Keywords: Social media


Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove terrorist content

Australia's online safety regulator has initiated legal proceedings against Telegram, accusing the messaging platform of failing to comply with national requirements to remove terrorist content. The case, filed on Thursday by the country's eSafety Commissioner, marks another escalation in Australia's......

Security concerns prompt US military to consider restricting soldiers’ phone use in the Middle East

The US military is considering tighter restrictions on smartphone use among troops stationed in the Middle East amid growing concerns that information shared online could help Iran identify American military positions and assess the impact of attacks. US Central Command has warned service members about......

Democratic senators urge SEC to investigate Trump Media’s premium Truth Social data feed

Two senior Democratic lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to examine whether a new premium data service offered by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, complies with U.S. securities laws. According to a letter reviewed......

X expands into digital finance with paid accounts and peer-to-peer payments

X has taken another significant step toward becoming an all-in-one digital platform by introducing a financial offering that combines interest-bearing accounts with peer-to-peer payment capabilities. The latest move reflects Elon Musk's long-term ambition to transform the social media network into......

Instagram moves to restrict videos filmed secretly with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Instagram is preparing to take stronger action against content creators who publish videos recorded without people’s knowledge using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, as concerns grow over privacy and the misuse of wearable camera technology. The platform’s leadership has announced a tougher approach......

India’s Gen Z-led Instagram movement challenges Modi’s political dominance ahead of key elections

A youth-driven protest movement that spread rapidly through Instagram has challenged the political influence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the growing power of digital activism ahead of crucial state elections. The movement, led by the youth group known as the Cockroach Janta......

EU Commission accuses TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors under DSA rules

The European Commission has raised concerns over TikTok's protection measures for young users, stating in preliminary findings that the platform may have failed to meet requirements under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). Brussels said the Chinese-owned social media platform did......

Rosalía faces backlash in Argentina after World Cup social media post

Spanish singer Rosalía has become the focus of online criticism in Argentina after sharing a social media video celebrating Spain's victory over the Argentine national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The controversy has emerged just days before the artist is due to begin a series of......

Majority of French children aged 10 to 14 support social media ban for under-15s, study finds

A majority of children aged 10 to 14 in France support a proposed ban on social media access for users under the age of 15, according to a new study released by the country's audiovisual and digital regulator, Arcom. The findings suggest that many young people recognize concerns surrounding online......