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Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

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.

Rio Ferdinand's World Cup Draw Acting Slammed Online

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand faces a social media backlash over his awkward acting in pre-draw videos for the 2026 World Cup. Fans label his performance 'cringe' and 'terrible'. Read the full story here.

800,000 UK nursery children on social media

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 Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth

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.

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

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.

BBC censors Trump criticism in Reith Lecture edit

The BBC has edited its flagship Reith Lectures to remove Rutger Bregman's description of Donald Trump as 'the most openly corrupt president'. Discover the full story behind this censorship row.

Influencer slammed for 'underwear' shorts in Paris

Australian influencer Elle Ferguson faces online criticism for wearing tiny shorts in chilly Paris. Fans call the look 'not classy' following similar backlash over a revealing designer dress.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins faces backlash over Trump interview

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins finds herself at the centre of a media storm following her heated exchange with former President Donald Trump during a recent town hall event, drawing criticism from viewers and media analysts alike.

Explosive CNN clash: Liberal guest battles GOP pollster

A CNN panel discussion erupted into a fiery confrontation as liberal commentator Karen Finney clashed with Republican strategist Frank Luntz over the network's alleged shift toward conservative voices and programming.

Albanese's Trump-style media blast in press conference

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese deploys Donald Trump-esque rhetoric against journalists during tense press briefing, accusing media of misrepresentation while defending his government's record.

Podcast host's sex confession sparks online fury

Wellness influencer Hallie Batchelder faces intense backlash after revealing intimate details about her sex life on a popular podcast, with critics calling the confession 'inappropriate' and 'damaging'.

John Dickerson exits CBS News for The Free Press

In a stunning career move, esteemed journalist John Dickerson leaves CBS News after eight years to join The Free Press, founded by former New York Times writer Bari Weiss. The political commentator's exit marks another high-profile departure from mainstre

GOP candidate slams White House press tactics as 'deplorable'

Republican congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt launches scathing attack against White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, accusing Biden administration of dodging legitimate media questions about president's fitness for office.

Clinton: Rogan and Greene 'dangerous voices'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has ignited a political firestorm after labelling podcast host Joe Rogan and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'dangerous voices' threatening American democracy in a revealing new interview.

White House wages war on MSNBC's Morning Joe

The Biden administration has launched an unprecedented attack against MSNBC's flagship programme 'Morning Joe', accusing hosts of undermining democracy in a bitter war of words that's rocked Washington.

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