British musician and broadcaster Yung Filly charged with rape and assault
Former BBC host, with millions of social media followers, was arrested in Australia following alleged attack on woman in Perth hotel room
Best podcasts of the week: Sex secrets, tummy tips and more terrible advice from women’s mags
In this week’s newsletter: Two journalists leaf through vintage magazines and reflect on their legacy in Mag Hags. Plus: five of the best US election podcasts
US states sue TikTok, claiming its addictive features harm youth mental health
Lawsuits allege platform’s ‘dopamine-inducing’ algorithm can lead to anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia
‘Fear of missing out’ keeping girls and young women online despite sexism
Almost half of girls aged 11 to 21 in Girlguiding survey say sexism and misogyny makes them feel less safe
The blogosphere is in full bloom. The rest of the internet has wilted
As blogging pioneer Dave Winer’s site turns 30, it’s a reminder that good writing and thinking has flourished beyond the reach of social media
Best podcasts of the week: Sheridan Smith’s dangerously bingeable Margate murder mystery
In this week’s newsletter: A serial killer strikes the seaside town in The Margate Murders. Plus: in celebration of its 10th anniversary, five of the best Guardian audio long reads
Dump, post, repeat: how Instagram became a social media junkyard
Our photo dumps used to be an aesthetic disruption. Now we’re just bending to the app’s will
TechScape: Why the fake news confidence trap could be your downfall
As the Goodbye Meta AI meme proved, many of us vastly overestimate our abilities to discern what’s true online – but spotting misinformation isn’t something we can do alone
The Guardian view on this summer’s riots: courts can’t solve these problems alone
Editorial: The UK’s counter-extremism strategy isn’t working – and prison sentences won’t change that
Man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson calls for tighter rules on X
Abdul Hai, acquitted of murder over the death of Richard Everitt in 1994, said social media sites must be held accountable
Elon Musk hits back at UK government after he is not invited to tech summit
X owner responds by saying people should avoid UK when ‘they’re releasing convicted pedophiles’
Race to combat mpox misinformation as vaccine rollout in DRC begins
Poll suggests half of Congolese have not heard of deadly disease, as conspiracy theories and rumours spread
Best podcasts of the week: How Fox News went from ailing network to rightwing behemoth
In this week’s newsletter: Slow Burn returns for a new season, examining the phoenix-like rise of the American media giant. Plus: five of the best reality TV podcasts
‘It’s absolutely abhorrent’: Jon Sopel on Huw Edwards, chaos in Britain and quitting the BBC
He was the BBC’s North America editor, living in Washington DC for eight years before returning to a shockingly changed UK. He discusses social media, antisemitism, centrist dads and the sudden embrace of conspiracy theories
Local. Left behind. Prey to populist politics? What the data tells us about the 2024 UK rioters
The Guardian has scrutinised data that provides insights into the lives of hundreds of people accused of taking part in the unrest