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France is rushing to pass legislation banning social media use by those under 15 before parliament's summer recess. The measure has won EU backing and could be adopted by late July.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has intensified enforcement against drug-laced vapes, seizing 718.43kg and arresting 585 people across 400 cases since 2023. Authorities report rising volumes in 2025, signalling a worrying trend.
A new study from Australia's University of Newcastle reveals that the country's world-first social media ban for under-16s has had minimal impact, with over 85% of teenagers continuing to use restricted platforms through various circumvention methods.
Britain plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than children. Regulations aim for passage before Christmas with implementation in early 2025.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce Monday a ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms, alongside measures targeting older teenagers and chatbots, before travelling to the G7 summit in France.