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A Dutch government survey finds half of children aged 10–15 see upsetting content online, but many hide it from parents. A new campaign urges parents to talk early and without judgment, while the government pushes for a European minimum age for social media use.

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema failed to get EU backing for stricter rules on primary-home rentals via Airbnb, as the new Affordable Housing Act excludes them. She's pushing ahead with local tourism limits despite hospitality bankruptcies, arguing mass tourism's damage outweighs economic losses.

Dutch mass sperm donor Simon admits to 199 children; health ministry confirms it ignored a 2017 tip. A large investigation into clinic misconduct is set for 2030.

President Trump's escalating use of the FCC to punish critical coverage has led to a legal battle with Disney, self-censorship by ABC, and a White House press corps standoff. The administration's actions threaten the independence of broadcast journalism and the public's right to information.

The EU proposes a minimum age of 13 for social media, with parental consent required until 15. The Dutch government, which has been pushing for EU-wide rules, simultaneously reports half of children aged 10–15 see harmful content online. Meanwhile, Meta's $18bn settlement with US states leaves parents questioning accountability, and a livestreamed stabbing in Amsterdam highlights gaps in real-time moderation.

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel moved a candidate interview to YouTube to avoid FCC retaliation, while Trump threatened to report NBC's Kristen Welker to the regulator. The Disney lawsuit against the FCC tests whether courts will stop a widening chill on broadcast journalism.

Half of Dutch children aged 10-15 see upsetting content online, but hide it from parents. Minister Aerdts launches a new campaign urging open conversations and joint phone rules. Snapchat and TikTok are the main sources; the government pushes for EU-wide minimum age for social media.