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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 · Dec 9, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Man purchases car on Facebook Marketplace and thinks he can drive it home, but what’s missing from the floorboard is alarming

This might remind you of The Flintstones car.

We Got This Covered · Dec 8, 2025

Has Australia's social media ban been delayed?

Australia's under-16s social media ban kicks off on December 10. Despite pushback, there's no delay, and platforms like Meta are already complying.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025

Saved by ChatGPT: Widow's £1M Scam Confirmed—Her Home Still at Risk

A woman in her seventies lost nearly another £1 million to a romance scam before ChatGPT confirmed her worst fears. Holiday crypto fraud has surged 300% as scammers exploit loneliness.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Jasveen Sangha Case Update: The Disturbing New Questions About Matthew Perry's Ketamine Death That Are Going Viral

Jasveen Sangha's case trends again as viral questions emerge about her link to the ketamine that contributed to Matthew Perry's death.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Mountaineer Charged After Allegedly Abandoning Girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, to Die on Alpine Climb

Mountaineer Thomas Plamberger has been charged over the death of girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, who froze on Austria's highest peak.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg's 387ft Yacht Fuels Climate Backlash — Critics Call It 'Elite Excess'

Mark Zuckerberg's new 387-foot superyacht has ignited a massive social media backlash, with critics calling it 'elite excess' and a stark contradiction to his public statements on climate change.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Two Teens Charged With Homicide After Brutal Attack On 14YO Girl

“Hopefully, they go to adult prison, which is where they need to go,” said Sheriff Bob Johnson.

Bored Panda · Dec 7, 2025

A US psychologist prescribed a social media ban for kids. How did Australia become the test subject?

From nascent policy idea in one state to passing federal parliament in just days, it has been a whirlwind journey for the world-first legislation that will take effect from 10 December

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025