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Ireland launches investigation into Elon Musk’s X on content moderatio

Ireland’s media regulator is probing content moderation policies on the social media platform X.

13/11/2025

Green News

Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30

It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.

13/11/2025

Lifestyle

Modern dating: Do you know your ‘Benching’ from your ‘Shrekking’?

New words are routinely popping up to describe an evolving relationship landscape - but also paint a largely dispiriting picture.

11/11/2025

Tech News

Denmark wants to ban access to social media for children under 15

The proposal would be one of the most sweeping steps yet by a European country to curb social media use among young people.

07/11/2025

Tech News

How Denmark is trying to protect citizens from AI deepfakes

Denmark is seeking to protect ordinary Danes, as well as performers and artists who might have their appearance or voice imitated and shared without their permission.

06/11/2025

Tech News

French investigators to probe TikTok over children’s mental health

If the investigation leads to charges and convictions, those found guilty could face several years in prison and fines.

05/11/2025

Tech News

Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media ban for kids under 16

The ban takes force Dec. 10.

05/11/2025

Tech News

New Danish proposal for chat control: Three fat problems remain

Denmark’s update to the EU “chat control” plan shifts to “voluntary” scanning, but ex-MEP Patrick Breyer warns it still sidesteps Parliament’s court-order safeguard, would ban under-16s from messaging apps, and could effectively end anonymous communication.

05/11/2025

Europe in Motion

From doomscrolling to politics: how young Europeans use social media

As a wave of proposed social media bans for young people sweeps the globe, more than half of young users actively seek their news and information on social media.

29/10/2025

Tech News

Social media platforms to comply with Australia’s social media ban

With less than two months before children under 16 won’t be able to create social media accounts in Australia, the platforms say they still disagree with the new regulation but will ultimately comply.

28/10/2025

Business

A new wave of DIY marketing: Small businesses take to TikTok

It might seem that in an age of mass production and advanced technology, the handiwork of artisans is doomed to failure. Nothing could be further from the truth, say traditional entrepreneurs who have found their niche in social media.

25/10/2025

World News

Flexing muscles: Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians?

In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw.

22/10/2025

Culture news

US Chess grandmaster and commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his online commentary and education programmes as well as his passion for the game that shaped his life.

21/10/2025

Tech News

Denmark eyeing Australia’s under-16 social media ban as possible model

A Danish ambassador said the Nordic country 'will be looking at what Australia does' on its world-leading ban.

17/10/2025

Tech News

TikTok showed ‘glorified’ military videos during NATO summit: analysis

A recent analysis by European non-profit AI Forensics found that popular social media app TikTok amplified pro-military videos during the June NATO meetings in the Hague.

17/10/2025

Travel News

Fact checked: Is Paris really demolishing the Eiffel Tower next year?

Claims that Paris is preparing to knock down its most iconic tourist attraction have gone viral. Here’s why.

15/10/2025

Tech News

Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers

The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media.

14/10/2025

Tech News

Australia’s social media ban under-16s hard to enforce, Google says

There’s two months to go before children under 16 will lose access to most social media accounts in Australia.

13/10/2025

Tech News

High screen time may affect children’s early school performance, study

Excessive screen time is associated with lower performance in reading and maths, according to the study.

11/10/2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

09/10/2025