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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions, under a sweeping government crackdown. Under-18s will also be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots after a consultation on keeping children safe online . Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaJun 11, 2026, 7:15 PM

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High social media use linked to 'small' increase in depressive symptoms in teens

A decade-long study following almost 1,200 Melbourne school students finds a "small increased risk" of depressive symptoms for teenagers using social media at least two hours a day.

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ABC AustraliaJun 12, 2026, 5:03 AM

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Why this fashion designer sells her clothes on social media not shops

Katharina Mildren's clothes have attracted legions of fans online and she ships items around the world, but there is one place you will not find her garments: in a shop.

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ABC AustraliaJun 11, 2026, 7:23 PM

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EPA lifts processing ban for recycling facility to reduce fire risk

A ban on metal shredding and processing is lifted for a northern Tasmanian facility following lead dust contamination.

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The Straits TimesJun 12, 2026, 10:18 AM

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Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him

TIRANA, June 12 - Former Albanian leader Sali Berisha, now the head of the main opposition party, said on Friday that the United States has lifted a travel ban placed on him in 2021.

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NBC NewsJun 11, 2026, 9:39 PM

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Iranian state media says reports of a deal are 'speculative and nothing has been finalized'

After President Trump announced that U.S. strikes on Iran would be canceled due to a deal to end the war being signed in the next few days, Iranian state media responded that the reports of a deal are "speculative and…

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The GuardianJun 12, 2026, 8:27 AM

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UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation

Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership UK politics live – latest updates Al Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s… Grouped from 3 articles across 1 sources.

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