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USA

Twitter hack: Should I be worried and how can I secure my account?

We spoke to a cybersecurity expert about what the Twitter hacking scandal means for the social media giant and what you can do to help protect your account.

World News

ECJ invalidates EU-US data transfer agreement over surveillance fears

The court stressed that personal data transferred outside the bloc must be "afforded the level of protection essentially equivalent to that guaranteed within the EU."

World News

How safe is TikTok? Euronews asks the experts

Concerns over the way the China-based app store our data. Are they all justified? Here is what to know when downloading and using TikTok.

The Cube

Euronews hosts special Q&A on how to separate fact from fake online

AMA Reddit: A special Q&A with our social media correspondent Seana Davis.

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Earth News

Facebook data centre donates excess heat to warm 7,000 Danish homes

These giant warehouses full of computers can get very warm.

World News

Bolsonaro now the 'poster boy' for dubious COVID treatment

Bolsonaro now the 'poster boy' for dubious COVID treatment

The Cube

Facebook ad boycott groups 'disappointed' after Zuckerberg meeting

Facebook has been under significant pressure after hundreds of companies suspended their adverts on the platform.

Portugal

Vogue Portugal apologises over controversial mental health front cover

The fashion magazine's mental illness front cover sparked a huge backlash on social media.

Turkey

President Erdoğan vows to curb social media in Turkey

Alleged insults were directed to his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the birth of their fourth child on Twitter.

Turkey

Turkey defends humanitarian NGO chief over controversial LGBT tweet

Kerem Kinik said his comments on Gay Pride Day were aimed only at paedophiles. But they drew a wave of criticism.

World News

'Take care before you share': UN bids to tackle misinformation

The UN marked World Social Media Day by urging people to beware of fake news. Here's Euronews' guide to spot misinformation and stop its spread.

World News

Starbucks suspends social media ads in effort to tackle "hate speech"

It's the latest company to block its social media ads following worldwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.

Albania

Albanian man arrested over alleged social media calls to kill Israelis

The man was charged with terrorism offenses and hate crimes after an investigation by Albania's anti-terror police.

World News

Could your social media posts stop you getting a loan or a mortgage?

So-called social scoring systems are increasingly being deployed by businesses and governments to determine the trustworthiness of customers and citizens, a new report has warned.

Earth News

The model and animal rights activist who protests naked for PETA

"They might say ‘oh you’re just a model, you don’t know anything about wildlife management’."

Earth News

How ‘clicktivism’ has changed the way we protest forever

The online generation are increasingly engaging with social issues on social media, but just how effective is it?

Earth News

From circus elephants to dog videos: Do animals belong on TikTok?

We consider the ethics of using animals on social media for entertainment and education.

USA

Trump challenges liability protections for social media companies

The US President signed an executive order directs executive agencies to ask for review of social media companies' liability protections.

Hungary

Hungary: 'Critics silenced' in social media arrests as EU mulls powers

The EU calls for emergency powers to be eased along with lockdowns, amid concern at a spate of arrests in Hungary over social media posts.

World News

Digital Cleanup Day: Delete an email - save the planet!

Environmentalists are urging people to clear out their devices to help protect the planet.