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TikTok, known in mainland China and Hong Kong as Douyin, is a Chinese short-form video-hosting service owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance. It hosts user-submitted videos, which may range in duration from three seconds to 60 minutes. It can be accessed with a smartphone app or the web.

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Trump’s Historic Return to the White House \| Itinerary, Executive Orders, Impact on Indian-Americans Join us as we cover Donald Trump’s historic return to the White House for his second term in 2025. This in-depth report explores his inaugural itinerary, key executive orders expected on Day One, and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:50Published 1 day ago

Tiktok returns to US after 14-hour outage due to Trump's 90-day Extension, Users React TikTok has returned to the US after a brief shutdown caused by pressure over national security. Following President-elect Trump's intervention, the platform received a 90-day extension to secure a US.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:17Published 2 days ago

TikTok Goes Dark in the US Hours Before Ban Amid Government Demands and Legal Challenges \| Details TikTok has gone offline in the US hours before a ban enforcing its removal takes effect. US users were greeted with a message citing legal restrictions, while the app disappeared from Apple and Google.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 days ago

Trump discusses trade and TikTok ban in phone call with Xi Jinping The call came the same day that the US Supreme Court backed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 3 days ago

TikTok to 'go dark' in the US on Sunday Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:58Published 4 days ago

TikTok Rewind: Looking Back at Popular TikTok Trends Ahead of Supreme Court Ban \| THR News Video The status of TikTok is full of questions. The wildly popular social media app, which has over 1.6 billion users, is supposed removed from app stores in the U.S. starting Sunday, January 19th. We're.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:53Published 4 days ago

TikTok Creators React to Ban Being Upheld by Supreme Court \| THR News Video The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law effectively subjecting TikTok to a national ban on Sunday. The massively popular social media platform that is used by roughly half the country will be shut.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 03:47Published 4 days ago

White House says implementation of TikTok ban passed to Trump, citing timing reasons That comes after a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a federal law banning TikTok unless it's sold by its China-based parent company, Bytedance. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

'Nonsensical' to single out one single app, expert says, as TikTok ban looms Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 10:26Published 5 days ago

'TikTok refugees' are flocking to China's social media app RedNote. This is what we know about it Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, has attracted a flurry of self-styled "TikTok refugees" who looking for an alternative but are refusing to join Meta. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:41Published 1 week ago

Trump Pushes Supreme Court to Block TikTok Ban: Will ByteDance Be Forced to Sell or Face Shutdown? Donald Trump's involvement in the TikTok issue stems from his actions as President of the United States in 2020. Back then, he sought to ban TikTok over national security concerns, citing fears that.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on December 28, 2024

Albania's one-year TikTok ban met with anger among video platform's young users Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that TikTok would be blocked in the new year, blaming the platform for rising incidents of violence and bullying, especially among young people. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:49Published on December 23, 2024

Albania to ban TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting youth violence and bullying There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by content they see on the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 21, 2024

TikTok disinformation falsely accuses von der Leyen of cancelling Romania’s presidential run-off Euronews' verification team has detected pro-Georgescu TikTok accounts falsely pinning responsibility for the cancelled second round of voting on the EU Commission chief. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published on December 17, 2024

'This certainly raises a lot of questions about the role of TikTok and the role of social media in general' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:40Published on December 6, 2024

EU demands 'urgent' answers from TikTok about possible foreign interference in Romanian election A series of declassified documents suggest TikTok was exploited by a "state actor" to influence the outcome of Romania's presidential election. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published on December 6, 2024

No, UK PM hasn't told citizens who disagree with him to leave the country Posts on X, Facebook and TikTok suggest that Keir Starmer is trying to get rid of British citizens while welcoming illegal immigrants. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on December 6, 2024

TikTok accused of failing to tackle election disinformation in Ireland The Chinese-owned platform is under increasing scrutiny in Europe for its influence over electoral processes. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published on November 29, 2024

Romanian 'TikTok Messiah' presidential candidate embodies hybrid war with West, say experts Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has millions of likes on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of followers. He ran a successful social media campaign to emerge victorious in the first round.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:10Published on November 27, 2024

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TikTok Restoring U.S. Service After Donald Trump Said He'd Bring App Back TikTok is already coming back online in the United States on Sunday just hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would issue an executive order on Monday to restore the platform. Not long.. TMZ.com - Published 2 days ago
TikTok starts restoring service as Trump confirms he will pause US ban TikTok has begun restoring service to the app in the US after Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order pausing its ban. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
'Sad' Gauff will turn to books after TikTok ban Coco Gauff says she is "sad" TikTok is no longer usable in the United States but it will help her "read more books instead" after reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

Gauff beats Bencic - then says bye to TikTok Watch the best shots as Coco Gauff fights back from a set down to beat Belinda Bencic at Australian Open quarter-finals before penning a farewell message to social media appication TikTok on a camera.. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
'Cat videos not a threat': Minister says there are 'no plans' for US-style TikTok ban There are currently "no plans" for the UK to follow in America's footsteps and ban TikTok, a cabinet minister said. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
TikTok Goes Dark for 170 Million Americans After Ban Takes Effect TikTok is toast in the U.S. ... at least for now. The social media giant, best known for its users sharing real-life videos, went dark for 170 million Americans late Saturday night. As this was going.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago

TikTok shuts down in US as ban comes into force day before Trump's inauguration TikTok users in the US are opening the app to find a message saying they "can't use" the social media platform "for now" due to a law enacted in Washington. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Donald Trump Says He Will 'Most Likely' Enforce 90-Day TikTok Extension Donald Trump says he's probably not letting TikTok go without a fight ... saying he's considering a 90-day extension to protect the popular social media app -- so, influencers might be able to breathe.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
TikTok will 'most likely' get 90-day pause from US ban, Trump says Donald Trump has said TikTok will "most likely" be handed a 90-day reprieve from a possible ban - just a day before the company said it would "go dark". Sky News - Published 3 days ago
TikTok could go dark: What does this mean for users and content creators? TikTok has said it could go dark on Sunday after the Supreme Court ruled against its bid to avoid a ban that could shut the app down. Sky News - Published 4 days ago

Jason Derulo Doesn't Think TikTok Ban Will Happen, 'Too Valuable' Jason Derulo is feeling optimistic about TikTok's fate ... despite the ticking countdown to the social media app's ban in the United States. The singer shared his take on the looming ban on Kannon with.. TMZ.com - Published 4 days ago
Joe Jonas Goes Full Glam In Drag In Hilarious TikTok Clip Joe Jonas is serving looks -- literally! He went full glamour mode with hair and makeup for a drag cameo on TikTok. Check out this hilarious clip of Joe rocking a short 'do with side bangs, blush and.. TMZ.com - Published 4 days ago
Biden will not enforce TikTok ban - leaving decision to Trump President Joe Biden will not enforce a ban on social media giant TikTok which is due to take effect the day before he leaves the White House, a US official has said. Sky News - Published 5 days ago	TikTok Star Jiare Schneider Cause of Death Revealed TikTok star Jiare Schneider’s cause of death is out -- he tragically died from injuries sustained in a car crash. A rep for the Clayton County Police Dept. in Georgia tells TMZ Jiare’s November.. TMZ.com - Published 5 days ago
TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, the Supreme Court has ruled. Sky News - Published 6 days ago	TikTok reacts to report of Musk ownership to prevent US ban TikTok has described a report it could sell its threatened US business to Elon Musk as "pure fiction". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
American #TikTokrefugees flood Chinese social media app ahead of ban US TikTok users are flooding to a popular Chinese social media app ahead of America's looming ban, using the hashtag #TikTokrefugees. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Spencer Pratt Turns to Fans to Help Earn Money After Losing Home in L.A. Wildfire Spencer Pratt is turning to social media and his fans for financial help after losing his home in the catastrophic wildfires raging through Los Angeles. Spencer took to TikTok on Saturday urging his.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Labour apologise after posting TikTok video featuring explicit song The Labour Party has deleted an artificial intelligence (AI) generated TikTok featuring a Portuguese-language song with lyrics about having sex with a "naughty young girl". Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	'DWTS' Lindsay Arnold Reveals Her Christmas Gift is a Boob Job Lindsay Arnold is pretty excited for her busty Christmas gift ... a boob job! The former "Dancing With The Stars" performer revealed she will be going under the knife to get a breast augmentation and a.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
'Despicable' people smugglers targeting migrants on TikTok "Despicable" people smugglers who are "exploiting vulnerable people" through social media face severe penalties, the Home Office has warned. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says TikTok Hacked, Claims Alleged Hacker Wants Money Gypsy Rose Blanchard says one of her social media pages was hacked ... and she claims the alleged hacker is demanding money to return her account. GRB says her TikTok was hacked around 1:30 AM Friday.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2024
Ariana Biermann Shares Emotional Clip, Walks Through Home For 'Last Christmas' Ariana Biermann is feeling the loss of her family home intensely ... recognizing this is the last Christmas in the house -- and sharing a clip showing the property. The daughter of Kim Zolciak and Kroy.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2024	Kim Kardashian, North West Have Festive Fun Dancing To 'Santa Tell Me' Kim Kardashian has been serving up some serious festive vibes with her "Santa Baby" music vid in the lead-up to Christmas, but it was time for her to kick back and let her daughter North West shine... TMZ.com - Published on December 25, 2024
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Wisconsin School Shooter's TikTok Account Deleted After ADL Complaints A TikTok account that potentially belonged to the Wisconsin school shooter is now deleted on the heels of complaints about racist comments on the page ... TMZ has learned. The account possibly.. TMZ.com - Published on December 19, 2024	Alix Earle Hot Shots to Celebrate Her 24th Birthday Alix Earle knows how to make a splash ... just check out her bikini shots on the beaches of America and Italy, which are taking the Internet by storm! Over the years, the TikTok star has posted a slew.. TMZ.com - Published on December 16, 2024
NFL Wishes Taylor Swift Happy Birthday With Mushy Video It's Taylor Swift's birthday ... and among the thousands sending her well wishes was none other than her boyfriend's employer, the NFL!!! Travis Kelce's league cut a TikTok video on Thursday to.. TMZ.com - Published on December 13, 2024	TikTok Stars Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann Hit the Slopes in Austria TikTok’s fate might be up in the air ... but stars Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann are keeping the content coming, growing their fanbase one snap and vid at a time. Best buddies Benji, with 34.4 million.. TMZ.com - Published on December 11, 2024
SI Swimsuit Model Olivia Ponton Called In Joe Burrow Burglary, Cops Say Olivia Ponton -- a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model who boasts nearly eight million followers on TikTok -- was the one who reported the burglary at Joe Burrow's Ohio home to cops ... this according to.. TMZ.com - Published on December 10, 2024	Kate Cassidy Shares Home Videos From Liam Payne Relationship Kate Cassidy is looking back at her relationship with the late Liam Payne ... sharing a number of home videos from their time together. The influencer took to TikTok on Sunday, where she uploaded a.. TMZ.com - Published on December 9, 2024
Kylie Jenner Shows Daughter Stormi Viral Pregnancy Video for First Time Kylie Jenner is sharing a milestone moment with her daughter, Stormi Webster ... watching her viral "To Our Daughter" video together for the first time. The reality TV star took to TikTok and shared.. TMZ.com - Published on December 8, 2024	TikTok faces US ban after losing court battle TikTok has lost an appeal against plans to ban the video-sharing app in the US. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024
TikTok loses appeal against US ban TikTok has lost an appeal against plans to ban the video-sharing app in the US. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024	The ex-soil scientist and TikTok star on course to be Romania's next president A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024
Bryce Hall Fighting Kevin Ferguson Jr., Kimbo's Son, In Bare Knuckle Boxing Bryce Hall is returning to the ring ... and he's fighting MMA star turned boxer, Kevin Ferguson Jr. -- son of the street fighting legend, Kimbo Slice! TMZ Sports has learned the 25-year-old TikTok star.. TMZ.com - Published on December 3, 2024	'On-the-run' TikTok influencer urged to hand himself in Police are urging a TikTok influencer to hand himself in after he failed to show up at court - with his recent videos appearing to show him in Qatar. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2024
TikTok Star Jiare Schneider Found Dead in Woods After Going Missing Jiare Schneider -- a TikTok star who went missing earlier this month -- is dead ... this according to local reports citing police. The social media star's body was reportedly found earlier this week in.. TMZ.com - Published on November 28, 2024	TikTok-Famous Beekeeper Erika Thompson Secretly Finalizes Divorce TikTok’s favorite beekeeper, Erika Thompson, has secretly wrapped up her divorce -- and the news only came to light after fans started buzzing about her months-long radio silence. TMZ obtained the.. TMZ.com - Published on November 28, 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio Goes Incognito In Fiji Island Hotel, Video Shows Leonardo DiCaprio tried to go incognito as he usually does in public while exiting a Fiji island hotel -- but he first had to slip past a loud music ceremony, and it wasn't so easy. Check out this.. TMZ.com - Published on November 22, 2024	Private Investigators Approaching TikTokers About Celebrities Connected to Diddy Private investigators are allegedly on the hunt to find influencers who know about celebrities entangled in Diddy's criminal and civil cases ... and now the LAPD is involved. TikTok user Samson.. TMZ.com - Published on November 19, 2024
What is the 'Trump dance'? And where have we seen it in sport? As the 'Trump dance' goes viral on TikTok, we look at which sportspeople are doing it - and why. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024