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EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s and Limits for Teens

EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s and Limits for Teens

The European Commission proposed the EU Kids Act, introducing a complete social media ban for children under thirteen and strict time caps for teens.

World ·17 Sep 2026, 12:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand has proposed legislation to ban children under sixteen from major social media platforms, sparking intense debate over privacy and enforcement.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 17:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban For Under-15s

France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban For Under-15s

France's top court has blocked a social media ban for under-15s, citing violations of freedom of expression and inadequate privacy safeguards.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 08:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France top court strikes down under-15 social media ban

France top court strikes down under-15 social media ban

France's highest legal authority has blocked a sweeping law designed to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, citing infringements on fundamental freedoms.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 20:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Australia defends teen social media ban despite high usage figures

Australia defends teen social media ban despite high usage figures

Australia is defending its ban on social media for children under 16 after data showed that 81.5% of teenagers still access restricted platforms.

World ·1 Aug 2026, 17:58 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Keir Starmer faces backlash as social media ban petition hits 215,000 signatures

Keir Starmer faces backlash as social media ban petition hits 215,000 signatures

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration is facing large-scale public petitions challenging government policies on social media restrictions and digital ID.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Clara West 3 min read