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Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
Digital ID for Newborns? Labour's Controversial Plan
Ministers secretly consider issuing lifelong digital IDs to babies, expanding a scheme sold as tackling illegal immigration. Critics call it a 'sinister' state overreach.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate tech regulation dispute
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
US Bans Brits and EU's Breton in Free Speech Row
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
Facebook tests charging users to share web links
Meta is trialling a system limiting non-paying users to two free link posts per month, a move experts warn could further damage news publishers' traffic. Discover the implications for media.
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
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.
Wrongful Social Media Closures Hit Australians
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.
800,000 UK nursery children on social media
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 Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth
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.
Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction
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.
EU Votes to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
EU wants 16+ social media age limit
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 bans social media for children under 16
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.
Australia's Snapchat ban for under-16s begins 10 Dec
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.
EU Fights for Digital Sovereignty Against Tech Giants
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
Most Brits oppose airline digital boarding pass fees
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
Social media use in decline, study finds
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Condé Nast closes Teen Vogue digital in major restructure
Condé Nast announces dramatic closure of Teen Vogue's digital operations amid company-wide restructuring, with Anna Wintour spearheading the strategic overhaul of their youth-focused publications.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
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.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
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.
Teen Vogue staff launch Gofundme after shock terminations
Former Teen Vogue employees turn to crowdfunding after unexpected job losses, highlighting growing instability in digital media sector
CNN's Election Night 2025: Exclusive Streaming Access
CNN is set to revolutionise election coverage with an exclusive streaming experience offering real-time access to anchors, producers, and decision desks during the 2025 US election night.
BBC 'Titanic' Warning From Top YouTuber Manager
Jordan Schwarzenberger, manager of YouTube giants The Sidemen, delivers stark warning to BBC about outdated content strategies and failure to connect with younger audiences in digital age.
Australia bans Reddit and Kick in social media crackdown
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Teen Vogue magazine folds print edition amid layoffs
Conde Nast announces Teen Vogue magazine will cease print publication immediately with significant layoffs as publisher shifts focus to digital content and video production.
Australia bans under-16s from social media including Reddit
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.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
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.
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