Social Media

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

wellbeing

Why it’s time to limit your children’s screen time this Christmas

Heavy use of phones, tablets and gaming consoles has been linked to anxiety, depression, poor attention and even obesity.

24/12/2025

Tech News

Which EU countries are considering banning social media for children?

European countries such as the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Germany are considering restrictions on children’s social media.

23/12/2025

Tech News

US threatens European firms. Why it may not have the desired effect

US trade officials warned on X that European service providers could face fees and restrictions if the EU keeps “discriminatory” tech rules.

22/12/2025

Tech News

X sues challenger for trying to ‘steal’ Twitter brand

‘Twitter never left.’ A week after a new start-up petitioned to ‘bring back’ the Twitter name and bird logo, Elon Musk’s X countersued ‘Operation Bluebird’ for copyright infringement.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Influencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors under scrutiny

The European Consumer Organisation is raising the alarm about hidden advertising practices by influencers on social media for fast-fashion and unhealthy food.

17/12/2025

Tech News

Thousands of AI videos sexualising young girls found on TikTok, report

TikTok videos show young girls in sexualised clothing or in suggestive positions with links in the comments to child pornography selling groups on Telegram.

14/12/2025

Tech News

Reddit challenges Australia's new under-16 social media ban in court

Reddit argues that the world-first law is unconstitutional because it infringes on Australia’s implied freedom of political communication.

12/12/2025

The Cube

Musk vs the EU: Fact-checking the billionaire's X claims on Europe

Elon Musk made and reshared a series of misleading and sensationalised claims related to Europe on his X platform in the aftermath of a fine imposed on X by the European Commission for failing to comply with its transparency duties.

11/12/2025

Tech News

Reddit begins testing verified profiles for public figures

The platform is manually verifying a small pool of trusted contributors, aiming to curb misinformation without disrupting the pseudonymous culture its known for.

11/12/2025