Families cautioned against online photo sharing


Anam Rizvi
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Police in Abu Dhabi have warned against posting personal photos and videos on social media, after cases emerged where material was used to extort money from sharers.

Officers believe that posting such images may put the security of families at risk.

They have also issued a warning about opening links that promise to increase the number of followers on social media.

Residents who are facing exploitation online are advised to report the incident to authorities.

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Du Plessis plans his retirement

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said on Friday the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in two years' time will be his last.

Du Plessis, 34, who has led his country in two World T20 campaigns, in 2014 and 2016, is keen to play a third but will then step aside.

"The T20 World Cup in 2020 is something I'm really looking forward to. I think right now that will probably be the last tournament for me," he said in Brisbane ahead of a one-off T20 against Australia on Saturday.