The Latest Breaking News from Facebook

Instagram and WhatsApp down: Websites not working amid widespread Meta outage

Facebook problems have taken down its app and website

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Facebook not working today? Why are users reporting face login failures as Meta apps face outage

Thousands of Facebook users reported widespread issues accessing the platform on Friday morning, with over 100,000 complaints logged on Downdetector. Users experienced login failures and difficulties loading content across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta acknowledged the disruption, stating they were working to resolve the problem.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Is Facebook, Messenger Down? Users Report 'Query Error' as Login Issues Spike Across Platforms

Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger faced significant service disruptions on 12 June 2026, with users unable to access platforms due to a 'query error.'

International Business Times UK · Jun 12

Viral death tax claims dead wrong

Social media users are in an uproar over claims the government is introducing a "death tax" on inherited assets, but experts say that's a mischaracterisation.

AAP · Jun 12

Foreign-linked disinformation page targets NZ politics

A Facebook page is pushing out a steady stream of fabricated stories and images featuring some of New Zealand's most prominent political figures.

AAP · Jun 12

Texas mom collected water complaints from neighbors on Facebook and sent them to the state. Then police showed up

She allegedly spent hours in jail over a Facebook post.

We Got This Covered · Jun 12

Premier's sweary doorstop confrontation is fake

A fake clip of an angry voter telling the Victorian premier to "f*** off" has fooled many online, including those behind the website of US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

AAP · Jun 11

Quote of the day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'Metaverse isn't a thing a company builds. It's the next chapter of the internet overall' — a prediction that hit wide of the mark

The Meta CEO's pandemic-era predictions on the future of technology failed to materilaize

TechRadar · Jun 11

After US Tourists Are ‘Tricked’ Into Paying 44 Euros For Two Ice Creams In Rome, Expert Gives Travel Warning

In Rome, one wrong turn can lead to €44 gelato.

Bored Panda · Jun 11

Two Senators Offer a Bipartisan Solution to Censorship by Proxy

The JAWBONE Act would let Americans sue government officials who try to restrict their speech by pressuring social media platforms, broadcasters, or AI companies.

Reason · Jun 11