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The 50-year-old amateur footballer who became a viral inspiration

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, 2026

Forget 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, 2026

US 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, 2026

Meta 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, 2026

Reform 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, 2026

What 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, 2026

Meta 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, 2026

Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed - Reuters

Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed Reuters

August 27, 2026

Meta'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, 2026

Meta 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, 2026

Meta 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, 2026

Meta 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, 2026

Meta, 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, 2026

Instagram 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, 2026

Sharing 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, 2026

New 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, 2026

New 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.

August 23, 2026