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US plaintiff says she was hooked on social media in landmark addiction trial

Plaintiff Kaley GM (centre) arriving to take the stand in Los Angeles, California, on Feb 26.
Plaintiff Kaley GM (centre) arriving to take the stand in Los Angeles, California, on Feb 26.

Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban

Instagram's existing policy is to block such searches and redirect people to support resources
Instagram's existing policy is to block such searches and redirect people to support resources

Social media addiction trial takes new turn with therapist’s testimony

Plaintiff "K.G.M." is expected to take the stand on Feb 26, 2026, and her mother is expected to give evidence following Ms Kaley's testimony.
Plaintiff "K.G.M." is expected to take the stand on Feb 26, 2026, and her mother is expected to give evidence following Ms Kaley's testimony.

Italy's Giacomel has heart operation after pulling out of 15-km biathlon mass start race

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Men's 20km Individual - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 10, 2026.  Tommaso Giacomel of Italy reacts after crossing the line REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Men's 20km Individual - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 10, 2026.  Tommaso Giacomel of Italy reacts after crossing the line REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

Meta users survey found 19% of young teens on Instagram report seeing unwanted nude images

About 8 per cent of users in the 13 to 15 age group also said they had seen someone harm themselves or threaten to do so on Instagram.
About 8 per cent of users in the 13 to 15 age group also said they had seen someone harm themselves or threaten to do so on Instagram.

Why post on Instagram? 4 in 10 South Koreans use it to boast, survey shows

Around 72.9 per cent said there appear to be many users who show off or brag on social media.
Around 72.9 per cent said there appear to be many users who show off or brag on social media.

Chelsea, Burnley condemn racist abuse of Fofana, Mejbri

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Burnley - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - February 21, 2026 Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri shoots at goal REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Burnley - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - February 21, 2026 Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri shoots at goal REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Meta’s Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said responsibility for age verification should fall on makers of mobile devices.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said responsibility for age verification should fall on makers of mobile devices.

Meta no longer designs apps to maximise screentime, Mark Zuckerberg tells addiction hearing

Meta Platforms chief Mark Zuckerberg (centre left) arriving at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Feb 18, in Los Angeles, California.
Meta Platforms chief Mark Zuckerberg (centre left) arriving at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Feb 18, in Los Angeles, California.

Speed skating’s ‘social media queen’ Jutta Leerdam uses growing spotlight to inspire young girls

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Speed Skating - Women's 500m - Milano Speed Skating Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 15, 2026. Jutta Leerdam of Netherlands reacts after performing. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Speed Skating - Women's 500m - Milano Speed Skating Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 15, 2026. Jutta Leerdam of Netherlands reacts after performing. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

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