Social media

TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure

The move comes as TikTok faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13.

A warning shot to the world’s tech overlords

No one is infinitely untouchable.

Brazil's Bolsonaro transferred to roomier cell in new prison after judge's order

Police officers stand guard on the access road to the Papuda Penitentiary Complex after Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the transfer of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Letter From Jakarta

Scandals, divorce, graft probe: What led to the downfall of this Insta-famous Indonesian governor?

Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil and his ex-wife Atalia Praratya on the campaign trail in his gubernatorial bid for Jakarta in November 2024.

UK presses on with Grok deepfake probe despite Musk’s climbdown

FILE PHOTO: xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

A girl uses her mobile phone in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

No selfies, please: Dolomites push back against overtourism ahead of Winter Olympics

FILE PHOTO: People pose for a picture in front of the Olympic rings and the Olympia delle Tofane track, which will host the women's alpine skiing competition during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026, in Cortina, Italy, January 24, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

X announces measures to prevent Grok from undressing images

Grok's so-called “Spicy Mode” feature allowed users to create sexualised deepfakes of women and children using simple text prompts such as “put her in a bikini” or “remove her clothes”.

Italian judge acquits influencer Chiara Ferragni over charity fraud claims

Italian influencer and businesswoman Chiara Ferragni leaving a court in Milan on Jan 14, after being acquitted of fraud.

Venezuelans regain access to social network X after year-long block

The blockade began after deposed president Nicolas Maduro engaged in heated exchanges with X founder Elon Musk.

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