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Spain proposes raising social media age limit to 16

The Spanish government plans to prohibit access to social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. Sánchez explained that the measure aims to protect minors from online risks,......

Huda Beauty faces boycott over antisemitic conspiracy claims

A fierce social media backlash has erupted against Huda Beauty following explosive statements by its founder, Huda Kattan, who accused Israel of orchestrating major global catastrophes. In a now-deleted TikTok video viewed by her 1.7 million followers, the Iraqi-American entrepreneur claimed Israel engineered......

Two inmates sentenced to 30 months for plotting attack on Baumettes prison director

Two inmates have been sentenced to 30 months in prison for relaying a social media post that offered a “contract” on the head of Karine L., the former director of Marseille’s Baumettes prison. The ruling, issued Wednesday by the 7th Criminal Chamber of Marseille, involved charges of......

Goa considers restricting social media access for children

India’s leading tourist destination, the state of Goa, is examining the possibility of restricting or banning access to social media platforms for children, following rising concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal is inspired by measures adopted in other countries, notably......

French lawmakers vote to ban social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to protect young people online. The measure, adopted overnight by a large majority, is strongly supported by the government and President......

Emmanuel Macron pushes for a ban on social media for children under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed strong support for a proposal to ban access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, with the aim of implementing the measure as early as the next school year. The initiative reflects growing concerns in France about the impact of digital......

Spain: Disinformation campaign falsely links Morocco to Córdoba train crash

Following the tragic high-speed train accident near Córdoba that claimed dozens of lives, a wave of disinformation rapidly spread across Spain, falsely associating Morocco with the incident. The misleading narratives circulated mainly on social media platforms and messaging applications, amplifying......

Fact check: AI fakes and old videos distort Iran protest coverage

Ongoing protests in Iran are unfolding amid a severe information blackout, creating fertile ground for misinformation, including artificial intelligence–generated content and recycled videos from past events. As access to verified information becomes increasingly restricted, misleading images and......

Meta shuts down around 550,000 social media accounts in Australia

Meta has announced the closure of approximately 550,000 social media accounts in Australia as part of the enforcement of new national regulations restricting access to social platforms for users under the age of 16. The move follows the implementation of a law that came into force in December 2025, aimed......