France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
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 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.
Emergency services rushed to a serious crash on Swain House Road in Bradford after a car overturned. Get the latest updates on the incident and road closures here.
New polling reveals strong public support for a ban on social media for children under 16, mirroring Australia's recent move. MPs warn the 'status quo is failing children'.
Fears grow that Labour's new Employment Rights Bill could force pubs to ban classic Christmas songs over alleged 'racist origins'. Critics warn of a 'banter ban' impacting festive cheer.
The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
A federal judge has overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr. for the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. Read the full details of this dramatic legal reversal.
The UK government will outlaw cruel wire snare traps, aligning England with Wales and Scotland. Over 200,000 traps cause immense suffering to wildlife and pets.
The Trump administration's expanded travel restrictions impact 16 African countries the most, with muted official reactions but concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout. Read the full analysis.
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
A UK government review finds anticoagulant rodenticides pose an unacceptable risk to wildlife. Animal advocates demand a ban to protect birds of prey and mammals. Read the full report.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.
A Kent pub is refusing to show the 2026 World Cup, citing 'over the top' noise and beer-drenched patrons. It will host quizzes and karaoke instead. Read the full story.
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.
A serious crash involving an overturned vehicle has closed lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing four-mile queues and 55-minute delays. Get the latest traffic updates here.
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.
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering extending its travel ban to 32 countries following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration from 19 countries and targeted Somali communities, escalating its hardline stance. Follow our live blog for the latest developments and analysis.
The Trump administration freezes all immigration applications from 19 nations, expanding travel bans. The move follows a deadly attack on National Guard members. Read the full story.
Prosecutors in New York have abandoned efforts to retry James Pugh for a 1993 murder, admitting they cannot meet the burden of proof after 30 years. The victim's daughter says the justice system has failed.
Budapest's historic District VI will implement a full ban on tourist lets from 1 Jan 2026. The move aims to curb overtourism and restore affordable housing for residents. Discover the impact on UK travellers.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
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.
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Discover the 19 Premier League stars walking a disciplinary tightrope, just one yellow card away from an automatic one-match ban. Stay informed on the suspension risks.
Jimmie Duncan released after 30 years on death row as forensic evidence in murder case deemed 'scientifically indefensible'. Read the shocking details of this wrongful conviction.
An overturned van on the M5 northbound has caused 5 miles of congestion and 60-minute delays during Thursday's rush hour. Three lanes remain closed. Expect normal traffic by 1pm.
Drivers face 90-minute delays and five-mile queues on the M5 after a van overturned, closing three lanes. Follow live updates on this breaking story.
Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.