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‘This is the end’: Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins

Australia has ordered 10 major platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, to block around a million users under the age of 16 or face massive fines.
Australia has ordered 10 major platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, to block around a million users under the age of 16 or face massive fines.

Australian mum of late teen says social media ban ‘bittersweet’

Ms Mia Bannister shows a tattoo dedicated to her son, Ollie, who took his own life after being bullied online.
Ms Mia Bannister shows a tattoo dedicated to her son, Ollie, who took his own life after being bullied online.

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

FILE PHOTO: A girl poses holding her phone after an interview discussing Australia's social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A girl poses holding her phone after an interview discussing Australia's social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

YouTube to comply with Australia’s teen social media ban

The YouTube app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The YouTube app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

YouTube says kids will be ‘less safe’ under Australia’s social media ban

Underage users could still visit the website without an account, but would lose access to many of YouTube’s features.
Underage users could still visit the website without an account, but would lose access to many of YouTube’s features.

South Korean YouTuber helps locate missing man with disability during livestream

The YouTuber 2ro2 (pictured) was conducting a live broadcast on the streets of the southwestern city on Nov 21 when he encountered a man wearing a blue jacket.
The YouTuber 2ro2 (pictured) was conducting a live broadcast on the streets of the southwestern city on Nov 21 when he encountered a man wearing a blue jacket.

Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance

Adam Nagy and his co-host, Barnabas Bucsek, talk during their usual morning live broadcast of Jolvanezigy (\"It’s okay this way\") in Budapest, Hungary, November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus
Adam Nagy and his co-host, Barnabas Bucsek, talk during their usual morning live broadcast of Jolvanezigy (\"It’s okay this way\") in Budapest, Hungary, November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Jake Paul backs his ‘delusional optimism’ to upset Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul looks on during the press conference about his exhibition match against Anthony Joshua scheduled for December 19 at Kaseya Center.
Jake Paul looks on during the press conference about his exhibition match against Anthony Joshua scheduled for December 19 at Kaseya Center.

Thai YouTuber slammed after dancing shirtless on car at Japan’s iconic Fuji-view tourist spot

Thai YouTuber Jack Papho posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on a parked car and it has since gotten backlash.
Thai YouTuber Jack Papho posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on a parked car and it has since gotten backlash.

Bucheon’s battle with clickbait: Can this South Korean city tame live-stream chaos?

Local residents are growing more anxious with live-streams turning increasingly aggressive.
Local residents are growing more anxious with live-streams turning increasingly aggressive.

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