Hong Kong, Dec 9, 2025 (AFP) - 'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban

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2025-12-09

Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could follow suit with similar laws. AFP spoke to teenagers and adults around the world in the run-up to the Australian ban, which came into force on Wednesday. Here are some of their reactions: - Mumbai: 'Nothing is black or white' - At the seafront in India's Mumbai, 19-year-old Pratigya Jena scrolls with her friends through Instagra......

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