Child Safety Push: London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to back an under-16 social media ban, arguing it’s the only way to curb known harms as the UK weighs “game-changer” online protections. Age-Verification Rollout: Malaysia begins enforcing strict rules barring kids under 16 from creating social media accounts, with platforms facing big fines if they don’t verify ages properly. Platform Accountability: Indonesia’s communications ministry warns weak age checks and platform algorithms are letting children find pornographic content, pointing to TikTok and Meta apps as common routes. Viral Culture & Marketing: New Zealand’s Tim Payne becomes a World Cup social-media sensation after an influencer spotlights him, while Bozoma Saint John tells creatives to stop treating social as the whole marketing plan. Reputation & Risk: Meta AI support is blamed in a hack campaign that let attackers seize Instagram accounts without needing emails or phones. Sports & Hate: Giants’ Matt Chapman says he’s stepped away from social media after threats and online hate. Entertainment & Backlash: Diljit Dosanjh’s “Aroma” sparks Pride Month controversy over a lyric critics call derogatory. Personal Choice: Chappell Roan deletes social apps from her phone, citing the emotional toll of comments. Politics Meets Posts: Philippines NBI files an ethics complaint over a lawmaker’s social media posts tied to a Senate shootout.