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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Social Networks Bombard Children with Toxic Content. Regulation is Increasing, but the Algorithms Keep Running

The article discusses the alarming rise in children reaching out to a crisis hotline due to mental health issues linked to toxic content on social media platforms, primarily TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 26 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sayf and Samurai Jay on top: the social rankings

While overall audience ratings for the second evening of the Festival show a decline, the social media accounts of competitors continue to thrive with increased interactions and followers.

Feb 26 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Comedian Willian Oliveira brings Amazonian humor to stages and social media; know the trajectory

Willian Oliveira, a comedian from the Amazon, is gaining national prominence in Brazil through his humor and significant social media presence.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Life & Tech

It is the design, not self-control, that challenges the young people

The article discusses how social media designs, rather than a lack of self-control among youth, are the primary challenge in managing excessive screen time.

Feb 26 • 09:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rashmika-Vijay Wedding: But why this Insta distance?

After their wedding in Udaipur, Vijay Deverakonda has not followed anyone on Instagram, including Rashmika Mandanna, raising questions about their social media dynamics.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sirpa Selänne Published a Nostalgic Video of Her 30-Year-Old Son – Followers Congratulated

Sirpa Selänne celebrated her son Eemil's 30th birthday by sharing nostalgic childhood memories on social media.

Feb 26 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

10 years of TikTok: The 'religion' of 1.5 billion believers

The article explores the cultural phenomenon of TikTok, highlighting its rapid growth to 1.59 billion users and comparing its influence to major world religions.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Melenchon Attempts to Resist Media Pressure with the Help of Social Media

Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise, is using social media to combat media criticism amid a political crisis.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS witness testifies in EFCC chairman’s defamation case

A witness from the Department of State Services testified in a defamation case against the chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission regarding alleged false claims made on social media.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police officer catches attention on the web playing ball with children on the street in a city in Tocantins; VIDEO

A military police officer entertained children in Lagoa do Tocantins by playing soccer while in uniform, generating positive reactions on social media.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

“It was a shock”: the story of the young woman who discovered her father had 18 children and led several parallel lives

Camila Corrado, a young woman from Argentina, shared her shocking discovery that her father had 18 children from multiple families, revealing a complex family dynamic.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A HOMNE EESTI: Lotta Vaher: I would like to live in Estonia where elements of folk costume do not cause surprise on the street

Lotta Vaher expresses her desire for an Estonia where traditional folk costumes are a common sight rather than a source of debate.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mother Becomes 'Ramayana' Show's Sita, Daughter Gets Married, Shares Video

Famous TV actress Deepika Chikhaliya celebrates her daughter Juhi's wedding by sharing video highlights on social media, expressing both joy and emotion as she bids her farewell.

Feb 26 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New classification system helps AI identify spreaders of misinformation

Researchers at Tallinn University have developed a new classification system to help artificial intelligence distinguish between intentional manipulators of information and those who share misleading content unknowingly.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

We Can in a Constant Campaign: Populist Videos, Mailing Network, and Messages to Private Numbers

The political party Možemo is actively engaging in continuous campaign strategies using social media and various communication channels.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Young People, Money, and Persistent Anxiety

Amid a backdrop of scarcity and constant exposure to success and consumption models on social media, economic anxiety among young people, particularly in Latin America, has become increasingly evident.

Feb 26 • 08:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT administrator's newly uncovered posts labelled 'denigrating of women'

Incoming NT Administrator David Connolly faces backlash after his past social media posts that trivialize gender violence have been revealed.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tunde Kelani slams unauthorised upload of film clips on social media

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Tunde Kelani has criticized the unauthorized sharing of clips from his films online, labeling it as piracy.

Feb 26 • 07:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Occupation and Islamization".. Organized Hate Campaign Against Ramadan Iftar in the Heart of New York

A Ramadan iftar event in New York's Times Square has become the target of a coordinated hate campaign perpetuated by far-right and pro-Israel accounts on social media.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens live show with 'shocking' news

Kate Garraway revealed alarming research about the negative impact of social media on teenagers during the live broadcast of Good Morning Britain.

Feb 26 • 07:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘Mulla Ji, if the meat shop doesn't open on Tuesday, I will set it on fire’

A video of a man threatening a meat shop owner in Ghaziabad is circulating on social media, demanding the shop be closed on Tuesday.

Feb 26 • 07:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do Poles want to restrict access to the internet? They responded in a survey

A recent survey indicates that 77% of Poles support a proposed ban on social media access for children under 15, as the Education Minister emphasizes the need for stricter regulations.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Today you can forget me, it's carnival in Brazil': how a verse stuck on social media and marked the party in Brazil in 2026

A verse from Marina Sena's song 'Carnaval' gained massive popularity during Brazil's 2026 carnival celebrations, becoming a viral sensation on social media platforms.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Donald Trump and NHL Stars in the Center of Controversy - 'We Should Have...'

The U.S. men's ice hockey team faced backlash after a video of their reaction to Donald Trump's comments about the women's team went viral on social media.

Feb 26 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Has PM Modi set a new World Record on Instagram?

PM Modi becomes the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram, setting a new record.

Feb 26 • 06:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The incident of motorcycle theft outside the restaurant captured in CCTV

CCTV footage of a motorcycle theft outside a restaurant in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media, showing the thief stealing the bike after breaking its lock.

Feb 26 • 06:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Which words belong together? Solve the new Neloset word game

The article introduces a new word game called Neloset, where players must find groups of four related words based on given clues.

Feb 26 • 06:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'Hey Munich': Why does an influencer want to enter the city council?

Influencer Philip Windsperger aims to transition from social media to a political role by running for a spot in the Munich city council.

Feb 26 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What happens to your data on the internet when you die? Find out how to create your digital inheritance

The article discusses the concept of digital inheritance and the complexities surrounding the management of a deceased person's online data.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

High Voltage Drama Between Husband and Wife on Road; Video

A public dispute between a husband and wife in Devli town of Rajasthan's Tonk district has gone viral on social media, showcasing a dramatic scene where the husband is seen pulling his wife's hair and forcibly trying to make her sit on a motorcycle.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'

Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mumsnet campaign demands ban on social media for under-16s

Mumsnet has launched a campaign advocating for a ban on social media for users under 16, emphasizing health risks similar to tobacco warnings.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Opened the box and ate blueberries... Video of online delivery boy goes viral!

A video showing an online delivery boy eating blueberries from a customer's order has gone viral, sparking outrage among viewers.

Feb 26 • 05:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children's Photos on the Internet: We Need Rules for Family Influencers

The sharing of children's photos on social media has become a lucrative business model, often neglecting the protection of minors.

Feb 26 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Bonil's Column

The article briefly discusses social media addiction in contemporary society.

Feb 26 • 05:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"Whoever thinks this is about influencers eating for free has no idea": this is how the apps that exchange 'stories' for dinners work

New apps facilitate barter-like exchanges where influencers receive meals and services in return for social media promotions instead of traditional payments.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Unprecedented Footage of Everyday Life in North Korea - 'Everything Looks Like a Movie Shoot!'

Recent viral videos purportedly showing daily life in North Korean cities have emerged, providing a rare glimpse into a country known for its extreme isolation and strict control.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Husband- Wife Drama on the Road in Tonk - Holds Wife by the Hair to Make Her Sit on the Bike

A public confrontation between a husband and wife in Tonk, India has gone viral, depicting an alarming scene of domestic dispute.

Feb 26 • 03:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Charming town has tiny alleyway so narrow that people can't actually get through

A hilltop town in Italy attracts tourists to its famously narrow alleyway, which measures only 43 centimeters wide.

Feb 26 • 03:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A reminder for judgmental viewers: "These are real people"

The second season of a Finnish reality show features emotional revelations regarding a couple's breakup and the public's response on social media.

Feb 26 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Octopus sandwich becomes a hit on social media and creates lines at Deli Döner in SP

A unique octopus döner sandwich from Deli Döner in São Paulo is gaining immense popularity, leading to long queues and significant social media buzz.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi's Trumpet Resounds on Instagram... Becomes the First World Leader with 100 Million Followers, Trump Falls Behind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new global record by surpassing 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first world leader to achieve this milestone.

Feb 26 • 01:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Crime Victims from SNS quadruple for elementary school students in 10 years; minors also unlawfully access accounts

The number of crime victims under 18 linked to social media increased by 80 to 1,566 in 2025, with elementary school victims quadrupling over the last decade.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nana Gouvêa says she was forced to marry after being raped in adolescence

Brazilian actress Nana Gouvêa revealed on social media that she was coerced into marriage at the age of 16 after becoming pregnant due to a rape incident during her teenage years.

Feb 26 • 00:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

34-Year-Old PM Relates Battle Against Colon Cancer on Social Media; Friends Launch Campaign

A 34-year-old military police officer from Piauí is using social media to share his struggle with colon cancer and to seek financial assistance for his treatment.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mario Vale, writer and cartoonist, dies in BH at the age of 77

Brazilian cartoonist and writer Mario Vale has passed away at the age of 77 in Belo Horizonte, as confirmed by his son on social media.

Feb 25 • 23:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Woke Up – Continued to Fight: Sick and Crazy

Donald Trump, during a controversial social media post, suggested that Congress members Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib should be deported, along with actor Robert De Niro, following a chaotic State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

CIA posts on social media to recruit spies in Iran amid Trump's threats to the country

The CIA has issued instructions in Farsi on social media for Iranians wishing to securely contact the U.S. intelligence agency, coinciding with military reinforcements in the Middle East and heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.

Feb 25 • 23:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Twenty-year-old testifies at US trial about harm from social media addiction

A young woman is testifying in a significant trial against social media companies, alleging that their addictive products have harmed children, including herself.

Feb 25 • 22:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Byron Donalds vs. Gavin Newsom: the new political front between Florida and California that is intensifying on social media

Byron Donalds, a Republican primary candidate in Florida, has launched a social media attack against California Governor Gavin Newsom, criticizing his intelligence and financial backing.

Feb 25 • 22:28 UTC

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