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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.
August 19, 2026Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard
Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
August 19, 2026Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young users - reuters.com
Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young users reuters.com
August 19, 2026Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
August 18, 2026How the Meta trial could change social media for young people
The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.
August 18, 2026Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook - Reuters
Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook Reuters
August 18, 2026Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms - Reuters
Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms Reuters
August 18, 2026Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.
August 17, 2026If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
August 16, 2026Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.
August 16, 2026The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot
Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.
August 15, 2026Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
August 14, 2026France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s - Reuters
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s Reuters
August 14, 2026France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
August 14, 2026'I'd never watched the Olympics' - Evans on gymnastics fame
British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks to BBC Sport about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymastics Championships.
August 13, 2026Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms - reuters.com
Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms reuters.com
August 13, 2026Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts - Reuters
Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts Reuters
August 12, 2026Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation - Reuters
Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation Reuters
August 12, 2026UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing
Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
August 11, 2026Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.
August 11, 2026