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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Hollywood star no longer dares to go to public places โ€“ The reason is online commentary

Irish actor Barry Keoghan shares his struggles with online bullying and negative comments about his appearance, revealing that he avoids public spaces due to the vitriol he has faced online.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Actor star receives hate messages about his appearance - now avoiding public places

Irish actor Barry Keoghan, 33, reveals that he is avoiding public outings due to online hate messages regarding his appearance.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

This is Fantastic: What changes on social media with the Digital ECA and what parents can expect from the law

The Digital ECA, Brazil's first specific law protecting children and adolescents online, has come into effect, establishing serious obligations for social media platforms to safeguard minors.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Millie Mackintosh makes candid admission amid shock divorce from Hugo Taylor

Millie Mackintosh has publicly expressed her struggle to share her life online following her recent divorce from Hugo Taylor.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Chili's roasts Ruth's Chris after dress code controversy ignites online outrage

Chili's responds humorously to Ruth's Chris Steak House's strict dress code, igniting an online debate about dining etiquette.

Mar 22 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO: "Same planet, different price increase..." A resident of Tartu shares a shocking comparison of fuel prices between Estonia and Italy

A comparison of fuel prices between Tartu, Estonia and Milan, Italy has sparked a debate online, with conflicting views on the accuracy of the information presented.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

ZDF Theme Evening: The Timing Couldn't Be Better

ZDF focuses on online hate in a themed evening shortly after a significant report on gender issues.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Jessica Foster: How a 'Fake American Recruit' Deceived Millions of Followers?

Jessica Foster, a fictitious character generated using artificial intelligence, amassed millions of followers online by deceiving them into believing she was a real military recruit.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

The Heart of Czech Internet Has Broken. Mina, a True Fighter, Has Died

Mina, a young Czech girl who battled leukemia and became an online influencer, has passed away, leaving a significant impact on the Czech internet community.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hanne got married at Fairytale Weddings and soon there was a commotion on the internet forum - 'I cried for probably two hours'

Hanne and Isto's wedding aired on a Finnish reality TV show, highlighting unexpected editing choices that left Hanne disappointed and sparked online discussions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'First job' at 27 years old: young man reports judgment for never being CLT and says 'they looked at me with pity'

Matheus Tavares, at 27 years old, goes viral for announcing his 'first job,' leading to mixed reactions online.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Friends 25, the challenge starts: Opi, Michele, and Antonio are the first eliminated from the talent show. And on social media, thereโ€™s already controversy: "You eliminated the winner, Iโ€™m turning off the TV"

The first episode of 'Amici 25' sees Opi, Michele, and Antonio eliminated, sparking controversy online over the decisions made.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

The party drug sold online with free perks - that's attracting children as young as 10

The article discusses the alarming rise in ketamine use among children as young as 10, highlighting how dealers exploit social media platforms to sell the drug.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Ben Needham's mum distraught over sick online post about missing son

Kerry Needham expresses her anguish over a misleading online post claiming her missing son, Ben Needham, has been found.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

After Fernandes' allegations: 'I have looked into so many abysses โ€“ one has no idea'

TV personalities Mareile Hรถppner and Lola Weippert discuss their long struggle against male harassment, xenophobia, and online abuse exacerbated by deepfake technology.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turning the holiday into mourning: Dead and wounded in a helium explosion in Damietta and outrage on social media

A helium gas explosion in a shopping center in Damietta, Egypt, on the first day of Eid resulted in three deaths and 32 injuries, sparking widespread anger and sadness online.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Flavor woman', 'wants to be a man': bodybuilder from interior SP is targeted by attacks on social media after competition

A bodybuilder from Itapeva, SP, faced online harassment and prejudiced comments following her competition in Campinas, despite her victory and initial excitement about the event.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin feeds wild animals โ€“ directly from her hands

Karin Thorell nurtures a bond with local wildlife, feeding them by hand, which she shares online, drawing attention and followers during tumultuous times.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Army of Danish shadow warriors is hunting voters online

A new form of political 'shadow armies' is emerging on social media, particularly TikTok, where anonymous profiles advocate for political parties ahead of upcoming elections.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

A horde of Danish shadow warriors hunts voters online

A new wave of anonymous political operatives on social media, termed 'shadow armies', is emerging in Denmark, particularly on TikTok, to influence voter opinions ahead of the elections.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Did What He Criticized: An Old Video of D. Trump Went Viral on the Internet

Former President D. Trump is facing criticism and allegations of hypocrisy for initiating a large-scale military operation in Iran, costing the U.S. billions and causing regional chaos, while past comments of his attacking President Obama for similar actions resurface online.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

When stealing your digital identity threatens your business: 'I don't want to give more content to the platforms'

The article discusses the threats of digital identity theft for individuals who rely on their online persona for their livelihood, as illustrated by the experience of an Instagram yoga and meditation influencer.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

NYC Mayor Mamdaniโ€™s wife glorified terrorists in online posts, criticized US military: report

The wife of NYC Mayor Mamdani, Rama Duwaji, faces scrutiny for social media posts in which she allegedly glorified terrorists and criticized the US military during her youth.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lioness star opens up about threats from strangers and fake images - 'call it out'

Chloe Kelly, a prominent Lioness footballer, speaks out about the social media abuse and fake images targeting women, urging society to confront such behaviours through the Enough campaign.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Brazil also sets limits on the presence of adolescents on social networks

Brazil has implemented a new law that limits the online presence of adolescents under 16 years of age, requiring parental supervision of their online activities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Portuguese woman lists 4 UK foods she's 'terrified' of and people are baffled

A Portuguese woman living in the UK expressed her dislike for certain British foods, sparking a humorous reaction online.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

DEEPfakes in the Fernandes Case: 'A profile photo from Instagram is enough to generate such moving images'

The article discusses the issue of sexualized deepfake videos circulating online featuring Collien Fernandes, shedding light on the challenges victims face and the motivations behind the perpetrators.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

France is facing an unusual electoral duel. Hittler will stand against Zielinski

A peculiar local election in Arcis-sur-Aube, France, features candidates with controversial names, drawing significant attention online.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

Men can get out of the manosphere - former incels on why they left

A new study explores how some men manage to escape the toxic influence of the manosphere, despite its rising public discussion driven by recent media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Doja Cat reveals why she responds to haters on social media: 'I need to defend my decisions'

Doja Cat explains her tendency to respond to online criticism stemming from her creative choices, acknowledging its link to past insecurities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Brazil approves a law requiring platforms to combat children's digital addiction

Brazil has approved a new law aimed at limiting children's use of social media to combat digital addiction and protect minors online.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula signs decrees regulating Digital ECA; see main points

President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva has signed three decrees to implement the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) in Brazil, aimed at enhancing protections for minors online.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Lola Odusoga's card fraud case takes a new turn

Miss Finland 1996, Lola Odusoga, recently fell victim to card fraud but has announced via social media that she has recovered her funds.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Truth about Denise Welch as wild rumours circulate online

Denise Welch, the 67-year-old star of Loose Women, has been the target of a malicious death hoax, which has been confirmed as false.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Six fingers, lieutenants, and empty planes: internet users search for evidence that Netanyahu is dead

Online conspiracy theories suggest that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may be dead, citing bizarre claims and purported evidence.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Time for โ€˜seriousโ€™ talks on how AI uses news media information: minister

Culture Minister Marc Miller emphasizes the need for a serious dialogue regarding the use of news media information by artificial intelligence systems in Canada.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Brazil has begun to limit minors' access to social networks

Brazil has implemented a new law to restrict access to social networks for minors following concerns about their safety online, specifically in light of recent scandals.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Manual for Fighting with Strangers on Social Networks

The article discusses the hostility prevalent on social media and suggests the need for guidelines on how to navigate these hostile online interactions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Gulf countries detain hundreds of people for publications about Iran's attacks

Gulf countries have detained hundreds of individuals, including foreign nationals, due to online posts regarding recent attacks by Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'May the law be fulfilled and big techs punished if they break the rules' says reader about digital ECA

Readers express strong opinions on the new Digital ECA initiative, calling for strict adherence to regulations aimed at limiting harmful practices by big tech companies.

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Journalistsโ€™ Bickering: Gabor Steingart Lacks Style

Gabor Steingart, head of the online service 'The Pioneer,' has sparked controversy by criticizing colleagues for their advertising practices, which he likened to prostitution.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Kristin Cabot, the protagonist of the Coldplay 'kisscam', confesses to Oprah Winfrey and accuses tech companies of profiting from her pain

Kristin Cabot, once a manager at Astronomer, shares her traumatic experience of online harassment following her viral kisscam moment with Andy Byron, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

A group of artificial intelligence agents learned to coordinate the dissemination of propaganda online

A study reveals how a small group of AI agents coordinated and disseminated propaganda messages on social media without human intervention.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula is expected to sign a decree regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points

President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva is set to sign decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), which aims to protect minors from harmful online content.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Robot Goes Out of Control After Seeing Woman, Arrested; Video Goes Viral

A humanoid robot caused a commotion in Macau after scaring an elderly woman, leading to its 'arrest' by police and sparking viral videos online.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Platforms must verify users' age starting this Tuesday; see how it will work

Starting Tuesday, social media and online services must implement age verification for users to better protect children and adolescents.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: elderly man filmed hitting dog at CPTM station in Suzano

An elderly man was filmed assaulting a dog with a piece of wood at a train station in Suzano, Brazil, leading to widespread outrage online.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident makes parody of 'mug and kettle trend' to denounce pothole street in SP; VIDEO

A resident in Ituverava, SP, creates a humorous parody to express frustration about potholes in her street, gaining significant online attention.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'My identity was stolen and used to deceive men on the internet'

Sasha-Jay Davies, a 19-year-old woman, has been living in fear due to someone stealing her photos and creating fake online profiles to deceive men into romantic encounters and harass her.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

European companies ask the EU to fine Google for favoritism in search

European editors and tech firms are urging EU regulators to conclude their nearly two-year investigation into Google for allegedly favoring its own services in online searches.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:28 UTC

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