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Instagram is a photo- and video-sharing social media service that launched in 2010, having been created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger as a mobile check-in app similar to Foursquare before pivoting to sharing images. In April 2012, Facebook Inc bought Instagram for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock.
Ousmane Dembélé with his wife, Rima Edbouche, and daughter after his team Paris Saint-Germain’s victory at the UEFA Champions League Final last May. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

Rima Edbouche – the anti-WAG? Meet Ousmane Dembélé’s modest hijabi wife

Ballon d’Or winner of 2025 and Paris Saint-Germain member Dembélé is repping France at the World Cup 2026 – supported by his low-key wife.

Hong Kong society

No need to share numbers as WhatsApp set to introduce new feature for texting

Celebrity children

Meet James Marsden’s model-musician son, Jack Marsden

Britain

My Take | Putting the social media genie back in the bottle will not be easy to do

The determination around the world to crack down on the use of these platforms by children is a response to the mounting evidence of the harm it can do.

Britain is eyeing measures aimed at protecting children online. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Australia PM: ‘too many children on social media’, ban too easy to avoid

According to a British ‌study, 85 per cent of Australians aged 12 to 15 were still using social media three months after the ban took effect.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Katie Goodland, England captain Harry Kane’s wife and childhood sweetheart

The all-time highest goalscorer for the men’s national football team is leading his country’s challenge at the 2026 World Cup – but what do you know about his wife?

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Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO of Pellicano Hotels Group

The woman behind some of Italy’s most glamorous hotels reveals what to do in Rome, her love of Katharine Hepburn, and her dream to ride horses in Mongolia.

Marie-Louise Sciò at Hotel Il Pellicano. Photo: Stephen Ringer
The Future of Marketing in Asia

The art of persuasion enters the AI era

Content creators have risen to eclipse traditional ad formats, but now, as AI takes centre stage, the battle for authenticity is on.

Icons and Influencers

Who is US Open golf champ Wyndham Clark’s girlfriend, Emily Tanner?

Clark just won the 2026 US Open, though not without detractors who had wished for Scottie Scheffler’s success – but Emily Tanner is by his side.

Food and Drinks

Davina Chang on food and community as her Paris cafe Bing Sutt closes

The @thecolordiet content creator moved to Paris and built a thoughtful space serving Hong Kong favourites; she’s since authored a cookbook, A Taste of Hong Kong.

Pineapple bun and egg tart pastries at Davina Chang’s Bing Sutt in Paris. Photo: Handout
Lionel Messi

Meet Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo, an Instagram sensation in her own right

The pair met when they were kids and married in 2017 – they now have 3 sons, and she’s worked with Adidas, Alo Yoga and Dolce & Gabbana.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo in May, celebrating the footballer’s collaboration with Adidas Football and Kith. Photo: @antonelaroccuzzo/Instagram
Britain

UK bans under 16s from social media apps including TikTok, YouTube

The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Ester Expósito, football superstar Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured girlfriend

The French player is with his national team at the 2026 World Cup – but are his thoughts also on the Spanish Netflix actress he has been recently seen with?

US-China relations

FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials

Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.

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Thirteen internet domains used to target Americans with access to classified and sensitive US government information were seized on Wednesday by federal authorities. Photo: Shutterstock
Beauty

Is colostrum the new collagen – or just yet another wellness trend?

From Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme to Jennifer Aniston-approved Armra, colostrum is everywhere – but is the ‘new collagen’ worth the hype?

According to their socials, Armra Colostrum is part of Jennifer Aniston and Dua Lipa’s morning routines. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Meet Rick Dick, the AI artist blurring reality with playful imagery – interview

The 30-something Italian’s works, like his mock American Vogue cover and Met Gala fashion imagery, have drawn approval from his Instagram followers.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marissa Ayers, who’s dating New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart

The 23-year-old, who has worked with Skims and Lancôme, rose to fame after appearing as a ring card girl for boxer Jake Paul’s company.

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Malaysia

Malaysia bars under-16s from social media as new rules come into force

Malaysia’s roll-out of strict age-gating rules follows on the heels of Australia and Indonesia in the push to protect children online.

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A young boy plays with a phone inside a mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Photo: AFP
Profile

Micro-drama platform V+Short founders talk content trends and production powerhouses

Angela and Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, the forces behind newly launched micro drama platform V+Short, on having their fingers on the pulse of viewing trends and positioning the Global South as production hubs.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Monica Mosseri, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri’s wife and Met Gala date

The ex-Facebook employee met her future husband during her time with the company, has 3 sons – and doesn’t have a public Instagram account.

Icons and Influencers

Meet OpenAI’s Charles Porch – who attended the Met Gala

Porch was one of a number of tech titans – from Jeff Bezos to Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sergey Brin – at the event this year.

Charles Porch, vice-president of global creative partnerships at OpenAI, attended the 2026 Met Gala with his husband, Robert Denning. Photos: @kallmeyerofficial/Instagram, Getty Images via AFP
United States

New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms

The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users.

A recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition is played for the jurors on March 4, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Photo: AP
Pets

3 fashionable dog influencers to follow

They’re more than adorable pets – animal influencers are rising social media stars, with stylish pooches like Kala, Luc and Niko setting trends.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … J.J. Martin, founder of Milan-based La DoubleJ

The high-vibration, maximalist designer on channelled wisdom, goddess energy, and building a colourful life with intention.

Indonesia

Gaming platform Roblox to require facial scans for users under 16 in Indonesia

This is in line with new restrictions on minors’ use of social media and digital platforms in the country.

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A girl plays Roblox on her mobile phone in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: AP
European Union

Sweden targets social media giants over ‘murder ads’ recruiting children

The government wants to stop criminal gangs use of social media to recruit people - including youngsters - to kill and commit other crimes.

Various applications are displayed on a mobile phone, ahead of Sweden planning to fine social media firms unless they swiftly remove ‘murder ads’. Photo: Reuters
Celebrity children

Meet Jaafar Jackson, who plays his uncle Michael Jackson in the star’s biopic

Jaafar is the son of Michael Jackson’s brother Jermaine and stars in the highly anticipated film, Michael, which just premiered in the US.

Fame and celebrity

Meet country singer Parker McCollum, whose song ‘Pretty Heart’ went quadruple platinum

The Texas native is nominated for ACM album of the year, has a lifestyle brand with Vic Keller – and is expecting baby No 2 with wife Hallie Ray Light.

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