Keywords: Social media


Facebook and Instagram experience service disruptions as users report widespread access issues

Users of Facebook and Instagram experienced service interruptions on Sunday as reports of technical problems emerged across multiple regions, raising concerns over the availability of two of the world's most widely used social media platforms. According to user-generated outage tracking data, thousands......

FIFA identifies 7 million abusive social media posts during 2026 World Cup

FIFA has revealed that its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) detected more than 7 million potentially abusive or harmful posts and comments targeting players, coaches, officials and teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The figures illustrate the growing challenge of online harassment surrounding......

UNICEF confirms iconic childhood photo of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi is authentic

UNICEF has officially confirmed that the widely shared photograph showing Lionel Messi holding a baby who was later identified as Lamine Yamal is genuine, putting an end to online speculation that the image had been digitally altered or created using artificial intelligence. The organization stated......

Fake Lamine Yamal video about Morocco goes viral on TikTok in Spain

A manipulated video falsely claiming that Lamine Yamal would choose to represent Morocco if Spain failed to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup has gone viral on TikTok, sparking widespread discussion across Spanish social media. According to Spanish media reports, the circulating clip was digitally altered......

Fatima Bosch dismisses rumors linking her to Jude Bellingham during World Cup 2026

Mexican beauty queen and model Fatima Bosch has publicly dismissed social media speculation suggesting she is romantically involved with England midfielder Jude Bellingham during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The rumors gained momentum after Bosch was seen attending several World Cup matches, prompting online......

Brazil's Supreme Court bars Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting jailed father until election first round

Brazil's Supreme Court has prohibited presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, until after the first round of the country's October presidential election, escalating tensions surrounding one of Brazil's most closely watched political......

FIFA strengthens efforts to combat online racism during the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has intensified its campaign against online abuse as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, responding to a significant increase in hateful content directed at players, officials, and teams on social media platforms. According to the organization's latest......

Meta suspends Instagram AI image tool just days after launch amid privacy backlash

Meta has suspended its newly launched AI-powered image generation feature, Muse Image, only three days after its debut, following criticism over how the tool could use publicly available Instagram photos. The decision marks a setback for the technology company as it continues expanding generative artificial......

More than 20 countries move to restrict minors’ access to social media

Governments around the world are accelerating efforts to regulate young people's access to social media, with more than 20 countries either enforcing or preparing restrictions aimed at protecting children and teenagers online. The growing international trend comes as the European Union weighs new......