Twitter

Thousands of people have reported issues with the social media site X on Saturday, September 7

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Is X down? All you need to know as users report issues with the site

With new platforms like Bluesky and Threads emerging, the question is: can they really replace the gap that Twitter is leaving behind?

With new platforms like Bluesky and Threads emerging, the question is: can they really replace the gap that Twitter is leaving behind?

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Assa Samake-Roman: Saying goodbye to Twitter is hard – no matter how much I’d like to

A number of Labour MPs are thinking of leaving Twitter/X over 'hate and disinformation'

A number of Labour MPs are thinking of leaving Twitter/X over 'hate and disinformation'

Labour MPs quitting Twitter/X due to 'hate' and 'disinformation'

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X has made the platform almost unusable, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X has made the platform almost unusable, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Humza Yousaf is right not to be cowed by Elon Musk

Elon Musk has sparked concern about Twitter/X privacy standards amid a spat with Humza Yousaf

Elon Musk has sparked concern about Twitter/X privacy standards amid a spat with Humza Yousaf

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Elon Musk sparks concerns over Twitter/X DMs privacy with Humza Yousaf claim

John Swinney has responded after comments made by Elon Musk towards former first minister Humza Yousaf

John Swinney has responded after comments made by Elon Musk towards former first minister Humza Yousaf

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John Swinney hits back at 'reprehensible' Elon Musk after Humza Yousaf attack

Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf's clash dates back to October

Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf's clash dates back to October

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The full timeline of Elon Musk vs Humza Yousaf

Elon Musk has responded to a 'legal warning' from Humza Yousaf

Elon Musk has responded to a 'legal warning' from Humza Yousaf

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Elon Musk labels Humza Yousaf a 'scumbag' in response to legal warning

Billionaire Elon Musk (left) and former SNP leader Humza Yousaf have clashed on Twitter/X

Billionaire Elon Musk (left) and former SNP leader Humza Yousaf have clashed on Twitter/X

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Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf clash over 'race baiting' after legal warning

Pat Kane reflects on Humza Yousaf's comments that Elon Musk is 'one of the most dangerous men on the planet'

Pat Kane reflects on Humza Yousaf's comments that Elon Musk is 'one of the most dangerous men on the planet'

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Pat Kane: There’s a mirror universe version of Elon Musk that we could create

Humza Yousaf during an interview with American news channel CNN

Humza Yousaf during an interview with American news channel CNN

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Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of amplifying 'white supremacy' during CNN interview

First Minister John Swinney, and a firefighter tending to a burning police car following a violent riot in Hartlepool

First Minister John Swinney, and a firefighter tending to a burning police car following a violent riot in Hartlepool

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Social media firms must 'get act together' amid far-right riots, John Swinney says

Elon Musk has inserted himself into discussions about far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland

Elon Musk has inserted himself into discussions about far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Elon Musk is the poster boy for fragile right-wing victimhood

Former head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu

Former head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu

Ex-police chief likens far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland to terrorism

Irvine Welsh at the Now Rest cafe in Leith, Edinburgh

Irvine Welsh at the Now Rest cafe in Leith, Edinburgh

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Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, Labour and arguing on Twitter

Rishi Sunak, soaked in rain, walks back into No 10 after calling the election

Rishi Sunak, soaked in rain, walks back into No 10 after calling the election

Conservative Party

Tories blame Twitter/X 'bug' for account disappearance after election defeat

A screenshot from the AI deepfake video of John Swinney on Sky News

A screenshot from the AI deepfake video of John Swinney on Sky News

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AI deepfake video of John Swinney on Sky News goes viral on social media

Andrew Neil has had quite the reaction to The National's coverage about him

Andrew Neil has had quite the reaction to The National's coverage about him

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Andrew Neil in furious outburst at The National over cartoon coverage

Andrew Neil falsely claimed that Humza Yousaf was entitled to £52k a year

Andrew Neil falsely claimed that Humza Yousaf was entitled to £52k a year

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Andrew Neil forced to delete tweet after false Humza Yousaf claim

Ben Habib has been called out for a 'shocking' tweet he made about Humza Yousaf

Ben Habib has been called out for a 'shocking' tweet he made about Humza Yousaf

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Reform UK's deputy leader called out for 'shocking' tweet about Humza Yousaf

Misogynist and influencer Andrew Tate, and First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

Misogynist and influencer Andrew Tate, and First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

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Andrew Tate's 'false' Humza Yousaf claim sparks fact check from top news agency

X was formerly called Twitter

X was formerly called Twitter

Is Twitter down? Thousands report issues with website, app and comments

Humza Yousaf at an Interfaith Iftar at Bute House

Humza Yousaf at an Interfaith Iftar at Bute House

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Scottish Labour students resign after liking far-right tweets aimed at Humza Yousaf

The news casts doubt on claims made in Westminster and Holyrood that oil and gas licensing secures jobs

The news casts doubt on claims made in Westminster and Holyrood that oil and gas licensing secures jobs

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Scottish renewables jobs soar as oil and gas jobs plummet

Young women and LGBT+ people were disproportionately impacted by online abuse

Young women and LGBT+ people were disproportionately impacted by online abuse

'Urgent need' for work to be done to tackle online abuse against women

The offending changes to the St George's Cross on the new Nike England top

The offending changes to the St George's Cross on the new Nike England top

England football

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Furious fans accuse Nike of 'plot to destroy England' after flag change

Billionaires Elon Musk and JK Rowling have criticised Scotland's new hate crime laws

Billionaires Elon Musk and JK Rowling have criticised Scotland's new hate crime laws

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk criticise Scottish hate crime laws

Humza Yousaf took to Twitter/X to respond to an 'outrageous smear' over UN funding

Humza Yousaf took to Twitter/X to respond to an 'outrageous smear' over UN funding

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'So outrageous': Humza Yousaf responds to 'smear' over UN funding

Ice T criticised Keir Starmer on X/Twitter over comments made by a parody account

Ice T criticised Keir Starmer on X/Twitter over comments made by a parody account

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'F this clown': US rapper Ice T in bizarre attack on Keir Starmer

Michael Shanks has been called out for a 'misleading' tweet on last week's Gaza debate

Michael Shanks has been called out for a 'misleading' tweet on last week's Gaza debate

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Scottish Labour MP panned for 'nonsense' tweet on SNP's Gaza motion

NHS GGC has apologised for food served at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

NHS GGC has apologised for food served at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

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Scottish health board apologises after 'disgusting' hospital food goes viral

Murdo Fraser has called on Humza Yousaf to intervene in a Valentine's Day-related Twitter spat

Murdo Fraser has called on Humza Yousaf to intervene in a Valentine's Day-related Twitter spat

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Murdo Fraser calls on Humza Yousaf to intervene in Valentine's Day Twitter spat

Rachael Hamilton has been called out for a tweet she posted in relation to Elena Whitham

Rachael Hamilton has been called out for a tweet she posted in relation to Elena Whitham

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Tory MSP called out for 'appalling' tweet about former drugs minister

Elena Whitham hit out at hostility on X after resigning from the Scottish Government

Elena Whitham hit out at hostility on X after resigning from the Scottish Government

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Resigning SNP drugs minister hits out at hostility on Twitter

Keith Brown hit out at Sandesh Gulhane for his comments on minimum pricing

Keith Brown hit out at Sandesh Gulhane for his comments on minimum pricing

Minimum unit pricing

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'Hatred of SNP' left Tory MSP looking 'foolish' on minimum unit pricing

A Met officer was accused of wearing an 'anti-Israel' badge at the march in London

A Met officer was accused of wearing an 'anti-Israel' badge at the march in London

Israel Hamas War

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Met Police issues statement on officer accused of wearing 'anti-Israel' badge

Laurence Fox makes a statement outside the Royal Courts of Justice (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Laurence Fox makes a statement outside the Royal Courts of Justice (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Laurence Fox suing man who called him ‘racist’ on social media

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon had some private WhatsApps revealed to the UK Covid Inquiry

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon had some private WhatsApps revealed to the UK Covid Inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon

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Fake Nicola Sturgeon WhatsApp messages go viral on Twitter

A popular Scottish Twitter account has discussed a rise in LGBT+ abuse online

A popular Scottish Twitter account has discussed a rise in LGBT+ abuse online

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Popular Scottish Twitter account speaks out against 'rising tide' of LGBT+ abuse

ScotRail has issued a 'scam' warning to social media users

ScotRail has issued a 'scam' warning to social media users

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ScotRail issues scam warning as 'fake account' poses as rail operator

T in the Park last took place in 2016 after moving to Strathallan Castle

T in the Park last took place in 2016 after moving to Strathallan Castle

DF Concerts issues update as T in the Park 2026 claim spreads

Elon Musk has overseen a sharp drop in the value of Twitter/X

Elon Musk has overseen a sharp drop in the value of Twitter/X

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Twitter/X loses 71 percent of value since Elon Musk takeover

Elon Musk is the chairman of X/Twitter

Elon Musk is the chairman of X/Twitter

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Huge increase in spread of climate misinformation on Twitter/X

Douglas Murray has faced criticism for an image he posted with comedian Jerry Seinfeld

Douglas Murray has faced criticism for an image he posted with comedian Jerry Seinfeld

Israel Hamas War

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Backlash as Jerry Seinfeld poses alongside Douglas Murray in Israel

Is X down? Users can't get the social media platform to work correctly

Is X down? Users can't get the social media platform to work correctly

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Is X down? Users report tweets aren't loading on 'broken' social media platform

Michelle Mone has taken to Twitter/X as she looks to clear her name

Michelle Mone has taken to Twitter/X as she looks to clear her name

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Michelle Mone turns to Twitter in bid to 'clear her name'

Riverside Museum in Glasgow

Riverside Museum in Glasgow

Glasgow Riverside Museum

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US influencer suggests Scottish museum is base of Taylor Swift conspiracy

Prem Sikka drew a 'stark contrast' between key Scottish and English policies

Prem Sikka drew a 'stark contrast' between key Scottish and English policies

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Labour peer draws 'stark contrast' between key Scottish and English policies

Craig Murray took to Twitter/X on a new account to explain he had been hacked

Craig Murray took to Twitter/X on a new account to explain he had been hacked

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Craig Murray's Twitter account 'hacked' with hateful content shared

Stephen Kerr has been called out for a post he made about the First Minister on Twitter/X

Stephen Kerr has been called out for a post he made about the First Minister on Twitter/X

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Tory MSP called out for 'vulgar' tweet as Humza Yousaf calls for Gaza ceasefire

Chris Packham called out an 'anonymous lying troll' for spreading lies about him on social media

Chris Packham called out an 'anonymous lying troll' for spreading lies about him on social media

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Chris Packham calls out 'anonymous troll' for spreading lies about trip to Scotland

Social media platform X is a 'hotbed' for hate speech against Palestinians, according to a new report

Social media platform X is a 'hotbed' for hate speech against Palestinians, according to a new report

Twitter/X is 'hotbed for hate against Palestinians and getting worse', report says

Humza Yousaf hit back at Elon Musk after the Twitter/X owner labelled him a 'blatant racist' on social media

Humza Yousaf hit back at Elon Musk after the Twitter/X owner labelled him a 'blatant racist' on social media

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Scots react as Humza Yousaf hits back at Elon Musk following Twitter attack

Humza Yousaf pictured at First Minister's Questions on Thursday

Humza Yousaf pictured at First Minister's Questions on Thursday

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Humza Yousaf's statement in full as he responds to Elon Musk's 'racist' attack