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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.

Tech News

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores after US ban delay

TikTok is once again available for download on Apple and Google's app stores in the US after a ban was delayed.

EuroVerify

Fake TikTok videos show thousands marching for AfD in Germany

Ahead of Germany’s federal elections, fake news and AI-generated propaganda is multiplying online.

Destinations

TikTok travel frenzies are forcing small destinations to take action

TikTok visitor stampedes have forced towns to cap bus numbers and block off iconic views.

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Culture news

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.

Lifestyle

Why this artist plans to knit the same scarf over and over... forever

Lithuanian artist Gertrūda Gilytė has knitted the same scarf 65 times, and plans to continue until receiving recognition from the art market.

Tech News

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.

Tech News

People post TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook

People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok on eBay, Facebook marketplace, and other online storefronts.

Business

US-owned Perplexity AI offers new plan to take a half-share in TikTok

The proposal, submitted last week, is a revision of an earlier plan the artificial intelligence startup presented to TikTok's parent ByteDance on 18 January, a day before the law that bans TikTok went into effect.

EuroVerify

German TikTokers more susceptible to Russian fake news, says report

TikTok users and young people in Germany are significantly less suspicious and have a more favourable view of Moscow and Beijing, according to the study, which flags it as a concern ahead of Germany's upcoming elections.

Tech News

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.

Tech News

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?

Tech News

TikTok ban begins in the US a day before Donald Trump's inauguration

When users opened the TikTok app on Saturday, they encountered a pop-up message that said, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now".

Tech News

What will happen when TikTok goes dark? Here's how to prepare

From how to save your content to what to expect after the app disappears from app stores, this is how you need to prepare for the US TikTok ban.

Tech News

White House says implementing TikTok ban passed to Trump

That comes after a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a federal law banning TikTok unless it's sold by its China-based parent company, Bytedance.

Tech News

Which countries have banned TikTok and why?

While the United States will likely become the first country to ban TikTok outright, many others are concerned about the platform's ties to China.

Tech News

TikTok ban upheld by US Supreme Court unless sold by Chinese owners

TikTok is facing a ban in the United States on Sunday after the country's Supreme Court upheld a federal law to shut it down or force its sale.

Tech News

TikTok's fate in the US will be left to Trump, official says

Outgoing US President Joe Biden last April signed a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by January 19 or face a nationwide ban.

Tech News

New GDPR complaints against Chinese Big Tech question use of European citizens' data

Online privacy NGO noyb has filed GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi for illegal transfer of Europeans’ data to China.

Business

How much is social media platform TikTok worth and who could buy it?

The popular app TikTok could be banned on 19 January under a US federal law that would force the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its US operations.