Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses. The service failure sparked widespread complaints across social media platforms as users reported login iss
Exclusive research reveals the critical danger signals parents must watch for on social media platforms to protect children from serious harm and exploitation.
A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.
Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s faces scrutiny as controversial platform 4chan escapes restrictions, raising questions about enforcement and platform classification.
Instagram users worldwide reported widespread technical issues on Thursday, with many unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what appears to be one of the platform's most significant outages this year.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.
The viral party planning app Partiful is facing scrutiny as experts reveal how our digital invitations come with hidden costs to personal privacy and data security.
Meta introduces Instagram Rings, an innovative awards system recognising top creators with exclusive profile features and enhanced visibility on the platform.
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform outage disrupted service across the UK and globally, triggering widespread social media reactions and highlighting our digital dependency.
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
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.
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Official inquiry hears devastating evidence that pandemic restrictions caused unprecedented harm to young people's mental wellbeing, with eating disorders and self-harm cases surging.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: A major new study reveals a shocking link between widely prescribed beta-blockers and a dramatic rise in suicide and self-harm attempts. Experts issue an urgent call for patient review and heightened monitoring.
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
A brutal and unprovoked attack by welder Liam Thorpe, fuelled by 'blind rage', left a man with catastrophic injuries including a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking court case reveals the details of the vicious assault in Hull.
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.
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 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.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.