Keywords: SOCIAL MEDIA


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......

Macron did not award Clara Morgane the Legion of Honour: Viral claim debunked as a hoax

A viral claim suggesting that French President Emmanuel Macron personally awarded the Legion of Honour to former adult film actress Clara Morgane has been circulating widely online. However, the story is entirely false and originates from a parody account, misleading thousands of internet users who shared......

Thailand: A 'Pubic Hair Croissant' Sparks a Viral Sensation on Social Media

In Thailand, a pastry is currently making waves thanks to an unconventional marketing strategy. Behind a deliberately provocative name, the ‘Pubic Hair Croissant’ attracts curious onlookers, ignites debate on social media, and illustrates how brands can transform an ordinary product into a viral......

Meta faces EU pressure to redesign addictive Instagram and Facebook features

Meta is facing growing regulatory pressure in Europe as the European Union demands changes to key features of Facebook and Instagram that regulators consider potentially addictive. The European Commission has warned the technology company that failure to address these concerns could lead to a significant......

TikTok tightens crackdown on AI-generated spam accounts to protect users and creators

TikTok is strengthening its efforts to detect and remove accounts dedicated exclusively to publishing low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence, as the platform seeks to improve user trust and protect original creators. The social media company announced on Friday that it will begin testing......

Morocco rejects fake statements falsely attributed to Education Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada

Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has strongly denied reports circulating online that falsely attributed controversial remarks about Africa and Morocco's national identity to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the ministry......

Moroccan YouTuber Ayoub Bn Nsns sentenced to eight months in prison over controversial dog cooking video

A Moroccan court has sentenced YouTuber Ayoub Bn Nsns to eight months in prison and fined him 20,000 Moroccan dirhams over a controversial video that sparked widespread public outrage during the Eid Al-Adha period. The ruling was issued by the Temara Court of First Instance, which found the content......

Indian court orders restoration of Cockroach Janta Party’s X account after government block

An Indian court has ordered the federal government to lift restrictions on the social media account of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party on X, ending a month-long dispute over online speech and government intervention. The Delhi High Court issued the order on Tuesday after the government said it had......

Italy says it will no longer respond to Trump’s provocations ahead of NATO summit

Italy has signaled a shift in its approach to public exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saying Rome will no longer respond to remarks it considers provocative in an effort to avoid unnecessary tensions between allies. Speaking in an interview published on......