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Celebs on TikTok: ‘The biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis'

"The biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis": Jewish celebrities urge TikTok to address antisemitism as hateful content on the rise since 7 October.

USA

TikTok bans videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’

A 21-year-old letter from Osama bin Laden blasting the US for its support for Israel went viral on social media, as young Americans said it revealed a truth they were never told before.

Tech News

TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status

Under the Digital Markets Act, companies with more than 45 million monthly active users and a market capitalisation of €75 billion are considered gatekeepers providing a core platform service.

Lifestyle

'Delulu': The latest TikTok trend for manifesting your dreams

Going 'delulu' is Gen-Z's latest answer to manifesting what you want out of life - but is there any truth to it?

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Tech News

Nepal bans TikTok because it disrupts the country's 'social harmony'

Nepal becomes the latest country to ban the social media app after countries such as the US, UK and New Zealand banned its use on government devices.

Tech News

TikTok removed 4m videos the EU considers illegal or harmful

TikTok published a report regarding its moderation policy, a requirement imposed by the new European legislation on digital services (DSA).

World News

EU demands Meta, Tiktok detail efforts to curb disinformation

The European Commission asked Meta and TikTok to explain the measures they have taken to reduce the risk of spreading and amplifying terrorist and violent content, hate speech and disinformation.

Culture news

Meet Chinese shop owner Angela, Italy's latest social media star

Renowned for her humorous videos and iconic catch phrases, the 59-year-old owner of a mega-store in Rome has garnered a huge online following. So what has led to Angela's sudden success – and is she fighting or reinforcing ethnic stereotypes?

Tech News

TikTok disputes new report over steroid promoting videos on its app

A new report released by a tech watchdog group said the Chinese app has become a key marketing channel for promoting bodybuilding drugs to millions.

Tech News

TikTok hit with €345 million fine under EU data protection rules

A probe found that TikTok accounts belonging to teens were public by default during the sign-up process, allowing anyone to view and comment on their videos

Tech News

TikTok opens Irish data centre in effort to ease privacy fears

TikTok said operations are underway at the first of its three European data centers, part of the Chinese owned app's effort to ease Western fears about privacy risks.

Europe News

The DSA, the EU's biggest ever shake-up of digital regulation kicks in

What's prohibited offline should be prohibited online - social media platforms reigned in as the EU's biggest-ever shake-up of digital regulation kicks in

Travel News

French pharmacies are the latest TikTok travel trend

The hashtag #Frenchpharmacy has hit a staggering 130 million views on the video sharing website.

Culture news

Have you seen 'Zepotha' - the (fake) hit film of the summer?

If you've Googled 'What is Zepotha?' this week, you're not alone. Euronews Culture dives into the bizarre TikTok myth.

Culture news

Goodbye wife beaters: Say hello to 'wife pleasers'

Gen Z have earned their title as the 'woke' generation once again, this time turning their attention to the garment named after an act of domestic violence. It's the wife beater no more - meet the far less 'triggering' wife pleaser.

Culture news

How a parody Eurodance song became the viral TikTok hit of the summer

The satirical Eurodance song has gone viral on TikTok song and has captured the imagination of the internet. Why - and are you team blonde or brunette?

Nature

Caring for baby and ‘broken’ hummingbirds changed this woman’s life

The 73-year-old has turned her home into a clinic for hundreds of the tiny birds, which face numerous threats in Mexico City.

Culture news

What is a 'tomato girl' summer and how can I have one?

Thanks to Gen Z and TikTok, we have yet another aesthetic trend on our hands - 'tomato girl'. It's not about worshipping at the altar of the top notch fruit but instead embracing the idea of an Italian summer, by any means possible.

Earth News

Fact check: Are TikTok animal rescue videos always real?

Rescue videos receive millions of views online but they are often staged and cause serious psychological and physical harm to the animals.

Europe News

TikTok to face EU fine over processing of children’s data

TikTok will face a fine over its handling of children’s data in the EU following a decision made Friday by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB).