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A social media ban is still on the cards for the UK, but Australia’s landmark ruling is failing — here’s how teenagers are still using TikTok and Instagram

Research shows that Australia's social media ban isn't as effective as anticipated, but that's not stopping the UK.

TechRadar

Eric Swalwell Snapchat Scandal: Who Is the Woman Accusing the Congressman of Sending an Explicit Photo

Congressman Eric Swalwell is embroiled in a scandal involving explosive allegations of inappropriate conduct and Snapchat messages, sparking a political fallout.

International Business Times UK

'He Didn't Stop': Former Swalwell Staffer's Account of Sexual Misconduct Triggers Mass Exodus of Endorsers in California Governor Race

Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to a collapse of his California gubernatorial campaign.

International Business Times UK

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Eric Swalwell urged to drop out of California governor’s race after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct

Several fellow Democrats have dropped support for Swalwell following allegations of unwanted advances toward women, including a former staffer who claims she was raped

The Independent UK

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn’t been kicked off any social media platforms – he’s still fighting Australia’s under-16 ban in court

Millions of accounts have been deactivated since the ban came into effect in December, but Noah Jones found it was easily circumvented

The Guardian - AU

Claim of Unconstitutional School Discipline for Snapchat Among Friends Can Go Forward

From Judge Franklin Valderrama (N.D. Ill.) in C.B. v. Bd. of Ed. of Minooka Community High School Dist. 111, decided… The post Claim of Unconstitutional School Discipline for Snapchat Among Friends Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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From joyrides to assault, ‘crimefluencer’ networks are coercing young people into breaking the law

You have probably never heard the term “crimefluencer”.

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Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a ‘pack of lies’

Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, alongside co-defendants Egyptian national Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, and Iranian national Abdulla Ahmadi, 26, allegedly targeted the woman in a ‘cynical, predatory and callous’ attack

The Independent UK

Which brand won April Fools in 2026?

Turns out, joke briefs are often the best briefs.

Creative Bloq

‘Young people want to come together’: experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Academics and youth workers say cuts to services and lack of public space help explain recent unrest in south London

The Guardian - UK

Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?

Bianca Devins was 17 when she was killed by a man who then shared photos of her mutilated body on sites like Instagram and Snapchat – something her mother Kim describes as ‘psychological terrorism’. Here, she reveals her battle to get them offline

The Guardian - UK

Ohio doctor accused of paying 16yo girl vape pens and petty cash for sex found dead

Francis J. Kearse III was found dead just before officers were about to arrest him.

We Got This Covered

Rec Room is the latest VR metaverse closure — but I have hopes it'll return in AR

2026 gets another VR casualty as Rec Room announces shutdown, but Snap might have big AR plans for it.

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Instagram is quietly testing a subscription to allow users to scroll anonymously

Instagram Plus membership is only available in three countries

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Australia warns social media platforms of 'major gaps' in under-16 ban enforcement

The eSafety Commissioner identified 'poor practices' from social media companies, such as platforms allowing unlimited attempts for a user to pass their age assurance methods.

The Guardian - AU

Two-thirds of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok kept access despite ban

Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access, survey finds

The Independent UK

Australia warns social media platforms of ‘major gaps’ in enforcing under-16 ban

E-safety commission investigating ‘potential non-compliance’ by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube

The Independent UK

Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says

Australia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms

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The Guardian - AU

Anonymous $200,000 donation to charity providing free meals – as it happened

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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Snap Stock Amid New EU Social Media Investigation?

The European Union just opened a formal investigation into Snapchat over child safety concerns.

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Illinois teacher picks up her phone in ‘exasperation,’ mere hours later, police march in and arrest her but says she is harmless

She was doing what she did every day, but that day, it became a crime.

The Independent UK

Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube

A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube

The Guardian - UK

Brussels opens investigation into Snapchat amid concern over children’s safety

European Commission says social messaging app is exposing children to grooming and sexual exploitation

The Independent UK

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors

EU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm

Euronews

European Commission opens investigation into Snapchat’s child safety protections

The European Commission suspects that adults masquerade as young users on Snapchat and recruit them for illegal activities or to exploit them sexually.

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