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Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online

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How a creepy costume led to a TikTok trend — and real world paranoia

A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.

New Zealand

New Zealand introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s

Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

USA

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle US children's privacy suit

“This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents,” associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. said.

Travel News

TikTok the number one source of travel inspiration for Gen Z

Gen Z is leading the shift in how travellers discover, book and share their holidays, with almost half citing TikTok as their source of travel inspiration.

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Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests

Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events.

Health news

“I wanna try it so bad”: How TikTok shapes what teenagers eat

TikTok trends are influencing what teenagers eat, from viral restaurant dishes and fast food to recipes and influencer diets. But new research suggests parents may also have a role in limiting the platform’s influence.

Europe News

EU coordinates fact-checkers to avoid another online Ceuta crisis

EU coordinates with Meta and TikTok via a voluntary fact-checker mechanism to curb disinformation, after false claims fuelled deadly mass crossings into Ceuta.

Tech News

US court rejects Meta, Google and TikTok's 'lawsuit immunity' claims

Section 230 was built to shield tech giants from what users post — not, the Ninth Circuit ruled, from claims that Meta, Google and TikTok built platforms designed to addict them.

Business

MySpace comeback? Owners drop a major hint and here's what we know

While the potential relaunch of MySpace is sure to bring considerable nostalgia and anticipation, analysts warn that the social media platform could have a tough time competing in the current market.

Culture news

TikTok star Sydney Towle dies at 26 after rare cancer battle

Sydney Towle’s family revealed the 26-year-old influencer has died after entering hospice care. Her death comes after a three-year-long battle with a rare bile duct cancer.

Culture news

Disney and TikTok strike 'first-of-its-kind' content-sharing deal

The deal will allow TikTok content creators to officially gain access to Disney assets and aims to boost short-form programming on Disney+.

Tech News

EU finds TikTok failed to keep children's accounts private from adults

TikTok's list of EU headaches keeps growing, with Brussels now finding its privacy settings left children's accounts open to adults and to the risks that come with it.

Culture news

Floptropica: Explaining Gen-Z's favourite country

If you're looking for a place to go this summer and escape the worries of everyday life, we've got you covered. However, before you book a ticket, there is just one small problem...

Tech News

Lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm due to social media mount

Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United States.

Culture news

'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House

The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande.

Tech News

Social media giants fail to remove hate speech in EU, report finds

Social media users complained of hate speech mainly from France, followed by Belgium and Italy.