Free Yourself from Social Media Brain Rot in 2026
Discover practical strategies to reclaim your focus and mental wellbeing from the grip of social media in the new year. Learn how to combat digital overload.
Discover practical strategies to reclaim your focus and mental wellbeing from the grip of social media in the new year. Learn how to combat digital overload.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
Designers misuse the Cyrillic alphabet to signal 'exotic' themes, infuriating 250 million readers. Viv Groskop explains why this typographic travesty must stop. Read her full argument.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is closely monitoring Australia's world-first law banning under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit?
Connor Norman, 18, died from anoxic brain injury after using cocaine to cope with a breakup. His family calls for mental health support awareness. Read the full inquest details.
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Labour's expansion of live facial recognition technology risks putting sensitive biometric data in the wrong hands, threatening public trust and civil liberties. Read the urgent warnings.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces backlash after assigning SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, raising questions about misuse of government resources.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
As Christmas parties begin, new data reveals the staggering £1.4bn cost of workplace hangovers and widespread substance misuse. Discover how UK employers are tackling this crisis.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
A stark government report reveals climate change fears are driving a mental health crisis and increased substance misuse across the UK. Discover the impacts and urgent call to action.
HBO's The White Lotus triggered 1.6 million lorazepam searches as doctors issue stark warning about mixing anxiety medication with alcohol. Learn the risks.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Violent scenes erupted across multiple UK towns during Bonfire Night celebrations as youths attacked police officers, firefighters, and paramedics with fireworks and missiles.
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.