A Reuters Institute report reveals a dramatic 33% fall in search traffic to news sites in one year, as AI overviews and chatbots reshape digital media. Media leaders brace for further declines.
A family's stolen Labrador puppy was rescued by police 170 miles away after a frantic social media search. Read their emotional story and their warning to other dog owners.
Reddit surges to become Britain's fourth most visited social media site, driven by Gen Z users and search algorithm changes. Discover why the platform is now seen as an antidote to AI-generated content.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
A new deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has begun in the Indian Ocean, deploying autonomous vehicles to solve the aviation mystery. Follow for live updates.
The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has restarted in the Indian Ocean using advanced autonomous vehicles. Follow for the latest updates on this aviation mystery.
A new underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 begins, nearly 12 years after the Boeing 777 vanished with 239 people. Will the aviation world's greatest mystery finally be solved?
A major search is ongoing off the Devon coast after two men went missing in the water on Christmas Day. Emergency services urge the public to stay out of the sea due to severe weather.
Discover five new AI-powered property search apps, including Jitty and Mappa, that offer smarter home hunting in the UK. Learn how technology aids searches but why human agents remain key.
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Google's 2025 Year in Search for Australia is out. Discover the people, events, and questions that captivated the nation, from AI breakthroughs to sporting triumphs. Explore the full list now.
A deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 resumes on December 30, 2025. Ocean Infinity leads the 55-day mission to solve the 11-year mystery. Read the latest details.
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart over a decade after its disappearance. A new deep-sea survey aims to finally solve aviation's greatest mystery. Read the latest.
Victoria Police can now search children without a warrant under new laws. Critics warn of overreach and potential harm to youth. Read the full analysis.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
Police intensify the search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who vanished from his grandparents' remote station two months ago. New efforts focus on remote mine shafts. Follow for updates.
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
Charles Hosch, 67, disappeared while hiking the Byron Herbert Reece Trail near Blood Mountain. The experienced hiker and SMU professor was last seen on November 11. Authorities urge public help.
A large-scale search operation is underway off the north-west coast of Ireland for a missing UK Navy crew member last seen on Friday night. Follow the latest updates.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
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.
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Harrison Soule, a popular British TikTok creator, has disappeared in Berlin after posting a deeply concerning video. Friends and family are desperately searching as German police continue their investigation.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.
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.
Grieving brother demands police reform after his sister's tragic death following traumatic stop-and-search incident that left car window smashed in freezing weather
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.