Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
OpenAI accelerates development of advanced age verification for ChatGPT after a British teenager's death linked to AI-generated content, prompting urgent UK regulatory action.
Former US President Donald Trump has unleashed an extraordinary 11-minute video, laying out his vision for a second term and taking aim at the Biden administration. The lengthy address, shared across his social media platforms, is being viewed as a key ma
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company, DJT, have nosedived, erasing billions from its market value and raising serious questions about its long-term viability.
Channel 9 sports presenter Danika Mason confronts a reporter who admitted to searching for her online, in an awkward on-air exchange that has gone viral. Discover the full story behind the social media storm.
A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.
An ABC News journalist faces intense scrutiny after falsely identifying a 'straight white conservative' as Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter, in a major breach of editorial standards that has sparked outrage.
An in-depth analysis reveals how Israel's tightly controlled media environment and sophisticated digital strategy create a starkly different reality for its citizens, challenging global diplomacy and the very nature of modern warfare.
A damning new report reveals how a powerful network of right-wing news outlets, led by figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, is systematically eroding trust in mainstream journalism and democratic institutions across the United States.
Exclusive investigation reveals how scammers are bypassing security measures, with weak passwords like 'Password1' leaving Britons vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks. Experts issue urgent warning.
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
A new wave of tech-savvy NRL and Super League fans are turning their passion into profit, building lucrative online platforms as analysts and content creators, revolutionising sports media from their living rooms.
From December 2025, Australians must undergo digital age verification using photo ID or facial recognition to access online pornography, under a landmark new law aimed at protecting minors.
New research reveals a compelling link between staying in work beyond traditional retirement age and improved longevity, challenging conventional views on when we should stop working.
Stephen Collins' latest cartoon for The Guardian brilliantly satirises the modern phenomenon of performative patriotism, where grand gestures are tailored for social media virality rather than genuine national spirit.
Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield faces a fierce backlash for suggesting the world would be 'better off' if American conservative Charlie Kirk were dead, igniting a firestorm on social media.
In a dramatic media industry shake-up, Paramount Global agrees to a monumental £2.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, shutting out a rival bid from Warner Bros Discovery and concluding the Redstone family's decades-long control.
Nepal's government, led by PM Khadga Prasad Oli, has imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing its negative impact on 'social harmony' and family structures. The move follows regional concerns over the app's content.
MSNBC has terminated veteran political commentator Matthew Dowd following an internal review. The former Bush aide turned network mainstay was let go after a series of controversial social media posts.
YouTube has suspended prominent conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, dealing a significant blow to his influence and Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, which relied on his content for traction.
A groundbreaking new app, developed with UK government backing, is set to revolutionise child online safety. 'Shield' gives children and parents unprecedented control over social media feeds, muting harmful algorithms to protect young mental health from t
A damning investigation from Denmark reveals how Snapchat's features are being exploited by drug dealers to operate with impunity, raising serious child safety concerns.
Australia pioneers a radical online safety law, enforcing strict digital ID checks for pornography access. The move ignites fierce debate on privacy, effectiveness, and the future of internet regulation worldwide.
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
New research reveals that building genuine, trusting relationships is the most critical factor for success in children's social work, outweighing procedural targets.
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
The hit Channel 4 drama 'The Paper' has been rocked by revelations about its main cast's true ages, with some actors being decades older than the ambitious young journalists they portray. Find out the full story behind the casting choices that have left v
Shocking footage captures the moment a masked man armed with a machete storms a Melbourne studio, demanding to see a controversial social media figure. The terrifying attack is now under police investigation.