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TikTok gets 75-day reprieve in US after Trump tariffs sour buyer talks

The Chinese-owned platform was facing a ban in the US in January but Donald Trump granted an extension in order to broker new American ownership.

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Keukenhof Gardens become the ultimate spring social media hotspot

As tulips bloom in vibrant hues at Keukenhof Gardens, social media influencers flock to capture the perfect shot, while farmers work to protect their precious fields.

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What does ther merger of X and Musk's AI company mean for your data?

"I think Musk makes it plain for everybody that he isn't interested in furthering healthy public debates," one expert told Euronews Next.

Spain

Most gender violence cases among Spanish children involve tech

Spain's ANAR foundation analysed more than 11,000 cases and found 56% involved the digital sphere.

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Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister

The co-writer and producer of the hit Netflix drama 'Adolescence' have met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss how to prevent young people from being influenced by toxic online content.

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Social media has a misogyny problem. How can children be protected?

The hit Netflix series Adolescence has fueled discussion about banning social media and smartphones for children. But experts warn a ban won’t work.

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Elon Musk has sold X to his own AI company xAI for $33 billion

The tech billionaire and Donald Trump advisor made the announcement on Friday. It's unclear what will change for users of the social media site.

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Nostalgia TV: Why are we only watching old shows?

Last year, the world watched shows predominantly from the early 00s. Why have we become so obsessed with shows from 20 years ago?

Radio Schuman

Spotlight on EU teens' safety as ex-Meta MEP warns of digital risks

Children and parents should be informed of online risks to guide safer choices - a Hungarian MEP formerly working for tech giant Meta tells Radio Schuman of Netflix series Adolescence.

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'Adolescence': How young men are being radicalised by social media

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supports a campaign for TV series ‘Adolescence’ to be shown in schools to combat an alarming rise in toxic masculinity and violence.

EuroVerify

How can you spot fake news online?

False claims about ballot manipulation spread across social media during the 2025 German elections, raising concerns about the fast impact of misinformation online and how internet users can better protect themselves.

Culture news

World Poetry Day: Social media injects a new lease of life into poetry

From social media to AI, new technologies have changed the way that we produce and consume poetry. For World Poetry Day, we take a deep dive into the trends that brought a renewed popularity to this genre.

Turkey

Dozens arrested over online posts in Turkey amid wider crackdown

Istanbul mayor and opposition politician Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on Wednesday on charges of corruption and bribery.

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Kanye 'Ye' West drops new album amidst another disgusting online rant

‘Bully’ by name, bully by nature. Again.

Travel News

Want to avoid travel disruptions? Don’t follow these TikTok trends

Cabin crew can remove you from flights and gate agents can deny you boarding for disobeying rules.

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Harry Potter actress joins OnlyFans to 'get out of debt'

Jessie Cave is starting a non-sexual in nature OnlyFans account. She isn’t the first person in the entertainment industry to have turned to the social media platform for extra income...

Health news

Over 200 influencers illegally promoted nicotine products in France

A new report from a French anti-tobacco organisation has criticised influencers’ support of nicotine-containing products online.

Health news

Social media posts on medical tests are often misleading, study finds

‘Misleading’ posts about medical tests could lead to overdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment, and impact patients’ mental health, researchers said.

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UK opens investigations into TikTok and Reddit over children’s data

“The responsibility to keep children safe online lies firmly at the door of the companies,” the UK information commissioner said.

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron, the (social media) king of Europe

The French president is doubling down on his social media presence - an approach that has positioned him as the EU's top influencer-slash-leader for an internet-native audience in France and beyond, propelling himself at the forefront of Europe’s leadership during these crucial times.