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.
Love Island USA's winners Sonny and Alicia have blocked each other on social media, sparking intense speculation about the true state of their relationship after the show's dramatic finale.
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.
The Block 2024 erupts in creative chaos as the couples face their first 'Room Reveal' challenge: designing the ultimate guest bedroom. Discover the stunning results, the judges' brutal honesty, and which team's design soared while another's sank.
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 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.
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company, DJT, have nosedived, erasing billions from its market value and raising serious questions about its long-term viability.
A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.
An in-depth analysis reveals how Israel's tightly controlled media environment and sophisticated digital strategy create a starkly different reality for its citizens, challenging global diplomacy and the very nature of modern warfare.
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?
A groundbreaking new app, developed with UK government backing, is set to revolutionise child online safety. 'Shield' gives children and parents unprecedented control over social media feeds, muting harmful algorithms to protect young mental health from t
A damning investigation from Denmark reveals how Snapchat's features are being exploited by drug dealers to operate with impunity, raising serious child safety concerns.
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and
Excitement erupts as fan-favourite couple from The Block Australia, Tanya and Vito Guccione, reveal they are expecting their first child. Get the exclusive details on their journey to parenthood.
Meta unveils major Instagram safety overhaul for UK teens, including default private accounts, stricter messaging controls, and enhanced parental supervision tools to combat online risks.
Dramatic scenes unfold on The Block as judges deliver a scathing review of 'lacklustre' rooms, prompting emotional breakdowns and walk-off threats from the devastated couples.
A poignant new cartoon by Madeline Horwath captures the modern impulse to digitally curate our reality, offering a darkly humorous commentary on news consumption and mental self-preservation in the digital age.
In an unprecedented spoiler, the triumphant couple of The Block 2025 has been revealed online days before the Channel Nine finale is scheduled to broadcast, sending fans into a frenzy.
The Block host Scott Cam erupts at a tradesman over a botched demolition job in Daylesford, calling the work 'disgusting' and a 'waste of money' in a fiery on-site confrontation.
Exclusive: The Block's most talked-about couple, Kristy and Brett, shock fans by revealing a heartwarming pregnancy announcement, sharing their joyous journey to parenthood after their villainous TV stint.
The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the
The Block host Scott Cam has erupted in a furious tirade against contestants for flouting the show's strict budget rules, threatening to shut down production in a dramatic on-camera blow-up.