Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect 10 December. Discover how the law passed swiftly and which major platforms have agreed to comply.
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Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
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President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
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A new report reveals hundreds of AI-focused TikTok accounts are spreading anti-immigrant and sexualised content, garnering billions of views. Discover the findings and TikTok's response.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
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Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
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The Wiggles issue a firm statement distancing themselves from a viral TikTok video featuring their music and dancing to a song about ecstasy. The group says the clip was not approved and has been removed.
Jorja Smith's record label demands a share of royalties from a viral TikTok song using an AI-cloned version of her voice. Discover the copyright battle and its implications for the music industry.
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
A heartwarming video capturing a North London father filming his daughters walking downstairs every Christmas morning for three decades has gone viral, inspiring families nationwide.
The Wiggles have clarified they do not support drug use after members appeared in a TikTok video for the song 'Ecstasy'. The group states the footage was used without their knowledge or approval.
A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.
London sees 38% surge in teen radicalisation cases linked to TikTok and Instagram. Police reveal warning signs and how parents can protect children from extremist content online.
Discover why Kerrygold butter has become a viral sensation in the UK, with sales tripling thanks to TikTok fame and its unique creamy texture from grass-fed Irish cows.
Women's Super League clubs express dismay after GK Barry's League Cup draw featured sexual innuendos and an anti-Tottenham chant. The WSL has issued an apology.
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Shoppers are raving about Sainsbury's 'amazing' Taste the Difference Bombay Potato Boule, a curry-spiced bread that has taken social media by storm. Discover why this £2.30 bakery item is a must-try.
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.