World News

Will the EU ban social media for teens?

Restricting access to social media for teenagers has been one of the main talking points for many families in Europe. "We are in the middle of a cognitive war," said France's President Emmanuel Macron. He wasn’t far off.

1 December 2025

The Cube

Fact check: Is China using TikTok to 'dumb down' European children?

Macron recently claimed that China offers its children a more educational version of TikTok, while the version available in Europe is designed, in his view, to dull the minds of young people. The Cube compared the content found in both versions of the app.

27 November 2025

Health news

How does one week off social media impact mental health?

Could a one-week detox improve mental health? A new study says one in four young people reported less depression after being off the apps.

25 November 2025

Culture news

TikTok scrolling can cause 'brain rot' according to new study

The American Psychological Association's verdict is clear: short-form video is measurably bad for mental health.

24 November 2025

Travel News

The TikTok effect: Has Jet2’s viral soundbite actually paid off?

Jet2 has praised the “unprecedented” success of its famous marketing campaign that took the internet by storm.

20 November 2025

Tech News

TikTok adds new wellbeing tools to curb late-night doomscrolling

Users can earn badges by avoiding the app at night, using the meditation tool during that time, keeping within their daily screen time limit, checking their weekly usage and encouraging others to take part.

19 November 2025

Brussels, My Love?

EU vs TikTok bots: Who will win?

TikTok bots and foreign interference, more money for European artists and a migration pact struggling for survival - catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast

14 November 2025

Tech News

French investigators to probe TikTok over children’s mental health

If the investigation leads to charges and convictions, those found guilty could face several years in prison and fines.

5 November 2025

Culture news

Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year is...

Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results, and came up with their pick for 2025...

4 November 2025

Tech News

Social media platforms to comply with Australia’s social media ban

With less than two months before children under 16 won’t be able to create social media accounts in Australia, the platforms say they still disagree with the new regulation but will ultimately comply.

28 October 2025

Tech News

Donald Trump says TikTok deal with China could be finalised this week

However, the details of a possible deal are under wraps.

27 October 2025

Travel News

‘Weirdly fascinating’: Why travel to Transnistria has gone viral

The mini Soviet nation remains internationally unrecognised, but it seems tourists can’t get enough.

27 October 2025

Business

A new wave of DIY marketing: Small businesses take to TikTok

It might seem that in an age of mass production and advanced technology, the handiwork of artisans is doomed to failure. Nothing could be further from the truth, say traditional entrepreneurs who have found their niche in social media.

25 October 2025

Tech News

Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds

Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover.

24 October 2025

Tech News

Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation

The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.

24 October 2025

Tech News

Dutch parties embrace TikTok (again) ahead of the October election

The social media platform was previously banned by several parties due to security concerns.

17 October 2025

Tech News

TikTok showed ‘glorified’ military videos during NATO summit: analysis

A recent analysis by European non-profit AI Forensics found that popular social media app TikTok amplified pro-military videos during the June NATO meetings in the Hague.

17 October 2025

United Kingdom

Afghan man jailed for TikTok threat to kill Reform UK leader Farage

Fayaz Khan, 26, was sentenced at a court in London for making a threat to kill against Nigel Farage and also for entering the UK illegally on a small boat.

14 October 2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

9 October 2025

Lifestyle

‘Six Seven’: What is the latest and viral TikTok slang?

The 6-7 meme emerged from TikTok and it’s spread like wildfire. What does it all mean?

6 October 2025