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The Latest Breaking News on Morning Mail: Social media ban begins, One Nation support rises again, Trump denounces ‘decaying’ Europe

Morning Mail: Social media ban begins, One Nation support rises again, Trump denounces ‘decaying’ Europe

Millions of teenagers are denied access to platforms from this morning as new laws kick in; US president suggests he could walk away from Ukraine

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Australia news live: X complies with social media ban as apps not included surge on Apple charts

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Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens

After months of anticipation and debate, Australia’s social media ban is now in force.

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Banning kids from social media doesn’t make online platforms safer. Here’s what will do that

The tech industry’s unofficial motto for two decades was “move fast and break things”. It was a philosophy that broke more than just taxi monopolies or hotel chains. It also constructed a digital world filled with risks for our most vulnerable.

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Australia put an end to teenagers on social media

A case for regulation of the social media platforms themselves

The Mary Sue

Reddit adds safety features for teens everywhere after Australia social media ban

The new Australian law and the new safety features on Reddit go into effect December 10

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Should the UK follow Australia’s under-16s social media ban? It could do more harm than good

A ban on social media for under-16s in Australia comes into effect on December 10 2025. Young people will see their accounts deactivated, with social media companies responsible for enacting the ban.

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Kids cop social media ban as world-first rules kick in

Australia has become the first country to ban children from social media, but parents and kids say they are concerned about how the measures will work.

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Why Gen Z’s new ‘posting zero’ trend could be more effective than Australia’s social media ban

IN FOCUS: As Australia pulls the plug on social media for under-16s, Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to teenagers about how they really feel about the ban – and discovers why viewing social media as more boring than dangerous could be more effective

The Independent UK

Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could Denmark do the same?

Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s.

Euronews

Australia launches a social media ban – and is AI a bubble about to pop?

Under-16s to be banned from social media in Australia, and analysts continue to monitor the massive investment in AI

The Guardian - US

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

The Guardian - AU

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Australia PM tells teens to ‘read a book and stop scrolling’ as social media ban comes into effect

New law forces major platforms to block under-16s as global attention turns to Australia’s experiment

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Reddit To Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids, But Is It Gearing Up To Challenge the 'Legally Erroneous' Policy?

Reddit announced its compliance with Australia's social media ban for kids below 16 years, but worries about the implications of the new policy.

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