Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment? Continue...
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Europe’s media look on in bemusement at Downing Street’s post-Brexit ‘revolving door’
Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain’s political turmoil after Starmer becomes seventh prime minister to quit since 2016Europe live – latest updatesIn Germany, Downing Street was likened to a transit...
Read MoreKeir Starmer’s resignation speech: anatomy of a picture
What can we learn from the prime minister’s address in Downing Street and the people looking on? By Ben Quinn Photograph Sean SmithKeir Starmer announced his intention to resign as Britain’s prime minister in a short...
Read MoreI dived into my digital past to revisit my most cringe teenage moments – and realised how lucky I am to not be young and online today
Twenty years ago I briefly became the victim of a viral pile-on – all because of a silly YouTube video. But I’m glad I had the chance to embarrass myself and move on. Are today’s teens so fortunate?As a...
Read MoreThe BBC could be our best weapon against Trump, Musk and fake news. Here’s how that could work | Jane Martinson
A dynamic new strategy would allow the BBC to redefine what trusted news means, as it is still valued highly in this age of anxietyTiming is all, and the timing of last week’s brutal job cuts at the BBC News could have...
Read MoreUK attorney general tells staff to stop using X amid disinformation concerns
Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s department understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riotsThe attorney general has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to...
Read MoreWe must be alive to the dangers of a UK social media ban – and the way to really help young people | Rosie Parkyn
A ban alone will have limited impact and could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more moneyAs a parent, I understand the appeal of the announcement on Monday by the prime minister that...
Read MoreThe malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’
As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earningsMarkuss Hussle wants his online students to...
Read MoreLegislation proposed to stop ‘lawfare’ targeting journalists and whistleblowers
Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalists and victims of sexual assault from being sued by those who wish to...
Read MoreWill a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media? – podcast
Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker reportKeir Starmer announced on Monday...
Read MoreUK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban
No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions to under-16s’ internet useMinisters have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration to the under-16s...
Read MoreThe problem with ‘loneliness influencers’ isn’t their friendlessness – it’s the air of cosy defeatism | Rachel Connolly
Most of us will experience periods of solitude at some point. But beige furnishings and self-care rituals are not the answerI have met quite a few influencers over the years and, to be frank, they’ve mostly been a strange...
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