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'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'

'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'
BBC News Monday 15 June 2026, 23:33 UTC 1 min read
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Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.

Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday. [Image text:] INDEPEN Arson attack linked to Russia on Starmer
Starmer (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION) Keir (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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