Social Media

Europe Today

Watch the video: Should social media be banned for children?

France is officially at war with social media. And the battle cries are echoing all over Europe. President Emmanuel Macron say children's minds are "not for sale" and wants a social media ban for under-15s by September.

27/01/2026

Tech News

What to know about tech giants' landmark social media addiction trial

KGM, a 19-year-old from the United States, claims her addiction to Meta, Google and ByteDance platforms at an early age left her with suicidal thoughts and depression.

27/01/2026

Health news

Do sleep tracking devices really help? Experts weigh in

As the devices continue to gain popularity, experts say it is important to understand what they can and cannot tell you, and how their data should be used.

27/01/2026

Tech News

Will France be next to ban social media for children under 15?

'Not for American platforms or Chinese algorithms': France’s Macron targets tech giants with social media ban for under-15s.

26/01/2026

France

Macron calls for social media ban for under-15s to be fast-tracked

According to France's health watchdog, one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on their smartphone.

25/01/2026

Culture news

Why are Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses suddenly trending?

Emmanuel Macron's gone viral for reasons he may not have expected after he wore reflective aviator sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The French president sported the specs to not let his bloodshot eye dominate the headlines but did the prop choice backfire?

21/01/2026

Culture news

No way Beck: Brooklyn Beckham says he's been manipulated by his family

Brooklyn, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, says he's cutting ties with his famous parents accusing them of 'ruining' his relationship with his wife since before they even got married.

20/01/2026

Green News

How online abuse became the norm for Europe’s climate scientists

Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech.

16/01/2026

Health news

Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

16/01/2026

Tech News

How is Australia's social media ban going one month since enforement?

Australia has revealed that almost 5 million teen accounts have been deleted by social media platforms.

15/01/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk’s X will block Grok AI tool from creating sexualised images

The move came just hours after the billionaire said he was not aware of any “naked underage images” made by Grok.

15/01/2026

No Comment

Videos of Iran protests spread as internet returns

Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January.

14/01/2026

Iran

Iranian women light cigarettes on burning portrait of the ayatollah

The methods used by Iran's women to push back against the country's authoritarian system have gone beyond cutting their hair and burning headscarves and in a more radical direction.

10/01/2026

Tech News

TikTok pulls Polish far-right leaders videos over antisemitism

One of the videos removed from the platform showed Polish politician Grzegorz Braun denying the existence of gas chambers at Auschwitz, one of the largest German concentration camps during World War II.

09/01/2026

Lifestyle

What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

09/01/2026

Tech News

What will social media look like in 2026?

Tighter regulations, advancing AI integration, and a desire for greater authenticity will continue to re-shape what social media means in an increasingly disconnected world.

08/01/2026

Health news

Can't beat the clock? Is being chronically late a sign of ADHD

The difficulty known as “time blindness” is a well-documented feature of ADHD, but experts say it's not an automatic excuse and not everyone who turns up late has ADHD.

02/01/2026

Turkey

Turkey arrests scores in another country-wide raid on IS extremists

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group.

31/12/2025

Tech News

Age verification to AI slop: How 2025 redefined social media

Alongside a buffet of trends, terms, and ‘brain rot’ content, 2025 saw social media platforms grappling with age-restriction laws, AI content, and mounting distrust from users.

27/12/2025

wellbeing

A look back at the health trends that took over social media in 2025

From functional drinks and olive oil shots to McDonald’s ‘migraine meals,’ 2025 serves up plenty of of viral health trends - but do they actually work?

26/12/2025