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.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 charges, including sexually assaulting girls as young as two at a north London nursery. He filmed his crimes for 'comedic effect'. Read the full report.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 offences after abusing girls at a London nursery. Police found 25,000 indecent images. He will be sentenced in January.
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.
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 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.
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.
Malaysia plans to ban social media for children under 16 in 2026, following Australia's lead in a global push for online safety. Discover the new digital age limits.
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.
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New safeguards aim to protect young users from online risks. Discover the platform's latest safety measures.
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
The DWP reveals 910,000 eligible families are missing out on Pension Credit, worth an average of £4,300 annually. Check your eligibility now for vital financial support.
A nursery worker convicted of horrific sexual offences against young children has offered a disturbing apology as victims' families speak of shattered trust and lifelong trauma.
Exclusive analysis reveals the looming state pension age dilemma as government considers accelerating increases to 68, potentially affecting millions of workers' retirement plans.
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.
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
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.
A 19-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to 13 years for the brutal rape of a three-year-old girl at a West London childcare facility, in a case that has shocked the nation and raised serious questions about safeguarding procedures.
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.
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
A shocked mother reveals how a £127 blackout blind from a major retailer failed spectacularly, filling her daughter's nursery with hundreds of tiny holes and creating a 'disco ball effect' instead of darkness.
Millions of workers face potential state pension age increases as the government launches a fresh review that could accelerate the rise to 68 and beyond. Discover what this means for your retirement plans.
Discover why the viral 'Bio Age' test is taking TikTok by storm and what longevity experts really think about this quick knee-jump assessment claiming to measure your biological age.
Exclusive investigation reveals growing pressure on Westminster to address the state pension age crisis, with millions of workers facing financial uncertainty as retirement dreams slip further away.
Exclusive: Parents reveal how their world turned upside down after nursery staff noticed their toddler's unusual walking pattern, leading to a life-changing cerebral palsy diagnosis.