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Australia’s social media ban for kids is here. Experts warn it could have ‘a lot of mistakes'

Experts say Australia’s new social media ban might not change children’s online lives as much as regulators hope.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says ‘strong words’ exchanged in call with European leaders

European leaders say peace talks 'at a critical moment' for Ukraine and security of Euro-Atlantic region

The Independent UK

Australia’s social media ban won’t stop cyberbullying

The Australian Federal government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, commonly referred to as the “social media ban”, is now in effect.

The Conversation

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Copilot AI won't work on WhatsApp after January 2026, but it isn't Microsoft's fault — this is about Meta

Microsoft’s Copilot AI and other third‑party chatbots will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026, following Meta’s recent platform policy update.

Windows Central

Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script

At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone will miss the socialising – but it’s also a relief’: five young teens on Australia’s social media ban

As the under-16s social media ban looms, Guardian Australia speaks to five 13 to 15-year-olds about what they will miss, and what government should be doing instead

The Guardian - AU

EU launches antitrust investigation into Meta’s WhatsApp AI access policy

Europe (and Italy) is worried about WhatsApp’s AI policy and its effects on competition.

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I don’t care if Reform calls me a bad word on WhatsApp. But the story behind its gaffe is far more worrying

The leaked exchange shows how much the party dislikes scrutiny – which reveals a lot about its approach to governing, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple’s FaceTime, state officials say

Latest effort to control communications comes as regulator claims apps being used to ‘conduct terrorist activities’

The Guardian - US

EU Commission hits Meta with antitrust probe despite US pressure

The tech giant is alleged to have abused its dominant position with rules on AI WhatsApp integration. The probe could further strain EU-US talks on European steel and aluminium, which have already been hit with steep US tariffs.

Euronews

Russia bans FaceTime in Putin’s latest move to halt communication and control the internet

Putin previously banned calls via WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in Russia, and Telegram, a close second

The Independent UK

Sorry Apple, but I don’t think iOS 26 is fit for purpose

Bugs, slowdown, battery drain – I don't think iOS 26 is Apple at its finest.

TechRadar

I was hoping for Babel Fish realtime audio translation, and while the InnAIO AI Translator T9is impressive, it's not there yet

This compact device uses a MagSafe connector to attach to your phone and then utilises an app to provide voice-to-voice, voice-to-text, photo and text translation to a huge variety of languages in almost, but not quite, real time. What's more, it's able to use an AI version of your own…

TechRadar

YouTube Has A 'Disappointing Update': The Alphabet Platform Will Log Out Millions Of Teens In This Country Next Week

On Tuesday, YouTube, the platform owned by Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, said anyone in Australia under 16 will be automatically signed out of their accounts on Dec. 10 as the Social Media Minimum Age Act takes effect.

Benzinga

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Evening Standard

Ex-Labour councillor in court over 'Westminster honeytrap plot against Tory MPs'

Ollie Steadman is accused of sending indecent images to a series of Tory politicians

The Conversation

Youth workers are spreading health messages on social media: how to support what they do in South Africa

Mental health messaging on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp is becoming common in the digital age. Globally, digital media technologies have become integral to how young people get and use health and well-being information.

TechRadar

Meta is kicking ChatGPT and Copilot out of WhatsApp – and forcing everyone to use its unpopular AI chatbot instead

ChatGPT and Copilot will leave WhatsApp in 2026 after Meta banned rival chatbots from its app.

Android Central

Too many Meta Quest users are losing access to their headsets because of linked Facebook accounts. Here's how you can protect yourself and prevent a terrible situation from ruining your year

The Meta Quest is one of the best gaming platforms available today, but using the wrong account could spell big problems down the road.

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The Independent UK

Children’s football coach removed from role after ‘drugs menu’ posted in group chat

The message has since been deleted

The Guardian - UK

Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side?

Bloomberg publishes extraordinary transcripts of secret discussions, but their provenance remains unclear

The Independent UK

Meta probed over whether it pushed AI tool onto WhatsApp users without consent

Meta faces a fine in excess of $16 billion if found guilty

The Guardian - US

Europe loosens reins on AI – and US takes them off

EU and US unshackle regulations in quest for growth, and is the AI bubble about to burst? Not yet, says Nvidia

The Guardian - UK

Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media

Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls

Benzinga

YouTube, Facebook Dominate Social Media Rankings Against Musk's X: Trump's Truth Social Barely Used

When it comes to social media usage in the United States, companies owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reign supreme based on a new poll. Platforms owned by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump score significantly lower in the poll.

The Guardian - AU

Sure, people tell you about sleepless nights. But why does no one mention the hell that is a parent WhatsApp group?

You wake up to messages, you go to sleep to messages, you duck into a meeting and come back to 64 unread notes about sunscreen

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