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TikTok Rules Out End-to-End Encryption for DMs Citing User Safety

TikTok cites the need for investigatory access to reported messages to protect young users.

Newsom Backs Under-16 Social Media Restrictions in California

Spain Escalates Pressure on Social Platforms as Governments Weigh Under‑16 Social Media Limits

Spain Plans Under-16 Social-Media Ban as Musk Attacks Sánchez

Germany Weighs Youth Social‑Media Limits as Solingen Pilot Reports Gains

France Advances Ban on Social Media for Under-15s After Lower-House Vote

French Assembly Backs Under-15 Social Media Ban, Bill Heads to Senate

Southwest to Require Second Seat for Passengers Who Exceed Armrest Boundary Starting Jan. 27, 2026

Trump Moves to Roll Back Biden-Era Fuel Economy Rules for Automakers

Karnataka Extends One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave to Government Employees

Meta Starts Two-Week Lockouts for Australian Teens Before Under-16 Social Media Ban

Meta to Remove Under-16s in Australia Ahead of Social-Media Ban

Thousands March in London Against UK Plan for Mandatory Digital ID by 2029

Norway to Phase Out EV VAT Relief After Meeting 2025 Sales Target

Denmark Plans Social Media Ban for Under‑15s, With Parental Opt‑In at 13

Denmark Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s With Parental Opt-In From 13

Denmark to Propose Ban on Social Networks for Under-15s

Toyoake Passes Japan’s First Citywide Smartphone Use Guideline, Effective Oct. 1

ED Secures First Interpol Purple Notice Flagging Trade-Based Money Laundering Scheme

Study Identifies Food-System Overhaul as Key to Reversing Global Land Degradation