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.
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King Charles concerned about social media's youth impact
The monarch shared his worries about digital platforms' effects on young people's mental health during a private conversation with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace, highlighting the growing royal concern over technology's societal consequences.
Global Blackout: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Crash
Meta's tech empire grinds to a halt as users worldwide report being locked out of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in a major service failure.
TikTok 'Surfing' Challenge Leads to Manslaughter Charge
A dangerous TikTok trend has led to a manslaughter charge for a 17-year-old in the US, after a participant was fatally injured while 'surfing' on a moving vehicle.
TikTok Witch's Viral Moon Water Spell for Beginners
A practising witch on TikTok has taken the platform by storm, sharing an incredibly easy 'moon water' spell perfect for witchcraft newcomers seeking manifestation and positive energy.
Aussie Man's Divisive Public Act Sparks Fierce National Debate
A young Australian man has ignited a social media firestorm after defiantly defending his controversial public behaviour, dividing opinion across the nation.
Instagram Hit By Major Global Outage
Instagram users worldwide were hit by a major service disruption, with the app becoming inaccessible for hours. Here's what we know about the crash that sparked chaos on social media.
RaptureTok: The Viral TikTok Prophecy Sweeping TikTok
A disturbing new prophecy dubbed 'RaptureTok' is sweeping TikTok, with users claiming biblical signs point to an imminent apocalypse. Here's what you need to know about the viral trend causing concern.
TikTok's Viral #GodIsChanging Trend Redefines Faith for Gen Z
A surprising TikTok trend sees users sharing profound encounters with God, challenging stereotypes and sparking a new conversation about faith amongst young people in the digital age.
Pregnant mums' TikTok trend: Tylenol to prevent Trump win
A strange new TikTok trend sees liberal expectant mothers jokingly taking Tylenol, claiming it could influence the US election by preventing a Donald Trump win, sparking both humour and concern.
YouTuber clashes with elderly man over train livestream in Japan
A viral confrontation erupted on a Japanese train when an elderly man demanded a foreign YouTuber stop livestreaming, leading to a physical altercation and police involvement, raising questions about privacy and public etiquette.
TikTok 'Jesus' Glitch Sparks Viral Rapture Panic
A mysterious TikTok malfunction that replaced usernames with 'Jesus' sent the Christian side of the platform into a frenzy, with many believing it was a sign of the biblical Rapture.
TikTok 'Rapture' Panic: The Truth Behind the Viral Glitch
A bizarre technical error on TikTok, which made users appear to 'vanish', ignited a viral 'Rapture' conspiracy theory, revealing the platform's power to fuel modern-day digital myths.
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.
Starbucks barista refuses Charlie Kirk over 'racist' drink
A Starbucks barista in the US refused service to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, alleging his customised drink order was a 'racist' coded message. The incident, which Kirk broadcast to his millions of followers, has ignited a fierce debate over fre
US Law Forces TikTok Sale or Ban Over China Security Fears
A new US law, backed by Donald Trump, forces ByteDance to sell TikTok within a year or face a nationwide ban, escalating tensions in the US-China tech war over data security and algorithmic influence.
Jay Slater: Cruel Online Theories Amid Tenerife Search
As the search for missing British teen Jay Slater in Tenerife intensifies, online speculation has spiralled into harmful and baseless conspiracy theories, causing further anguish for his family.
TikTok star stranded at Dublin Airport after Meta account wipe
Kerry O'Sullivan, a popular Irish TikTok creator, was left stranded at Dublin Airport after a catastrophic Meta account failure deleted her identity and flight documents, sparking outrage over digital dependency.
Lib Dems Propose 1-Hour Social Media Cap for Under-16s
The Liberal Democrats unveil a bold election manifesto pledge to introduce a mandatory one-hour daily time limit on social media for under-16s, aiming to tackle the youth mental health crisis.
Instagram Reintroduces Chronological Feed Options
Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.
Social Media Apps Face Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
The UK Government is considering mandatory mental health warnings on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarette packets, to combat the growing crisis in youth mental health linked to excessive app usage.
Berlin Votes To Make English An Official Language
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
Trump's Secret TikTok Summit with Murdoch Dynasty Revealed
Exclusive: Donald Trump held clandestine talks with Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch about joining TikTok, raising serious national security and political influence concerns ahead of the US election.
Gen Z's Agonising Dilemma: The Pressure of Perfect Opinions
An in-depth look at the 'activist's dilemma' facing Gen Z, caught between the pressure to have an opinion on everything and the fear of saying the wrong thing in our hyper-critical digital age.
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.
Child's First Phone? Why Parental Controls Aren't Enough
New research reveals the critical role of parental involvement over strict controls for children's first phones. Discover the strategies for fostering digital resilience and safety.
Instagram sued over 'addictive' features harming children
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by a former children's commissioner over claims it designed 'addictive' features harming young users' mental health.
Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage: Users Locked Out
Meta's Instagram suffers a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, send messages, or refresh content. The widespread disruption sparks chaos and frustration across social media platforms.
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
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