Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
A groundbreaking 'Digital ID' super-app is in development, promising to let you prove your age for age-restricted goods with just your smartphone, potentially ending the need to carry physical documents.
Exclusive: The UK government is reportedly considering accelerating the rise of the State Pension age to 68, a move that could force millions in their late 40s and early 50s to work years longer than expected.
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
A breast cancer survivor from Wales was left devastated after being denied a new passport photo for looking 'too ill'. Emma Spary, 42, shares her story of battling the system and the emotional toll of post-treatment discrimination.
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
OpenAI accelerates development of advanced age verification for ChatGPT after a British teenager's death linked to AI-generated content, prompting urgent UK regulatory action.
Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.
Exclusive investigation reveals how scammers are bypassing security measures, with weak passwords like 'Password1' leaving Britons vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks. Experts issue urgent warning.
From December 2025, Australians must undergo digital age verification using photo ID or facial recognition to access online pornography, under a landmark new law aimed at protecting minors.
Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.
New research reveals a compelling link between staying in work beyond traditional retirement age and improved longevity, challenging conventional views on when we should stop working.
Australia pioneers a radical online safety law, enforcing strict digital ID checks for pornography access. The move ignites fierce debate on privacy, effectiveness, and the future of internet regulation worldwide.
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
The hit Channel 4 drama 'The Paper' has been rocked by revelations about its main cast's true ages, with some actors being decades older than the ambitious young journalists they portray. Find out the full story behind the casting choices that have left v
An exclusive look into the enduring love story between Disney Channel star Debby Ryan and Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun. Discover the secrets behind their surprising age gap and decade-long marriage that defies Hollywood norms.
Roblox announces major new age verification checks to separate adult and child users, aiming to create safer digital experiences. The platform's latest safety overhaul includes content segregation and new parental controls.
Brianna Ghey's mother, Esther, campaigns for smartphone restrictions in UK schools and social media age verification after her daughter's tragic death, calling for a societal shift in protecting children from online harm.
Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif launches a formal appeal against her disqualification from the Women's World Boxing Championships over disputed genetic sex test results, challenging the sport's gender policies.
Hollywood star Jessica Alba opens up about her 10-year age gap marriage to Cash Warren, sharing her candid thoughts on love, maturity, and why the number doesn't matter in their lasting relationship.
A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and
Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.
Exclusive: A sophisticated criminal syndicate exploited a major flaw in National Australia Bank's 'selfie' identity verification, stealing over $1.5 million in a high-tech fraud that raises serious questions about biometric security.
Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski opens up about the lack of substantial roles for older women in Hollywood, calling for a dramatic shift in how the industry perceives and utilises the talent of veteran actresses.
Exclusive: HMRC's new identity verification system locks out thousands of legitimate claimants, causing financial distress and mounting frustration among British families.
Exclusive: The UK state pension age could be raised to 69 sooner than expected, forcing a 'work till you drop' reality for millions in their 40s and 50s. We reveal the secret government review and what it means for you.
AFL superstar Bailey Smith has sent shockwaves through the sporting world by revealing his true age in a candid new interview, correcting a long-held misconception about the Western Bulldogs midfielder.
A major Labour-commissioned review could lead to the state pension age rising to 70, a move that would see a quarter of the adult population working into their eighth decade by 2075.