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US and China reach ‘final deal’ on TikTok sale, treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent said plan was part of framework for trade deal but did not share details on transferring app’s ownershipMurdoch, Ellison and China: what we know about the US’s TikTok dealUS treasury secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Sunday that the US a…
Chinese Impersonator’s Trump Act Has Won Him Millions of Fans
Ryan Chen has turned an uncanny impersonation of President Trump into a social media career, and a mirror of China’s fascination with America.
Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home
The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.
Army counterintel expects its new authorities will drive surge in espionage arrests
Army Counter-Intelligence Command has arrested just 25 people since it stood up in December 2021 – but “that number pales in comparison to the number of investigations that are currently open across the continental United States today which will lead t…
Russia Pushes a State-Controlled ‘Super App’ by Sabotaging Its Rivals
As the Kremlin throttles WhatsApp and Telegram, the new MAX messaging app is moving Russia closer to a restricted internet without foreign technology.
UK MPs warn of repeat of 2024 riots unless online misinformation is tackled
Science and technology select committee says complacency over social media content puts public at riskFailures to properly tackle online misinformation mean it is “only a matter of time” before viral content triggers a repeat of the 2024 summer riots, …
Laurence Fox’s libel claim over racism accusations to go to retrial
Court of appeal rules in former actor’s favour after finding tweets calling him racist did cause harm to his reputationLaurence Fox’s libel claim after he was called a racist on social media will go to a retrial, the court of appeal has ruled.The forme…
‘Gruesome videos’: social media pushes distressing news to children, experts say
Survey by Internet Matters finds children being left worried and upset by content showing shootings, stabbings and warMore than half of children who get news from social media are left worried and upset after seeing content that involves war, violence …
‘Big John’ Fisher’s Australian takeaway: get the right visa next time
British social media star sent back by border force after apparently arriving on tourist paperwork but with several appearances scheduledBritish social media personality “Big John” Fisher has cut short a tour and appearances in Australia after saying h…