Threads, Meta's competitor to X, has surpassed 500 million monthly active users. The platform is launching new features including 'Your Algo' for personalized feed control and bringing 'Communities' out of beta with a new hub and distinct icons. Live Chats are also expanding.
Pakistan's PM announced a US-Iran war end deal, with Trump confirming on Truth Social. The agreement, struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon, reportedly includes a permanent termination of military operations. Terms remain undisclosed, but sources suggest reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending port blockades.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, with restrictions for older teens. The "Australia plus" model aims to protect young people from harmful content and stranger contact.
UK regulator Ofcom has issued an open letter reminding social media platforms of their legal obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023 to mitigate illegal content, particularly hate speech and incitement to violence. This follows civil unrest in Belfast, where riots erupted in immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Elon Musk's retweets of content critical of immigration and the UK's judiciary have drawn attention.
ABD Başkanı Trump, İran ile potansiyel ateşkes anlaşması için kritik koşulları sıraladı ve son kararı için Beyaz Saray Durum Odası'na geçti.
Pankaj Bhadouria, the first MasterChef India winner, announces her breast cancer diagnosis via social media, seeking prayers and support from her followers.
AI-generated 'history influencers' like Chloe VS History are using YouTube and social media to make history engaging for younger audiences by vlogging their 'travels' through historical settings like Tudor London and ancient Rome.
Donald Trump announced a draft framework agreement with Iran, negotiated largely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the ongoing war. The deal, subject to finalization, follows two months of negotiations and mediation efforts by regional actors.
President Trump's late-night social media activity, characterized by numerous posts on his Truth Social platform, is raising concerns about his focus and stamina. Critics and even some Republicans privately express unease, comparing his behavior to an "aggrieved influencer" rather than a commander-in-chief, especially as the nation faces international and domestic challenges.
Brent crude rises after US president calls overture from Tehran ‘totally unacceptable’Business live – news updatesOil prices have climbed after Donald Trump condemned Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as “totally unacceptable”.The president’s rejection of Tehran’s overture in a post on his Truth Social platform triggered a jump in Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, by as much as 4% on Monday to $105.50 a barrel, before easing back to settle at $103.50. Continue reading...
Parent company of president’s Truth Social platform generated only $870,000 even as net sales were up 6%The parent company of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform – one of the president’s preferred communications channels – lost nearly $406m in the first three months of the year while generating a little over $870,000 in revenue, according to financial filings.The Trump Media and Technology Group’s quarterly report for January to March 2026 showed that while net sales were up 6% year over year, the company took sizable losses related to other investments. Continue reading...
French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity in possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images, unlawfully collecting personal data and without...
A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate – a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on...
