Let's take a look at what's trending across the news - Amazon begins laying off 18,000 people from its cart of employees, in a first, scientists use car-sized laser to divert lightning strikes.

Trending on WION: Meta to lift breast images ban rule in Facebook, Instagram

Meta’s independent oversight board has reportedly decided to lift its strict rule that had banned photos of bare breasts to be posted on Instagram and Facebook, following a decade-long “free the nipple” campaign.

‘Free the nipple’: Meta to lift breast images ban rule in Facebook, Instagram 

Tightening the advertising policy for young users, especially teens, Meta on Tuesday announced it was removing gender as an option for advertisers to target the said demography.

Meta bans targeted ads at teenagers based on gender

Under the Instagram handle 'crossfitpriest', Swedish hospital chaplain Oskar Arngarden shares fitness and spiritual guidance with his 30,000 followers, with a view of helping them heal body, mind and soul.

WION Fineprint: Sweden's 'Crossfit Priest' wins hearts on Instagram

On Tuesday (December 27), MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva broke the internet as she flaunted a Lionel Messi-signed Argentina jersey. Ever since Argentina broke their 36-year World Cup drought by winning the Qatar 2022 finale, the legendary footballer has made sure to be there for his fans and send out his signed jerseys.

VIRAL: Ziva Dhoni breaks the internet as she flaunts Lionel Messi's signed Argentina jersey - See pics

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is on a record-breaking spree at the moment after winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Having already cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever play the sport, Messi reached another landmark when his first celebratory Instagram post after the World Cup triumph became the most-liked social media post of all time.

Record-breaking: Messi's World Cup Instagram picture becomes the most-liked social media post ever

Argentina ended their 36-year-long drought by winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition on Sunday evening (December 18), edging past defending champions France in a riveting finale at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

VIRAL: Lionel Messi breaks the internet, shares pictures sleeping with FIFA World Cup trophy - Check post

Young people under 30 are attempting to recreate filtered social media looks, by rushing to get botox and fillers. Looking "visibly enhanced" has now become a trend among millennials and gen Z alike.

Gravitas: Instagram generation obsessed with botox?

Lionel Messi-led Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, beating the defending champions France in an epic clash at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar on Sunday (December 18).

'You have....' - Roger Federer lauds Lionel Messi with a heartfelt post after Argentina win FIFA World Cup

As per reports, the latest issue of ‘Batman: Urban Legends’—a monthly anthology series—has revealed that the Caped Crusader's longtime sidekick Robin is bisexual.

'Husband to a Superwoman': Shoaib Malik's Instagram bio goes viral amid divorce rumours with Sania Mirza

In a series of decisions, European Union’s privacy regulators have said that Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms’ Inc should not require users to agree to personalised advertisements based on their digital activity, said a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Meta’s targeted advertisements could face restrictions in the EU: Report

A 16-year-old Pennsylvania boy reportedly admitted through Instagram video chat of murdering a 13-year-old girl. After he was taken into custody, he informed police that "it was an accident," read the criminal complaint.

‘Sorry!’: On Instagram video, US teen confesses to killing girl, tells cop it was an ‘accident’

Thousands of passing trends may be found online, each one appearing to be more innovative than the previous. People interact and share happiness, humour, thoughts, and views on the conversations in real time with the use of hashtags.

Internet blown away again as Indian girl recreates Pakistani girl Ayesha's viral dance on 'Mera Dil Ye Pukare'

After Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, it was evident that his days in Manchester United was limited. On Tuesday (November 22), it was revealed that the star striker will leave Man United with immediate effect.

'That will never change' - Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartfelt note after Manchester United exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20).

UNBELIEVABLE! Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first-ever to clock 500m followers on Instagram

Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza and Pakistan's veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik remain one of the most-loved couples. The two got married in 2010 and were blessed with a baby boy Izhaan Mirza Malik in late 2018.

Sania Mirza's Instagram post goes viral amid divorce rumours with husband Shoaib Malik

Many Instagram users have been locked out of their accounts as a result of an outage that began on Monday morning (October 31), and many are being told that their accounts will be suspended.

Instagram probes issues after users complain their accounts are suspended

Supernova is the actual explosion of a star! When a star reaches end of its lifetime, depending on its size, it explodes. The enrgy gets dissipated in all directions in the space.

NASA shares mesmerising image of a supernova

Meta, more colloquially known as Facebook has been ordered by the UK antitrust watchdog Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to sell GIPHY Inc. This is the second instance when Meta has been ordered to sell the popular gif library.

Meta ordered to sell GIPHY for the second time by UK antitrust watchdog

Controversial American rapper Kanye West has been locked out of his Twitter account after posting anti-Semitic content. Reportedly, West, who goes by the name of 'Ye' tweeted that he was going “death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE”, which violated the platform's policies.

Kanye West's Twitter account locked over anti-Semitic post a day after return to platform

US reality star Kim Kardashian has agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine after unlawfully pushing a cryptocurrency on Instagram without revealing that she was paid to do so.

World Business Watch: Kim Kardashian pays $1.26 million for unlawful crypto promo

A potential boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is now cancelled as the latter failed to sign the contract for the fight within the deadline mentioned by Fury.

'It’s officially over' - Tyson Fury reveals boxing bout with Anthony Joshua stands cancelled

As the Iranian government has imposed restrictions on internet access in the backdrop of protests across the country over the death a 22 years old woman in the custody of morality police, the Joe Biden administration on Friday issued guidance to relax sanctions on its internet services in the west Asian country.

US relaxes internet sanctions to help Iranian protesters connect, share info

In the aftermath of the chaotic events of January 6, 2021, former US President Donald Trump was barred from most social media platforms. Nearly two years down the line, Meta (more colloquially known as Facebook) is expected to decide on whether to reinstate the Republican leader on the platform or not.

Top Meta official to decide if Trump can return to Facebook & Instagram in 2023

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