Society & Rights April 3, 2026 287 stories in this edition

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

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The government said it was investigating Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat for possible breaches. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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SYDNEY, April 3 - Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S. courts have found tech firms negligent toward...

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