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A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms, which was set to begin trial on Monday. The case was a closely watched bellwether trial among thousands alleging social media platforms harm youth mental health.
France has become the first European Union country to ban social media access for children under 15, following overwhelming parliamentary approval. The law takes effect from September for new accounts and January for existing ones.
Police have apprehended four 14-year-old boys in connection with a serious assault on another teenager in Cheras. The incident, which circulated widely on social media platforms, resulted in significant injuries to the victim.
An independent candidate running for Sri Tanjung in Negri Sembilan state polls will face court charges next month related to a social media posting, raising fresh questions about campaign conduct and digital speech.
Police have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days to investigate allegations that he made insulting remarks against Negri Sembilan's royal institution through social media, underscoring ongoing sensitivities around comments targeting Malaysia's monarchy.
France's parliament is moving quickly to pass legislation banning social media access for children under 15 and restricting mobile phone use in secondary schools, with a final vote scheduled before the summer recess.
Negeri Sembilan police have arrested a man accused of posting insulting remarks about state royalty on social media, with his phone seized as evidence in the investigation.
The UK government has announced a default midnight curfew for social media users aged 16-17, blocking access between midnight and 6am unless settings are changed. Tech companies will face legal obligations and potential regulatory penalties.
The Malaysian Army has dismissed viral social media allegations of rape and sexual misconduct against one of its members, saying an internal investigation found claims inconsistent with facts. The force has urged complainants to use formal reporting channels.
Japan's parliament has approved new social media regulations effective March 2027 to prevent election interference, following concerns about AI-generated attacks on candidates during 2025 party contests and February parliamentary polls.
Australia's online regulator has flagged a worrying surge in sexual extortion cases targeting young men, with over 2,200 complaints lodged in six months. The watchdog criticises tech platforms for inadequate safeguards.
Meta is appealing a landmark Los Angeles verdict that found the company negligently designed its platforms to addict young users. A jury awarded a 20-year-old woman $3 million in damages, with an additional $3 million in punitive damages recommended.
Authorities in southwestern China have detained a 23-year-old man who parachuted from a high-rise residential building in an attempt to gain social media attention. The incident highlights growing concerns over dangerous online stunts.
Malaysia's Election Commission will investigate instances of voters uploading photos of their marked ballot papers on social media, raising concerns about electoral integrity and campaign irregularities.
European Union regulators have charged Meta Platforms with violating digital services rules, demanding the company disable addictive features on Instagram and Facebook or face fines up to 6% of global turnover.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a stern warning against publishing children's identities on digital platforms, following a recent viral incident involving school students. The agency emphasises legal consequences and psychological harm.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called on social media platforms to intensify their fight against misinformation ahead of Johor's 16th state election, particularly on polling day, warning of potential confusion among voters.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has pledged government backing to strengthen the Malaysian Media Council as a self-regulatory body, while urging social media platforms to join to address content issues affecting the digital landscape.
Meta Platforms disclosed that four US states are pursuing $1.4 trillion in penalties over claims the company deliberately designed addictive social media platforms targeting youth. The trial begins in August in Oakland, California.
Content creator Marissa Dania has publicly dismissed claims that she has sidelined her mother Abby Abadi, insisting the public should refrain from making hasty judgements about her family relationships.
Police are urging Malaysians to refrain from resharing an old dispute involving dawn prayer calls in Sungai Buloh that has recently gained traction on social media platforms.
Malaysian police have cautioned the public against amplifying a years-old controversy surrounding dawn prayer calls in Sungai Buloh that has unexpectedly gained traction online, citing the need to prevent communal tensions.
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Police in Tawau have arrested 10 teenagers for questioning after a viral video allegedly showed the assault of four students. The incident has reignited debate about youth violence and social media's role in spreading harmful content.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has become a trending topic after displaying thoughtful gestures during a Bangkok promotional event, including comforting an anxious translator and assisting a perspiring reporter, earning her the online nickname 'warm-hearted queen'.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has publicly rejected suggestions that an individual appearing in a viral social media post works for the MACC, moving to distance the agency from the controversial content.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is evaluating whether licensed social media platforms comply with two new safety codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025, which took effect in June.
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FIFA's Social Media Protection Service detected 89,000 abusive posts during the World Cup group stage—a dramatic 13-fold increase from 2022. Racial abuse comprised 11% of flagged content, up 3 percentage points from Qatar.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a 15-year-old Florida boy alleging the platform caused mental health damage. The settlement follows similar agreements and court findings against other social media giants in California.
TikTok has settled a lawsuit from a minor alleging the platform harmed his mental health, marking another social media company facing legal accountability for youth wellbeing impacts.
PKR leader Saifuddin Nasution has secured a default judgment in his defamation suit against a social media user who alleged he orchestrated investigations into Kedah FC by state authorities.
Australia will introduce legislation Monday granting its internet regulator enhanced authority to prosecute technology companies for breaching a ban on under-16s accessing social media platforms.
Australia is enhancing enforcement of its world-first under-16 social media ban, lifting maximum penalties to A$99 million and empowering regulators to demand compliance evidence from tech giants.
Police have initiated an investigation into statements allegedly made by former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi on social media platforms following 153 police reports filed across the country.
Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, entered a not guilty plea in Seremban Sessions Court to sedition charges stemming from allegedly inflammatory Facebook posts concerning the Negri Sembilan Royal Institution.
Malaysia's new Online Safety Act imposes RM10 million penalties on social media platforms that fail to implement age-verification systems, marking a significant regulatory shift in digital governance.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says momentum is building across Europe for restricting children's social media use, with the European Commission preparing formal proposals to protect minors online.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has warned social media platforms they risk penalties of up to RM10 million for failing to implement age verification mechanisms, with the government having held over 30 engagement sessions with major platforms since January.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager who claimed the platform harmed his mental health through addictive design. The move comes as thousands of cases against social media companies proceed through US courts.
The European Commission is preparing to escalate its investigation into Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram employ deliberately addictive design practices targeting children, marking a significant regulatory intensification.
Johor police have initiated a formal investigation into an assault at a Gelang Patah food stall after video footage of the incident gained significant traction across social media channels, prompting public attention to the matter.
Legendary band Exists reflects on how mainstream journalists once shielded entertainers from damaging controversies through fact-checking and editorial oversight, contrasting past protections with today's rapid-fire social media environment.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has distanced itself from a viral poster about registering 'mualaf' or converts to Islam, stating it was never officially approved and circulated without authorization through university channels.
Britain's government will ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than users. Implementation is expected early next year.
Florida's attorney general has filed suit against TikTok, claiming the platform breaches state law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts and exposing minors to harmful content.