Australia kicks teens off social media

Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday to a social media landscape without access to their accounts, as the country implemented a world-first ban aimed at protecting under-16s from addictive algorithms, online predators, and cyberbullying. The law targets 10 major platforms—Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch, and X—requiring them to block users…

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‘6-7’: it’s a Gen Z thing

Forget TikTok dances and viral challenges—this year’s Word of the Year is literally just numbers. That’s right: “6-7” (pronounced six-seven) has officially broken the internet and taken over Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang. Named Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year, “6-7” is intentionally vague and mostly meaningless. Its humour comes from the sheer nonsense…

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Rukundo egumeho: Sheebah to rock Bakiga Nation ‘nohiri’

Kampala is set to experience the ultimate cultural Christmas celebration as BakigaNation announces the return of its signature festival, Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu, on Sunday, 14th December 2025, at Millennium Park, Lugogo. This year’s edition promises a heartwarming fusion of Kikiga tradition and festive cheer, recreating the Christmas many grew up with in Kigezi….

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