Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, withdraws from backing a hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery amid political scrutiny. Discover the details behind the collapsed deal.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy must decide on an investigation into the Daily Mail owner's £500m Telegraph takeover, following a formal request from Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI. Read the latest on the media deal.
A conservative influencer with 10 million followers alleges the Obamas aim to control media via Netflix's $82.7bn Warner Bros deal. Read the full story and the antitrust concerns raised.
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.
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 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.
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.
Daily Mail and General Trust acquires The Telegraph for £500m, creating a right-wing media giant that critics warn threatens press diversity and democracy in Britain.
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.
The £500m takeover of The Telegraph by US firm RedBird has collapsed, leaving Britain's famous newspaper in funding limbo. Discover what's next for the 170-year-old institution.
US firm RedBird Capital withdraws its £500m offer for The Telegraph, casting uncertainty over the future of the 170-year-old British newspaper. Discover the implications.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Broadcasting giant ITV sees stock surge 35% as US media titan Comcast enters exclusive talks to acquire its production and streaming divisions in landmark deal.
ITV faces significant market pressure as Sky walks away from acquisition talks, sending shares tumbling and raising questions about the broadcaster's future strategy in a competitive media landscape.
Elon Musk is poised to take complete control of Twitter's board just days after his monumental $44 billion acquisition, dissolving the current governance structure in a bold power move.
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 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.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
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.
RedBird IMI faces investigation after reportedly failing to notify government about potential breach of editorial protection rules during Telegraph acquisition bid, raising concerns about press freedom.
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.