Destinations

See the ‘beating heart’ of Marrakech through the eyes of TikTok stars

Young influencers are sharing the old glamour of Marrakech with a new generation. Where are their favourite spots in the city?

18 March 2024

United Kingdom

UK plans to pay TikTok influencers to discourage illegal immigration

Home Secretary James Cleverly has reportedly agreed to a major expansion of the country's campaigns to deter illegal immigration.

14 February 2024

Culture news

TikTok superstar Khaby Lame to make acting debut in James Bond spoof

The film, tentatively titled '00Khaby' will see the world's foremost TikTok star give James Bond a run for his money. Lame will reportedly receive acting tips from Will Smith...

2 February 2024

Work

Meet the influencers giving career advice on TikTok

Meet the TikTok influencers who are trying to help your career with advice on how to write a resume and negotiate a promotion or a raise.

22 January 2024

Business

Exactly how influential are influencers on consumer decisions?

The case of influencer Chiara Ferragni, fined €1 million by Italy's antitrust authority for allegedly misleading consumers, has been shared all over social media. With the rise in influencer marketing, what steps should consumers take to protect themselves from shady practices?

22 December 2023

Culture news

Why German companies are cutting ties with a perfume influencer

German companies are cutting ties with perfume influencer Jeremy Fragrance over pictures he took with right-wing extremists.

14 December 2023

Business

Business of fashion: Here are 10 things shaping the industry

Climate change and AI could have the biggest impact on the fashion sector.

4 December 2023

Culture news

Meet Chinese shop owner Angela, Italy's latest social media star

Renowned for her humorous videos and iconic catch phrases, the 59-year-old owner of a mega-store in Rome has garnered a huge online following. So what has led to Angela's sudden success – and is she fighting or reinforcing ethnic stereotypes?

8 October 2023

Travel News

French pharmacies are the latest TikTok travel trend

The hashtag #Frenchpharmacy has hit a staggering 130 million views on the video sharing website.

21 August 2023

Romania

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate freed from house arrest

The Tate brothers, aged 34 and 36, are charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and rape in Romania.

4 August 2023

Culture news

German tourists accused of destroying 150-year-old Italian statue

"Instead of influencers, call them stupids." A statue valued at €200,000 was broken by a group of German tourists, who “must pay a steep price," according to the councillor for culture of the Lombardy region.

4 August 2023

USA

Step inside the murky world of radical Orthodox influencers

A small, slick contingent of young Orthodox stars are harnessing social media to spread extreme messages around the globe.

31 July 2023

Culture news

Shein under fire again after controversial influencer factory visit

A group of influencers have faced criticism after posting videos from a paid trip to a factory in China owned by the much maligned fast fashion retailer.

28 June 2023

Tech News

Cannes Lions 2023: Untapping the 'Black effect' in hi-tech industries

Advertisers and the media are tackling inclusivity in an increasingly tech-driven world. Success means tapping the potential of Black consumers.

23 June 2023

Tech News

France has passed a law that could earn influencers 2 years in prison

The wording of the new law was approved by French lawmakers across the political spectrum and could mean jail time or stiff fines.

5 June 2023

Tech News

Have beauty face filters on social media gone too far?

In Norway, influencers must disclose whether a photo they posted has been retouched. France and the UK are now considering similar laws.

29 May 2023

Culture news

Renaissance woman: The resurgence of Paris Hilton

Heiress, businesswoman and all around icon Paris Hilton was the star of the 2000s until her friend Kim Kardashian grabbed the public's attention - but now Hilton is back with a memoir and more popularity than ever

27 May 2023

Travel News

‘Terrifying’: Travel blogger gets stuck in Sudan after violence breaks

Maheen S was travelling around Africa when fighting suddenly broke out in Sudan.

19 April 2023

Culture news

French influencers face fraud charges over NFT and trading advice

More than a hundred alleged victims of French social media influencers have launched a class action claiming they have been defrauded out of huge sums lost on trading platforms.

27 January 2023

Culture news

Romania court extends police detention for Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate detained for another 30 days over allegations of sexual assault and exploitation

20 January 2023