Instagram down in major global blackout
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
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Australia's teen social media ban: Twitch in, Pinterest out
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia adds Twitch to under-16 social media ban
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Meta starts shutting down Australian teen accounts
Meta is notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts will be deactivated by 10 December. Find out your options and how to appeal.
Kanye West faces Brazil ban on Nazi song performance
Brazilian authorities threaten legal action if Kanye West performs his 'Heil Hitler' track in São Paulo. Enhanced police presence planned for November concert. Read the latest developments.
Instagram experiences major global outage affecting millions
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what became a trending crisis across social media platforms.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Council bans taxi drivers from wearing jeans and trainers
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
Palma businesses ban Instagram tourists who don't spend
Fed-up businesses in Palma de Mallorca are implementing bans against 'influencer tourists' who occupy spaces for photos without spending money, as the city fights back against unsustainable tourism.
Man banned from owning animals after vet finds neglected birds
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Instagram suffers major global outage, users locked out
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, preventing users from accessing feeds, posting content, and sending messages in what's being called one of the most significant disruptions this year.
Maldives enacts world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
Instagram experiences global outage, users unable to access feeds
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving users unable to refresh feeds or post content.
University bans Mexican outfits in cultural appropriation crackdown
The University of Essex faces backlash after prohibiting students from wearing Mexican-themed outfits, including sombreros and ponchos, during campus events as part of its inclusivity policy.
Labour's school mobile phone ban plan revealed
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to ban mobile phones from classrooms across England, citing mental health and learning concerns.
British man detained at LA airport under Trump Muslim ban
A British citizen reveals his traumatic detention at Los Angeles airport after Donald Trump's controversial Muslim travel ban, highlighting the human cost of divisive immigration policies.
Instagram suffers major global outage affecting millions
Instagram users worldwide experienced widespread disruption as the social media platform suffered a major outage, leaving millions unable to access their feeds, stories, and direct messages.
Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.
Instagram Adds Reels Watch History Feature
Instagram introduces game-changing Reels watch history feature, allowing users to rediscover videos and creators they've previously viewed in a major platform upgrade.
NBA star banned for life in gambling scandal
Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.
Government Plans Major Fireworks Restrictions in UK
Exclusive: Ministers consider sweeping fireworks restrictions as safety concerns grow. Find out how new rules could affect Bonfire Night celebrations across Britain.
Instagram suffers major global outage
Meta's Instagram plunged into chaos during a major worldwide outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what became one of 2024's most disruptive social media failures.
Instagram's Global Outage Sparks User Frenzy Worldwide
Millions of Instagram users worldwide were left frustrated as the social media platform experienced a major service disruption, with login failures and feature malfunctions affecting the global community.
Marathon world record holder Chepngetich banned for doping
Kenyan distance star Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the women's marathon world record, has been banned for three years after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Athletics Integrity Unit confirms.
Instagram suffers global outage, users report login issues
Meta's Instagram platform experienced widespread technical failures affecting users globally, with login issues, disappearing content, and feed refresh problems causing chaos across social media.
Pentagon bans Hegseth book after Congress investigation
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's book 'The War on Warriors' faces Pentagon ban from military bases following congressional investigation into disputed service record claims.
Instagram suffers major global outage, locking out users
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses reliant on the social media giant.
Jenrick demands burqa ban despite Badenoch opposition
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for complete ban on face veils in Britain, putting him on collision course with equalities minister Kemi Badenoch in major Conservative split.
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