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Social media

Social media, like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and WhatsApp, has become an integral part of our lives, bringing both pros and cons.

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March 28, 2026

Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

March 27, 2026

Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s

March 25, 2026

Meta, YouTube found liable in US social media addiction case

March 25, 2026

Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case

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SHIFT | Frauen in der Landwirtschaft online | Nutzung von Social Media

The Agri-Influencer from Bangladesh

The Agri-Influencer from Bangladesh

A young woman in Bangladesh turned viral videos into a successful agricultural business.
TechnologyApril 2, 202603:44 min
SHIFT | Technologie in der Landwirtschaft in Indien | Traktor und Automatisierung

Autonomous tractors transform tarm work

Autonomous tractors transform tarm work

Autonomous tractors in India create perfect rows with no driver as AI replaces manual labor in farming.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 2, 202602:15 min
A man in a bright vest is charging a grey electric car.

Ethiopia's EV boom: A role model for all?

Ethiopia's EV boom: A role model for all?

Electric buses and taxis are reshaping transport and lowering fuel costs in Addis Ababa. What are the challenges?
ClimateApril 1, 202605:52 min
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The pleasure of books in the digital age

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from life's constant digital noise.
LiteratureMarch 30, 2026
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'Nawi' depicts Kenyan girl's journey out of forced marriage

'Nawi' depicts Kenyan girl's journey out of forced marriage

The award-winning film tells the true story of a gifted 13-year-old Kenyan girl who is sold into a forced marriage.
CultureMarch 28, 202603:12 min
German artist Katharine Raab holds one of her miniature works

Miniature art: German artist creates tiny magical worlds

Miniature art: German artist creates tiny magical worlds

With imagination and subtle humor, Katharina Raab shows just how much magic can be found in the tiniest of things.
CultureMarch 28, 202606:38 min
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Poetry is dead? Ask Rilke!

The timeless poem of Austrian poet Rilke still captivates, inspiring influencers, artists and new generations.
LiteratureMarch 28, 202608:04 min
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'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult

The online beauty trend has roots in misogyny, and its language is reaching the White House.
SocietyMarch 26, 2026
Satou Sabally playing for Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA

WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports

America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.
SportsMarch 25, 2026
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Instagram accounts glorify Nazi Germany, distort Holocaust

In Instagram posts, Nazi perpetrators are glorified. Victims' organizations are outraged.
Digital WorldMarch 14, 2026
A person with long, colorful, textured hair extensions is standing outdoors and hugging the trunk of a tree with both arms. The individual is wearing a long‑sleeved top in a reddish‑purple color. The scene is set in a grassy park area with scattered trees, and a green trash bin is visible in the background. The lighting suggests a bright, sunny day in Kenya.

Kenya's young climate influencers driving real change

Three young Kenyan women are mobilizing people to participate in climate action
ClimateMarch 11, 202605:51 min
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Victims of deepfake porn demand action from tech companies

British lawmakers and victims are demanding more action from tech companies to stop sexually explicit deepfakes.
PoliticsMarch 6, 202604:54 min
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