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Israel Police, State Attorney arrest 19-year-old for indecent acts against minors online

The 19-year-old suspect created fake Snapchat and TikTok profiles on which he claimed to be a 14-year-old named Liron, according to an indictment filed against him.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg departs the court after taking the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming kids' mental health through addictive platforms, in Los Angeles, California, February 18, 2026.

Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

 Dutch police patrol after riots in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 11, 2024.

Fifteen arrested in Netherlands for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Online antisemitism grows smarter, faster, and harder to stop, CyberWell report shows


You don’t cut avocados like that: One trick and 10 million people are shocked

Instead of slicing the avocado in half and finding one side browned after an hour, one man revealed a simple and especially smart method.

 Avocado

Father confesses to honor killing 16-year-old daughter over TikTok use

The 16-year-old's family initially tried to cover up the murder as a suicide.

A view of the Spanish Steps after ''Bruciamo tutto'' (Let's burn everything) activists poured red paint to protest against femicides in Rome, Italy, June 26, 2024. (illustrative)

19-year-old indicted for violent attack, rape of minor in Tel Aviv

The two met through the TikTok app on June 16, three days after the strikes on Iran sent the country into emergency mode. 

 View of the Ahuzat Bait first district of Tel Aviv from a height

Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral

Her TikTok video captured her confusion as robots guided her through check-in at the hotel.

 Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral.

Scalding showers can damage skin, hair and cause dizziness, warns vascular expert

The German specialist cautions that water above 40 °C strips natural oils, dilates blood vessels and may lead to fainting.

 Scalding showers can damage skin, hair and cause dizziness, warns vascular expert.

'Life-threatening risk': Security leaks on social media endanger troops on the ground - committee

"We are in a situation where very significant information, which could assist the enemy, is freely available on social media, and we must stop this,” a Yesh Atid MK said.

 An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 17, 2025.

Gen Z's 'fridge cigarette' trend turns Diet Coke into the new nicotine on TikTok

Health experts caution against the 'fridge cigarette' craze, citing risks of artificial sweeteners and acidity.

 Gen Z's 'fridge cigarette' trend turns Diet Coke into the new nicotine on TikTok. Illustration.

Heartbroken passenger shares TikTok video after missing grandfather's funeral due to Ryanair disput

After staff demanded extra fees for her backpack, Carmen Díaz Guadamuro missed her flight and her grandfather's final moments.

 Heartbroken passenger shares TikTok video after missing grandfather's funeral due to Ryanair dispute. Illustration.

Study warns teens' TikTok skincare routines could harm skin health

Researchers found girls as young as seven using up to 15 products daily, often with irritating ingredients and costing over $500.

 Study warns teens' TikTok skincare routines could harm skin health.

TikTok gets AI-powered improvements in newest update for personalized experience

TikTok is also launching a new learning guide with tips and tools to help users understand and fine-tune their feed.

 New features on TikTok will help users filter through content they do or do not want to see.