US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case
A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case
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Israel bans 5 Palestinian media organisations from occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.
Published On 23 Feb 2026
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims
In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior.
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Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled interview with Texas Democratic candidate
US late-night show host says CBS pulled interview from Monday’s broadcast over fears it could violate new FCC guidance.
Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer
The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.
‘Zionist to the core’: Swiss commentator slams Israeli bobsleigh team
Stefan Reina’s commentary on the Israeli team’s run in Cortina focused on the athletes’ support of the genocide in Gaza.
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Why did Israel jail journalist who witnessed Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing?
Palestinian Ali al-Samoudi was with Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh when she was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in 2022.
US questions person over disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host
Man arrested and freed same day claims innocence amid FBI release of video of ‘armed individual’ outside victim’s home.
Paramount expands offer for Warner Bros amid hostile takeover bid
The Ellison-backed US media giant offered a so-called ticking fee for each month the deal fails to close.
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The Take: Jamal Elshayyal – inside the war for journalism’s future
Director of Digital News Content Global Jamal Elshayyal joins The Take to discuss Al Jazeera’s next era of journalism.
