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Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Katerina Daniil, 14, looks at social media posts, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Katerina Daniil, 14, looks at social media posts, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Austria plans social media ban for children under 14

Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler of the Social Democrats, Secretary of State for Digitalization Alexander Proell of the People’s Party and Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr of the Neos hold a press conference on plans to ban social media for children under 14 years of age in Vienna, Austria, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl
Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler of the Social Democrats, Secretary of State for Digitalization Alexander Proell of the People’s Party and Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr of the Neos hold a press conference on plans to ban social media for children under 14 years of age in Vienna, Austria, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

Austria to ban social media for children up to the age of 14

A smartphone with displayed social app icons in this illustration taken February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A smartphone with displayed social app icons in this illustration taken February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life after gambling investigation

Nov 3, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Jones (5) warms up before a game against the New York Red Bulls in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo
Nov 3, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Jones (5) warms up before a game against the New York Red Bulls in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo

Medan reverses decision on non-halal meat ban following protest by pork traders

Hundreds of traders staged a demonstration at the mayor’s office on the afternoon of Feb 26 to protest the circular.
Hundreds of traders staged a demonstration at the mayor’s office on the afternoon of Feb 26 to protest the circular.

Germany’s ruling party backs social media curbs for children

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a CDU party congress in Stuttgart, Germany, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a CDU party congress in Stuttgart, Germany, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

Germany’s Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's rally, during the party's traditional Ash Wednesday meeting, in Trier, Germany, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's rally, during the party's traditional Ash Wednesday meeting, in Trier, Germany, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch

Thailand's ruling party readies for coalition talks after big election win

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during a press conference at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during a press conference at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

French President Macron vows to speed up social media ban for under-15s

A teacher collects a student's mobile phone at the Jean Mermoz vocational high school in Montsoult, Paris, on Jan 14.
A teacher collects a student's mobile phone at the Jean Mermoz vocational high school in Montsoult, Paris, on Jan 14.

China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged ‘independence activities’, angering Taipei

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory, which Taipei rejects.
Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory, which Taipei rejects.

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