Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp restored after major outage affects ‘millions’

The Explainer Social media platform is enjoying a new influx but can it usurp big rivals?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 13 November 24

Speed Read Australia proposes social media ban before age 16

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 7 November 24

Talking Point PM Anthony Albanese's world-first proposal would bar children under 16 even if they have parental consent, but experts warn that plan would be ineffective and potentially exacerbate dangers

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 7 November 24

Speed Read The lawsuit was filed by 13 states and Washington, D.C.

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 9 October 24

Under The Radar The history of 'honey-trapping goes back a long way'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 9 October 24

Speed Read Brazil may allow X to resume operations in the country, as Musk's company agrees to comply with court demand

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 23 September 24

Speed Read After facing pushback over child safety, Meta announced that all users under 18 will have their Instagram accounts modified

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 September 24

In the Spotlight Although Threads is reporting 175 million active monthly users, it has failed to eclipse X as a meaningful cultural force

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published 15 July 24