Keywords: Teenagers


India: three sisters die by suicide after mobile phones are confiscated, raising online addiction concerns

Three sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 died by suicide in Ghaziabad, India, after their parents confiscated their mobile phones, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of online addiction among adolescents. Local authorities confirmed that the girls jumped from the ninth-floor balcony of their apartment......

England plans to ban energy drinks for under-16s

Energy drinks, a popular choice among teenagers, could soon be off-limits for those under 16 in England. The British government announced plans to ban the sale of these products to minors in an effort to “improve the physical and mental health” of young people and tackle rising obesity rates. According......

Paris demands answers from Vueling after Jewish teenagers removed from flight

Paris, July 26, 2025 – French authorities have called on Vueling Airlines to provide an explanation after a group of Jewish French teenagers were removed from a flight returning from Spain. The incident, which has sparked outrage, saw about fifty Jewish teens escorted off the plane just as they......

Jewish French teens removed from Vueling flight in Spain amid controversy

A group of nearly 50 Jewish French teenagers returning from vacation in Spain were removed from a Vueling flight departing from Valencia to Paris-Orly, sparking accusations of antisemitism. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon. According to a statement released by the Spanish airline Vueling,......

Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens A Complex Challenge for Enforcement

In November 2024, Australia passed groundbreaking legislation to implement a national ban on social media usage for teens. This move marks the first of its kind globally, aiming to protect young Australians from the potential risks of social media. However, the government now faces the daunting task......

Navigating the Digital Abyss: Strategies for Helping Teens Balance Screen Time

In today’s digital age, screens are omnipresent, and guiding teenagers toward a balanced relationship with their smartphones has never been more crucial. Smartphones have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, becoming almost an extension of ourselves. For teenagers, the allure of remaining......