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France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

France is set to bar under-15s from social media and extend mobile phone bans to high schools from 2026, as President Emmanuel Macron pushes tougher rules to curb online harms to minors.

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.
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Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's social media ban

A notification from Snapchat requesting age verification is displayed on a mobile phone as a law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia takes effect, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025.

Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online

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In world first, Australia bans social media usage for children under 16


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Netflix trounced Disney on Israel's most popular website of 2022 list

In the category of social media, unsurprisingly, Youtube, Whatsapp and Facebook dominate the field, with over 90% of Israelis using each one.

 Toy figures of people are seen in front of the displayed Disney +, HBO Max, Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu and Prime video logos, in this illustration taken January 20, 2022.

Russia declares World Wildlife Fund and others 'foreign agents' - report

According to a Russian Justice Ministry release released to Interfax, the WWF received support from foreign sources.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) leader Leonid Slutsky at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia February 13, 2023.

How Israeli fight against online terrorism led to SCOTUS Section 230 case

LEAGAL AFFAIRS: How Israel’s fight against social media’s role in radicalization led to a SCOTUS case that could change the Internet.

 BEATRIZ GONZALEZ and Jose Hernandez, mother and stepfather of Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed in an ISIS attack, in front of the Supreme Court in Washington with Shurat Hadin head Nitsana Darshan-Leitner.

Is social media abetting terrorists by allowing them to use website?

The social media platforms are being taken to the US Supreme Court by the relative of a terror attack victim.

An estimated 60% of adolescents have experienced some form of cyberbullying over social media.

The war on YouTube: TikTok will let you watch videos in full-screen

The Chinese social media network is currently testing a feature that will let users watch videos horizontally in full-screen, just like YouTube.

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Google responsible for online terrorism? SCOTUS hears Section 230 case

Gonzalez v. Google centers on the contention that YouTube's algorithms engendered the radicalization and recruitment of Islamic State members and affiliates.

 Beatrice Gonzalez and Jose Hernandez, mother and step-father of Nohemi Gonzalez, argue Youtube liable for online terrorist propaganda that led to the death of Nohemi in an ISIS attack.

YouTube blocks PornHub's official channel

The video sharing platform blocked access to the channel of the world's largest porn site due to violating company policy.

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This man drank 12 energy drink cans in 10 minutes and nearly died

A doctor warns of the dangerous consequences of having too many energy drinks after one gamer's pancreas started digesting itself.

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These are 'The Simpsons' wildest 2023 predictions - will they be right?

The Simpsons have been correct in some predictions before, so fans are now guessing which wild scenarios will be correct for 2023.

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