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Ten convicted for online harassment of France's first lady Brigitte Macron

Brigitte and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, have faced repeated false claims in recent years, with some saying she was born under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux.

Brigitte Macron arrives to the annual Bastille Day military parade during the Bastille day celebrations in Paris, France, July 14, 2025.
An illustration of Elon Musk and the Grok logo.

Elon Musk's Grok AI faces scrutiny over sexualized images of women and minors

 A screenshot of a pre-recorded message by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a hidden location.

Editor's Notes: Iranian people use VPNs to fight the regime with internet connectivity

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports


Facebook lagging on removing posts celebrating Bondi Beach massacre, CST claims

The social media site was also accused of allowing content praising the Islamic State terror group to remain online. 

Naveed Akram, one of the suspects in the Bondi Beach terrorist shooting, conducting firearms training at a location suspected to be in New South Wales, Australia, in this still image taken from a court document released December 22, 2025

Who’s who in the group? WhatsApp allows adding personal tags next to names

The new feature, now available to iPhone users and on its way to all users, allows adding a text label next to names in groups.

The new feature allows each group participant to add a short “tag”.

British Muslim woman faces backlash after posting positive experience at Ben-Gurion Airport

“They gave me a coffee, they gave me a cheese sandwich… we weren't strip-searched or anything like that, it was all good,” Sanam said.

Screenchot of Sanam's TikTok over a backdrop of travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens dramatically increased Israel focus in recent months, study finds

A JPPI study using AI analysis found that Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens sharply increased anti-Israel content, with Owens also showing a rise in explicit antisemitic messaging.

Far Right influencers Candace Owens (L) and Tucker Carlson (R); illustrative.

'Gatekeeper's fall': Handala releases photos, documents allegedly from Braverman's phone

"At this stage, there are no indications that Chief of Staff Braverman’s mobile phone was compromised, but the investigation is ongoing," the source stated.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks with Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman during the weekly government conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 17, 2018.

On Instagram, ‘Rabbinic Fit Check’ is a look book for Jewish clergy

Rabbis Rafi Ellenson and Arielle Stein created Rabbinic Fit Check, an Instagram account dedicated to showcasing the diversity and style of rabbis, clergy members, and Jewish scholars.

Rabbi Rafi Ellenson (L) and Rabbi Arielle Stein (R), the creators of the "Rabbinic Fit Check" Instagram account.

Bondi Beach attack's online aftermath: Digital chaos in the cognitive fog - opinion

What should have been a moment of clarity and compassion was quickly overshadowed by denial of facts, false identifications, and a rapid reframing of the event.

A PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY activist holds a placard outside the St George’s Cathedral during an interfaith prayer and vigil for the victims of the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 17, 2025.

Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays

The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.

Warsaw, Poland - September 20, 2024, A smartphone displaying the Apple logo is positioned in front of the Google logo, illustrating the tech rivalry between these two tech giants.

From Labubu cannons to Ciara: Keith Lee crowned at first US TikTok Awards in Hollywood

The livestreamed ceremony on TikTok and Tubi, hosted by lifestyle influencer La La Anthony, crowned Keith Lee as “creator of the year” and honored Bretman Rock for “video of the year.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Keith Lee accepts the Creator of the Year Award onstage during TikTok Awards US 2025 at Hollywood Palladium on December 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture

The deal is a major step toward resolving years of uncertainty about the app's future in the United States, dating back to when then-President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app.

THE TIKTOK logo is displayed on signage outside TikTok social media app company offices in Culver City, California on September 30, 2025.

Bondi Beach attack shows fractures in Muslim social media cohesion, battles over 'real' narrative

As investigations continue, the digital aftershocks of Bondi’s attack show how quickly local violence is absorbed into global ideological battles.

A PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY activist holds a placard outside the St George’s Cathedral during an interfaith prayer and vigil for the victims of the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 17, 2025.