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Ukrainian face of Games Vladyslav Heraskevych urges coalition against Russia’s Olympic return

Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian skeleton racer, holds his helmet with images depicting athletes killed since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, during a press conference after he was disqualified from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games for wearing it, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

What to know about planned social media bans around the world

The move comes as parents, educators and experts try to protect children from the potential harms associated with social media use.

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosting social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online in London on April 16.

Australia’s social media ban is floundering. Can it still help younger kids?

Younger kids who were not on social media when the ban came into place may grow up in an environment where access to the platforms is not the norm.

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

Students from Ricards Lodge and Rutlish High Schools in Wimbledon look at their mobile phones during an interview and discussion with Reuters about their thoughts on a social media ban for under 16s, in London, Britain, February 23, 2026, REUTERS/Katie Collins

Big tech firms must stop young people from circulating nude images: British PM Starmer

British PM Keir Starmer is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after speaking to bereaved parents and considering evidence from Australia.

Street closures, Secret Service-level security expected as Trump to attend NBA Finals

U.S. President Donald Trump waves after delivering remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, U.S., May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Thailand’s Krabi bans swimming in 2 national parks after jellyfish-like Portuguese man o’ war found

The jellyfish-like Portuguese man-of-war is among the world’s most dangerous venomous marine creatures.

Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread

Motorcycle taxis ride along a street, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

Leeds promise bans over homophobic chanting at Brighton match

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