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.
The NTSB reports heavy breathing from the cockpit before a private plane carrying aid to Jamaica crashed in Florida, killing a missionary and his daughter. Read the latest on the investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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 highly anticipated Stranger Things Season 5 premiere caused a temporary Netflix crash, leaving fans unable to stream. Read about the social media frenzy and get the full release schedule.
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.
The Trump family's net worth has plummeted by $1 billion, now standing at $6.7bn, driven by a severe downturn in their cryptocurrency investments. Discover the full story.
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.
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.
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.
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
The aviation community mourns as authorities identify the two UPS crew members who perished in a catastrophic cargo plane crash near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Investigation underway into the tragic incident that claimed both lives aboard the A300 aircraft.
A UPS cargo aircraft crashes near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport, killing both pilots onboard as authorities launch urgent investigation into the devastating incident.
Exclusive satellite imagery analysis uncovers extensive repairs to UPS cargo plane before its fatal crash in Alabama, raising critical questions about aviation maintenance protocols.
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.
Dramatic emergency response unfolds after private jet crashes near Louisville airport with multiple souls on board. Exclusive details on the rescue operation and current condition of survivors.
Investigators face major setback as key cockpit voice recorder from crashed UPS Airbus A300 fails to capture final moments before fatal Kentucky crash.
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.
Tragedy strikes as UPS Airbus A300 crashes near Kentucky airport, claiming pilot's life. Emergency services battle blaze as investigation into catastrophic engine failure begins.
Exclusive investigation into the shocking private jet crash that closed I-75 in Louisville, as authorities remain silent on critical safety questions.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
A private jet crashes into a factory near Louisville airport, killing all five people on board. Emergency services rush to the scene as investigation begins into the cause of the tragedy.
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.