot at a small town in Connecticut, and they just took one of their own in cheeky fashion ... naming a sewer plant after the talk show host. Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury,.. TMZ.com - Published on August 23, 2020

Facebook Sleuth Group Started to Crack Carole Baskin Husband's Case The case of Carole Baskin's disappeared husband, Don Lewis, is going the route of 'Don't F**k with Cats' -- with an online group claiming it's dug up a massive, and crappy, clue about where his body.. TMZ.com - Published on August 12, 2020
TikTok and Facebook among social media companies asked to front inquiry into foreign interference in Australia Social media companies have been called on to appear before a Senate inquiry examining the threat of foreign interference conducted through their platforms. SBS - Published on July 28, 2020
Social media giants called to Senate probe Senators hope officials from TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Google will appear before an inquiry into foreign interference through social media. SBS - Published on July 28, 2020	After threatening to kill Jacinda Ardern, an Australian right-wing extremist is in jail A NSW right-wing extremist who posted a series of threatening Facebook messages against Muslims and NZ's Jacinda Ardern has been sentenced to 10 months' jail. SBS - Published on June 19, 2020
Right-wing extremist from NSW jailed after threatening to kill Jacinda Ardern A NSW right-wing extremist who posted a series of threatening Facebook messages against Muslims and NZ's Jacinda Ardern has been sentenced to 10 months' jail. SBS - Published on June 19, 2020	U.S. House panel hears from Facebook, Google, Twitter on election security Top officials from Facebook Inc , Alphabet Inc's Google and Twitter Inc appeared remotely before U.S. lawmakers on Thursday at a virtual hearing on foreign influence and election security. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
France's top court rejects core of law targeting online hate speech France's top court rejected most of a draft law that would have compelled social media giants such as Facebook and Twitter to remove any hateful content within 24 hours, it said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Europe threatens digital taxes without global deal, after U.S. quits talks France said a U.S. decision to quit global talks on how to tax big digital firms such as Google, Amazon and Facebook was a "provocation" and the European Union said it could impose taxes even if no.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
EU ready to go it alone on taxation of digital firms The European Union is ready to go it alone with taxing digital services of firms like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple if there is no global deal on such a tax this year, European Economic.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Turkish ministers visit Libya, Tripoli government says Turkish government officials including the foreign and finance ministers arrived in Tripoli on Wednesday to meet Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), the GNA said in.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Facebook rejects calls to pay Australian media companies for news content Facebook says it's being unfairly targeted by a proposed industry code which would force it and Google to pay for news content on their platforms. SBS - Published on June 15, 2020	Facebook says loss of news content on the platform wouldn't be significant Facebook says it's being unfairly targeted by a proposed industry code which would force it and Google to pay for news content on their platforms. SBS - Published on June 15, 2020
Facebook says it doesn't need news content Facebook says it's being unfairly targeted by a proposed industry code which would force it and Google to pay for news content on their platforms. SBS - Published on June 15, 2020	U.S. court asked to force Facebook to release Myanmar officials' data for genocide case Lawyers bringing a case before the World Court accusing Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority have asked a U.S. district court to order Facebook to release posts and communications.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Philippines probes proliferation of fake Facebook accounts after anti-terror law protest The Philippines is investigating the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts using the identities of students, journalists and government officials, which appeared after an anti-terror law protest, the.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Kazakh president's spokesman hospitalized with COVID-19 Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's spokesman has been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, he wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday, adding that the president's health was not at.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Syrian court orders Syriatel placed under judicial custody A Syrian court has ordered that Syriatel, owned by prominent businessman Rami Makhlouf, be placed under judicial custody amid a high-profile dispute over arrears, according to a document posted on the.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Facebook signs licensing deal with century-old Indian music label Facebook Inc has signed a global licensing deal with one of India's largest music labels, allowing users to choose from a large catalogue of Bollywood music for their Facebook and Instagram posts, the.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
Australian media companies lose Dylan Voller Facebook defamation appeal Ex-NT youth detainee Dylan Voller sued several Australian newspapers over comments made about him on Facebook posts. SBS - Published on June 1, 2020	Media companies lose FB defamation ruling Media companies being sued by ex-NT youth detainee Dylan Voller have lost their appeal over a ruling they are liable for postings made on their Facebook pages. SBS - Published on June 1, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg defends refusal to censor Donald Trump's 'looting and shooting' comments The founder of Facebook said that he struggled over how to respond to Donald Trump's comments following the death of George Floyd. SBS - Published on May 30, 2020	Life imitates art as Russian group attracts mock-up masterpieces A Russian-language Facebook group that started off as a playful attempt by a group of friends to get through the coronavirus lockdown by recreating art masterpieces using everyday items has become an.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
Singaporean gets four months jail for COVID-19 Facebook post Singapore jailed a taxi driver for four months on Wednesday over a Facebook post in which he falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending COVID-19.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020	Privacy activist Schrems calls on EU authorities to get Irish watchdog moving Privacy activist Max Schrems called on the European authorities to push the Irish regulator to speed up its handling of cases he has brought against Facebook on the second anniversary of the.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
Syria puts temporary travel ban on businessman Rami Makhlouf: ministry on Facebook A Syrian court has placed a temporary travel ban on prominent businessman Rami Makhlouf, a copy of the court order posted on the Ministry of Justice's Facebook page showed on Thursday, amid a.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020	Australian media could boycott Google and Facebook, says competition watchdog A "collective boycott" of Google and Facebook by Australian media has been floated by Australia's competition watchdog in an attempt to force the tech giants to pay for content they put on their.. SBS - Published on May 19, 2020
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