However, the UK is going further than Australia by also specifically banning all platforms – including Discord and Roblox, ...

With more than two dozen countries imposing restrictions, tech giants have been accused of failing to properly enforce them ...

As anxiety, cyberbullying and online predators surge, countries are slamming the brakes on children’s social media use, with ...

Screenshots claiming WhatsApp is requesting users' dates of birth because of "upcoming Indian government rules" have fuelled ...

HOLLY WILLOUGHBY’S return to our screens is being funded by a controversial health and weight-loss firm. The presenter’s new ...

A screenshot shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav shows WhatsApp asking some users in India to add their date of birth. The prompt has fuelled questions about possible age-verification rules, though ...

Youth social media regulation is accelerating around the world. Lawmakers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and several European countries have introduced or advanced ...

The commissioner’s report presents findings from 803 children (aged 10–15) and their parents, drawing on national baseline ...

As France, the U.K., and a growing list of European governments move to prohibit young people’s access to social media ...

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and ...

Club Penguin could be making a comeback thanks to a politician - but not everyone is convinced ...