Advertising

Keywords: Social media


UK union urges social media ban for under-16s to protect learning

The UK teaching union NASUWT has called on the government to ban social media use for under-16s, citing concerns over concentration, mental health, and classroom behaviour. The union argues that unregulated access to social media contributes to poorer behaviour at schools, anxiety, and exposure to violent......

Algerian flag removed in Casablanca: two teenagers appear before juvenile judge

Judicial authorities in Casablanca have taken legal action following the circulation of a video showing the removal of an Algerian flag displayed in a public space. The incident occurred in the context of preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Morocco is set to host. According to......

Ai revivals of deceased public figures spark fascination and backlash

In a surreal digital landscape, long-deceased public figures are being brought back to life through artificial intelligence, often in ways that are humorous, absurd, or deeply disturbing. Hyperrealistic videos generated by AI tools have flooded social media platforms, triggering both amusement and outrage,......

Social media screening slows U.S. visa processing, prompting travel warnings across the tech sector

U.S. technology companies are urging foreign employees to avoid international travel as new consular procedures cause widespread visa delays. The warning follows updates to the State Department’s security vetting system, which now requires applicants under visa categories such as H-1B and H-4 to......

Defamation: influencer Soukayna Benjelloun sentenced to three months in prison

The Ain Sebaâ First Instance Criminal Court has sentenced Moroccan influencer Soukayna Benjelloun to three months in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams in a defamation case filed by her ex-husband. Benjelloun, who gained fame on social media for sharing details about her divorce and personal......

TikTok sale faces new delay as negotiations hit standstill

The U.S. government has again extended the deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its American operations after talks between Washington and Beijing stalled. The extension, issued through a new executive order, pushes the January 23, 2026 deadline further, leaving millions of......

Prosecutor denies claims of detention following protest by families of Leqliaa victims

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Rabat refuted circulating social media claims alleging the detention of relatives of the “victims of the Leqliaa events.” According to an official statement, the information is entirely unfounded. The prosecutor explained that on December......

Trump administration proposes social media screening for tourists

The Trump administration has proposed a controversial measure that would require all foreign tourists entering the United States to provide five years of social media history. This mandate, outlined in a notice to the Federal Register, would apply to visitors from countries that currently do not require......

Australia bans social media for under-16s in global first

Australia has introduced a world-first law prohibiting children under 16 from using major social media platforms, aiming to protect youth from addictive algorithms and online risks. Starting Wednesday morning, hundreds of thousands of Australian teens found themselves blocked from apps such as Instagram,......