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Philippine lower house approves bill restricting minors' social media access
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Can Australia show the world how to make social media safe?
49+ min ago (962+ words) by Richard Hubbard | 12 Oct 2026 | Australia, Health and Wellness, Media Literacy, Technology A phone screen asks a user to opt in for a social media algorithm. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global news service....
Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (250+ words) On 7 October, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket announced tighter enforcement of rules barring people under 18 from entering entertainment venues. Businesses that violate the rules face fines, suspension or revocation of their operating licences, and possible cancellation of…...
NZ bank in free speech row over 'explicit' sheep memes
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (344+ words) PUBLISHED: 12 Oct 2026 at 14:50 WELLINGTON - A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove "explicit" memes about its sheep mascot from social media. Kiwibank unveiled the mascot "Buck…...
Lithuanian lawmakers propose legal protection against AI voice cloning
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Report: TikTok’s U.S. Operations Still Rely on Chinese Technology Despite Forced Sale
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Emir Sirdam’s TikTok Live With Peter Obi Surpasses 5 Million Likes, Ranks 6th Among Most-Liked Lives Globally
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (188+ words) The session, hosted by Emir Sirdam on Sunday, October 11, 2026, formed part of efforts to engage Nigerians directly through digital platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The programme, organised by The Emir Sirdam Show in collaboration with the NDC, was themed…...
New Zealand bank in free speech row over ‘explicit’ sheep memes
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (370+ words) Kiwibank’s sheep mascot Buck went viral for its good looks, sparking social media memes that prompted the bank to issue takedown requests. Published Oct 12, 2026, 03:40 PM WELLINGTON – A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely…...
Meta’s high court showdown will test how society stands up to big tech
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (589+ words) The Observer Monday 12 October 2026 Meta’s high court showdown will test how society stands up to big tech On Tuesday the tech giant will challenge Ofcom’s enforcement of the Online Safety Act. Win or lose, the outcome will matter most to…...
Dessert: ‘If you allow double standards, it can happen to you’
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (69+ words) Table.Briefings Dessert: ‘If you allow double standards, it can happen to you’ ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warns of the dangers of double standards in armed conflict. She points out that international treaties were drawn up precisely for times like…...