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Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: How It Works and Platforms Affected

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Discover which platforms are included, how age checks work, and the appeal process for wrongful bans.

6 Famous Musicians Who Nearly Joined Iconic Bands

Famous musicians who nearly joined iconic bands

Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.

Marina Lewycka: Ukrainian-British author dies aged 79

Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79

British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.

Meta Shuts Down Australian Teens' Accounts Ahead of Social Media Ban

Meta begins Australian teen account shutdowns

Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.

East London Rapist Jailed After 6 Years for 2019 Station Attack

East London rapist jailed for 2019 station attack

Marvin Ogbogbo, 23, from Stratford, has been sentenced to four years for raping a 14-year-old girl at Chafford Hundred station in 2019 after grooming her online. Read the full report.

How the Tango Slap Ads Became a 90s British Cultural Phenomenon

The Making of Tango's Iconic 90s Slap Ad Campaign

Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.

Elspeth King: The Curator Who Revolutionised Scottish Social History

Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator

Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.

21 Nostalgic Photos That Capture the Friday Feeling Through the Decades

21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling

Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?

Marina Lewycka, British-Ukrainian Author of 'Tractors', Dies at 79

Author Marina Lewycka Dies Aged 79

British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her literary legacy and life story.

UK Education's Gender Divide: How 1950s Schools Shaped Life Skills

Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum

Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.

Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s: Should the UK Follow Suit?

Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s

Australian regulators are targeting Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for children, raising questions about online safety and gaming platform regulation worldwide.

Legendary 137-Carat Diamond Emerges From Century-Long Obscurity in Stunning Rediscovery

Legendary 137-Carat Diamond Found After Century

After vanishing for nearly 100 years, one of the world's most famous diamonds has been miraculously recovered, solving one of jewellery's greatest mysteries and sending shockwaves through the antiques world.

Trump's Bizarre Plea: 'Zohran Mamdani Should Be Nice to Me!' in Latest Social Media Outburst

Trump Moans: 'Zohran Mamdani Should Be Nice to Me!'

Former US President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to complain about New York politician Zohran Mamdani, demanding the Democratic Socialist should show him more respect in what critics are calling another attention-seeking rant.

Bob Katter's Political Portrait: 50 Years of Australian Parliament Captured in Historic Painting

Bob Katter's 50-year political portrait unveiled

After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.

Race Against Time: The Crumbling Garden Shed Where Jenner Pioneered Vaccines

Jenner's vaccine shed declared at risk

The humble Gloucestershire shed where Edward Jenner conducted his first smallpox vaccinations has been declared at risk, sparking a campaign to save this birthplace of immunology.

The X Factor: How Elon Musk's Platform Is Reshaping British Politics

How Elon Musk's X is reshaping British politics

Elon Musk's transformation of Twitter into X is creating seismic shifts in UK political discourse, providing an unprecedented platform for right-wing voices and challenging traditional media dominance.

Trump's Truth Social Rants: Explosive Posts Target Legal System and Political Foes

Trump's Truth Social Rants Target Legal System

Former President Donald Trump unleashes fury on Truth Social, attacking judges, prosecutors, and political opponents in a series of incendiary posts that could impact his ongoing legal battles.

Australia's Social Media Ban: How Reddit's Downvote Culture Sparked a Global Debate

Australia Considers Social Media Downvote Ban

Australia considers banning social media downvotes after Reddit's controversial feature fuels online toxicity and political manipulation. Could this reshape digital discourse worldwide?

Disgraced Spanish King's Explosive Memoir: 'Enormous Respect' for Franco Dictatorship Revealed

Disgraced Spanish King's Franco praise in memoir

Former King Juan Carlos I's controversial memoir exposes his deep admiration for General Franco, sparking fresh outrage in Spain and raising questions about the monarchy's democratic credentials.

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