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

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.

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

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