Iran said it will start easing some of the world’s tightest internet restrictions by lifting its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play — a sign that authorities want to placate domestic opponents as the Islamic Republic faces major economic and foreign-policy challenges.

Florida passed one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ social media use, and social media companies said they aren't going down without a fight.

A law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that bars children under 14 from having social media accounts takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Morocco’s Parliamentary Group of the Party of Progress and Socialism has proposed a law to restrict social media access for minors under 16. The bill calls for parental consent for children under this age to use platforms.