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France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......

Meta faces Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to encourage addictive use

Meta Platforms is facing a major legal challenge in Tennessee, where state authorities accuse the company of designing Instagram in a way that encourages excessive use among young people and contributes to a youth mental health crisis. The trial, which began with jury selection in Nashville, is part......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

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......