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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Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
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.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
Elon Musk's X challenges Australia's social media ban for kids
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.
Australia's expanded social media ban targets Reddit, Twitch
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.
Trump's Truth Social Soars to $6bn Valuation in Market Debut
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.
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.
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.
Leaver & Remainer Dine: Can Brexit Britain Find Common Ground?
A Guardian 'Dining Across The Divide' experiment brings together Richard, a staunch Brexiteer, and Joe, a passionate Remainer, for a meal in Westminster to see if they can find common ground beyond the political divide.
Gender Friendship Gap: Women Keep Pals, Men Lose Them
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford uncovers why women maintain childhood friendships into grandmotherhood while men start losing friends in their twenties. Discover the psychological and social factors behind this enduring friendship di
South Korea's Gender War: Inside the Social Crisis
An in-depth look at South Korea's escalating gender conflict, from plummeting birth rates and political polarisation to the real-world impact on society's most vulnerable.
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
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
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.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
Pentagon's Historic Recruitment Crisis Linked to Politics, Gun Violence
Exclusive: The US Defence Department faces its worst recruitment crisis in 50 years, with senior officials blaming toxic political rhetoric and a spate of mass shootings for deterring a generation of young Americans.
Trump builds far-right tech empire to rival Silicon Valley
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.
US on Brink of New Political Violence Era, Experts Warn
Exclusive insight into the alarming rise of political tensions in the US. Experts warn of a dangerous new chapter in American democracy as polarisation reaches breaking point.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
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.
Ben & Jerry's Founder Quits 'Impossible' Activism
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, announces his retreat from political activism, citing extreme polarisation and the futility of trying to change minds in today's toxic climate.
Trump's 11-Minute Video Rant Sets Stage for 2024 Comeback
Former US President Donald Trump has unleashed an extraordinary 11-minute video, laying out his vision for a second term and taking aim at the Biden administration. The lengthy address, shared across his social media platforms, is being viewed as a key ma
NYC declares social media a public health hazard for children
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
Trump's Truth Social Stock Plummets in Market Carnage
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.
Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground
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.
Dining Across The Brexit Divide: A Social Experiment
An intimate report from The Guardian's 'Dining Across the Divide' series, where Nyree, a staunch Remainer, and her Brexit-supporting counterpart sit down for a meal to bridge the political chasm. Discover if shared humanity can triumph over profound ideol
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings
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?
UK's Top Social Work Universities 2025 League Table Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
Charlie Kirk Assassination: A Nation at War With Itself
The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has sent seismic shockwaves through an already fractured United States, threatening to push the nation's deep political divisions past the breaking point. Our in-depth report examines what this mean
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