Criticism of the leader, Sanna Marin, 36, over parties she’s attended showed the difficulties of keeping life private in the age of cellphones and social media.
Tag: Social Media
How Frustration Over TikTok Has Mounted in Washington
National security concerns over the Chinese-owned viral video app remain unresolved. Lawmakers and regulators are increasingly pushing for action.
How Russia Propaganda Is Reaching Beyond English Speakers
Social media companies have taken steps to restrict Russian state media accounts. But posts from those accounts still spread in Spanish, Arabic and other languages and in places outside the West.
‘Wagatha Christie’ Trial: Judge Finds No Libel
The High Court in London ruled against the plaintiff, Rebekah Vardy, putting an end to a social media feud that turned into a high-profile legal face-off.
‘Wagatha Christie’ Trial Verdict Expected on Friday
A feud between two television personalities made its way to a London courtroom. A verdict is due on Friday.
For Ukraine, Boris Johnson’s Resignation Means Loss of a Personal Ally
Boris Johnson may be a polarizing figure in Britain, but in Ukraine he is widely adored for his unstinting support since the conflict with Russia.
In France, YouTubers Deliver Political News to Young Audiences
YouTubers in the country are finding success by delivering political content to an audience that tends to shun traditional media.
Attack on Women in China Stirs Outrage, and Competing Narratives
Graphic footage of an attack in a restaurant fueled online debate that showed both the growing awareness of women’s rights and how divisive feminism still remains.
The Era of Borderless Data Is Ending
Nations are accelerating efforts to control data produced within their perimeters, disrupting the flow of what has become a kind of digital currency.
Livestreams of Mass Shootings: From Buffalo to New Zealand
Dozens of recordings of a 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand, remain online, in a sobering reminder of the internet’s permanence.