19 h. ago Twitch out but Pinterest stays. The rules behind Australia’s teen social media ban

The eSafety Commissioner said Twitch qualifies as a social media service

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46 h. ago Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

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6 d. ago Hilly Boy Michaels dead: Sparks drummer dies as as bandmates pay tribute

Hilly Boy Michaels, the drummer of legendary band Sparks, has died, his bandmates have confirmed in a heartbroken tribute shared on social media

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8 d. ago Joe Wilkinson hints ‘Hollywood superstar’ could feature on Celebrity Traitors

The comedian and actor revealed that Keira Knightley had asked him about his time on the BBC show.

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9 d. ago Joe Wilkinson reveals what Keira Knightley said after Waitrose Christmas advert kiss

Joe Wilkinson has revealed what Keira Knightley said to him after they filmed their kiss for the Waitrose 2025 Christmas advertisement.

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1 week ago Strictly star Adam Peaty’s mum lashes out again after being ‘banned’ from wedding

Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, has taken another apparent swipe at her son on social media after reports emerged that she has been banned from his wedding to Holly Ramsay

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1 week ago Putin sparks health fears as 'bulging veins' spotted on dictator's hand

Mad Vlad recently appeared in public to discuss the potential banning of e-cigarettes but those on social media ended up focusing on the 73-year-old's speculated condition instead

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1 week ago Another country agrees to ban social media for children under 15

It wasn't immediately clear how such a ban would be enforced

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2 w. ago Reddit and Kick among major platforms added to Australia’s world

Platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children younger than 16 could be punished with a fine of up to £24m

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2 w. ago Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts

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2 w. ago Food influencer crackdown after social media irritants are BANNED by Borough Market from filming at weekends

Borough Market, based at London Bridge, is asking food reviewers to 'apply for permission' told film before they visit and has outright banned it on the weekend.

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2 w. ago Keira Knightley reveals unlikely reason she has NEVER watched herself in Pirates of the Caribbean

Keira Knightley has revealed the unlikely reason that she's never watched herself in Pirates Of The Caribbean, despite the iconic movie's catapulting her to stardom.

Politics

3 w. ago Another state bans cellphones in schools over social media fears

Most school districts in Wisconsin had already restricted cellphone use in the classroom

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3 w. ago Australian influencer family leaving country to escape impending under

The Empire Family is moving to London to save 14-year-old’s career as content creator

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3 w. ago ICE removes MGMT’s ‘Little Dark Age’ song from “propaganda” social media post after band issues takedown request

The song accompanied a video showing federal agents arresting protesters outside the ICE facility in Portland

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3 w. ago The Wanted fans convinced band are in secret feud after social media and wedding snubs

The Wanted fans are convinced that the band is in turmoil after noticing that Nathan Sykes and Max George have unfollowed each other on social media

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4 w. ago British streamer banned after Diwali fireworks stunt injures girl: ‘Serious lesson learnt the hard way’

Streamer Sam Pepper banned from streaming site Kick and crypto-driven social media app Pump.fun

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4 w. ago Keira Knightley reveals she's banned social media in her house to save her two children from the perils of the 'terrifying and unregulated' internet

Keira Knightley has revealed she has banned social media in her house to save her kids from the evils of the internet.

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