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 major worldwide internet outage has brought down Cloudflare, X, Substack, and Canva. Users report '500 server errors'. Follow live updates.
A major Cloudflare server failure has caused a global internet outage, bringing down platforms including X, Substack, and Canva. Follow live updates on this breaking story.
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
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.
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant blackout across the UK on Wednesday evening, with over 6,000 user reports. Discover the full details of the disruption.
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.
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.
As a sudden cold snap hits the UK, discover why the Uniqlo Seamless Down Jacket, priced at £109.90, is the ultimate lightweight and warm solution for winter. Stay cosy and shop now!
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 major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday brought down sites like X and ChatGPT, highlighting critical internet infrastructure vulnerabilities. Discover the full impact.
X, one of the world's largest social media platforms, experienced a major outage affecting thousands. Reports of server connection problems surged after 11:20 GMT. Discover the full impact.
Rapper Aitch reveals his powerful motivation for joining I'm A Celebrity: to champion Down's Syndrome awareness for his inspirational sister, Gracie. Discover their unbreakable bond.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what became a trending crisis across social media platforms.
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.
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
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.
Millions of Britons were left disconnected as WhatsApp suffered a major service disruption, with users reporting complete blackout of the messaging platform.
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.
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.