Keywords: Teenagers


Electric scooter head injuries surge among children and teenagers in Lyon, hospital study warns

A sharp increase in serious head injuries involving electric scooters among children and teenagers has raised fresh concerns about road safety in France, according to a new medical study conducted by specialists in the Lyon metropolitan area. Researchers from the Femme Mère Enfant Hospital (HFME)......

France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......

Rising concerns over social media addiction among Japanese youth

Growing concerns about excessive screen time are emerging in Japan, where a recent national survey suggests that a notable proportion of young people may be struggling with social media addiction. The study found that around 7% of individuals aged 10 to 19 could be classified as “pathological users,”......

Switch Off and read: Macron urges teenagers to reduce screen time

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on teenagers to reduce their screen time and reconnect with reading and offline activities. Speaking to high school students, he encouraged them to “switch off” their phones and proposed the introduction of one “no screens day” per month. Macron’s......

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......