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Malaysia requires social media age checks barring under-16 accounts

Malaysia's new requirements apply to providers with at least eight million users in the South-east Asian country – including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube to pay $34.5 million to settle Kentucky school district’s lawsuit

The Breathitt school district accused the companies of designing their platforms to keep young users hooked, driving anxiety, depression and self-harm among students and leaving schools to deal with the consequences.

Content creator Ryan Lian returns to acting two years after lock tampering incident

Ryan Lian shared a photo of himself with a script on social media on May 26.

UN says protecting children online is an ‘urgent priority’

Bereaved parents in London hold portraits of their children who they say died as a result of social media business practices.

JJ Lin’s mother debunks rumours of the singer falling out with his elder brother and sis-in-law

JJ Lin shared a photo with his mother on social media on May 19.

Frances Tiafoe makes online plea after losing racket in crowd during victory celebrations

May 28, 2026; Paris, France; Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrates winning his match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on day five at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

'Least known' World Cup player goes viral with help from Argentine influencer

Sep 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New Zealand defender Tim Payne (2) kicks the ball against the USA in the second half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Dress my age? No thanks: Meet the ‘granfluencers’ redefining style on social media

Budding “granfluencers” (from left) Susie Low, 59, Roger Tan, 65, and Vicsland Poh, 60.

Meta enters ‘paid era’ with subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and first one for AI

Meta will also introduce a US$3-US$4 monthly subscription across its three flagship social media platforms, providing select personalised features.

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