Online influencers known for their luxurious lifestyles are disappearing from Chinese social media amid a government crackdown on conspicuous displays of wealth.
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TIKTOK BAN: US Lawmakers Vote To Ban App In America
American politicians are being inundated with calls from TikTok users unhappy at plans to force its parent company to sell the social media app. A bill that would mandate the sale within six months or see TikTok facing a ban was approved by a US congressional panel last week.
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INDONESIA: Tik Tok Influencer Jailed For Eating Pork
An Indonesian influencer has been jailed for two years after posting a TikTok video showing her praying and saying the Islamic phrase “Bismillah” before eating crispy pork skin.
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SOMALIA: Government Shut Down TikTok, Telegram Over ‘Horrific Content’ From Terror Groups
Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology has ordered the country’s internet service providers to turn off access for social media platforms TikTok, Telegram, and gambling site 1xBet.
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Plastic Surgeon Loses Licence Over Tik Tok Livestream
A famous plastic surgeon known for livestreaming surgical procedure on Tik Tok has had her medical license revoked for allegedly harming patients in the process.
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UK: Police Arrests 18-year-old London TikTok Prankster
Met Police have arrested a TikTok prankster Bacari Ogarro — who is known by the pseudonym “Mizzy” following an investigation into social media footage that showed a person entering homes apparently without the permission of the owners.
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UK: Pensioner Jailed Over Offensive Sikh Community TikTok Post
A pensioner has been jailed after posting an offensive video on TikTok aimed at the Sikh community.
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DUMB CHALLENGE: Angela Bassett’s Son Sorry For Michael B. Jordan Death Prank
Black Panther actress, Angela Basset’s 16-year-old son has issued a public apology for posting a TikTok video in which he recorded his parents’ reaction to a death prank challenge about Michael B. Jordan passing away.
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ITALY: Tik Tok Star Khaby Lame Granted Italian Citizenship
Senegalese-born comedian and the most followed TikTok Khaby Lame, has been granted Italian citizenship.
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UK: Heathrow Boss Blames Viral TikTok Fake Injury Imitation For Hindering Disabled Passengers
Boss of Heathrow airport has exposed a dramatic ploy used by airline passengers to get round the travel chaos at airports made popular by a TikTok fake injury video.
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