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What to know about planned social media bans around the world

Teens though have resorted to drawing moustaches and using fake birthdates as easy workarounds.

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What to know about planned social media bans around the world

Teens though have resorted to drawing moustaches and using fake birthdates as easy workarounds.

CBS NewsJun 16, 2026, 2:23 PM

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The U.K. is banning social media for kids under 16. Here's how it will work.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a near-total social media ban, which will take effect next year, for kids under the age of 16. Similar bans are already in place in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia. Leigh… Grouped from 13 articles across 8 sources.

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The GuardianJun 16, 2026, 8:05 AM

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UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban

No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions on under-16s’ internet use Ministers have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration to the…

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CBS NewsJun 16, 2026, 3:05 AM

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Grouped from 6 articles across 4 sources.

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Financial TimesJun 16, 2026, 4:00 AM

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