Will France be next to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children?

Farmers in France have organized protests following the culling of a herd affected by a disease, leading to calls for blockades across the country. The culling was conducted by veterinarians to manage the outbreak and prevent further spread.

Police in France used tear gas to disperse farmers protesting the culling of cows infected with lumpy skin disease at a farm in Ariège. The protests lasted for two days, with demonstrators accusing authorities of inadequate support. Despite claims that the herd's owners consented to the cull, protesters argued it was causing family divisions. Four arrests were made during clashes on Thursday night.

Australia has implemented a groundbreaking ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16, effective December 10, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed pride in this world-leading initiative aimed at protecting minors from online risks, a move that has garnered significant public support.

Farmers in southern France clashed with police as authorities culled over 200 cows infected with nodular dermatitis, a skin disease that poses no risk to humans. The use of tear gas by police to disperse the protests highlights the rising tensions surrounding the government's response to the outbreak and its impact on farmers' livelihoods.

Bushfires are currently ravaging New South Wales and Tasmania, with over 50 active fires reported, leading to the destruction of homes and at least one confirmed death. The extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 41°C in Koolewong, combined with strong winds, has exacerbated the situation, making firefighting efforts increasingly difficult.

A skydiving incident in Australia left a skydiver suspended at 15,000 feet after his parachute became entangled with the tail of the aircraft. The situation escalated as the individual struggled to free himself from the dangerous predicament.

Reddit has initiated a High Court challenge against Australia's new law that bans individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, which took effect on December 10, 2025. The company argues that the law infringes on the implied freedom of political communication and is not an effective means of protecting youth online.

Reddit has filed a lawsuit in the High Court of Australia challenging a new law that bans individuals under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms. The company argues that this legislation infringes on the implied freedom of political communication in Australia, following a similar legal challenge initiated by a rights group last month.