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In brief: The number of countries banning children from using social media continues to grow. The next to join the list will likely be Norway, which will present a bill to parliament stopping under-16s from accessing the platforms. It will also make companies responsible for introducing robust age-verification tools to ensure they comply with the law.

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the legislation was being introduced to ensure "a childhood where children get to be children."

"Play, friendships, and everyday life must not be taken over by algorithms and screens," he added.…