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Turkey suddenly lifts Instagram ban after more than a week

Turkey's transportation and infrastructure minister said Instagram had assured the government that its requests regarding criminal activity and censoring users would be met.

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X reaction to UK riots could impact DSA probe, says Commission

Legal proceedings were launched in December 2023 against X handling of illegal contents and disinformation on its platform.

Denmark

Danish schools block 'disruptive' sites for students

Danish high schools are blocking websites that let students access things like social media or shopping in an effort to help them concentrate on school work.

Sport

Paris Olympics: China cracks down on 'fan wars' as woman gets arrested

The Paris Olympics have triggered major arguments between "ultra fans" in China, leading to the removal of thousands of social media posts and the suspension of hundreds of users.

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Musk's X sues advertisers over 'boycott' following Twitter takeover

The lawsuit’s allegations centre on the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover and not a more recent dispute with advertisers that came a year later.

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Erdoğan accuses social media of 'digital fascism' amid Instagram block

The Turkish leader's comments came as officials were in discussions with representatives of the social media platform to reinstate access.

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US Senate passes bill to protect kids from harmful online content

The legislation has support among both left and right-wing lawmakers.

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Rebecca Yarros among winners of the second annual BookTok awards

The second annual TikTok Book Awards UK and Irelend saw the social media platform’s users vote for their favourite authors, books, and bookshops over the past year.

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What is TikTok Lite and why is it causing alarm?

Researchers found major discrepancies between safety features on TikTok Lite and the flagship TikTok app.

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How does early exposure to digital devices impact your children?

As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development.

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Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet

Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan

Europe News

YouTuber MEP pledges to vote according to his followers' opinions

Elected as an independent MEP, Fidias Panayiotou pledges to vote according to what his followers want — and to "make politics cool".

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Trump assassination attempt: Social media fuelling disinformation fire

Claims such as the shooting being "staged" or "ordered" by US president Joe Biden have run rife on social media.

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Videos capture chaos of Brussels storm

After the violent storm that hit Brussels on 9 July, impressive videos were posted on social media, showing chaos and considerable damage.

Europe Decoded

TikTok ‘promoted misogyny’ in run-up to European elections

A new study has found that TikTok’s search suggestions contained toxic language towards women and minorities in Finland.

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What is the 'fediverse' and why is Europe partly excluded from it?

Thread users everywhere except the EU will now see their posts deeper in the so-called "fediverse". We take a look at this new more privacy-focused way of being on social media.

Denmark

Denmark makes new pact to counter tech giants and protect children

The government in Copenhagen and several children's organisations are joining forces in a new alliance against social media platforms.

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EU Commission digital policy scorecard: what’s been achieved?

When Ursula von der Leyen began as European Commission president in December 2019, an initiative to propose artificial intelligence legislation was included within a pledge to deliver policies within the first 100 days of her mandate.

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TikTok tried to ease US national security concerns prior to ban law

A letter was disclosed in court detailing TikTok's efforts to avoid a US ban.

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Should social media come with a health warning? An expert weighs in

Euronews Next asked an expert if social media should come with a warning about the risks it poses to mental health.