85% of Australian U16 teens still using social media after ban research finds.
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/news/2026/06/australias-social-media-age-restrictions-show-limited-early-impact-new-research-finds
“Published today in the British Medical Journal, the University of Newcastle study found age assurance measures were not consistently experienced, with many young people reporting continued access to platforms using their own accounts, as well as alternative or shared accounts.
The results are an early snapshot, with platform practices and compliance approaches likely to evolve as implementation progresses.
The study followed 408 adolescents aged 12 to 17 before and three months after the introduction of the Social Media Minimum Age Act 2024, which requires identified platforms including Tiktok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat, to take reasonable steps to prevent users under 16 from holding accounts.
Researchers found that more than 85 per cent of adolescents under 16 continued to use restricted social media platforms at follow-up, with around two-thirds reporting exposure to age verification processes.”
Airline responds after influencer says she was stopped from boarding for looking “naked”
https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/airline-responds-after-influencer-says-she-was-stopped-from-boarding-for-looking-naked-3380893/
“Influencer accuses Lufthansa of not letting her fly cause she looked “naked”
“Lufthansa, we need to talk,” she said in a video translated by Airlive. Pilz explained that as she was scanning her boarding pass, an agent refused to let her on the plane.
“You can’t board like that,” she recalled the agent saying. After asking for clarification, he reportedly added, “You’re not wearing anything. You’re naked.””
Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lywez0zddo
“Gary Glitter, the former singer whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been charged with historical sexual offences dating back to 1978, the Metropolitan Police has said.
The charges relate to one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13, and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14.
There is one alleged victim, with the offences said to have taken place between the years of 1978-1981 at a residential address in Kensington.
Gadd is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 5 August.
The allegations were first reported to the Met on 9 January 2025 and an investigation into the circumstances was launched.
Gadd was first interviewed on 22 July 2025 in relation to the investigation.
The alleged victim is currently being supported by specialist officers, and they have been made aware of this update.’
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