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.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
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 enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
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.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
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A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
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.
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
President Donald Trump posted 160 times on Truth Social in under four hours, mixing conspiracy theories and attacks on foes. The 79-year-old's online frenzy reignites questions about his energy levels. Read the full analysis.
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
Shocking figures reveal over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Former minister Lord Nash demands a public health campaign and age limit of 16. Read the full report.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Sky News, linking Charlie Kirk's killing to America's gun culture and reflecting on his own 2022 stabbing. The author also shares his sceptical views on AI in creative writing.
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Mass shooting at Stockton banquet hall leaves one dead and ten wounded. Police hunt for multiple suspects as community reels from latest gun violence tragedy.
A Yorkshire businessman faced arrest and potential jail time after posting a photo of himself legally holding a firearm in Florida. Discover how UK police handled this controversial case.
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A controversial Netflix documentary investigates whether the iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo was misattributed for 53 years, challenging photojournalism history and highlighting Vietnamese journalists' erased narratives.
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was shot on London Road in Sheffield. The victim remains in a critical condition. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot in Sheffield. Police urge witnesses to come forward with information about this terrible incident.
Australian Snapchat users under 16 face account lockdown from 10 December 2025. Learn how age verification works and appeal options if wrongly banned.