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US declines to aid French probe into Elon Musk’s X platform
The U.S. Department of Justice has informed French authorities that it will not support efforts to investigate Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, according to a report published Saturday, April 18, 2026, by
US declines to aid French probe into Elon Musk’s X platform
The U.S. Department of Justice has informed French authorities that it will not support efforts to investigate Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, according to a report published Saturday, April 18, 2026, by
Russia blocks WhatsApp nationwide, launches state-backed MAX messenger
Russia has fully blocked access to M
Russia blocks WhatsApp nationwide, launches state-backed MAX messenger
Russia has fully blocked access to M
Australia to Ban YouTube for Kids Under 16 by 2025, Violators Face $50M Fine
Australia has announced it will ban YouTube for users under the age of 16 starting December 2025. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on children's access to social media platforms, with YouTube now joining TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat on the restricted list. The decision reverses an earlier exemption for YouTube and follows mounting pressure from the eSafety Commissioner, citing the platform’s exposure risks for minors.
Australia to Ban YouTube for Kids Under 16 by 2025, Violators Face $50M Fine
Australia has announced it will ban YouTube for users under the age of 16 starting December 2025. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on children's access to social media platforms, with YouTube now joining TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat on the restricted list. The decision reverses an earlier exemption for YouTube and follows mounting pressure from the eSafety Commissioner, citing the platform’s exposure risks for minors.









