Kremlin Targets French Elections in Telegram Disinformation War
Exclusive investigation reveals Moscow's sophisticated disinformation campaign targeting French voters through Telegram channels, raising alarm in European security circles.
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AI Influencers: Social Media's New Digital Stars
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
TikTok child accounts can access pornographic content
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
PNG considers social media age restrictions
Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting thousands
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
Moldova elections targeted by Russian interference
As Moldova heads to the polls, the small European nation finds itself at the centre of a covert information war, with evidence mounting of sophisticated Russian attempts to sway voters and destabilise the pro-Western government.
Social media posts could get Brits banned from holidays
British travellers are being cautioned about strict new social media rules that could see them denied entry to countries like Spain, Turkey, and Greece for posting inappropriate content.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting UK users
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Elon Musk's X challenges Australia's social media ban for kids
Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
Australia's expanded social media ban targets Reddit, Twitch
The Australian government proposes a major expansion of its social media ban for minors, targeting platforms like Reddit, Twitch, Roblox, and Steam to create a safer online environment for children.
Trump's Truth Social Soars to $6bn Valuation in Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company surged by as much as 59% in their first day of trading, creating a massive paper fortune for the former president despite the platform's modest revenue.
Philippine Senate summons UK envoy in disinformation row
The UK Ambassador to Manila, Laure Beaufils, has been formally called before the Philippine Senate to address explosive allegations of UK-funded 'disinformation' activities aimed at undermining the South-East Asian nation's government.
Instagram's Global Outage: Millions Locked Out of Platform
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and frustrated. Here's the full breakdown of the technical meltdown.
Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
Instagram censors plus-size model, sparking global backlash
Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors
Russia's Chilling Threat to Finland: Echoes of Ukraine
Exclusive intelligence analysis reveals Russia is employing a sinister disinformation campaign against NATO member Finland, mirroring the pretexts used before the invasion of Ukraine. Fears of a new conflict in Europe are mounting.
Von der Leyen: Russia meddling in EU elections
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issues a chilling alert, revealing that Russia is already mounting a massive disinformation campaign to destabilise the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Ressa: Americans Are "Deer in Headlights" Over Trump
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa delivers a stark warning to Jon Stewart about Donald Trump's threat to democracy and free speech, drawing parallels to her own battles in the Philippines.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
Trump builds far-right tech empire to rival Silicon Valley
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's strategic move to create an alternative tech ecosystem for his supporters, challenging mainstream platforms and reshaping online conservative discourse.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
Charlie Kirk Accused of Echoing Kremlin-Linked Rhetoric
Charlie Kirk, a prominent US right-wing commentator, faces scrutiny for using talking points on Ukraine that align with those of sanctioned Russian ultra-nationalist Alexander Dugin, raising concerns over foreign influence in American discourse.
Congress Summons OpenAI & Meta Over AI Election Fears
US lawmakers demand answers from tech giants on safeguards against AI-generated disinformation threatening the 2024 presidential election. Hearings set for this summer.
NYC declares social media a public health hazard for children
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
AI-Generated Fake Images Fuel UK Far-Right Immigration Panic
Exclusive investigation uncovers how AI-generated fake images of migrant scenes are being weaponised by far-right groups on social media to spread disinformation and anti-immigration hatred in Britain.
Trump's Truth Social Stock Plummets in Market Carnage
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company, DJT, have nosedived, erasing billions from its market value and raising serious questions about its long-term viability.
Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground
A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.
Inside Israel's Media Bubble: A Tale of Two Realities
An in-depth analysis reveals how Israel's tightly controlled media environment and sophisticated digital strategy create a starkly different reality for its citizens, challenging global diplomacy and the very nature of modern warfare.
California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?
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