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.
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering extending its travel ban to 32 countries following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration from 19 countries and targeted Somali communities, escalating its hardline stance. Follow our live blog for the latest developments and analysis.
An 18-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged sexual assault in a Sydney park. A 27-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest details.
The Trump administration freezes all immigration applications from 19 nations, expanding travel bans. The move follows a deadly attack on National Guard members. Read the full story.
Budapest's historic District VI will implement a full ban on tourist lets from 1 Jan 2026. The move aims to curb overtourism and restore affordable housing for residents. Discover the impact on UK travellers.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
The British Armed Forces ban risque humour, classifying it as sexual harassment. Troops face discipline for repeated offences. Learn about the new policy and its impact.
Discover the 19 Premier League stars walking a disciplinary tightrope, just one yellow card away from an automatic one-match ban. Stay informed on the suspension risks.
Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.
Australia will proceed with banning children under 16 from social media despite legal challenges. Discover how this world-first legislation could impact digital freedom and child protection.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Police chiefs face backlash for telling officers to call prostitutes 'sexual entrepreneurs'. MPs call the guidance 'harmful' and demand a meeting with the minister. Read the full story.
Shocking study reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s engage in strangulation during intimacy, with experts blaming violent online pornography. Learn the risks and solutions.
Brazil's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida faces formal sexual misconduct charges. Police investigation complete as prosecutors decide on trial. Read the latest developments.
Disturbing accounts emerge of systematic sexual assault by Hamas captors against Israeli hostages, including minors forced into depraved acts. Read the full investigation.
Brazilian authorities threaten legal action if Kanye West performs his 'Heil Hitler' track in São Paulo. Enhanced police presence planned for November concert. Read the latest developments.
Seven men from four nations charged with over 40 offences against teenage girls in Bristol. The group faces rape and drug supply charges following a major police investigation.
Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation in Bristol involving 11 teenage victims. The alleged offences occurred between 2022-2025. Read the latest developments.
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.
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean national living in the UK, has been sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a woman in Epping Forest. The judge described the attack as 'appalling' as details emerge of the traumatic ordeal.
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
The University of Essex faces backlash after prohibiting students from wearing Mexican-themed outfits, including sombreros and ponchos, during campus events as part of its inclusivity policy.