UK announces social media ban for under-16s

The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make youngsters "unhappy."

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UK announces social media ban for under-16s

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