'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'
Summary
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to ban social media use for children under 16 and limit some features for 16- and 17-year-olds to protect young users. Meanwhile, two men were found guilty of planning arson attacks linked to Starmer’s home, with ties to a Russian mastermind.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer announced a plan to ban social media use for children under 16 in the UK.
- The government is considering banning features like livestreaming, infinite scrolling, and setting night-time curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds.
- Social media companies like Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat have criticized the ban.
- Officials worry the social media ban was prepared too quickly and may face legal challenges.
- Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit arson related to Starmer’s property.
- These men were recruited by a Russian-speaking person known as "El Money" on Telegram.
- The arson plot highlights concerns about foreign influence connected to political figures.
- The news comes alongside reports of increased stock market optimism due to an Iran-US deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
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