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Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience

As the UK prepares to introduce an “Australia plus” ban on social media for under 16s, many lessons can be learned from Australia’s experiment. Many people may think Australia’s ban is a success, with nearly 5 million social media accounts deactivated, removed or restricted. But the reality couldn’t be further…

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UK bans social media for under-16s: Here's when it starts and which apps are affected

Here's everything you need to know about the UK social media ban for under 16s.

Android Central

UK's Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy".

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Full list of social media platforms included in Starmer’s under-16s ban

Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook are set to be banned

The Independent UK

UK PM Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s targeting TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a landmark ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online dangers. This "Australia-plus" model targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with stricter rules for gaming and AI chatbots. The government emphasizes protecting children's…

The Times of India

Are Lebron James and Savannah James Getting a Divorce? Unverified Social Media Claims Spark Speculation

Divorce rumours about LeBron and Savannah James spread online after unverified social media claims, despite no official confirmation or evidence.

International Business Times UK

Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s

The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

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Mother hopes to get justice for murdered daughter in retrial in Dominican Republic

Shirley Firth is hoping those responsible for Lindsay de Feliz’s death in 2019 will finally be convicted

The Guardian - UK

Nexstar CEO: big tech swallowed local newspapers. Local TV could be next

I started with one television station in Scranton over 30 years ago, now I employ nearly thousands of journalists coast to coast.

Fortune

Why Wells Fargo Is Warning That Surging AI Token Costs Is a Death Knell for Hyperscaler Stocks Like Meta and Microsoft

As AI token costs surge, Wells Fargo warns that hyperscalers like Meta and Microsoft could face growing pressure on the very technology driving their explosive growth.

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Aaron Sorkin reveals why Jesse Eisenberg refused to play Mark Zuckerberg in Social Network sequel

Screenwriter spent days trying to convince Eisenberg to return for ‘The Social Reckoning’

The Independent UK

'Am I Hacked?' Mass Logout Sparks Panic During Facebook, Messenger Outage; Meta Silent on Cause

A widespread Facebook and Messenger outage triggered mass logouts worldwide, leaving users fearing hacked accounts as Meta Platforms offered little explanation beyond acknowledging disruptions

International Business Times UK

‘Honestly, I’ve made worse choices’: TikToker needed an interview with cannibal, so her inmate uncle hooks her up, then she gets a Facebook request

CassDamm was really committed to adding flavor to her college paper.

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Aaron Sorkin tried for three days to sign Jesse Eisenberg for The Social Reckoning

Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for writing the screenplay for 2010’s The Social Network so when it came to casting the follow-up, he didn’t hesitate to give Jesse Eisenberg a shout.

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The Guardian - UK

Fraudster jailed after scamming London renters out of £77,000

Frederic Priestley, 34, falsely advertised property he did not own for rent on Facebook, obtaining payments and deposits

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Anna Kepner Case Takes Disturbing Turn As Accused Teen’s Stepgrandma Calls For Charges Against Victim’s Father

"I'm not saying he did, or he did not. I'm saying it's not his character," claimed a family member of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old accused of taking his stepsister's life aboard a cruise ship.

International Business Times UK

Why is Instagram Down Today? What We Know So Far

A global outage affected Facebook and Instagram, leaving users locked out and frustrated. The disruption coincides with geopolitical tensions involving Iran's threats against US tech companies.

The Guardian - UK

UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges

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Facebook and Instagram were down — live updates on outage hitting Meta services

Facebook, Instagram and other Meta services aren't working for people all around the internet.

The Times of India

UAE users report disruptions across Facebook and Instagram as Meta hit by global outage

Several UAE residents reported being logged out of Facebook and experiencing issues with Instagram and Messenger on Friday evening, as a widespread global outage hit Meta's platforms.

TechRadar

Facebook was down – here's everything we know about the disruption that impacted Meta platforms like Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram

It looks like Meta is having a rough Friday morning. Starting shortly before 10 AM ET, reports began to spike from users unable to access both Facebook and WhatsApp, with the number of complaints continuing to climb.

The Guardian - AU

Online racism is significantly affecting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’

Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content

The Economic Times

Facebook Instagram messenger Down? Why users faced Facebook query error and Instagram outage during Meta disruption

Facebook down reports created a major online disruption as users faced query errors, login failures, and loading problems. The outage affected Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, showing how deeply people rely on digital platforms. Thousands searched for updates while Meta services struggled. The incident highlights the importance of stable online communication…

The Independent UK

Instagram and WhatsApp down: Websites not working amid widespread Meta outage

Facebook problems have taken down its app and website

The Economic Times

Facebook not working today? Why are users reporting face login failures as Meta apps face outage

Thousands of Facebook users reported widespread issues accessing the platform on Friday morning, with over 100,000 complaints logged on Downdetector. Users experienced login failures and difficulties loading content across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta acknowledged the disruption, stating they were working to resolve the problem.

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