France Bans Social Media Use for Under-15s Starting January 2027
France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.
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France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.
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French Parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, marking a significant step in Europe's increasing regulation of online activity among minors.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 3:27 AM
world
Following similar measures in the UK and Australia, France becomes the first EU country to implement a social media ban for children under 15.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:30 AM
world
China criticizes France's new legislation aimed at curbing fast fashion, alleging it violates World Trade Organization rules and threatens Chinese firms.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 2:12 PM
world
French parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, effective after summer holidays.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 11:52 AM
world
France considers becoming the first EU country to impose a digital age limit aimed at protecting children online, with the ban potentially taking effect by September 1, 2026.
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Catherine Russell visits Sokoto to highlight the impact of conflict and poverty on children, emphasizing the need for safeguarding health, food, and education.
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Didier Deschamps bids farewell as France faces England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match, with Zinedine Zidane poised to succeed him.
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Following a narrow semifinal loss to Argentina, England prepares to face France in the FIFA World Cup third-place match, with coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledging the gap to the top nations.
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.
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Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 2:46 PMworld
The Labour government introduces a six-hour default lockout on social media platforms for 16- and 17-year-olds, following last month's under-16 ban announcement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:38 AMworld
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a photo to address health rumors, but it sparked new conspiracy theories despite verification by the Washington Post.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 9:24 PMbusiness
A viral fake video falsely showing an Okinawa independence protest in Japan illustrates the growing use of AI in misinformation campaigns linked to Beijing.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:13 PMShowing 1-24 of 242 articles.