Despite Australia's strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks

Despite Australia's strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks
Despite Australia's strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks

Despite Australia's strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks
EU lawmaker calls electoral reform in Mozambique 'crucial': Video

EU lawmaker calls electoral reform in Mozambique 'crucial': Video
US-born girl shot dead by father in Pakistan over TikTok videos, say police
US-born girl shot dead by father in Pakistan over TikTok videos, say police
Chinese online influence operation called for overthrow of Spain's government, Graphika report says
Chinese online influence operation called for overthrow of Spain's government, Graphika report says
Pakistani journalists rally against law regulating social media

Pakistani journalists rally against law regulating social media
South Sudan lifts ban on Facebook and TikTok

South Sudan lifts ban on Facebook and TikTok
TikTok star taking Spanish food scene by storm

TikTok star taking Spanish food scene by storm
EU medicines agency quits X, moves to Bluesky

EU medicines agency quits X, moves to Bluesky
How many social media users does your country have?

How many social media users does your country have?
Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media

Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media
Berlin urges tech firms to do more to stop disinformation ahead of vote

Berlin urges tech firms to do more to stop disinformation ahead of vote
Spain's PM Sanchez says make social media great again

Spain's PM Sanchez says make social media great again
Elon Musk calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments

Elon Musk calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments
TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist

TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist
German TikTokers like China, Russia more, poll shows

German TikTokers like China, Russia more, poll shows
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Minimum age for social media in Indonesia, Sudan takeover, Brazil announces new BRICS member

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Minimum age for social media in Indonesia, Sudan takeover, Brazil announces new BRICS member
Economic grievances fuel support for hostile actions, Edelman global survey shows

Economic grievances fuel support for hostile actions, Edelman global survey shows
White House: TikTok should remain available to Americans

White House: TikTok should remain available to Americans
Hong Kong bloggers and tourists embrace Chinese app Xiaohongshu: Video

Hong Kong bloggers and tourists embrace Chinese app Xiaohongshu: Video
US TikTok ban could echo India chaos as users seek options

US TikTok ban could echo India chaos as users seek options
Germany's Scholz does not expect US to stop Ukraine aid under Trump

Germany's Scholz does not expect US to stop Ukraine aid under Trump
Trump ally Arkansas governor Sarah Sanders to attend Davos forum

Trump ally Arkansas governor Sarah Sanders to attend Davos forum
Romania confirms date, tightens rules for presidential election rerun

Romania confirms date, tightens rules for presidential election rerun
US weighs options to keep TikTok operational as ban nears, NBC reports

US weighs options to keep TikTok operational as ban nears, NBC reports
Venezuela lifts Telegram ban but keeps TikTok blocked amid ongoing internet restrictions

Venezuela lifts Telegram ban but keeps TikTok blocked amid ongoing internet restrictions
German defence and foreign ministries depart from Elon Musk's X

German defence and foreign ministries depart from Elon Musk's X
What to know about Indonesia's social media age limit plan

What to know about Indonesia's social media age limit plan
Swedes recruited by foreign powers on social media to launch attacks, police say
Swedes recruited by foreign powers on social media to launch attacks, police say
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use
As LA fights fires, Australian official urges more help from social media platforms

As LA fights fires, Australian official urges more help from social media platforms
Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred

Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred
Uganda's military head says he wants to behead opposition leader

Uganda's military head says he wants to behead opposition leader
Musk likely to host German far-right leader for online chat

Musk likely to host German far-right leader for online chat
Venezuela’s Supreme Court fines TikTok $10m over deadly viral challenges: Video

Venezuela’s Supreme Court fines TikTok $10m over deadly viral challenges: Video
Greece presents strategy to combat youth internet addiction

Greece presents strategy to combat youth internet addiction
Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway

Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway
What is Bluesky, and why does it matter?

What is Bluesky, and why does it matter?
Romanian court sends Andrew Tate's human trafficking case back to prosecutors

Romanian court sends Andrew Tate's human trafficking case back to prosecutors
Reported drones include aircraft and stars, US officials say

Reported drones include aircraft and stars, US officials say
Deceased Venezuelan political prisoner's son demands to see father's body: Video

Deceased Venezuelan political prisoner's son demands to see father's body: Video
Australia plans new rules forcing Big Tech to continue paying news outlets

Australia plans new rules forcing Big Tech to continue paying news outlets
Sweden mulling social media age limit to stop gangs recruiting young people

Sweden mulling social media age limit to stop gangs recruiting young people
How Romanians fell for social media algorithms to vote for pro-Russian candidate

How Romanians fell for social media algorithms to vote for pro-Russian candidate
EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data

EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data
Chinese plus-size influencer champions body positivity with fashion: Video

Chinese plus-size influencer champions body positivity with fashion: Video
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil