Some feel it is a concrete step to protect children, but others argue it is ‘trying to fix the symptoms and not the disease’

• Which apps will be blocked and how will it work?

The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s, which it says is expected to come into force next spring.

Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook will all be blocked. It will also ban under-16 access for “user-to-user platforms” that enable social interaction between users and allow them to post material.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Dean Lewins/AP

© Photograph: Dean Lewins/AP

© Photograph: Dean Lewins/AP

Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness.

Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who claims he was once kicked out of Pauline Hanson’s party for being ‘too radical’ – but is now a branch official

• Warning: This article contains racially offensive language and outdated references

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates

• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

A man who has defended the Hitler Youth organisation and used offensive and racist language about Aboriginal people and migrants is working as a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland.

Guardian Australia can reveal that John Drew, who claims he was kicked out of One Nation more than 20 years ago for being “too radical”, says he has been a party branch official in Brisbane since late last year. This is despite One Nation claiming it has introduced a sophisticated new vetting tool – dubbed Operation Obsidian – that it applies to any person taking up a party role.

Continue reading...

© Composite: Guardian Design

© Composite: Guardian Design

© Composite: Guardian Design