Actor Jared Leto, 54, denies allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, who claim incidents occurred when they were teenagers (16-19) between 2002 and 2016.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, including statutory rape and sexual assault, when they were teenagers; six others describe inappropriate sexual phone calls
Four young people on bail charged after a machete brawl in Melbourne's CBD left two with serious injuries; six arrested, four charged with various offences.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Netball, historically dismissed as a 'girly game' and pioneered by suffragist Martina Bergman Osterberg, is now professionalizing and campaigning for Olympic inclusion at Brisbane 2032. The sport, driven by women, seeks to secure its future beyond the Commonwealth Games.
Australia is grappling with a crisis of male violence, with 37 women and 17 children allegedly killed this year. The article highlights the overwhelming demand on family violence services and calls for urgent government investment and early intervention strategies, especially ahead of Victoria's November election.
France's parliament approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to implement such a restriction. President Emmanuel Macron championed the reform, which passed the National Assembly 279-81 and awaits a ruling from the Constitutional Council before its planned enforcement by September.
Google faces delays with its Gemini 3.5 AI model, impacting its market position, while Chinese startup Moonshot releases a free, open-weight model, intensifying US-China AI competition. Simultaneously, Silicon Valley workers are taking collective action, including lawsuits and petitions, to protect their jobs from AI automation amidst the industry boom.
Five teenagers, aged 13-15 at the time, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Port Kembla Children's Court for luring and fatally ambushing Jack Westren, a man with a brain injury, near Shellharbour Junction train station in New South Wales.
Three teenagers, Cole Turley (18), Jay Stewart (19), and an unnamed 15-year-old, were jailed for murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire, in May 2024. Turley and Stewart received life sentences with minimums of 16 years, and the 15-year-old a minimum of 14 years detention. Moy's father expressed the family's enduring grief.
A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being stabbed in Cranbourne North, Melbourne, following an altercation between teenagers. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred outside Alkira Secondary College after school hours, and are seeking public assistance.
The UK government announced an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, defaulting apps like Instagram and TikTok to be unavailable from midnight to 6 AM, alongside disabling 'addictive' features. However, the measures face criticism for allowing teens to opt out, with campaigners and opposition figures calling them insufficient.
The Australian government has raised its travel alert for Laos to "exercise a high degree of caution" following the methanol poisoning deaths of six foreign nationals, including two Australian backpackers, in Vang Vieng in November 2024. A distillery owner has been charged, but victims' families and Australian/Danish officials express deep disappointment over the perceived leniency of the charges.
US Senator Josh Hawley accused Meta of using "lawfare" to silence former public policy head Sarah Wynn-Williams, who alleged Meta's dealings with China on censorship tools and negative impacts on teenagers. Wynn-Williams is currently restricted from speaking about her memoir due to an arbitration ruling, while Meta disputes her claims.
Rising costs and climate change are making Australian ski fields inaccessible to many, shifting from an egalitarian pursuit in the 80s and 90s to an elite activity, with lift tickets now around $180-$220/day and unreliable snow due to global heating.
Candice Odgers argues against banning social media for teens, citing limited evidence linking it to mental health issues, while Jonathan Haidt supports restrictions, highlighting perceived harms.
US teens are increasingly using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for various purposes, with about half now using them. Evidence suggests these chatbots are becoming a substitute for real-life relationships and showing addiction patterns, mirroring the early days of social media. Experts warn that regulations are lagging behind the rapid advancement of AI technology.
Teens are increasingly using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for various purposes, leading to concerns about addiction and substitution for real-life relationships. Experts warn this mirrors the social media crisis, with regulations lagging behind the rapid advancement of AI technology.
The cast and crew of Netflix's 'Heartstopper' are filming 'Heartstopper Forever,' a feature-length film concluding the queer teen drama. Stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke reflect on the emotional end of the series, the characters' growth into adulthood, and the show's significant impact on their lives and LGBTQ+ representation.
The UK is proposing plain packaging for vapes, limiting device colours to white, black, or grey, and restricting flavour names to deter children from vaping. A 12-week consultation has been launched on these measures.
Eight teenagers and one man were arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly vandalizing properties with paint, recruited via social media by a crime syndicate to intimidate debtors. The syndicate offered HK$800-HK$2,000 per assignment.
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been acquitted of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay, who was fatally stabbed with a sword in Glasgow in March 2025. The younger boy claimed self-defence during a feud.
The Australian Senate has passed legislation to reintroduce human oversight to an aged care algorithm criticized as "cruel" and "inhumane." The integrated assessment tool (IAT) has been found to under-assess elderly individuals, leading to inadequate care, with assessors previously unable to override its decisions.
A 15-year-old boy was found critically injured with suspected stab wounds outside Craigieburn Community hospital in Melbourne on Wednesday evening. He died at the scene. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 19, were arrested on Thursday morning and will be interviewed by homicide detectives.
