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YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump

YouTube’s suspension appeared to have limited impact on Explosive Media’s reach, with its videos still being widely shared by content creators on the platform.
YouTube’s suspension appeared to have limited impact on Explosive Media’s reach, with its videos still being widely shared by content creators on the platform.

South Korea jails US streamer Johnny Somali over ‘comfort women’ statue outrage

American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to six months in prison.
American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to six months in prison.

Indonesia reprimands YouTube over breach of social media curbs

Google’s YouTube has not fulfilled its requirements under the new law and has not outlined steps to comply, Indonesia's Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said on April 9.
Google’s YouTube has not fulfilled its requirements under the new law and has not outlined steps to comply, Indonesia's Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said on April 9.

Boxer Anthony Joshua makes first public appearance since car crash

Former boxing champion Anthony Joshua (left) is seen with promoter Eddie Hearn ahead of the Derek Chisora-Deontay Wilder fight at London’s 02 Arena on April 4, 2026.
Former boxing champion Anthony Joshua (left) is seen with promoter Eddie Hearn ahead of the Derek Chisora-Deontay Wilder fight at London’s 02 Arena on April 4, 2026.

Jay Chou unveils secret 2014 marriage proposal in new I Do music video

The music video for I Do shows Jay Chou proposing to Hannah Quinlivan.
The music video for I Do shows Jay Chou proposing to Hannah Quinlivan.

De Zerbi commits to stay at Spurs next season regardless of results

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Union Saint-Gilloise v Olympique de Marseille - Stade Joseph Marien, Brussels, Belgium - December 9, 2025 Olympique de Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi before the match REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Union Saint-Gilloise v Olympique de Marseille - Stade Joseph Marien, Brussels, Belgium - December 9, 2025 Olympique de Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi before the match REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Google faces demands to prohibit AI videos for kids on YouTube

More than 200 children’s specialists, advocacy groups and schools sent a letter to the chief executives of Google and YouTube.
More than 200 children’s specialists, advocacy groups and schools sent a letter to the chief executives of Google and YouTube.

S’pore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids

The primary concern with direct messaging is that unauthorised accounts can target children and teens with sexual grooming, bullying or inappropriate content.
The primary concern with direct messaging is that unauthorised accounts can target children and teens with sexual grooming, bullying or inappropriate content.

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

There were “significant concerns” that Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube may have breached a ban.
There were “significant concerns” that Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube may have breached a ban.

Too fast, too colourful: Are your kids’ favourite shows good for them?

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