Australia Enacts World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s TEC News / AFP December 3, 2025 Canberra vows to shield children from “predatory algorithms” as YouTube warns the move will backfire.
Afghan ‘Influencer’ Convicted Over Threat To Kill Nigel Farage Rebeka Kis October 10, 2025 Jurors deliberated nearly 12 hours before delivering a guilty verdict, while the defence argued his words and actions were merely attention-seeking antics.
U.S. and China Near Deal to Resolve TikTok Dispute, Treasury Secretary Says Lukács Fux September 15, 2025 Trump’s man stressed that failing to reach a TikTok deal would not derail broader bilateral cooperation.
Wheelchair-Bound Iraqi Christian Killed Outside His Lyon Home Rebeka Kis September 14, 2025 Ashur Sarnaya had previously been harassed and attacked by Muslims for sharing his faith in online broadcasts.
TikTok Rejects French Report Accusing Platform of “Harmful Content” TEC News / AFP September 11, 2025 The Chinese-owned app manufacturers dismissed French MPs who called for a social media ban for those under 15.
Small Boat Migrant Describes How He Would Kill Wife in Social Media Video Rebeka Kis August 15, 2025 The man explained how he would use a razor blade to murder his wife if she ever left him.
Beijing Denies Ordering TikTok To Gather EU Data Illegally TEC News / AFP July 11, 2025 Beijing denies pressuring TikTok to spy on European users, after a €530 million fine and an EU investigation
TikTok To Police Czech Election Content Over ‘Disinformation’ Fears TEC News June 6, 2025 Czech officials are working with TikTok to prevent so-called disinformation in the run-up to elections.
Europol: ‘Swedish’ Child Soldier Model Spreading Across Europe TEC News May 20, 2025 Hiring minors to commit serious crimes has “turned into an industry,” Swedish law enforcement officer said.
TikTok Slapped with 530 Million Fine by Irish Data Protection Commission TEC News / AFP May 2, 2025 The data protection watchdog says “TikTok did not address potential access by Chinese authorities to EEA personal data.”
