Culture news Disney and TikTok strike 'first-of-its-kind' content-sharing deal The deal will allow TikTok content creators to officially gain access to Disney assets and aims to boost short-form programming on Disney+. 06/08/2026
Tech News EU finds TikTok failed to keep children's accounts private from adults TikTok's list of EU headaches keeps growing, with Brussels now finding its privacy settings left children's accounts open to adults and to the risks that come with it. 24/07/2026
Culture news Floptropica: Explaining Gen-Z's favourite country If you're looking for a place to go this summer and escape the worries of everyday life, we've got you covered. However, before you book a ticket, there is just one small problem... 23/06/2026
Tech News Lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm due to social media mount Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United States. 18/06/2026
Culture news 'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande. 12/06/2026
Tech News Social media giants fail to remove hate speech in EU, report finds Social media users complained of hate speech mainly from France, followed by Belgium and Italy. 28/05/2026
Travel News From dances to destinations: TikTok Go lets users book travel in-app Launched initially for the US market, the new feature will allow TikTok users to discover and book hotels, attractions and tours directly within the platform. 13/05/2026
Culture news Letting it linger: Why Gen Z can't stop listening to The Cranberries The Irish band's song 'Linger' has become one of the most popular sounds on TikTok, with younger generations increasingly drawn to the nostalgic sounds of 90s hits. 27/04/2026
Health news Mental health misinformation widespread on social media, study finds Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis. 20/03/2026
Lifestyle Animals trapped in human bodies? That'll be the Therians Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are. 28/02/2026
No Comment Therian trend: Masked youth identifying as animals gather in Buenos Aires Teenagers in Buenos Aires identifying as “therians” are going viral on social media, prompting mixed public reactions from mental health professionals. 27/02/2026
Tech News ByteDance to add safeguards to AI video tool after Hollywood backlash After facing mounting pressure from Hollywood alongside legal threats from Disney, ByteDance moves to tighten safeguards on its AI video app, Seedance 2.0. 17/02/2026
Tech News Portugal approves social media restrictions for kids under 16 Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children. 13/02/2026
Tech News Which apps are the most downloaded in Europe? Europe’s app market in 2025 shows a clear gap between what people download and what makes the most money. While utility, shopping and AI apps lead installs, entertainment, subscription and dating apps generate the highest revenues. 09/02/2026
Tech News TikTok’s 'addictive' design breaches EU law, European Commission says The European Commission found that TikTok has not sufficiently limited addictive features such as infinite scroll, which encourages compulsive behaviour. 06/02/2026
Tech News What Is Upscrolled? The social media platform rivalling TikTok Upscrolled wants to create a space where users can ‘freely express thoughts, share moments and connect with others’ outside of conventional Big Tech platforms. 02/02/2026