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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Easy on the Mollahs" and a chartered plane by Urssaf... Social media mocks influencers stuck in Dubai

French influencers in Dubai are facing criticism and mockery on social media while expressing concerns about safety amidst geopolitical tensions in the UAE.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

After Criticism of Influencers: "Have you all completely lost your minds in Germany?"

Many influencers have responded to criticism regarding their reactions to attacks on Dubai, claiming they are unfairly accused of echoing the same government narratives.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"I ask you to pray for us": between staging and disarray, the panic of French influencers living in Dubai

French influencers residing in Dubai express their fears over missile strikes in the city, sharing their experiences and pleas for help with their followers on social media.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencers use social media to exalt synthetic nicotine

Influencers are promoting synthetic nicotine as a performance-enhancing aid for workouts, echoing themes from a satirical film about the tobacco industry.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in Iran: But how are the influencers in Dubai doing?

The article humorously reflects on the concerns for influencers in Dubai amidst the outbreak of war in Iran, drawing parallels to a well-known satirical quote.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conspiracy to 'defame' Mathura's Holi, FIR against seven YouTubers

Police have filed a case against seven YouTubers and social media influencers for allegedly defaming the image of the renowned 'Latthmar Holi' of Mathura on social media.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Influencer Dubai terror from Love Island mum's panic to socialite hidden in bath

Influencers in Dubai are sharing their terrifying experiences as they find themselves stranded following a series of attacks at high-profile locations.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Popular Influencer Couple: Baby on the Way

Finnish influencers Iman Gharagozlu and Leena Ahokas announce they are expecting a baby after five years of trying, sharing their joy on social media.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Popular influencer couple expecting a child

Food influencers Leena Ahokas and Iman Gharagozlu announce they are expecting a child through a joint Instagram post.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Joonas Konstig's Column: An Introduction to the Future of Woke Historians

The article explores the evolution of 'woke' culture beginning from the early influencers like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, examining its trajectory from a movement advocating kindness to one that has become more extreme.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Top 10 Most Influential Ecuadorian Footballers on Instagram Shining Abroad in 2026

A ranking of Ecuadorian footballers playing abroad by their influence on Instagram in 2026 reveals their digital reach and community.

Feb 28 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Henny Harjusola and Joni Hesselgren published pictures after beauty treatments โ€“ followers react: 'What has happened to you?'

Social media influencers Henny Harjusola and Joni Hesselgren attracted attention with their recent photos showcasing post-cosmetic treatment bruising, eliciting mixed reactions from their followers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Mothers' Recipes to 'FoodTok': How Social Media has Invaded Generation Z's Kitchens?

Social media has become the primary tool for Generation Z to learn cooking, replacing traditional methods and family recipes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Is Italy Forcing Grandmothers to Become Influencers?

The article discusses the phenomenon of elderly Italian women, or 'nonnas', becoming social media influencers, often at the expense of traditional Italian culinary practices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Democracy, Culture and TikTok

The article discusses the impact of TikTok and social media on democracy and culture, highlighting how influencers have replaced traditional political leaders in shaping public opinion.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

"I bought it as a sports self-deception": Are vibration platforms as good as they say?

The article explores the effectiveness of vibration platforms in fitness, questioning the claims made by social media influencers about their benefits for weight loss and bone density.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who entered the Big Brother house yesterday, Monday, February 23

The new season of Big Brother Argentina features a diverse group of celebrities, former athletes, and social media influencers entering the house.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Effect of Influencers: Social Media Fuels Desire for Alcohol

A recent study shows that seeing influencers consume alcohol on social media increases the desire among young adults to drink.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Influencers from Mirage: How Algorithms Have Stealed the Spotlight from Humans?

The rise of virtual influencers, driven by advanced AI algorithms, has overshadowed real human influencers, impacting social media dynamics.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Inside the Mobile Phones of Spanish Adolescents: Between Social Media, Video Games, and Influencers

A report explores how Spanish teenagers use their phones amid a government proposal to ban social media for users under 16.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Reel creator plotted a theft worth millions

A reel creator in Akola has been accused of stealing jewelry and cash worth millions from her friend's house under the pretext of shooting a reel.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Janja meets with Brazilian influencers in South Korea and tries a sweet that has become a sensation in the country

Brazil's First Lady, Janja da Silva, meets with Brazilian influencers in South Korea and shares her experiences on social media.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In Texas: they are not allies of Greg Abbott, but they seek to gain ground to reconquer the Latino vote on social media

Democrats in Texas are launching a digital strategy aimed at mobilizing the Latino community through social media influencers to regain lost support in upcoming elections.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Content creators left their adopted baby at home and went to meet a YouTube star in Dubai

Two American content creators left their newly adopted baby at home to travel to Dubai for a meeting with a famous YouTuber.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This health food is worth eating every day - 'It's great that the trend is spreading'

Finnish influencers have sparked a rising interest in fermented cabbage, particularly sauerkraut, for its health benefits on social media platform TikTok.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A social media influencer makes an impression on Sointu Borg: 'You have stolen my heart'

Sointu Borg discusses the power of authenticity and self-promotion in the Finnish culture, highlighting the new season of her show featuring well-known influencers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Body Activism โ€“ The Grassroots Movement That Disappeared

The article discusses the decline of the body activism movement, highlighting the shift in focus of several key influencers after significant weight loss.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

They promise to make you rich on TikTok โ€“ many feel deceived

Many individuals feel deceived by promises of wealth on TikTok, suggesting a reality of exploitation behind these claims.

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

Who is Aira Rawat whose pictures are going viral at the T20 World Cup

Aira Rawat, whose images went viral during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has sparked speculation about her identity, with questions arising whether she is a real person or an AI-generated influencer.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Record 1,000 UK taxpayers under 30 earned more than ยฃ1m last year

A record number of young taxpayers in the UK became millionaires in the last year, with earnings driven by influencers and high-salary professions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

โ€˜Is this the Pleb? Itโ€™s Pierre Poilievre speakingโ€™: Inside the raucous, very online world of conservative influencers

The article discusses the rise of political influencers in Canada, particularly focusing on a conversation between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and conservative influencer Nick Belanger.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Famous social media influencers demand change in advertising guidelines - KKV: The guidelines are based on law

Influencers in Finland are calling for changes to advertising guidelines set by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), which they argue place them at a disadvantage compared to traditional media.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Rita Piironen and Jaakob Rissanen: Engaged

Social media influencers Jaakob Rissanen and Rita Piironen have announced their engagement through a joint Instagram post.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jaakob Rissanen and Rita Piironen announce the happy news: engaged!

Social media influencers Jaakob Rissanen and Rita Piironen have announced their engagement on Instagram, receiving many congratulatory messages from followers.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Advertising with Influencers: An Advertising World with Many Colorful Blooms

The article discusses the role of influencers in marketing, particularly targeting a young audience through creative and visually appealing content.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Famous YouTubers oppose KKV's guideline - includes Roni Bรคck, Niko, and Santtu along with Lakko

Notable influencers in Finland are criticizing the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority's (KKV) new guidelines that they believe hinder their growth.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Why Are People 'Becoming Chinese' on Social Media?

A viral social media trend sees users humorously embracing and adopting traits associated with Chinese culture, regardless of their actual ethnicity.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Here are the Tubecon Awards nominees

The nominees for the Tubecon Awards, celebrating social media influencers, have been announced, with the event set to take place on May 8 at Logomo in Turku.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Cuban regime wants to silence 'influencers' of 'El4tico' with false accusations of up to nine years in prison

The Cuban regime has arrested two young influencers from the project El4tico, seeking to stifle their dissent with inflated criminal charges.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast: Eveliina Uosukainen and Joni Rintala Open Up About Sex After Childbirth: 'You Have a Very Different Understanding'

Social media influencers Eveliina Uosukainen and Joni Rintala discuss their experiences with sex following childbirth in their podcast episode.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Farmers and 'influencers': promoting daily work in the field on social media now has an award

The AgroInfluye awards recognize rural content creators for their efforts in sharing the realities of agrarian life on social media.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Influencers Against ICE": Teenagers Become Watchdogs to Help Immigrants During Raids in Minneapolis

Teenagers act as community watchdogs to alert immigrants about ICE raids in Minneapolis, gaining attention on social media.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Cuban regime defends itself by detaining two 'influencers'

Cuban authorities have detained two young influencers who had been critical of the government amidst a new economic crisis.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

More than half of municipalities use influencers in marketing โ€“ Riihimรคki pays influencers 22,500 euros

More than half of municipalities in Finland are utilizing social media influencers for marketing, with Riihimรคki actively engaging local influencers to promote local life.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle's series Sointu Borg & Tyrkyt has come under scrutiny for wasting taxpayers' money โ€“ Here's what the show's commissioner says

The Finnish show 'Sointu Borg & Tyrkyt' is criticized for using public funds to support the business growth of social media influencers, raising questions about taxpayer money allocation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The best-kept secret of Tamara Falcรณ: where does "90 percent" of her total income come from?

Tamara Falcรณ disclosed that 90% of her total income comes from social media and her successful Instagram presence.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paid profiles equalize politics and gossip on social networks

The article discusses the risks posed by the use of digital influencers and AI-generated deepfakes in the upcoming elections, highlighting the need for vigilance from officials like Minister Nunes Marques who will lead the Electoral Court.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Influencers Ignite New Clash Between the Actors' Syndicate and Drama Producers

The participation of social media influencers in drama productions has sparked renewed tensions between the Egyptian Actors' Syndicate and drama producers, following the Syndicate's rejection of several influencers for the 2026 Ramadan series due to regulatory violations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:05 UTC

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