US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an agreement with China on TikTok ownership after trade talks in Madrid. Details of the agreement will be finalized during Trump's conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
US President Donald Trump will hold a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. This was preceded by a successful trade meeting in Europe, where an agreement was also reached regarding a company that "the youth wanted to save."
The US and China are nearing a deal on TikTok, but its conclusion may depend on trade concessions from China. Negotiations in Madrid concern the sale of TikTok by Bytedance and broader economic issues.
The European Commission is considering introducing age restrictions on social media use for teenagers under 16. This follows Australia's example, where similar rules will come into force in December.
The court in Luxembourg found the European Commission's methodology for supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act to be flawed. EU regulators have been given 12 months to correct the methodology.
A former WhatsApp cybersecurity executive has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data. This could violate a 2020 US government order.
Bandwidth for X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp has been restricted in Turkey. Users are experiencing difficulties connecting to these platforms.
The famous TikTok and Instagram blogger, who has over 5 million followers, married David Paunall. The couple tied the knot on August 28 at Lake Como, making wedding planning part of their content.
Generation Z, numbering almost 2 billion people, is forming new standards for relationships with financial institutions. They demand speed, personalization, and technological solutions, and also value security and transparency.
TikTok is updating direct messages, allowing users to send 60-second voice notes and up to nine photos/videos at once. Users will also be able to edit content before sending.
Chinese giant ByteDance plans a share buyback that will raise TikTok's valuation to over $330 billion. Employees will be offered $200.41 per share, a 5.5% increase from the previous buyback.
The European Commission rejects Donald Trump's accusations of discrimination against American technologies within the framework of the EU's digital services rules. The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act apply to all companies without exception.
Pop singer Taylor Swift and American football star Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The news sparked an emotional explosion among fans and congratulations from celebrities, including Gordon Ramsay and Donald Trump.
A 13-year-old teenager died in Cairo after consuming three packs of raw instant noodles. An autopsy revealed acute intestinal problems, not product poisoning.
Actress Zoë Kravitz and singer Harry Styles were spotted together in Rome. This sparked discussion, as Kravitz had previously been seen with Austin Butler.
From October 1, the "Mriya" application will begin beta testing of the internal currency "mriyky" for schoolchildren. Students will be able to earn points for completing tasks and improving academic performance, exchanging them for goods and services.
TikTok deleted the account of former MP Artem Dmytruk, who is on the international wanted list. Materials duplicating Russian propaganda were disseminated through this channel.
The South African government has launched an investigation into the recruitment of local women by Russian companies under the guise of high-paying jobs. There are suspicions that they are being sent to factories producing kamikaze drones.
Meta is adding a live AI video translation tool to Instagram Reels that synchronizes speech with lip movements. Initially, translation from English to Spanish and vice versa will be available, with other languages to follow.
TikTok has blocked two accounts of Yevhen Murayev for spreading pro-Russian disinformation. The politician is under NSDC sanctions and is suspected of treason.
The White House has opened an official TikTok account under the name @whitehouse. The first video features footage of Trump saying, "I am your voice," and the caption for the video reads: "America, we are BACK! Hello, TikTok?".
The video on TikTok contains links to fake websites of "Diia" and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Jerry Heil and YARMAK deleted the music video for the song "Z yakogo ty poverhu neba?" after actor Kostiantyn Temlyak was accused of domestic violence. The performers plan to create a new music video using TikTok clips.
TikTok is rolling out updates to its Family Pairing tool, giving parents more control over content and children's accounts. Additionally, features have been added to improve user well-being and filter out offensive comments.
Australia is revoking YouTube's exemption, adding it to the list of social media platforms banned for teenagers under 16. The ban will come into effect in December, and its violation carries a fine of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars.
More than 90% of environmental defenders and climate activists worldwide have experienced online harassment, most often on Facebook. A Global Witness study found that online attacks often escalate into real-world threats, and Meta's social networks are the primary platforms for such abuse.
In Poltava, a group of civilians blocked the road for a vehicle transporting mobilized individuals to a training center, damaging the vehicle and causing some of the mobilized individuals to disappear. The Poltava Regional TCR reported submitting a request to the SBU regarding obstruction of the legitimate activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and to the SBI regarding the unauthorized abandonment of the unit by mobilized individuals.
The Krakow prosecutor's office is investigating the case of a former Polish soldier who is fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army. He is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and spreading disinformation.
The Irish media regulator is pressuring the X platform over non-compliance with new age verification rules to protect minors. The company risks a fine of up to 500,000 euros and is challenging the code in court.
American World War II veteran Jake Larson, known as "Papa Jake" on TikTok, has died at the age of 102. He participated in the Allied landings in Normandy and shared his experiences.
