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Russel Simmons Reveals Ex Kimora Lee Simmons Is Threatening His Relationship With His Kids

Russell Simmons responds to Kimora Lee Simmons' claims in a candid Threads post, addressing family tensions and his relationship with their children.

International Business Times UK

Russell Simmons Claims Ex Kimora Lee Simmons Is Blocking Access to His Daughters Amid Bitter Family Dispute

Russell Simmons has accused his ex‑wife Kimora Lee Simmons of obstructing his relationship with their daughters, reigniting a long‑standing family dispute that involves potential legal action, and contrasting accounts of parenting.

International Business Times UK

UK government ‘would consider’ Australia-style social media ban for under-16s

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers would be keeping a close eye on the success of Australia’s policy

The Independent UK

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UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy

The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds.

Evening Standard

Over 1 Million Australian Kids Locked Out of Social Media

Australia's world-first social media ban kicks under-16s off TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and seven other platforms. Tech giants face £26m fines.

International Business Times UK

Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia

Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules

TechRadar

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

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Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Australia Says Its Teen Social Media Is The 'First Domino' In Global Effort To Reign In Tech Giants As Meta Blocks Instagram, Facebook Accounts

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has started deactivating Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts belonging to Australian users under 16, signaling what eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant calls the "first domino" in a global push to regulate Big Tech.

Benzinga

Meta starts removing accounts for under-16s ahead of Australia social media ban

Under-16s on Meta platforms are starting to have their accounts removed ahead of Australia’s world-first social media ban.

Euronews

Meta begins removing Australian under-16s from Instagram and Facebook

Australia says the ban would be the first domino to fall in a global effort to rein in Big Tech

The Independent UK

Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down accounts as Australia’s under-16s social media ban looms

Ban due to take effect next week, but Meta has started deactivating accounts already

The Guardian - AU

“Dark Humor Gone Wrong”: ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Issues Groveling Apology Over Racist Comment

“It was more than a bad joke, it was racist.”

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Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million

Australia is set to enforce its age limit for social media accounts starting next week, and the platforms must provide monthly reports on how many children's accounts they have closed or face fines

The Independent UK

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Benzinga

YouTube, Facebook Dominate Social Media Rankings Against Musk's X: Trump's Truth Social Barely Used

When it comes to social media usage in the United States, companies owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reign supreme based on a new poll. Platforms owned by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump score significantly lower in the poll.

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Dan Ives Is Pounding the Table on Meta Platforms Despite a ‘Capex Super Cycle.’ Should You Buy META Stock Here?

While investor confidence may be wavering, tech bull Dan Ives remains fiercely bullish on META.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe 2025 Winners Announced In Reverse? Social Media Peppered With Memes On 'Real Results'

After Miss Mexico's win at Miss Universe 2025, fans online argue the results were announced 'backwards,' claiming Côte d'Ivoire was the real winner. Threads and X users post memes, alternative results cards, and AI 'fixes' of the pageant.

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How To Download All Your Social Media Content Before The Under-16s Ban Hits

A handy guide to preserving all those precious posts, Snaps and TikToks.

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Australia is about to ban under-16s from social media. Here’s what kids can do right now to prepare

If you’re a young person in Australia, you probably know new social media rules are coming in December. If you and your friends are under 16, you might be locked out of the social media spaces you use every day.

Pedestrian.tv

Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban Is Here: What You Need To Know

We have a lot to unpack.

The Independent UK

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

TechRadar

X was down –here's what we know about the major outage

X experienced a big outage on mobile and desktop today that was most likely caused by Cloudflare problems –here's what happpened.

International Business Times

World's Strictest Social Media Law: 9 Platforms Must Block Everyone Under 16 or Pay $33M

Australia expanded its world-first under-16 social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, effective December 10. Nine platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Reddit, and Kick—face AU$49.5M fines for non-compliance. WhatsApp and gaming platforms are exempt.

International Business Times UK

Fans Call For Israel Show Of 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' To Be Axed Amid Outrage

Fans have called for an Israeli screening of NBC's 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' to be cancelled after social-media posts sparked outrage; official NBC/Universal promotional material confirms the special but distributors have yet to address territory-specific concerns.

Benzinga

While Musk And Zuck Chase Likes, Trump Is Monetizing Belief

When Elon Musk talks about making X the "everything app" and Mark Zuckerberg rebrands Threads as the calmer corner of the internet, Donald Trump's Truth Social has taken a sharper turn — it's literally turning belief into a tradable asset. The announcement led to a surge in its parent company…

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