K-pop fans make dad go viral after he plays trumpet to BTS song
Fans of K-pop band BTS have welcomed a new member after a video of a musician playing the trumpet along to his daughter’s music went viral.
Harm to Ongoing Matter: Redacted Mueller Report receives meme treatment
Aside from seismic revelations about US president Donald Trump and his campaign, the release of Robert Mueller’s report has proved to be meme fodder for social media users.
Search for man and child pictured playing in front of Notre Dame before fire
A photograph of a man and child playing in front of Notre Dame an hour before the cathedral caught fire on Monday evening has inspired a search online for the subjects.
Our Lady of Paris in flames: Macron and more react to Notre Dame fire
A host of world leaders, celebrities and millions more worldwide have taken to Twitter to respond to the catastrophic fire in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Our Lady of Paris in flames: Macron and more react to Notre Dame fire
A host of world leaders, celebrities and millions more worldwide have taken to Twitter to respond to the catastrophic fire in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Watch: Mercedes pull off ‘perfectly executed’ double pit stop during Chinese GP
While Lewis Hamilton’s magnificent victory took the headlines at the Chinese Grand Prix, his Mercedes team received kudos on social media too thanks to a perfectly executed pit stop.
Discovery of sex toy raises eyebrows at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s fortuitous victory over West Ham on Saturday was attended by an unlikely lucky charm.
Student spent a month designing and making intricate graduation ball dress
Student Ciara Gan from the Philippines is being likened to a “Disney princess” after photos of her hand-made graduation dress went viral on Twitter.
‘The Brexorcist’: Twitter users joke about new Halloween Brexit date
After the UK was given a “flexible” Brexit extension to October 31, social media users were quick to observe that the new date coincided with Halloween.
From X-Men to Brexit: How did Twitter react to the first image of a black hole?
The first ever picture of a black hole predictably prompted hilarity on social media.
From X-Men to Brexit: How did Twitter react to the first image of a black hole?
The first ever picture of a black hole predictably prompted hilarity on social media.
‘Heart rate’ meme has Twitter users confessing what makes their pulse race
If you’re a regular on Twitter, you’ll know that jokes and memes crafted from punctuation marks have taken off in recent years, and the latest to trend on the platform is a heart rate monitor intended to express your most intense feelings.
Family creates sling for cat with arthritis so they can cuddle him on the move
A family has gone viral for inventing a cuddly method for soothing their cat with arthritis, posting a video of him being carried around in a sling.
Former user of Harry and Meghan Instagram handle condemns ‘constant abuse’
A football fan has said he will quit Twitter due to “constant abuse” after claiming his Instagram handle was given to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex without his permission.
‘Oh Flower Of Flextension’: Alastair Campbell plays bagpipes as Brexit ‘relief’
Former Downing Street press secretary Alastair Campbell has shared a video of himself playing bagpipes to provide a “little light relief” during the “Brexit madness”.
BBC boosts film coverage with two new projects
The BBC is looking to enhance its coverage of film with two new cinematic commissions.
Go Compare ads’ Wynne Evans sings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opening
Many fans watching the opening ceremony of Spurs’ new stadium noticed a remarkable similarity between the opera star singing Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur and the man from the Go Compare adverts.
Biden: I’ll be more mindful of respecting personal space
Former vice president Joe Biden acknowledged that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable.
Conservatives cut up membership cards after PM agrees to talks with Corbyn
Conservative Party members are cutting up their membership cards and sharing the results on social media, describing Theresa May’s announcement that she will hold Brexit talks with Jeremy Corbyn as the “final straw”.
Proud to be on the spectrum: Thousands speak out on World Autism Awareness Day
People with autism, as well as charities and advocates, have been spreading support and awareness of the condition using the hashtag #WorldAutismAwarenessDay.
Husky’s haircut inspires fellow owners to share their dogs’ close shaves
A husky’s close shave has brought it viral stardom and inspired dog owners to share their own pooch’s entertainingly short haircuts.
Watch: Men carry three ‘well-behaved’ falcons onto flight to Dubai
Footage of two men boarding a plane while carrying three falcons has amazed social media users, but the local airline says it is a common practice.
#CarAlarmChallenge has social media users screaming
A girl’s uncanny ability to replicate the sound of a car alarm has prompted a trend on social media that is not easy on the ears.
Thousands share experiences and support online for Trans Day of Visibility
Celebrities, politicians, advocacy groups and social media users around the world have been raising awareness around transgender issues on Sunday for the annual Trans Day of Visibility
Mary Beard asks followers for future Brexit exam questions
Professor Mary Beard offered some light relief to current politics by inviting people to share how they thought Brexit might be taught in schools.
Twitter users share bizarre food trends in effort to eat ‘St Louis style’
Eating raw noodles and tying your socks around your ankles are just some of the bizarre ways Twitter users are trying to make everyday tasks “St Louis style”.
Corbyn provokes SNP anger with Thatcher video
Jeremy Corbyn has sparked angry reactions from the SNP after posting a video claiming the SNP helped to usher in Margaret Thatcher’s Government and almost two decades of Tory rule.
Less Exodus, more Holy Grail: Boris Johnson mocked for U-turn on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson became the talk of Twitter after reports that he was planning a dramatic U-turn to back Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
Let the Queen decide: Twitter users devise 17th alternative Brexit option
Letting the Queen decide is just one of many alternative Brexit options social media users devised as the Commons prepared to vote on alternative Brexit proposals.
Homophobe allegation is ‘untrue and unfair’, court hears
A blogger who has taken Labour MSP Kezia Dugdale to court remains “deeply distressed” by the claim that he sent a “homophobic” tweet, a court has been told.
This make-up artist created an ‘inverted’ look that is making people double-take
A make-up artist from the Netherlands has received praise online for creating a robotic style that appears to have come straight out of an iPhone.
Mattel releases new line of dolls inspired by K-Pop band BTS
Toy manufacturer Mattel has created a new line-up of dolls inspired by South Korean boy band BTS.