Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
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 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.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby promoted her perfume brand a day after pleading guilty to a careless driving incident that left a moped rider with serious injuries. Brand experts call it an unfortunate scheduling clash.
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.
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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.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
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.
BBC viewers face disappointment as Claudia Winkleman's highly anticipated Christmas piano special gets cancelled last minute due to filming complications and scheduling conflicts.
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.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers biting response after Premier League rejects Gunners' fixture request, highlighting ongoing scheduling conflicts in English football.
Furious BBC One Show fans demand answers as Friday night episode disappears without warning, replaced by Sports Personality of the Year rerun in scheduling shake-up.
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.
MLB faces scheduling chaos as Shohei Ohtani's World Series aspirations collide with extra-time delays that could see Dodgers games overlap with crucial postseason matches, creating a broadcaster nightmare.
Celtic legend Martin O'Neill launches scathing criticism of Scottish League Cup semi-final scheduling that pits Celtic against Rangers just days before crucial European fixtures, questioning the SPFL's decision-making.
Arsenal have firmly opposed Crystal Palace's controversial proposal to reschedule their Carabao Cup quarter-final for December 23rd, sparking a major fixture dispute just days before Christmas.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers stark warning about Premier League scheduling madness as Gunners face relentless run of matches threatening player welfare and performance.
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
Republican governors launch legal battles against Democratic counterparts in New Mexico and Vermont over aggressive social media restrictions targeting platforms like Snapchat, raising critical questions about digital freedoms and child protection.
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving users unable to refresh feeds or post content.
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's covert system for limiting content visibility without notifications, raising serious questions about digital transparency and user rights.