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Australia in December became the first country to impose a social-media ban for under-16s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Ekaterina Mizulina, the head of Russia's state-sponsored internet censorship watchdog, said in December she had received "63,000 emails" from disgruntled schoolchildren and parents commenting on the ban.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
But unlike Australia's law, tech firms could sidestep Canada's ban if they demonstrate they have policies to minimise harm to minors.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Indonesia began enforcing its own social media ban for users under the age of 16 in March, while several European governments have announced their desire to make similar moves.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The ache in my heart was to get to Willem and Nollie—but how could it be done with the travel ban?
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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