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French prosecutors charge Telegram's Durov
Speed Read Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces preliminary charges in France for permitting crime on his messaging app
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How does Telegram work and why is it controversial?
The Explainer The messaging platform has long been criticised for its soft approach to moderation, with claims this facilitates criminal content
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Rawdogging flights: as bad an idea as it sounds?
Talking Point Viral trend of travelling without entertainment, food or movement could offer mental respite and challenge, but risks boredom, dehydration and deep-vein thrombosis
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Gen Z is embracing underconsumption
under the radar Less is more
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Threads turns one: where does the Twitter rival stand?
In the Spotlight Although Threads is reporting 175 million active monthly users, it has failed to eclipse X as a meaningful cultural force
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The Week Unwrapped: Should social media carry health warnings?
Podcast Plus, French's footballers wade into politics, and the rise of news avoidance
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Social media could come with a warning label
Talking Points Do Facebook and TikTok need the notifications that come on cigarettes?
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Looksmaxxing: the TikTok cosmetic trend reshaping faces
In the Spotlight Boys and young men want to 'maximise their looks' as incel subculture explodes into mainstream social media content
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Does 'slacktivism' work?
In the Spotlight 'All eyes on Rafah' image is the latest in a series of viral social media causes but their impact is unclear
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The UK's first TikTok election
The Explainer Labour and Conservatives launch on the video-sharing app deemed so valuable by US Democrats in reaching young voters
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Stay-at-home girlfriends: why Gen Z are rejecting 'girlboss' culture
In the Spotlight 'Soft girl' trend reflects disillusionment with the corporate ladder but has 'huge financial risks'
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Instagram hopes that blurring nudity in messages will make teens safer
The Explainer The option will be turned on by default for users under 18
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'Are We Dating the Same Guy?': do Facebook groups harm or help?
Talking Point Women share their relationship experiences to try to stay safe on dating apps but critics highlight legal and emotional issues
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How will honeytrap scandal change Westminster?
Today's Big Question Security procedures laid bare by spear phishing attack as focus shifts to 'political insider' being responsible
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