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Fact check: Zelenskyy hasn't banned Trump's Truth Social platform

Some have falsely claimed that the Ukrainian president did so in retaliation against Trump's recent tirade against him.

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Why an unusual mountain in China has become a tourist sensation

Tourists are flocking to Yichang in China to witness the viral rock formation sensation of 'Puppy Mountain'.

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Bluesky partners with charity to curb online child sexual abuse

The social media platform will have access to a new range of tools to detect harmful material.

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Social media becomes the main news source of young Europeans

A growing number of young Europeans are turning to social media as their primary news source, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube surpassing traditional media outlets such as TV and print.

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Business

Trump Media reports a loss of hundreds of millions for last year

Trump created Truth Social after being banned from Twitter and Facebook following the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot. After winning the US presidential election last November, Trump transferred all his shares as a "bona fide gift" to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust.

Tech News

How to spot 'AI slop': Your guide to identifying AI generated images

From odd fingers to weird text, AI generated images always leave tell-tale traces. And as fake content floods social media, spotting it is more important than ever.

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How are web platforms protecting the German electorate from fake news?

Just two weeks until the federal election in Germany, platforms said they have measures in place to counter disinformation.

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German non-profits win data access court case against X

A Berlin court ruled in favour of two German nonprofits, who sued X for breaching EU law by not giving them access to data to study how posts on the platform could influence the upcoming election.

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New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools

Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week.

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World’s most popular TikTok star becomes UNICEF goodwill ambassador

The Senegalese-born, ex-factory worker started making TikTok videos during the lockdown after being laid off. The 24-year-old has been appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Europe News

Chinese operation tried to overthrow Spanish government, report says

Intelligence firm Graphika said a Beijing-linked campaign known as "Spamouflage" spread disinformation about Spain's deadly floods last year.

Tech News

Meta agrees to pay €24 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump

Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspensions following the January 6 riots. Funds will support Trump's presidential library.

Culture news

Italy's top influencer Chiara Ferragni faces trial over 'Pandoro gate'

The direct summons was served on the leading Italian social media influencer's lawyers who maintain their client has 'committed no crime'.

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Microsoft is a potential buyer for TikTok, claims Trump

The new US president told journalists onboard Air Force One on Monday that the Big Tech giant was eyeing a bid for the popular entertainment app.

Culture news

French film academy quits Elon Musk’s X

The group behind France's equivalent to the Oscars has announced its decision to quit X: "The X platform, particularly due to the actions and stances of its leader, no longer aligns with our values."

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From MrBeast to Elon Musk, who is in the running to buy TikTok?

The countdown is on again for a US-based buyer to take on TikTok, as it faces a ban. Euronews Next takes a look at the contenders to take over the app.

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Want to quit X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads? Here's how

With Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg rallying around Donald Trump, some users are deciding to quit the social media apps. Here’s how to do it for those wanting a break.

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Tech campaign aims to build social media system free of billionaires

A group of tech entrepreneurs wants to raise money to build a decentralised network of social media that does not have any influence from tech billionaires.

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How X, Meta, and Bluesky are taking advantage of the TikTok turmoil

Social media companies are making the most of the TikTok ban in the US by offering new video tools and feeds.

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What will happen if TikTok falls into the hands of tech billionaires?

Elon Musk reportedly considered buying TikTok ahead of a US-wide ban. But what would it mean for society if "broligarchs" consolidated their influence on social media?