UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
UK government ‘would consider’ Australia-style social media ban for under-16s The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers would be keeping a close eye on the success of Australia’s policy The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Reports: SpaceX Expected to Launch Bid for £1.1 Trillion Valuation in 2026 Multiple media outlets have reported that SpaceX will proceed with an initial public offering that would raise more than $30 billion in 2026. International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025
Elon Musk's X Accepts Australia Block — Thousands of Aussies Risk Losing Online Voice Elon Musk's X has agreed to comply with Australia's groundbreaking law banning under-16s from social media, making it the last major platform to do so. International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace claims police report of her expletive-filled rant at airport staff was ‘falsified’ as a ‘political hit job’ Republican Rep. Nancy Mace claimed she had “never” called anyone an idiot, but immediately had to walk that back, when social media users pointed out she publicly called Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib an idiot last year The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
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 · Dec 10, 2025
Under-16s who slipped through cracks of social media ban will be ‘booted off in time’, eSafety commissioner says Julie Inman Grant unconcerned by reports of children bypassing restrictions as Anthony Albanese says commencement of ban a ‘proud day’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025
Tesla promotes Optimus as its next big breakthrough, but one robot's collapse has sparked doubts about their current level of autonomy Tesla used employees to control Optimus robots at its robotaxi event last year. Fortune · Dec 9, 2025
"It's not happening." Liam Gallagher shoots down rumours that Oasis will return for Knebworth mega-gigs next year, says the band "are not doing anything in 2026" Liam Gallagher: The Grinch who stole 2026, possibly Louder · Dec 9, 2025
Oasis 2026: ‘It’s not happening’ Liam Gallagher rules out 2026 shows The frontman has told fans not to expect new dates after the band’s huge 41-show reunion tour. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
JD Vance Slammed Over 'Migration Steals American Dream' Tweet, Told 'Your Wife's Family Is Stealing It' Vice-President J.D. Vance's X post declaring 'mass migration is theft of the American Dream' drew fierce backlash after Rep. Shri Thanedar posted a photo of Vance's in-laws, turning a policy argument into a personal controversy. International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025
Ricky Gervais donates eye-watering amount of tour money to charity ‘To celebrate my Mortality Tour, my Netflix Special, my Golden Globes nomination and the spirit of Christmas, I am donating £2.43m to animals’ The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Doxing, death threats and the ire of Elon Musk: who is the Australian woman taking on the social media giants? Overseeing the world’s first social media ban has been bruising for Julie Inman Grant, but she says ‘there’s no playbook for this’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025
RT India: how the Kremlin is spreading its ‘west v the rest’ narrative to a global audience On a recent visit to India, Vladimir Putin personally announced the launch of RT India, a new Kremlin-funded broadcaster. It is part of the established RT (formerly Russia Today) network. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, RT lost its license to broadcast in the UK, was banned in the EU… The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025
Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025 Google Faces EU Antitrust Probe On YouTube Rules, AI Model Training In Latest Crackdown The European Commission has initiated an antitrust investigation into Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) over its use of content from publishers and creators to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025 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
Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025 Pope Leo Says AI Can Be A 'Tool' For Connecting With God, But Warns Youth Of Over Reliance. 'Don't Ask It To Do Your Homework For You' Artificial intelligence can be used to help people connect with God though it's important not to become overly reliant on the technology, Pope Leo XIV recently said.
Fortune · Dec 9, 2025 CEO says he’s started giving job candidates live feedback in the interview—and if they ‘freeze up’ or ‘get offended’ they’re ‘not fit’ for the role Forget waiting days for feedback—one CEO delivers it live, sometimes in front of a full panel, to test candidates’ reactions. Experts call it “an insensitive science experiment” but warn the practice is on the rise.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 Oslo appearance by Nobel peace prize winner María Corina Machado cancelled Press conference was expected to have been Venezuelan opposition leader’s first public appearance in 11 months
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 Elon Musk Says UK 'Fails to Protect Its Citizens' After Daily Mail Legal Challenge Exposes Convicted Migrants Elon Musk's comments on a UK rape case involving two Afghan asylum seekers spark wider debate about public safety, immigration policy and the government's role.
Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025 Trump's Tariffs Have Failed To Slow China's Export Machine As Growth Holds Firm At 5%: 'Hard To See This Last Though,' Says Leading Economist China's ability to reroute its trade flows and maintain its robust economic momentum despite trade tensions with the United States is drawing fresh attention from global policymakers.
Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025 Elon Musk's Team Reacts After Starlink's Unexpected India Pricing Leak Goes Live — Calls It A 'Config Glitch' As Approval Wait Continues Elon Musk‘s satellite internet company Starlink clarified Monday that subscription fees for its service in India have not been set and orders are not open, following a brief website glitch that showed dummy pricing.
Dot Esports · Dec 9, 2025 BOOM Esports disbands Dota 2 division in preparation for ‘next adventure’ This is the end of an era for SEA Dota 2.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 EU Slaps £105M Fine On X – Elon Musk's Company Responds Brutally The European Union has fined X £105 million for deceptive design and transparency failures, getting a furious reaction from Elon Musk. Here is what the penalty means for Twitter.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 Watch: Female ICE Agent Caught Shoving Security Camera Upwards During a House Visit A footage posted on X by David J. Bier sees an ICE agent turn a security camera out of position before knocking on a house door.