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Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

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The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 10:53 AM

Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

PM summons senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X and says social media is ‘putting our children at risk’ Keir Starmer has told social media bosses “things can’t go on like this” in a Downing Street meeting over internet safety. The prime minister summoned senior figures at Meta, TikTok, Google and X to No 10 on Thursday morning as his government considers imposing new restrictions on platforms, including an Australia-style ban for under-16s. Meta owns Facebook and Instagram, and Google owns YouTube. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 7:31 AM

Britain’s Starmer summons US social media companies over online safety

The global appetite to ban social media for children has grown in the past few months.

NBC NewsApr 16, 2026, 1:10 AM

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Fidel Castro’s grandson speaks on Cuba’s future, Trump, and social media

Sandro Castro, the grandson of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, discusses his social media influence and the political and social issues facing Cuba. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports on Sandro’s perspective regarding…

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The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 2:15 PM

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Canada is mulling age restrictions on AI chatbots and social media

Canada's culture minister said platforms must take greater responsibility for the risks they pose.

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ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 7:12 PM

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French president calls for ban on social media telling kids to read

Emmanuel Macron calls for a social media ban for children under 15, a monthly screen-free day for all, and urges high school students to switch off their phones.

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ABC AustraliaApr 17, 2026, 8:14 AM

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PM to join leaders meeting on securing Strait of Hormuz

Anthony Albanese will join a virtual meeting of world leaders tonight to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be secured after the conflict in the region ends. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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BBC NewsApr 17, 2026, 8:22 AM

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Three charged with arson on Persian media offices in London

Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

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Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 8:22 PM

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UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

Gov's spokesperson says Starmer had no knowledge of the Foreign Office overriding the security recommendation. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.

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Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

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Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

Britain’s Starmer summons US social media companies over online safety

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