Meta blocks 550k teen accounts under Australia ban
Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts for under-16s in the first week of Australia's social media ban. The move is being watched closely as pressure grows for a similar UK ban.
Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts for under-16s in the first week of Australia's social media ban. The move is being watched closely as pressure grows for a similar UK ban.
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A major ban on TV and online ads for unhealthy food and drinks is now law in the UK. The government says it will prevent 20,000 cases of childhood obesity. Find out which products are affected.
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
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NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has imposed a 14-day restriction on public assemblies in Sydney using new powers. Premier Chris Minns defends the laws, criticised as draconian by civil liberties groups.
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NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to pass urgent legislation on gun control, hate speech, and protest powers following the Bondi terror attack. Learn the key changes.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly assessing an Australian policy that bars under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit? Read the latest.
New South Wales parliament fast-tracks sweeping gun control measures and controversial protest bans in response to the Bondi attack. The reforms face opposition from the Nationals and Greens.
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President Trump signs a new proclamation imposing full entry restrictions on nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the latest US immigration policy changes.
Motorists across the UK are being warned they could face a £1,000 penalty for parking on the pavement outside their homes this festive season. Learn the rules to avoid a costly fine.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.