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Craig Kirby thought about quitting football following the death of his son - at 50, he didn't expect to go viral documenting his final season.
August 29, 2026Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
Young consumers are choosing cold, customisable drinks and coffee chains are racing to catch up.
August 29, 2026'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
August 28, 2026US FTC probes YouTube over social media policies, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
US FTC probes YouTube over social media policies, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
August 27, 2026Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says - Reuters
Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says Reuters
August 27, 2026Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says
California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features.
August 27, 2026What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
August 27, 2026Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm - Reuters
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm Reuters
August 27, 2026Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed - Reuters
Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed Reuters
August 27, 2026Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
August 26, 2026Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction - Reuters
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction Reuters
August 26, 2026Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children - Reuters
Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children Reuters
August 26, 2026Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
August 26, 2026Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
August 26, 2026Instagram head Adam Mosseri to testify at Meta child social media addiction trial - Reuters
Instagram head Adam Mosseri to testify at Meta child social media addiction trial Reuters
August 25, 2026Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says
His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.
August 24, 2026New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
August 24, 2026New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16 - Reuters
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16 Reuters
August 24, 2026'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.
August 23, 2026'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.
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