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.
The Critics Choice Awards 2026 honoured the year's top films and TV shows. See the full list of winners, including Netflix's 'Adolescence' and 'Frankenstein'.
Comedian Chelsea Handler faced a wave of criticism on social media after hosting the Critics' Choice Awards for the fourth time. Viewers slammed her jokes and spoilers. Read the full story here.
The 31st Critics Choice Awards lit up Santa Monica with stunning fashion and major nominations. Discover the winners, red carpet moments, and why this ceremony is Hollywood's top awards predictor.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Australian influencer Frankie Evans gives a brutally honest review of the TikTok Awards, criticising vape-filled rooms, escalator mishaps and a 'hard to please' crowd. Read her full verdict.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville feature a strong female presence with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson leading nominations. Discover how to watch the ceremony live.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are changing their name to The Actor Awards in 2026. Discover what this rebrand means for Hollywood's awards season and why the change was made.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
London's luxury hotel The Claridge's played host to an extraordinary gathering of Britain's most influential women as Harper's Bazaar celebrated its annual Women of the Year Awards, honouring trailblazers across fashion, arts and entertainment.
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.
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.
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.