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Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16

WORLD
11-12-2025 17:56 HKT
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A school girl uses her phone as she walks with a group of kids in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
A school girl uses her phone as she walks with a group of kids in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
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