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Smoke footage linked to warehouse fire: Dubai officials

Dubai warehouse fire under control; officials deny regional conflict link

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Public urged to trust official updates after false claims on Dubai fire

Instagram users lose private DM option today

Encrypted Instagram chats end globally, changing how private DMs work for users

Instagram DMs are changing today. Here is what users need to know

Instagram removes fake followers across the platform

Small and large accounts affected as Instagram cleans up spam and fake engagement

Influencers and users see sudden drops as Instagram removes bots and inactive accounts.

Beyond fake news: The real risk in times of conflict

How misinformation can disrupt travel, business and public confidence

False or distorted information can trigger unnecessary fear, prompt unsafe travel decisions, disrupt businesses, and undermine public confidence

Instagram adds comment edit option, but there’s a catch

Users can now fix typos and tweak replies within a 15-minute window after posting

Users can now fix typos and tweak replies without deleting comments

Instagram tightens teen safety controls in UAE, MENA

The move comes amid growing global scrutiny over child safety on social media platforms

New 13+ settings, tighter content filters and added parental controls aim to create a safer online experience for young users — as global scrutiny on child safety grows.

Nutella goes to the moon: Jar drifts aboard Artemis II

Social media can’t get over the chocolate hazelnut spread drifting in zero gravity

This screengrab from a NASA livestream shows a jar of Nutella floating aboard the Orion spacecraft as Artemis II crew members Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch work on April 6, 2026.

Big Tech trial: Why social media firms have been fined

Courts challenge platform design as parents demand stronger safeguards

Laura Marquez-Garrett (Centre, grey blazer), plaintiffs' attorney for SMVLC (Social Media Victims Law Centre), gathers with parents and family members of victims as they react to news that the jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in the social media addiction trial, outside the Los Angeles Superior Court , in Los Angeles, on March 25, 2026.

Why squirrels 'vaping' is a crisis for wildlife

Sweet-smelling vapes attract squirrels, causing accidental nicotine and battery exposure

Squirrels chewing disposable e‑cigarettes aren’t vaping. Experts warn about toxic litter.

How a corgi led 7 dogs to safety in China

Seven dogs in China went missing and were later spotted travelling together led by a corgi

Viral corgi leads 7 dogs on 17km journey home: Here's how they did it

New Instagram update changes how carousel posts work

Instagram finally lets users reorder carousel posts, sparking mixed reactions online

New Instagram update changes how carousel posts work

Meta offering creators $3,000 to post on Facebook

Creators are getting paid just to show up on Facebook - here’s how to get in

Meta is handing out guaranteed cash to influencers willing to give Facebook another shot.

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