France to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting September 1
Following similar measures in the UK and Australia, France becomes the first EU country to implement a social media ban for children under 15.
Entity Index
110 direct matches plus 31 related mentions across person references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.
Editorial photography: Photo 1: Photo by Sir_Weltschmerz7 / S. Solberg J. / CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 ). Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. · Photo 2: Photo by S. Solberg J. SirWeltschmerz7. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. · Photo 3: Photo by Philip Cafaro, Patrícia Dérer. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0. · Photo 4: Photo by Oguzkaan76. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0.
Following similar measures in the UK and Australia, France becomes the first EU country to implement a social media ban for children under 15.
Showing 73-96 of 141 articles.
world
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has approved a new rare-disease treatment for narcolepsy type 1, marking a global first in drug approval and highlighting China's growing role in biopharmaceutical innovation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:35 AM
world
France considers becoming the first EU country to impose a digital age limit aimed at protecting children online, with the ban potentially taking effect by September 1, 2026.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 4:25 PM
world
US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:17 PM
world
As trade frictions escalate, the EU is strengthening resilience and deterrents to protect its manufacturing sector from deindustrialisation linked to the 'China Shock 2.0'.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 2:58 PM
business
Family-run German bicycle helmet manufacturer KED will relocate its entire production process to China later this year, highlighting challenges faced by European manufacturers amid global trade tensions.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 1:29 AM
world
Ahead of his first White House visit in nearly 20 years by a Lebanese head of state, President Aoun seeks US support to implement a June 26 agreement aimed at ending Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
world
The EU's Entry Exit System has increased passport control times for UK nationals, with Ryanair advising travelers to expect extended waits this summer.
BBC World | Jul 19, 2026, 4:55 AM
global-institutions
The UN highlights growing concerns over fundamental freedoms in Kashmir ahead of elections and warns of a surge in Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UN News | Jul 17, 2026, 10:20 PM
world
Mary Robinson and Helen Clark urge international pressure on Israel amid settlement expansion and rising violence in the West Bank.
ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 7:51 PM
world
Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, explains Washington’s strategy to maintain AI leadership and safeguard critical infrastructure through the Pax Silica initiative.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 6:22 PM
world
At the Brussels Economic Forum, experts highlighted Europe's challenges in artificial intelligence development and emphasized the need for improved funding, venture capital, and innovation to close the gap with global leaders.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 8:47 AM
world
Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple districts in Kyiv on 16 July 2026, killing two and injuring five, including a child, shortly after a new EU-Ukraine drone cooperation deal was announced.
Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 2:47 AM
global-institutions
The United Nations highlights school closures in the West Bank, urges equitable AI governance in healthcare, and stresses Indigenous Peoples' rights amid global clean energy transitions.
UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:20 PM
politics
President Ursula von der Leyen announces plans for an age-verification scheme to restrict minors' access to social media, while a notable U.S. lawsuit involving author Neil Gaiman emerges.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:57 PM
world
Border controls between Spain and Gibraltar were lifted on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, marking a new chapter in relations following an agreement after Brexit.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 4:40 AM
business
Recent agreements remove tariffs on Indian textile exports, enhancing competitiveness against Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 1:47 AM
general
A historic treaty between the EU and UK eliminates the physical border at Gibraltar, benefiting thousands of daily cross-border travelers and securing the territory’s economic future.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 PM
world
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiates cabinet reshuffle amid political strategy shift; successor not yet confirmed.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 14, 2026, 2:15 PM
world
A coalition of nine European countries urges the EU to withhold financial support from international sports organizations that have allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition.
CNA Latest News | Jul 14, 2026, 12:35 PM
world
A 28-year-old suspect has been arrested in South Yorkshire in the ongoing investigation into the murder of former MP and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 12:59 PM
us
Forecasters predict an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño developing by the end of 2026, with conditions expected to persist through spring 2027, raising concerns about intensified heatwaves and weather disruptions worldwide.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 11:28 PM
politics
Despite changing legal justifications, President Trump’s tariff measures continue to affect U.S. trade and manufacturing sectors.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 4:11 PM
world
June 2026 marked the hottest June ever in Western Europe, with temperatures soaring above historical averages and heatwaves impacting millions across the continent.
Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 AMShowing 73-96 of 141 articles.