Articles tagged with "social media"

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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million

Tim Payne gained over four million Instagram followers after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini promoted him as the World Cup's least-known player, surpassing the All Blacks online.

June 2, 2026

This file photo shows the icons of different social media applications. (AFP/FILE)

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

Three months since the landmark laws came into effect, Australia's online safety watchdog found a "substantial proportion of Australian children" were still scrolling banned platforms.

March 31, 2026