Internet giant Google on Monday urged the European Parliament to resist approving a planned overhaul of the bloc's online copyright law that the company said would hurt Europe for "decades to come".

Google fights European parliament copyright overhaul

Several social networks including Pinterest and YouTube have detailed measures they are taking in response to pressure to combat disinformation on vaccines, which they have been accused of enabling.

Pinterest, YouTube say acting against anti-vaccine messages

European Union countries on Wednesday endorsed an overhaul of the bloc's copyright rules which would force Google and Facebook Inc to pay publishers for news snippets and filter out copyright-protected content on YouTube or Instagram.

EU countries back copyright reforms aimed at Google, Facebook

Nepal's government on Wednesday tabled draft legislation that would impose harsh penalties for "improper" social media posts, igniting concerns it could be used to suppress freedom of speech and stifle dissent.

Nepal social media bill sparks freedom of speech concerns

Alphabet Inc reported sharply higher fourth-quarter spending on video content, employees and facilities, worrying investors who sent the tech company's shares down about 3 per cent after hours on Monday.

Alphabet's higher spending worries investors, shares dip

Children are putting themselves in increased danger with their online activities trying to imitate high-profile Youtubers and social media influencers all in the name of likes, the author of a new book on the topic told EFE Monday.

Spanish book warns of dangers children face online in their thirst for fame

Tonga has been plunged into virtual cyber darkness after an undersea cable broke, cutting off the Pacific island kingdom from almost all cell phone and Internet services.

Tonga cut off from Facebook, YouTube after undersea cable breaks

YouTube on Tuesday clarified rules against posting videos of dangerous pranks, as risky “challenges” prompt people to video themselves doing things like biting into laundry soap or driving blindfolded.

YouTube to ban dangerous prank videos after 'Bird Box' challenge goes viral

The company already forbid content inciting dangerous activities likely to result in serious harm.

YouTube updates rules on pranks as risky memes rage

With impressive earnings of $22 million, a seven-year-old American boy has become this year's highest-paid YouTube star, beating out established adults in the business like Daniel Middleton and Jake Paul, according to Forbes.

7-year-old American is YouTube star with earnings worth $22 million: Forbes

Video sharing website, YouTube has just become the latest company to join the booming video streaming service trend after it allowed its users to watch feature-length films -- for free.

YouTube allow users to stream 100 ad-supported free movies

Creators on youtube are struggling to stay on top of an ever-changing platform as many struggle with burnout. For some, making content for youtube means a constant grind because breaks mean losing subscribers.

YouTuber Lilly Singh takes a break 

A brooding military veteran and former teacher who railed at women and blacks in a series of poorly lit videos shot two women to death and wounded five other people at a Florida yoga studio before killing himself.

US yoga studio shooter posted racist, misogynistic videos

Google-owned YouTube said on Tuesday a widespread issue with some of its services has been resolved, almost two hours after several people took to social media to complain about broadcasting issues.

YouTube back after brief outage; tweets 'thanks for your patience'

Facebook said Wednesday it was reviving the pioneering MTV reality show "The Real World" as its secret weapon to lure viewers away from YouTube. The social media giant said it was also trying to harness the formidable online power of the "cute kitten" factor with a new show called "World's Most Amazing Dog" on its new Facebook Watch platform.

Facebook has a plan to take on YouTube: Reality TV

The use of YouTube as a medium for broadcasting terrorist propaganda and conspiracy videos is gradually declining, according to reports by an intelligence group that keeps a check on online terrorism.

Extremists drop use of YouTube to spread terrorist propaganda, move to Google drive, Google Photos

Social media went crazy and the toddlers were addicted when the "Baby Shark" song first came on, making it to the top of the charts in the UK. The song, which was originally made by a SmartStudy, a South Korean video and education company that controls the Pinkfong brand, was watched by over 1.

Children’s 'Baby Shark' song goes viral, tops UK charts

Putin was asked by a blogger on national television during his marathon annual call-in on Thursday whether Russia might block Instagram and YouTube

Vladimir Putin says Russia must not use blanket bans to make internet safer

The videos — which show Dr Windell Boutte rapping and dancing, sometimes along with her staff, while patients lie on her operating table — were uploaded on YouTube

Watch: Lawsuit filed against US doc who made rap videos while operating on patients

Giertz posted a touching video on social media before her surgery, making jokes and reassuring her fans.

YouTube star Simone Giertz undergoes brain surgery

Mohamed Hamid Salem, an Egyptian lawyer filed a lawsuit against YouTube for publishing the low-budget 13-minute video

YouTube temporarily banned in Egypt after video denigrates Prophet Mohammad

Google recently announced rolling out a feature that lets YouTube users set a "Take a break" reminder to limit prolonged viewing

While Netflix competes with sleep, YouTube wants users to 'take break'

However, users can choose to dismiss the reminder and keep watching

Google's new YouTube feature lets users take break from binge-watching

46-year-old man name Salah Salem Saleh Sulaiman a Yemeni descent posted a video on YouTube accusing emergency services, police and ambulance responding late to the distress call

Malaysia: First person convicted under fake news law

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