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April 30, 2024

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation

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Supporters of the Popular Mobilization Forces burn a rainbow flag during a protest in Tahrir Square in Baghdad.

Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses social media safe space

Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses social media safe space

Social media was a mostly safe place where Iraq's queer community could meet. New Iraqi laws will change all that.
Human RightsMay 4, 2024
A view of the Prague skyline showing the Old Town Square

Instagram vs. reality: Does Prague live up to the hype?

Instagram vs. reality: Does Prague live up to the hype?

Prague's many sights make it a tourist hot spot. But do images on Instagram depict the Czech capital as it really is?
TravelApril 22, 202404:34 min
Don’t Hold Back Episode 6 Emma Sadleir

Standing up to Cyberbullying

Standing up to Cyberbullying

Lawyer Emma Sadleir has noticed cyberbulling victims are getting younger, and perpetrators are harder to catch.
SocietyApril 4, 202434:42 min
DW Sendung Afrimaxx | 08.03.2023

Nigerian ceramic pots are a hit on Instagram

Nigerian ceramic pots are a hit on Instagram

Ever heard of scarred pots? A Nigerian potter is doing just that.
Digital WorldMarch 6, 202405:56 min
A worker prepares incense sticks in a courtyard in the village of Quang Phu Cau on the outskirts of Hanoi

Vietnam's incense tradition draws Instagram crowds

Vietnam's incense tradition draws Instagram crowds

The tiny "incense village" of Quang Phu Cau in northern Vietnam has become a popular tourist hot spot.
SocietyFebruary 4, 20247 images
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Fact check: Are these influencers real or virtual?

Fact check: Are these influencers real or virtual?

Virtual influencers are attracting more and more followers. How can you spot if an influencer is real or fake?
Digital WorldFebruary 4, 202407:51 min
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Kenya: New tax frustrates digital content creators

In Africa, Kenyans are among the most active users of platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram.
BusinessOctober 27, 2023
Three young women pose for a selfie together.

Beauty filters face legislation to protect mental health

Photo and video filters may make for a flawless appearance but they enforce unrealistic ideals among social media users.
CultureMay 20, 2023
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Facebook under fire

The latest developments could mark a tipping point and prompt lawmakers to get tough on the tech giant.
TechnologyOctober 28, 2021
A woman looks at her smartphone in a cafe

Afghan influencers living in fear

A generation of young Afghans have ruled their country's social media but are now fleeing the "digitally armed" Taliban.
CultureAugust 24, 2021