Major US social media trial begins

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A major trial which could force changes to Facebook and Instagram has started in California today. 29 US states accuse their owner, Meta, of illegally collecting children’s data. Four states also say it deliberately designed addictive features for young users and misled the public about safety. We speak to journalists and hear from social media addiction experts. Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is to play two shows in St Petersburg, Russia, this October - becoming the biggest Western star to play in the country since its invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Our music correspondent explains. And a flight in Canada earlier this month was cancelled after a child refused to wear a seat belt to depart. We speak to parents about their experiences. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. Credit: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo)