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Instagram is a photo- and video-sharing social media service that launched in 2010, having been created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger as a mobile check-in app similar to Foursquare before pivoting to sharing images. In April 2012, Facebook Inc bought Instagram for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock.
Police officers in uniform and plainclothes police secure the site after a deadly school shooting, in the southeastern province of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on April 15, 2026. Photo: via Reuters
Social media

Turkey passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

It comes a week after a 14-year-old boy killed nine students and a teacher at a middle school in southern Turkey, in a gun attack.

Pets

Meet Samantha, the Afghan hound supermodel from Edinburgh

Apps

Realistic, no edits required – why the Setlog app is trending in South Korea

Fame and celebrity

Style according to ... TV presenter and entrepreneur Georgina Wilson-Burnand

The TV presenter and Sunnies entrepreneur shares her style icons including Carolyn Bessette, Manila hang-outs, and love for gifting locally woven pieces.

Georgina Wilson-Burnand reveals some of her favourite things. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

Where are Hong Kong’s best swings? This man who has tested over 200 sets knows

Mr Swing travels across Hong Kong to explore the city’s many swing sets, from government parks to ‘home-made’ creations off the beaten path.

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Fame and celebrity

Video | Why Kris Jenner is considered good luck in China

Mother of the Kardashians has been trending on platforms like Weibo and RedNote to wish for luck and fortune.

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Indonesia

Indonesia begins social media ban for children under 16

Indonesia is now the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.

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Teenagers use their mobile phones to browse social media in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 16. Photo: AP
Social media

Video | Indonesia bans social media for under 16s

Authorities say the move aims to protect children and young teens against addiction, abuse and exposure to harmful content.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Erich Bergen, who plays JFK Jr’s cousin Anthony Radziwill in Love Story

Bergen plays Prince Anthony Radziwill, who was married to Real Housewife Carole Radziwill – the actor has been open about his own cancer diagnosis and recovery.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Pearl Lam, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects

The gallerist and curator shares some of her favourite things, from the paintings of Kerry James Marshall to the energy of Shanghai’s Xiangyang Park.

Pear Lam, founder of Pearl Lam Galleries. Photo: Handout
United States

Meta and Google liable for damages in landmark US addiction trial

Jury orders US$6 million payout to a young woman, a verdict that could affect thousands of similar cases against tech companies.

Parents who say they have lost their children due to social media hold up a banner with names outside the court. Photo: Reuters
Celebrity Families

Meet Lara Cosima, who just got engaged to Kering heir François Pinault Jr

The ‘modern-day Marie Antoinette’ and member of the Austro-Hungarian nobility has walked for Armani and drew internet attention at Le Bal in 2023

Fame and celebrity

Meet Noah Fearnley, who plays Carolyn Bessette’s ex Michael Bergin in Love Story

The micro drama star recently met the real-life former Calvin Klein model he portrays in the series – and the internet loved it.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Rafael Olarra, Pedro Pascal’s rumoured boyfriend – and Luke Evans’ ex

Pascal turned heads at the Oscars in Chanel with a new, clean-shaven look – but the internet is also curious about the creative director he might be dating...

Rafael Olarra (right), who is rumoured to be dating Pedro Pascal, at rehearsals for an event for luxury brand Faena last November. Photos: EPA; @rafaolarra/Instagram
Japan

Will Japan follow Australia’s lead and ban children from social media?

A new panel is studying how prolonged social media exposure affects young people, with youth suicide among issues likely to be addressed.

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A high school girl uses her smartphone in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: AFP
Icons and Influencers

Meet Marcelo Wang, the influencer teaching Rihanna phrases in Mandarin

The content creator boasts over 1 million followers on Instagram, just attended Milan Fashion Week – and speaks Portuguese, too.

Malaysia

Malaysia had him on bail for child abuse. The US had other plans

Zobaidul Amin allegedly told victims the police would never find him. He was living in Malaysia, after all. Then the FBI put him on a plane.

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Indonesia

Indonesia to ban under-16s from ‘high-risk’ social media platforms

Minister Meutya Hafid said the restrictions would protect children from online harms, but experts warned enforcement might prove difficult.

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A student uses a mobile phone for online learning in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, in 2020. Photo: EPA
Social media

Need help saving money? Your TikTok-viral, rich BFF wants to help

Vivian Tu – ‘Your Rich BFF’ on social media – shares finance tips on everything from talking about money with your partner to overspending.

Germany

Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14

Spain, Greece, France, Britain and other countries are looking at similar social media bans or curbs.

United States

Meta’s Zuckerberg grilled in landmark social media addiction trial

The 41-year-old Meta CEO admits regret over slow youth safety progress in a high-stakes California lawsuit.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives for a trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Paris-born, New York-based designer Joseph Altuzarra

From Rosalía on repeat, and skincare by Dr. Barbara Sturm and CeraVe, to New York hotspots, and chic hotels in Paris and Tennessee.

Designer Joseph Altuzarra worked for Marc Jacobs and Givenchy before founding his eponymous label in 2008. Photo: Handout
United States

California court begins social media trial amid mental health concerns

The case ‌will determine whether Instagram and YouTube harmed a woman’s mental health through addictive app design, testing Big Tech’s liability.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

Celebrity Families

Who is Kris Jenner’s glam niece, Natalie Zettel – aka Kim K’s cousin?

The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch recently shared a birthday post for her niece, Natalie Zettel, the cousin of Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian.

Natalie Zettel with her aunt, Kris Jenner (right), and her grandma, MJ (left). Photo: @nataliezettel/Instagram
Valentino Garavani

Meet Giancarlo Giammetti, long-time partner of the late Valentino Garavani

He co-founded the Valentino fashion house and rubbed shoulders with everyone from Princess Diana and Elton John to Anne Hathaway.

Legendary couturier Valentino Garavani (left), who died yesterday aged 93, and his one-time romantic partner and long-time business partner Giancarlo Giammetti maintained a close relationship for over 65 years. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Fame and celebrity

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family’

Oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham takes to social media to dish on feud with his celebrity parents.

Celebrity children

Meet Nicole Richie’s daughter Harlow – who’s now 18 and goes by a different name

The Simple Life star’s daughter with Joel Madden is all grown up … and sporting a new hairstyle that sets her apart from her lookalike mum.

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