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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges

The Guardian - UK

Facebook and Instagram were down — live updates on outage hitting Meta services

Facebook, Instagram and other Meta services aren't working for people all around the internet.

Tom’s Guide

UAE users report disruptions across Facebook and Instagram as Meta hit by global outage

Several UAE residents reported being logged out of Facebook and experiencing issues with Instagram and Messenger on Friday evening, as a widespread global outage hit Meta's platforms.

The Times of India

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Facebook was down – here's everything we know about the disruption that impacted Meta platforms like Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram

It looks like Meta is having a rough Friday morning. Starting shortly before 10 AM ET, reports began to spike from users unable to access both Facebook and WhatsApp, with the number of complaints continuing to climb.

TechRadar

Online racism is significantly affecting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’

Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content

The Guardian - AU

Facebook Instagram messenger Down? Why users faced Facebook query error and Instagram outage during Meta disruption

Facebook down reports created a major online disruption as users faced query errors, login failures, and loading problems. The outage affected Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, showing how deeply people rely on digital platforms. Thousands searched for updates while Meta services struggled. The incident highlights the importance of stable online communication…

The Economic Times

Instagram and WhatsApp down: Websites not working amid widespread Meta outage

Facebook problems have taken down its app and website

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Facebook not working today? Why are users reporting face login failures as Meta apps face outage

Thousands of Facebook users reported widespread issues accessing the platform on Friday morning, with over 100,000 complaints logged on Downdetector. Users experienced login failures and difficulties loading content across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta acknowledged the disruption, stating they were working to resolve the problem.

The Economic Times

Is Facebook, Messenger Down? Users Report 'Query Error' as Login Issues Spike Across Platforms

Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger faced significant service disruptions on 12 June 2026, with users unable to access platforms due to a 'query error.'

International Business Times UK

Is Facebook down? Live updates as Messenger and Meta apps offline in major outage

Instagram and WhatsApp also hit by some problems amid widespread technical problems

The Independent UK

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.

The National (Scotland)

Facebook down: Messenger and app not working in huge outage

Users shown old-school error page indicating that ‘something went wrong’

The Independent UK

Facebook and Messenger go down as users report major outage

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The Independent UK

Viral death tax claims dead wrong

Social media users are in an uproar over claims the government is introducing a "death tax" on inherited assets, but experts say that's a mischaracterisation.

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Foreign-linked disinformation page targets NZ politics

A Facebook page is pushing out a steady stream of fabricated stories and images featuring some of New Zealand's most prominent political figures.

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Texas mom collected water complaints from neighbors on Facebook and sent them to the state. Then police showed up

She allegedly spent hours in jail over a Facebook post.

AAP

Premier's sweary doorstop confrontation is fake

A fake clip of an angry voter telling the Victorian premier to "f*** off" has fooled many online, including those behind the website of US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

TechRadar

Quote of the day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'Metaverse isn't a thing a company builds. It's the next chapter of the internet overall' — a prediction that hit wide of the mark

The Meta CEO's pandemic-era predictions on the future of technology failed to materilaize

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After US Tourists Are ‘Tricked’ Into Paying 44 Euros For Two Ice Creams In Rome, Expert Gives Travel Warning

In Rome, one wrong turn can lead to €44 gelato.

Reason

Two Senators Offer a Bipartisan Solution to Censorship by Proxy

The JAWBONE Act would let Americans sue government officials who try to restrict their speech by pressuring social media platforms, broadcasters, or AI companies.

Latin Times

Used Phones Are a $9 Billion Industry. Nine Platforms Are Cashing In

With new smartphones regularly topping $1,000, a fast-growing ecosystem of marketplaces, kiosks, and certified resellers is changing how Americans buy and sell devices — and some are doing billions in sales.

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK respond to top activist's 'Jews want to shatter the UK' claim

REFORM UK have suspended one of their senior Scottish activists after The National revealed that he had made antisemitic comments and joined the…

TechRadar

The Social Reckoning trailer dubbed 'SNL sketch' divides fan opinion — but it's not the Meta whistleblowing scandal we should be paying attention to

The trailer for The Social Reckoning has now been released — and it's at almost exactly the same time as another Facebook whistleblower controversy is being 'silenced'.

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“Sickening”: 47 Times Women Deeply Regretted Looking Through Their Partner’s Phone

Looking through a partner’s phone is often viewed as a massive breach of privacy. It fractures trust, which may crack the relationship’s foundation. But sometimes, you stumble upon the device’s contents, either by accident or through mutual agreement. And like these women, you may find some of the most disheartening…

The Guardian - US

AI wealth boom sending San Francisco home prices surging: ‘It’s ridiculous’

Employees at artificial intelligence companies are coming into gargantuan sums of money amid boom in IPOs

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